Oklahoma state representative files bill to allow visitation for COVID-19 patients

Oklahoma state representative files bill to allow visitation for COVID-19 patients

[ad_1] OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – An Oklahoma state representative filed a bill that requires hospital to allow visitation for COVID-19 patients or risk being sued. 13,000 additional COVID-19 cases reported in OK House Bill 3313, written by Rep. Cynthia Roe, R-District 42, states that a person can bring civil action against a medical facility if […]

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After COVID-19 cancellations, Chicago cop crowned queen of downtown St. Patrick’s Day Parade

After COVID-19 cancellations, Chicago cop crowned queen of downtown St. Patrick’s Day Parade

[ad_1] After a two-year hiatus, a new “Queen of the Court” for the downtown St. Patrick’s Day Parade has finally been crowned. With Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot looking on, Chicago cop Kelly Leyden was named the queen during a ceremony Thursday evening at the Plumbers Hall in West Town. Leyden will now […]

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Oklahoma Blood Institute provides COVID-19 convalescent plasma for patient care

Oklahoma Blood Institute provides COVID-19 convalescent plasma for patient care

[ad_1] OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – As COVID-19 continues to change, so must the way doctors fight the virus. This week, the FDA pulled authorization on some monoclonal antibody treatments since they are not working against Omicron. But Oklahoma doctors hope the state’s new and improved COVID-19 convalescent plasma could keep Oklahomans battling the virus out […]

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CT’s Daily COVID-19 Positivity Rate Down to 9.73% – NBC Connecticut

CT’s Daily COVID-19 Positivity Rate Down to 9.73% – NBC Connecticut

[ad_1] Connecticut’s daily COVID-19 positivity rate, along with the number of patients hospitalized with COVID, continues to decrease. According to Gov. Lamont’s office, Connecticut’s daily positivity rate is 9.73%, down from Wednesday’s 10.93%. Of the 31,201 tests reported since Wednesday, 3,036 were positive, officials said. Today’s COVID-19 update in Connecticut: ➡️31,201 tests were administered; 3,036 […]

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Chicago Opens More COVID-19 Testing Sites After Residents Struggled For Months To Find Tests They Trust

[ad_1] Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to clarify the North Park testing site is operated with the Illinois Department of Public Health and has been open since the summer. The city of Chicago is not affiliated with it. CHICAGO — Chicago’s health department has opened two more COVID-19 testing sites after residents have […]

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How to Give Remote Depositions During the COVID-19 Pandemic

How to Give Remote Depositions During the COVID-19 Pandemic

[ad_1] Thursday, January 27, 2022 As working remotely has become commonplace during the COVID-19 pandemic, it seems like people are becoming more comfortable communicating by video. However, video conferences can sometimes add extra pressure to an already stressful situation. That is generally the case with depositions.  Depositions are legal proceedings in which a person answers […]

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Hillsborough County - Hillsborough COVID-19 State of Local Emergency Extended Through Jan. 27

Hillsborough County – Hillsborough COVID-19 State of Local Emergency Extended Through Feb. 3

[ad_1] Posted January 27, 2022 | 3:33 PM OVID-19 coronavirus Update No. 362 Hillsborough County, Fla. (Jan. 27, 2022) – Hillsborough County’s state of local emergency enacted in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic is extended for another seven-day period. Hillsborough County Administrator Bonnie Wise today signed an extension of the declaration under authority […]

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Tenth Mississippi child dies of COVID-19

Tenth Mississippi child dies of COVID-19

[ad_1] A 10th child in Mississippi has died from the coronavirus, the Mississippi Department of Health announced Wednesday afternoon.  The only information made available about the death is that the child was under 18. All pediatric deaths in Mississippi from COVID-19 have been among the unvaccinated.  “Vaccination is the best protection for our children who […]

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13,000 additional COVID-19 cases reported in OK

[ad_1] OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Health officials say Thursday’s new COVID-19 numbers include 2,000 delayed test results. On Thursday, data from the Oklahoma State Department of Health shows that the state has had 944,461 confirmed cases of COVID-19 since March of 2020. Oklahoma executes double murderer Donald Grant That’s an increase of 13,428 cases since Wednesday. Officials […]

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