[ad_1] MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The fight to slow the spread of COVID-19 continues as Memphis officials work to get more people tested and more shots into arms. The Raleigh Springs Civic Center was the location for Memphis’ COVID-19 vaccination event. The event lasted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, and council members say […]
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[ad_1] MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile County Public School System will return to in-person learning Monday, Jan. 24. Although COVID-19 cases continue to rise, MCPSS still does not require masks. On Jan. 3, Mobile County Health Officer Dr. Bernard Eichold sent a letter to school leaders, recommending masks be required. Fairhope shooting the result of months-long dispute, […]
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[ad_1] Arizonans who have had COVID-19 shouldn’t count on immunity from the highly contagious omicron variant, which continues to spread in the state, a leading health expert said Wednesday. In a news conference, Dr. Joshua LaBaer, executive director of Arizona State University’s Biodesign Institute, told reporters that Arizonans should avoid the mindset that everyone eventually […]
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[ad_1] MELBOURNE, Australia — After COVID-19 safety protocols had been called into question, Australian Open organizers clarified the process on Day 4 of the tournament. Tournament officials on Thursday said daily rapid antigen tests were being provided, testing clinics were open both onsite and at the player hotel, and there was mandatory symptomatic testing. Masks […]
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[ad_1] Lawmakers meet in the House chamber at the Capitol in Salt Lake City on the second day of the legislative session. Utah health officials on Wednesday told lawmakers that the omicron variant of COVID-19 will spread regardless of community mitigation efforts, but masks will slow the spread. (Spenser Heaps, Deseret News) Estimated read time: […]
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[ad_1] North Texas COVID-19 surge showing some signs of a plateau, health officials say Health officials across North Texas are optimistic we may soon be over the hump in terms of new COVID cases. The state’s positivity rate has declined for three days in a row since Friday. But hospitalizations aren’t showing any sign of […]
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[ad_1] SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Some health experts are updating mask wearing guidance, recommending people opt for a N95 or KN95. The CDC now says people ‘may choose’ to wear one of these masks, citing better protection against COVID-19. Americans can request at-home COVID-19 from private health insurance plans Two years living with a face […]
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[ad_1] Officials at some Embry Health COVID-19 testing sites were reportedly not masked up Embry Health’s CEO says it is “just not acceptable,” after hearing that officials in at least two of the company’s COVID-19 testing sites were seen not wearing their masks. FOX 10’s Irene Snyder reports. PHOENIX – As the omicron-fueled COVID-19 surge […]
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