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RSV Cases Spike Past COVID-19, Flu In NY RSV Cases Spike Past COVID-19, Flu In NY
RSV Cases Spike Past Covid-19, Flu In NY Health officials are urging New Yorkers to stay up-to-date on their vaccinations as cases of RSV have skyrocketed past cases of the flu and COVID-19. On Wednesday, Nov. 29, the New York State Department of Health urged eligible New Yorkers to get vaccinated against the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The recommendation was published alongside data comparing the number of RSV cases alongside COVID-19 and flu cases across the state. From Saturday, Oct. 21 to Saturday, Nov. 25, COVID-19 cases dropped from around 200 cases to just over 150, while the flu increased from under 50 to around…
Northwell’s Pediatric Practices Care For Patients And Families Northwell’s Pediatric Practices Care For Patients And Families
Northwell’s Pediatric Practices Care For Patients And Families Having a child is the most wondrous, joyful, and scary experience imaginable. Why scary? Because suddenly so many things unworthy of a second thought before children seem fear-inducing to a new parent. That’s where a trusted pediatrician can help — allaying worries and concerns. Cohen Children’s Northwell Health General Pediatrics, formally Westchester Health Pediatrics, is here for you and your child during all stages of your child’s life — from infancy and its rounds of well-baby visits and vaccinations to young adulthood. At multiple locations across Westchester County, our doctors provid…
COVID-19: 'No More Quarantining,' Hochul Says, Outlining New Guidelines For NY Schools COVID-19: 'No More Quarantining,' Hochul Says, Outlining New Guidelines For NY Schools
Covid-19: 'No More Quarantining,' Hochul Says, Outlining New Guidelines For NY Schools Schools across New York State will ease their COVID-19 restrictions this fall to be more in line with federal guidelines, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced. During a public health briefing in New York City Monday, Aug. 22, Hochul said the state health department will advise school districts to enact new measures that are meant to keep kids in the classroom. Earlier Report: COVID-19: CDC Announces Sweeping New Guidance, Including For Schools, Quarantines That includes ending the “test to stay” policy, which previously required that students who had close contact with COVID-19 show a negative tes…
COVID-19: CDC Announces Sweeping New Guidance, Including For Schools, Quarantines COVID-19: CDC Announces Sweeping New Guidance, Including For Schools, Quarantines
Covid-19: CDC Announces Sweeping New Guidance, Including For Schools, Quarantines Federal health officials have announced sweeping new COVID-19 guidelines, including for schools and quarantines for those infected. In the updated guidance unveiled on Thursday, Aug. 11, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said it was no longer recommending that unvaccinated people quarantine after possibly being exposed to the virus. Instead, the CDC said they should wear a high-quality mask for 10 days and get tested five days after they were exposed. The agency had previously said unvaccinated people and those who haven't received their booster shots should q…
Man Who Made Threats Against Fauci, Other Feds Sentenced In Maryland Man Who Made Threats Against Fauci, Other Feds Sentenced In Maryland
Man Who Made Threats Against Fauci, Other Feds Sentenced In Maryland The man who admitted to making threats toward Dr. Anthony Fauci, his family, and other federal officials will spend years behind bars after being sentenced to federal prison time in Maryland. West Virginia resident Thomas Patrick Connally, Jr., 57, was sentenced to 37 months in prison by US District Judge Paula Xinis for making threats against a federal official, specifically for sending emails threatening to harm Fauci. Connally also admitted to threatening Dr. Francis Collins, the former Director of the NIH, Dr. Rachel Levine, the former Secretary of Health for the State of Pennsylva…
COVID Sweeps Through Baltimore School COVID Sweeps Through Baltimore School
COVID Sweeps Through Baltimore School School officials have confirmed a COVID-19 outbreak connected to sixth-grade classrooms at a North Baltimore school, WBAL reports. Nearly 30 cases were identified at the Roland Park Elementary/Middle School, and classes will move to virtual learning, the outlet said citing school officials. A rise in cases among young people has been noticed by Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Letitia Dzirasa, who stressed the importance of vaccinations and wearing a mask to reduce the spread, she tells the outlet. The full story by NBC 11 can be found here. 
