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Chicago’s Mayor, Top Health Official to Give Update on Coronavirus Response – NBC Chicago
NOTE: Watch the press conference live beginning at 9 a.m. in the player above Chicago’s mayor and top doctor plan to deliver an update Wednesday on the city’s coronavirus response ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, which officials and medical professionals have warned may lead to a spike in cases. Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Department …
Lee Health CEO warns Thanksgiving celebrations may be unsafe
CLOSE If you can’t visit family due to the COVID-19 pandemic, host a virtual Thanksgiving dinner instead. USA TODAY The president and CEO of the Lee Health hospital system is urging Southwest Floridian’s to forgo “traditional” Thanksgiving celebrations this year to avoid unnecessarily exposing friends and relatives to COVID-19. Cases of the novel coronavirus have been increasing in …
Finance committee recommends paying $1.2 million health insurance overage | Local News
Health insurance costs increased by around $1.2 million for the local Glynn County government in the last year, according to finance personnel. About $800,000 of the $1.2 million overage went to health care, and the remaining is related to prescriptions, interim Chief Financial Officer Tamara Munson explained to the county’s finance committee at a Tuesday …
Health Officials Plea for Help to Control COVID-19 Surge – NBC Bay Area
Bay Area health officials are urging residents during the holidays to start taking safety measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus seriously amid a surge in cases and hospitalizations. Officials have warned local hospitals will reach capacity if the trend of rising numbers continue. “We are in a critical moment,” San Francisco Public Health Director …
Carris Health implements visitor restrictions because of surging COVID-19 cases
WILLMAR — Visitor restrictions are currently in place at several CentraCare and Carris Health facilities in west central Minnesota, including Willmar. The restrictions were implemented Tuesday in response to the surge in positive COVID-19 cases and because hospitals are “reaching capacity,” according to a news release. All visitors will be screened for signs and symptoms …
Health Commissioner Issues 11th Hour Appeal – NBC Boston
It’s not too late to rethink your Thanksgiving plans. That’s one message public health commissioner Dr. Monica Bharel wants to get out ahead of the Thursday holiday, as Massachusetts continues to confront a surge in COVID-19 cases and as data indicate many travelers are still hitting the road and the skies. Download our free mobile …
Top Massachusetts health official issues Thanksgiving appeal
BOSTON – It’s not too late to rethink your Thanksgiving plans. That’s one message public health commissioner Dr. Monica Bharel wants to get out ahead of the Thursday holiday, as Massachusetts continues to confront a surge in COVID-19 cases and as data indicate many travelers are still hitting the road and the skies. “We are …
Coronavirus live updates: More than 85,700 covid-19 patients hospitalized nationwide, shattering records
November 24, 2020 at 12:26 AM EST Workers call on Walmart, Amazon and other retailers to bring back hazard pay ahead of holiday rush By Abha Bhattarai and Christopher Ingraham Workers at Walmart, Amazon, Kroger and other major retailers are calling on their employers to reinstate hazard pay and strengthen safety protocols ahead of the …
City Council creates City Board of Health | Grand Island Local News
Support Local Journalism Your subscription makes our reporting possible. {{featured_button_text}} Jay Vavricek, a local business owner and former Grand Island mayor, asked if the new board will be bound by local meetings law and open to the public, and if the board can be petitioned. “Going forward, I think it would be wise to clear …
As COVID-19 Testing Numbers Shot Up In Recent Days, Health Officials Believe People Are Still Traveling For Thanksgiving – CBS Baltimore
BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — The number of people getting tested for COVID-19 in the last few days has shot up dramatically in Maryland. Instead of staying home for Thanksgiving, health officials believe people are getting a test, then traveling to go see family for the holiday. Maryland Health Department data shows that daily testing …
