COVID-19
Sunderland, Whately health boards drop mask mandates
Both the Sunderland and Whately boards of health rescinded their mask mandates this week, with both towns shifting to mask advisories amid plummeting COVID-19 case counts locally. Sunderland The Sunderland Board of Health met earlier in the week and voted to rescind its mandate — which required masks inside all indoor public spaces and private …
The noncompensation perks health systems are providing to retain talent
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals and health systems have been focused on retaining employees by ensuring their staffing needs are met. While competitive pay is a key part of retaining workers, other perks like on-site daycare, housing and tuition reimbursement/assistance programs are also offered to workers. Housing: Some hospitals are offering and building affordable housing …
Southeast Health lowers visitation level
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) – A drop in the COVID transmission rate in the Wiregrass has led to changes in the visitation policy at Southeast Health. The change, which moves the hospital’s visitation level from moderate to substantial, begins March 1. A Healthy Visitor policy remains in place which prohibits those with a cold, cough, respiratory …
Disneyland to ditch mask requirement, other COVID-19 rules
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Man charged after allegedly breaking into 115 vehicles inside underground parking garages
A 54-year-old man is facing more than 120 charges after allegedly breaking into hundreds of vehicles in several underground parking garages in the city over the span of eight months. The first incident was reported in November 2020, when a man entered a building in the area of Spadina Road and Bernard Avenue and made …
L.A. County health director urges importance of vaccinations as Delta coronavirus variant is detected
Los Angeles County’s health director on Thursday stressed the importance of ramping up vaccination efforts, saying the Delta coronavirus variant being blamed for massive outbreaks in India has been detected in the county since in April. The variant is already circulating in the U.S. and several of other countries, and it’s not yet clear whether …
Record-breaking $70M jackpot for Tuesday’s Lotto Max draw
CALGARY — The jackpot for Tuesday’s Lotto Max draw will be a record-breaking $70 million, eclipsing the previous mark by $5 million. And an estimated 47 Maxmillions prizes will also be available, bringing the total prize pool to $117 million. Previous record jackpots across the prairie region include: Alberta: $65 million – October 2019 (Calgary); …
$117 million up for grabs in Lotto Max’s record-breaking draw
TORONTO — The biggest lottery draw in Canadian history will happen this week, with eye-watering $117 million up for grabs. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation’s (OLG) Lotto Max jackpot on Tuesday will be $70 million. There will also be a whopping 47 Maxmillion prizes of $1 million. The massive prize is up for grabs …
Pandemic Burning out Health-Care Workers – NBC 7 San Diego
Thirty percent of health-care workers have considered leaving the field after working through the pandemic, according to a survey conducted by the Washington Post-Kaiser Family Foundation Poll. More than half of the nearly 3,000 U.S. healthcare workers who were surveyed reported feeling burned out. About 6 in 10 said their mental health has taken a …
Breaking News May 30, 2021, LIVE Updates: Karnataka Launches
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation through his monthly radio programme ‘Mann ki Baat today at 11 AM. This will be the 77th episode of his monthly programme and will coincide with seven years of Modi government in the centre. The programme will be streamed live at 11 AM on PM …