Avoiding An Asthma Attack Avoiding An Asthma Attack
Avoiding An Asthma Attack It isn’t always clear why some people have asthma and others don’t. However, what we do know is that it’s probably due to a combination of environment and genetics. Asthma can’t be cured, but its symptoms can be controlled. Let’s talk about what asthma is, what triggers it, and how to prevent having an asthma attack. What is Asthma? Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus. This makes breathing difficult, and triggers coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. For some people, asthma is an annoyance, while for others, it can be a major issue tha…
Avoiding An Asthma Attack Avoiding An Asthma Attack
Avoiding An Asthma Attack It isn’t always clear why some people have asthma and others don’t. However, what we do know is that it’s probably due to a combination of environment and genetics. Asthma can’t be cured, but its symptoms can be controlled. Let’s talk about what asthma is, what triggers it, and how to prevent having an asthma attack. What is Asthma? Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus. This makes breathing difficult, and triggers coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. For some people, asthma is an annoyance, while for others, it can be a major issue tha…
Child Dies Days After CDC Issues Nationwide Alert For Mysterious Hepatitis Outbreak Child Dies Days After CDC Issues Nationwide Alert For Mysterious Hepatitis Outbreak
Child Dies Days After CDC Issues Nationwide Alert For Mysterious Hepatitis Outbreak Just days after the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention issued a national alert to doctors over a mystery hepatitis outbreak, the death of a child has now been confirmed, the World Health Organization announced. At least 169 cases have now been reported in the United States and 11 other countries, the WHO said, adding that the cases range from those in the ages of 1 month to 16 years old. The CDC notified clinicians and public health authorities on Thursday, April 21 about a cluster of children identified with hepatitis and adenovirus infection, asking all physicians to be on …
Death Confirmed Days After CDC Issues Nationwide Alert For Mysterious Hepatitis Outbreak Death Confirmed Days After CDC Issues Nationwide Alert For Mysterious Hepatitis Outbreak
Death Confirmed Days After CDC Issues Nationwide Alert For Mysterious Hepatitis Outbreak Just days after the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention issued a national alert to doctors over a mystery hepatitis outbreak, the death of a child has now been confirmed, the World Health Organization announced. At least 169 cases have now been reported in the United States and 11 other countries, the WHO said, adding that the cases range from those in the ages of 1 month to 16 years old. The CDC notified clinicians and public health authorities on Thursday, April 21 about a cluster of children identified with hepatitis and adenovirus infection, asking all physicians to be on …
CDC Issues Nationwide Alert After Hepatitis Outbreak Of Unknown Origin CDC Issues Nationwide Alert After Hepatitis Outbreak Of Unknown Origin
CDC Issues Nationwide Alert After Hepatitis Outbreak Of Unknown Origin The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention has issued a national alert to doctors over a mystery hepatitis outbreak. The CDC notified clinicians and public health authorities on Thursday, April 21 about a cluster of children identified with hepatitis and adenovirus infection, asking all physicians to be on the lookout for symptoms and to report any suspected cases of hepatitis of unknown origin to their local and state health departments. The CDC said it is currently working with the Alabama Department of Public Health to investigate a cluster of nine cases of hepatitis of unknown ori…
COVID-19: Two CT Towns Rescind Mask Mandates COVID-19: Two CT Towns Rescind Mask Mandates
Covid-19: Two CT Towns Rescind Mask Mandates Two Connecticut towns will be ditching the mask mandate as the state continues to see improved COVID-19 numbers. In New Haven County, Hamden Mayor Lauren Garrett announced that the emergency mask mandate will no longer be in effect as of Friday, Feb. 25 after saying that she consulted with health experts and professionals. The mask mandate in Hamden had been in effect since Dec. 11, 2021, which required all employees and visitors in town buildings to mask up, as per the guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Related story - COVID-19: CDC Expected To Greatly Ease In…
COVID-19: CDC Expected To Greatly Ease Indoor Mask Guidance, Reports Say COVID-19: CDC Expected To Greatly Ease Indoor Mask Guidance, Reports Say
