New York State Mask Mandate End Date in Flux Amid Court Battle – NBC New York

New York State Mask Mandate End Date in Flux Amid Court Battle – NBC New York

[ad_1] New York’s mask mandate will remain in effect while the state appeals a ruling from a lower court judge overturning it, an appellate panel of judges ruled Monday. The ruling from the four-judge panel followed an appeals court judge’s decision last week temporarily restoring it the day after the initial ruling overturning it. The state’s health commissioner […]

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Two students wear masks as they walk across the oval with Thompson Library in the background.

Ohio State relaxes COVID-19 restrictions on social gatherings, dining and in recreation centers

[ad_1] Two students wear masks as they walk across the oval with Thompson Library in the background. Credit: Christian Harsa | Special Projects Director The return of in-person events and relaxed masking guidelines in recreation centers are among some of the updated COVID-19 policies Ohio State announced Monday. According to a universitywide email from the […]

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The omicron effect: What happens when city halls and state agencies close their doors? | State and Regional

The omicron effect: What happens when city halls and state agencies close their doors? | State and Regional

[ad_1] While there’s no good time for a town to be hit by a worldwide pandemic and successive waves of highly-contagious variants, Eastvale in Riverside County has been cruelly hammered at just the wrong moment. On the cusp of new commercial development, when Eastvale sought to attract business to its modest main street, omicron threw […]

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Region records 100 more COVID-19 deaths as virus spreads rapidly across state | Health Care

Region records 100 more COVID-19 deaths as virus spreads rapidly across state | Health Care

[ad_1] A total of 100 more people died from coronavirus in Northwest Indiana in a one-week period, according to data from the Indiana Department of Health.  Statistics updated Friday showed that there have been a total of 1,580 deaths in Lake County, 493 in Porter County, 319 in LaPorte County, 62 in Newton County and […]

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Masks, social distancing won't be required at the Feb. 7 State of the State event | Politics

Masks, social distancing won’t be required at the Feb. 7 State of the State event | Politics

[ad_1] “You are crowded there sitting three to four at a two-desk set up,” said Sen. George Young, D-Oklahoma City. “Heck, no, I am not going to the State of the State.” Oklahoma State Medical Association President Dr. Mary Clarke encouraged lawmakers to wear masks at the event. “Over the past month, Oklahoma has experienced […]

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COVID-19: State update - 1,160,130 coronavirus cases, 15,631 deaths

COVID-19: State update – 1,160,130 coronavirus cases, 15,631 deaths

[ad_1] As of January 28, the number of total coronavirus cases reported in Louisiana increased by a record of 7,312 and there have been 62 new deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health. The total number of cases reported to the state as of Friday is 1,160,130. The current total death count is 15,631. […]

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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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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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How to get a COVID-19 booster shot at Ohio State

How to get a COVID-19 booster shot at Ohio State

[ad_1] The booster shot is available for students, faculty and staff at Jesse Owens North as well as other locations near campus. Credit: Hosna Sadaqat | Lantern Reporter As the spring semester progresses, Ohio State continues to encourage anyone eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster shot to do so.  Where can you receive the booster […]

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New York State’s Mask Mandate Struck Down by State Judge

New York State’s Mask Mandate Struck Down by State Judge

[ad_1] Governor Kathy Hochul, masked up at an event earlier this month. Photo: John Angelillo/UPI/Shutterstock A state judge struck down New York State’s indoor mask mandate on Monday, ruling that Governor Kathy Hochul and state health department officials exceeded their authority in enacting the mandate without the approval of the state legislature. Nassau County Supreme […]

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