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COVID cases, these US hospital systems have reinstated mask mandates

Mon, 2023-08-28 10:22 — mike kraft
Citing rising COVID cases, these US hospital systems have now reinstated mask mandates Amid rising COVID cases and hospitalizations throughout the country, several hospitals have reinstated mask-wearing requirements for patients and staff. Here's the list. Yahoo News

 

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Study indicated U.S. federal aid had a substantial impact on COVID testing, modest one on vaccine rollouts.

Mon, 2023-08-28 09:28 — mike kraft

How Did Federal Aid to States and Localities Affect Testing and Vaccine Delivery?

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" We find that federal fiscal assistance dollars had a modest if any impact on the pace of vaccine rollouts, may have improved the equitability of vaccine administration, and had a substantial impact on the volume of tests administered...."

 

 

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Masks: Experts comment on when one should consider wearing masks because of new COVID variants

Fri, 2023-08-25 17:37 — mike kraft
Should you be masking with new COVID variants? Experts weigh in. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have not announced new mask mandates, some experts say you may want to consider it, depending on your situation. Yahoo Life

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US CDC advisers set to vote Sept. 12 on updated COVID vaccines

Fri, 2023-08-25 11:32 — mike kraft
US CDC advisers set to vote on updated COVID vaccines next month A panel of independent advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will meet next month to make recommendations on updated COVID-19 vaccines ahead of the fall season, according to a U.S. government website on Friday. Reuters Reuters
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Guidelines for isolation after testing positive for COVID

Fri, 2023-08-25 11:26 — mike kraft
Do You Still Need to Isolate If You Have COVID? While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a five-day isolation, experts say you may have to isolate for longer depending on your symptoms. In addition to isolating, experts recommend wearing a high-quality mask indoors when you’re around others, avoiding travel, and notifying any close contacts that you have COVID. “COVID-19 remains an ongoing public health threat that we have to address alongside other infectious diseases,” Kate Grusich, CDC spokesperson, told Verywell. Yahoo Life
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New Covid vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna and Novavax to be available in mid-September --CDC

Fri, 2023-08-25 11:13 — mike kraft

CDC expects new Covid vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna and Novavax to be available in mid-September

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Lockdowns and face masks ‘unequivocally’ cut spread of Covid -- new study

Thu, 2023-08-24 11:03 — mike kraft
Lockdowns and face masks ‘unequivocally’ cut spread of Covid, report finds Royal Society review looks at non-pharmaceutical interventions when applied in packages of several measures PA Media The Guardian
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U.S. information on timing and costs of obtaining COVID, Flu and RSV vaccinations

Thu, 2023-08-24 10:54 — mike kraft
Timing and Cost of New Vaccines Vary by Virus and Health Insurance Status Flu. Covid. RSV. When and how to get vaccinated against them can be confusing. Here are some of the most important things to know. khnkit KFF Health News

 

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Overview of the COVID Symptoms as new variants spread.

Thu, 2023-08-24 10:24 — mike kraft
These Are the COVID Symptoms You Should Know This Fall Expect to see a rise in COVID cases, hospitalizations, and deaths this fall and winter. Symptoms of COVID still vary from mild to severe. Keep COVID tests on hand so you can determine whether you have COVID or another infection, such as flu or RSV. Yahoo Life

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More mask mandates reemerge in U.S. amid upturn in COVID-19 cases

Thu, 2023-08-24 10:13 — mike kraft
Mask mandates reemerge amid upturn in COVID-19 cases The recent upturn in COVID-19 cases in some regions has spurred a handful of entities around the country to reinstate mask mandates, reigniting the debate over what place masking requirements have … colinmeyn The Hill
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