Covid-19: CDC Expected To Greatly Ease Indoor Mask Guidance, Reports Say The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is expected to significantly ease its indoor mask mandate as the country continues its recovery from the latest wave of COVID-19 infections. According to multiple reports, the CDC is expected to announce a change in its guidance regarding masks, allowing most Americans to ditch their facial coverings indoors. The AP first reported the news, citing “two people familiar with the matter.” The new guidance is expected to be announced as soon as Friday, Feb. 25. It marks the first indoor mask guidance change from the CDC since July 2021. …
COVID-19: Infection Rate Down, Hospitalizations Below 350 In CT; Latest Breakdown Of Cases COVID-19: Infection Rate Down, Hospitalizations Below 350 In CT; Latest Breakdown Of Cases
Covid-19: Infection Rate Down, Hospitalizations Below 350 In CT; Latest Breakdown Of Cases There are now fewer than 350 COVID-19 patients being treated for the virus in Connecticut as the state continues to recover from the January surge of new infections that plagued the region. Forty-five more COVID-19 patients were discharged from Connecticut hospitals, according to the latest update from the state Department of Health, bringing the total being treated down to 340 after peaking at more than 1,000 following the holidays when the virus peaked in mid-January. There were 30,046 COVID-19 tests administered in Connecticut on Tuesday, Feb. 15, resulting in 1,464 laboratory-confirmed …
COVID-19: Study Reveals How Likely Omicron Patients Are To Be Hospitalized Compared To Delta COVID-19: Study Reveals How Likely Omicron Patients Are To Be Hospitalized Compared To Delta
Covid-19: Study Reveals How Likely Omicron Patients Are To Be Hospitalized Compared To Delta While the wildly spreading Omicron COVID-19 variant is believed to be more transmissible than previous strains, a new study found that patients are less likely to be hospitalized with severe infections if they contract it. Researchers found that those who contract the Omicron variant are 80 percent less likely to be hospitalized, compared to other strains, according to a new study released by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases. Once admitted to the hospital, the risk of severe disease doesn’t differ from other variants; however, the researchers led by scientists Nicole Walter…
COVID-19: Info Released On First US Omicron Death; Biden To Announce 500M Free At-Home Tests COVID-19: Info Released On First US Omicron Death; Biden To Announce 500M Free At-Home Tests
Covid-19: Info Released On First US Omicron Death; Biden To Announce 500M Free At-Home Tests Less than three weeks after the first case of the highly transmissible Omicron COVID-19 variant was identified in the United States, the first death in the nation connected to the strain has been confirmed in the Houston, Texas area. The patient was a man in his 50s who was not vaccinated and had an underlying health condition, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said, according to KHOU-11, a CBS-affiliated television station in Houston. Houston Methodist said on Monday, Dec. 20 that 82 percent of its new cases are omicron after just three weeks of testing for it, KHOU reported. Omicron …
COVID-19: 'This Time, Unlike Last Year, We’re Not Defenseless,' Hochul Says Of New Variant COVID-19: 'This Time, Unlike Last Year, We’re Not Defenseless,' Hochul Says Of New Variant
Covid-19: 'This Time, Unlike Last Year, We’re Not Defenseless,' Hochul Says Of New Variant Gov. Kathy Hochul cautioned that New York is bracing for the new Omicron COVID-19 variant, declaring that the state will be ready for it when it does. Hochul said during a COVID-19 briefing this week that the new variant is being closely monitored by state health officials, including the state testing center at Wadsworth Labs in Albany, and while Omicron is a concern, New York now has more tools to combat it than at the outset of the pandemic in March 2020. Earlier story - COVID-19: First Case Of New Omicron Variant Identified In United States “We’re fully monitoring it - but the diff…
COVID-19: New York State Senator Has Breakthrough Infection Of Virus COVID-19: New York State Senator Has Breakthrough Infection Of Virus
Covid-19: New York State Senator Has Breakthrough Infection Of Virus A state senator from New York has become the latest to suffer a breakthrough COVID-19 infection. Alessandra Biaggi, the senator in the 34th district of New York representing parts of the Bronx and Westchester County announced on Friday, Oct. 22 that despite being fully vaccinated she has tested positive for COVID-19. 
