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Broome County to stop sending public health statements
(WBNG) — Broome County Executive Jason Garnar announced Wednesday that the Broome County Health Department will no longer public health statements. County Executive Garnar says it is not a good use of the county’s resources to continue to provide them. According to Broome County Health Department Director Rebecca Kaufman, most of the COVID-19 spread is …
Starbucks gives healthcare workers free coffee as COVID-19 cases rise
CLOSE Starbucks has announced that it will give free tall brewed coffee to first responders and health care workers throughout December. Video Elephant Starbucks is bringing back its free coffee giveaway for first responders and health care workers as the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise. The Seattle-based coffee giant announced Tuesday that through Dec. 31 “any …
Distance learning a challenge at times as family weighs children’s health in making school decisions
It made the decision for them, one that she and her husband, Matthew, had been considering already. The increased spread of the coronavirus in the community had increased their concern about the safety of their family. Aside from adopting the dog they were fostering, decisions during the coronavirus pandemic haven’t been easy for the Van …
Health officials urge people to avoid gatherings to prevent spread of COVID-19
Wash your hands and social distance. These are things we’ve heard throughout the entire pandemic, but now with COVID-19 hospitalizations and cases on the rise, how do we slow the spread? When the pandemic started, we heard this: “Stay safe out there. Everybody mask up. Wash your hands,” said Advent Health Central Texas Quality Executive …
1st COVID vaccines should go to health care workers, nursing homes, panel says
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — As we draw closer to the end of the year…the clock is ticking for Congress to pass another COVID relief bill. “Our actions to provide emergency relief are needed now more than ever before,” West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin said. Manchin joined Senate Democrats and Republicans to announce a new framework for …
Covid live updates: Health-care workers, nursing home residents should get vaccine first, CDC panel says
Washington region braces for rise in coronavirus cases after Thanksgiving travel By Michael Brice-Saddler and Dana Hedgpeth D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) on Monday said she expects a rise in coronavirus cases in the coming weeks, underscoring concerns about holiday travel as leaders across the region lobby the federal government for more financial relief. …
Indiana Governor Extends Public Health Emergency Order as State Records Deadliest Day – NBC Chicago
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb on Tuesday signed an executive order to extend the state’s public health emergency an additional 30 days as Indiana marked the deadliest day during the coronavirus pandemic and hospitalizations again reached a record high. “Despite significant steps being taken in our State, the virus remains a threat to the health, safety …
National Autism Indicators Report: The Complex Health and Health Care of Individuals with Autism | Now
People on the autism spectrum face barriers to comprehensive care that may cause their health and quality of life to be worse than that of their peers. While some people may be predisposed to worse health, preventive services and comprehensive health care can go a long way in improving the trajectory of health throughout their …
City Health District seeks funds for additional contact tracers
The Youngstown health department could receive $45,195 from the Ohio Department of Health and Mahoning County Public Health to hire two additional people for the COVID-19 contact tracing team. YOUNGSTOWN — Health Commissioner Erin Bishop discussed the need for additional funding for the Youngstown City Health District at Monday’s city council finance committee meeting. Bishop …
San Jose Mayor Ignored Health Protocols During Holiday Celebration – NBC Bay Area
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo appears to have broken health protocols in celebrating Thanksgiving with family members outside of his own household. The NBC Bay Area Investigative Unit has learned Liccardo celebrated with his elderly parents at their Saratoga home with an unknown number of other guests. While the mayor’s staff did confirm the dinner took …
