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 Rates in NYC Plunge But NY Mask Mandate Won’t End Yet – NBC New York

COVID Rates in NYC Plunge But NY Mask Mandate Won’t End Yet – NBC New York

[ad_1] What to Know New York state’s daily positivity rate fell to the single digits Friday for the first time since Dec. 20, while COVID hospitalizations are down 12% in just the last 10 days, remarkable signs of improvement Deaths are still holding around recent highs, and despite all the encouraging trends the last week […]

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Covid-19 news: Omicron won't be the last variant

Covid-19 news: Omicron won’t be the last variant

[ad_1] Global: The global Covid death toll has passed the grim milestone of 5.5 million, with a figure of 5,554,983 according to researchers at Johns Hopkins University. Meanwhile, infections surged past 330 million to a world wide figure of 334,181,129. Omicron won’t be the last variant, and comprehensive strategies are still needed to reduce severe […]

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Why some health care providers won’t test someone for COVID-19

Why some health care providers won’t test someone for COVID-19

[ad_1] FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) -Several local health facilities are following new guidance regarding COVID tests. At-home COVID-19 tests are becoming more available, Some health experts say going to get tested again at a clinic isn’t necessary after taking one at home. “If you have a positive at-home test, there is no need to […]

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