“Yesterday evening, I tested positive for COVID-19,” she said. “While I am fully vaccinated and have taken all CDC recommended safety precautions, I, unfortunately, contracted the virus. I am experiencing symptoms and isolating at home per CDC guidelines.” According to the Ne…
COVID-19: Children Should Keep Wearing Masks In School Even If Vaccinated, CDC Says COVID-19: Children Should Keep Wearing Masks In School Even If Vaccinated, CDC Says
Covid-19: Children Should Keep Wearing Masks In School Even If Vaccinated, CDC Says The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said the agency will continue to recommend that children wear masks this winter while in school, regardless of their COVID-19 vaccination status.  CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky made the announcement on Wednesday, Oct. 20, at a news briefing.  She said once COVID-19 vaccinations are authorized for children ages 5 to 11, the CDC will work to scale up pediatric vaccinations, but she added that this will take some time. "And as I just noted, as we head into these winter months, we know we cannot be complacent,"…
COVID-19: All NY Health Care Workers Will Be Required To Get Vaccines COVID-19: All NY Health Care Workers Will Be Required To Get Vaccines
Covid-19: All NY Health Care Workers Will Be Required To Get Vaccines All health care workers in New York State will be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine, with only limited exceptions for those with religious or medical exemptions. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that staff at hospitals, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, adult care, and other congregate settings will be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19 no later than Monday, Sept. 27. To date, 75 percent of the state’s estimated 450,000 hospital workers, 74 percent of the state’s 30,000 adult care facility workers, and 68 percent of the state’s 145,500 nursing home workers have compl…
Parsippany-Troy Hills Skunk Tests Positive For Rabies Parsippany-Troy Hills Skunk Tests Positive For Rabies
Parsippany-Troy Hills Skunk Tests Positive For Rabies A skunk tested positive for rabies in Parsippany, health officials said Friday. The animal was found off Mohawk Avenue in the Lake Hiawatha section of town, officials said. Town officials reminds residents to avoid feeding or picking up stray animals, including common carriers of the virus such as raccoons, skunks, foxes, woodchucks, bats, and feral (stray) cats. “Do not make pets of wild animals,” officials said. Meanwhile, dog owners are asked to ensure that their pets are properly licensed and vaccinations. “If you know of any stray cats, or dogs or any other animal in the area acting…
COVID-19: Unvaccinated New England Politician Dies From Complications Of Virus, Report Says COVID-19: Unvaccinated New England Politician Dies From Complications Of Virus, Report Says
Covid-19: Unvaccinated New England Politician Dies From Complications Of Virus, Report Says Linda Zuern, a controversial former elected official in New England, has died from COVID-19 complications at the age of 70. The Cape Cod Times reported that Zuern died on Friday, July 16, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. She had reportedly been brought to the hospital in early June. The news outlet reported that a close friend confirmed that Zuern had not been vaccinated against COVID, and that she had previously asked at a Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates meeting in Massachusetts if the local health department had researched preventative measures for COVID that c…
COVID-19: New Studies Shed Light On Immunity For Those Who Were Vaccinated Or Had Virus COVID-19: New Studies Shed Light On Immunity For Those Who Were Vaccinated Or Had Virus
Covid-19: New Studies Shed Light On Immunity For Those Who Were Vaccinated Or Had Virus Brand-new studies are shedding light on how long immunity to COVID-19 lasts for those who have had the virus, been fully vaccinated, or both. Most who were infected with COVID and later immunized will not need booster shots, the studies show. Those who were vaccinated after never having the virus will likely need a booster shot as will some people who had COVID but did not have a strong immune response. One of the studies was published this week in the journal Nature. The other study was posted on the biology research site BioRxiv. Many who have been infected with COVID will likely make …
Ditch The Face Mask, Hit The Dance Floor: NJ Relaxes COVID Guidelines Ditch The Face Mask, Hit The Dance Floor: NJ Relaxes COVID Guidelines
Ditch The Face Mask, Hit The Dance Floor: NJ Relaxes COVID Guidelines Social distancing and face mask requirements are so last year -- at least in New Jersey. Come this Friday, face masks will no longer be required at most public indoor spaces in the Garden Sate, and social distancing will no longer be required, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday. Dance floors at bars and restaurants will also be allowed to reopen come and alcohol can be served at bars again on May 28, Murphy said. On Friday, June 4, all indoor and outdoor gathering limits will be lifted. The new regulations come several weeks after the CDC relaxed their face mask guidelines.  "I am proud t…
COVID-19: These Retailers Are Allowing Maskless Shopping For Fully Vaccinated COVID-19: These Retailers Are Allowing Maskless Shopping For Fully Vaccinated
