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Springfield-Greene County Health Dept. lists COVID-19 vaccination opportunities
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) – The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is offering several COVID-19 testing and vaccination opportunities heading into the Memorial Day weekend. There will be a Memorial Day testing event on May 26 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Westside Public Health Center (660 S. Scenic Ave). Testing is open …
Southern 7 Health Dept. gives update on WOW van
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) – The Southern 7 Health Department rolled out the Wellness on Wheels van earlier this month to reach more people who need health checks. Shawnna Rhine gives an update on the free health-care service. “We’re now offering COVID boosters, the second booster and we’re also offering well water checks, come pick …
State Dept. of Health Urges School Officials to Plan for Increase in COVID-19 Cases – NBC Connecticut
The state Department of Public Health is warning school administrators to expect more COVID-19 cases affecting students and staff in the upcoming weeks amid increasing transmission. In a message to school leaders, the Department of Public Health said COVID-19 transmission rate increases throughout Connecticut and surrounding states might be partly driven by holidays, school breaks …
CA health dept. says people exposed to COVID-19 but are asymptomatic no longer recommended to quarantine
article OAKLAND, Calif. – People who have been exposed to COVID-19 but are asymptomatic will no longer be recommended to quarantine for any length of time, according to new guidance from the California Department of Public Health. The updated guidance is consistent with recommendations by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, according to state health …
Springfield-Greene Co. Health Dept. reports rise in weekly flu cases
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – The Springfield-Greene County Health Department reports a rise in recent influenza cases. The health department reported 168 new flu cases for the week ending on March 12, the largest weekly total since the first week of 2022. The latest figure of weekly cases is nearly 30% higher than the previous reporting …
GameStop’s Cohen takes stake in Bed Bath & Beyond, pushes for changes
An exterior view shows a Bed Bath & Beyond store in Novi, Michigan, U.S., January 29, 2021. REUTERS/Emily Elconin Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register March 7 (Reuters) – Billionaire investor Ryan Cohen said on Sunday he now owns nearly 10% of Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY.O) and wants the housewares retailer …
State health dept. asking residents to submit dead birds for West Nile testing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) – State health officials are asking for the public’s help tracking West Nile Virus by submitting dead birds for testing. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is asking residents to submit recently deceased crows, blue jays, house finches and house sparrows that appear to not be injured and are …
U.S. Senators want Commerce Dept to list tech to keep away from China
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo speaks during a high speed internet event at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building’s South Court Auditorium at the White House in Washington, U.S., June 3, 2021. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein WASHINGTON, June 15 (Reuters) – A group of 10 Republican U.S. senators on Tuesday urged Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo to direct …
Oklahoma Dept. Of Corrections Providing New Technology For Inmates
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections is partnering with Securus Technologies to get tablets in the hands of incarcerated inmates. Thousands of tablets will be distributed to correctional facilities throughout the state. Oklahoma Department of Corrections chief administrator of communications and government relations Justin Wolf said the initiative will provide inmates with more resources to the …
Breaking up Big Tech in focus as new U.S. antitrust bills introduced
The U.S. Capitol is seen at sunrise. Washington, U.S. January 11, 2021. REUTERS/Erin Scott A bipartisan group of lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives introduced four bills on Friday aimed at reining in the power of the tech giants, with one potentially leading to their break-up. Two of the bills address the issue of …
