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Mississippi flag vote: Lawmakers take first steps to remove Confederate symbol from state flag
Ahead of the historic vote, Speaker Pro Tem Jason White (R) argued forcefully against keeping the old flag, saying that it had come to be viewed as a symbol of hate. “By changing our flag, we don’t abandon our founding principles,” he said. “We embrace them more fully by doing what is right. We’re not …
Rhodes State helping train future health workers around Ohio |
Rhodes State College is helping train health career students around Ohio. Rhodes is part of a health education consortium, which is made up of partner schools from around Ohio. The partnership gives students the chance to specialize in areas like respiratory care, even though their local college doesn’t offer that program. Source link
County hits public health ‘trigger’ as state mandates masks
For the first time since it began lifting stay-at-home restrictions earlier this month, San Diego County has hit one of three COVID-19 triggers that require public health officials to re-examine their previous decisions to reopen a range of businesses and activities after months of forced inactivity under COVID-19 shut-down orders. At an impromptu press conference …
Wyoming Technology Coronavirus Coalition looking to help state government and state health officials fight COVID-19
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now)- CEO of Array School of Technology in Cheyenne, Eric “et” Trowbridge founded the Wyoming Technology Coronavirus Coalition (WTCC), which looks to bring technology-oriented people together to help fight COVID-19. “Our goal was if someone in Wyoming wanted to get tested for covid-19, active or maybe given previous infection, how could …
Vanderbilt report finds state healthcare system not stressed yet as hospitalizations increase
There are now 31,830 COVID-19 cases in the state. More than 2,100 people have been hospitalized and just over 20,000 people have recovered. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — There are now 31,830 COVID-19 cases in the state. More than 2,100 people have been hospitalized and just over 20,000 people have recovered. COVID-19 hospitalizations increased by 30% since …
Central zone at two active cases; state of public health emergency lapsed in Alberta – Ponoka News
Alberta’s state of public health emergency lapsed Monday. Minister of Health Tyler Shandro said “it’s an important day for Albertans,” while encouraging people to continue to stay vigilant. “While the public health emergency formally expires today, COVID is still with us.” The public health emergency was instigated in the province March 15. “We have faced …
BREAKING: Penn State to resume in-person classes this fall | WTAJ
UNIVERSITY PARK, PA. (WTAJ) – Penn State will allow students back to campus this fall. The university announced Sunday that after a three-month planning process, that they will be able to meet or go beyond the Department of Health guidelines. The semester will begin on August 24th, as originally scheduled, but campus-based, residential instruction will …
State mental health resources and strategies
In his daily press conference today, Governor Tate Reeves discussed the state’s strategy to continue flattening the curve as well as mental health resources for this ongoing crisis. Governor Reeves was joined by state mental health professionals today to talk about the unprecedented burden and stress COVID-19 has placed on Mississippi residents. The governor urged …
Northern Nigeria attack: Militants kill 81 in Borno state
The young adults were out fetching water, he said — pandemic hygiene called for extra buckets — when militants rolled up in trucks, shooting everyone in sight. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. “Their bodies bore a bullet hole in almost every part,” said Ajimi, who found them in a dirt field: Ari. …
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announces phased state plans for reopening schools in the fall
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam on Tuesday announced that all schools will open for students next year, ridding parents and students of the looming uncertainty following closures and a move to remote learning due to Covid-19. PreK-12 schools in the state were closed in mid-March in an effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. …