Covid-19: These Retailers Are Allowing Maskless Shopping For Fully Vaccinated With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and most states loosening up mask-wearing restrictions, many retailers are following suit and are enacting new policies for customers and employees. The CDC said last week that fully vaccinated people do not need to wear a mask or stay 6 feet apart from others in most cases, whether indoors or outdoors. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after they receive the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or the single dose of Johnson & Johnson. The following mandates are in place at thes…
COVID-19: NY Sets Date To End Most Capacity Restrictions, Curfews COVID-19: NY Sets Date To End Most Capacity Restrictions, Curfews
Covid-19: NY Sets Date To End Most Capacity Restrictions, Curfews A host of COVID-19 restrictions in New York are set to be rescinded as part of a massive tri-state effort as the country continues to recover from the pandemic. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that beginning on Wednesday, May 19, most pandemic-related capacity restrictions will be lifted in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut after being forced to shut down more than a year ago. As of May 19, capacity restrictions will be lifted in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut for: Restaurants; Museums; Theaters; Broadway; Retail; Shops; Gyms and fitness centers; Amusement and family entertainment …
COVID-19: SUNY Campuses Unveil Masking Guidelines COVID-19: SUNY Campuses Unveil Masking Guidelines
Covid-19: SUNY Campuses Unveil Masking Guidelines The State University of New York will be relaxing its mask policies to match the new guidance that was released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC announced on Tuesday, April 27 that people who are fully vaccinated - one shot of Johnson & Johnson or two doses of Pfizer or Moderna - will no longer have to wear masks while gathering in small groups outside. Earlier story - COVID-19: CDC Announces Major New Guidance On Mask Wearing In response, SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras says that moving forward, the same rules will apply to both students and staff on its…
COVID-19: Pop-Up Vaccination Sites Added On Long Island COVID-19: Pop-Up Vaccination Sites Added On Long Island
Covid-19: Pop-Up Vaccination Sites Added On Long Island A pair of new pop-up COVID-19 vaccination sites are being set up on Long Island this week to provide the first doses of the vaccine to thousands of New Yorkers. Those sites are: Nassau County: Lakeview Public Library on Woodfield Road in Rockville Centre on Thursday, March 18. Suffolk County: Congressional Church of Patchogue on East Main Street on Friday, March 19. They are among 16 new community-based pop-up vaccination sites coming online this week at churches, community centers, public housing complexes, and cultural centers in downstate New York to “bolster the state’s commitment t…
COVID-19: All Elementary School Students May Be Back In The Classroom By April COVID-19: All Elementary School Students May Be Back In The Classroom By April
Covid-19: All Elementary School Students May Be Back In The Classroom By April All public Massachusetts elementary school students may be back in class this April. On Tuesday, Feb. 23, the Massachusetts Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education Jeffrey Riley made the announcement during a morning meeting. In a week or two, Riley said he will seek to obtain the authority to remove remote and hybrid learning as options for Massachusetts public school districts, WesternMass News reported. Riley cited ongoing vaccinations and declining COVID-19 infections as reasons for having all students resume in-school education. Right now, Massachusetts school districts ar…
COVID-19: CDC Releases New Guidance, Strategies For Reopening Schools COVID-19: CDC Releases New Guidance, Strategies For Reopening Schools
Covid-19: CDC Releases New Guidance, Strategies For Reopening Schools The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is encouraging schools and school districts to reopen safely and has just released new guidance for doing just that. On Friday, Feb. 12, the CDC unveiled the new science-based plan. “It is critical for schools to open as safely and as soon as possible, and remain open, to achieve the benefits of in-person learning and key support services,” health officials said. “To enable schools to open safely and remain open, it is important to adopt and consistently implement actions to slow the spread of COVID in schools and in the community.” The…
COVID-19: NY Restaurant, Bars Will Now Be Able To Extend Closing Times, State Says COVID-19: NY Restaurant, Bars Will Now Be Able To Extend Closing Times, State Says
Covid-19: NY Restaurant, Bars Will Now Be Able To Extend Closing Times, State Says Last call will be a little later for New York diners on Valentine’s Day. Citing improving COVID-19 data, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that beginning Sunday, Feb. 14 the curfew placed on bars and restaurants has been extended from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. as the state continues slowly reopening its economy. The move comes as indoor dining reopened in New York City following a months-long closure due to spikes in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in each of the city’s five boroughs. “Our decisions are based on science and data and we adjust as the virus adjusts. The infection rate and ho…