COVID-19: Long Island Infection Rate Nears 19 Percent; Here Are Communities Seeing Most Cases COVID-19: Long Island Infection Rate Nears 19 Percent; Here Are Communities Seeing Most Cases
Covid-19: Long Island Infection Rate Nears 19 Percent; Here Are Communities Seeing Most Cases Long Island is being hit harder by the Omicron COVID-19 variant than any other region in New York as both Nassau and Suffolk recorded more than 5,500 new cases. Over the past three days, Long Island has recorded the highest positive infection rate of those tested for the virus, spiking to 18.78 percent on Wednesday, Dec. 29. The infection rate has risen by more than 1 percent daily since Monday, Dec. 27. Statewide, the infection rate also rose similarly, from 13.36 percent to 16.21 percent as of Dec. 29. Only two other regions - New York City (16.90 percent) and the Hudson Valley (15.39 p…
COVID-19: 700K+ Cases Reported In Maryland, New Daily Record Broken COVID-19: 700K+ Cases Reported In Maryland, New Daily Record Broken
Covid-19: 700K+ Cases Reported In Maryland, New Daily Record Broken Maryland now has a total of 700,553 confirmed cases of COVID-19, also breaking a daily record of new cases in a single day by adding more than 14,000 within 24 hours, according to the state's Coronavirus dashboard. The surge in COVID-19 has largely been blamed on the highly infectious Omicron variant spreading throughout the state. The 7-day average of new COVID-19 cases has also increased to nearly 21%. In addition, 11,522 people have now died from the virus in Maryland and 2,122 are hospitalized. Several hospitals throughout the state have declared emergencies or shifted to contingency…
COVID-19: Omicron Surge Affecting Staffing Levels For Essential Workers COVID-19: Omicron Surge Affecting Staffing Levels For Essential Workers
Covid-19: Omicron Surge Affecting Staffing Levels For Essential Workers The spread of the more-transmissible Omicron COVID-19 variant is leading to staffing shortages for some essential employers who have been hit hardest by the winter surge of the virus. Essential employees have been forced to call out of work en masse in recent weeks due to positive Omicron infections that have led to staffing shortages for first responders, healthcare workers, supermarket workers, flight crews, and other key professions. The shortages have led to hundreds of canceled flights, closed restaurants, and short-staffed retail stores, leaving workers frustrated and fatigued af…
COVID-19: CT National Guard To Help With Distribution Of Millions Of Masks, At-Home Tests COVID-19: CT National Guard To Help With Distribution Of Millions Of Masks, At-Home Tests
Covid-19: CT National Guard To Help With Distribution Of Millions Of Masks, At-Home Tests Gov. Ned Lamont has called on nearly 100 Connecticut National Guard soldiers and airmen to help with the logistical operations of distributing millions of at-home tests and N95 masks in the state. Lamont said the plan is to distribute three million at-home rapid tests and six million N95 masks to curb the spread of COVID-19 during the holiday season. Earlier report - COVID-19: CT To Distribute 3M At-Home Rapid Tests, 6M N95 Masks, Lamont Announces The masks and tests will be distributed to municipalities and school districts, which will then determine how to give them to resident…
Gov. Hogan Announces Emergency Measures As Maryland Passes 2K COVID-19 Hospitalizations Gov. Hogan Announces Emergency Measures As Maryland Passes 2K COVID-19 Hospitalizations
Gov. Hogan Announces Emergency Measures As Maryland Passes 2K Covid-19 Hospitalizations Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has announced emergency actions as COVID-19 hospitalizations have now reached record levels across the state, surpassing 2,000 cases. In a statement released on Facebook Hogan said:  "It cannot be stressed enough that getting vaccinated and getting boosted are your strongest possible defenses against this virus and its variants." As we have been projecting, our statewide COVID-19 hospitalizations have now reached record levels and surpassed 2,000—a... Posted by Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 Hogan says the surge in COVID-19 is driven prima…
Maryland County Execs Reimpose Strict Mask Mandates As COVID-19 Spikes Maryland County Execs Reimpose Strict Mask Mandates As COVID-19 Spikes
Maryland County Execs Reimpose Strict Mask Mandates As Covid-19 Spikes Baltimore and Howard County Executives have recently re-imposed mask mandates but several other counties in Maryland are still on the fence, as COVID-19 cases continue to rise due to the Omicron variant.   "If you do need to go out please, please wear the damn mask in public places," Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman said at his weekly briefing on Dec. 28.   He says the County Council will be meeting next week to discuss mandating masks indoors.  Frederick County could also follow suit if the mask mandate passes. County Executive Jan Gardner said in a tweet that she’s asking he…
COVID-19: CDC Cuts Isolation Time In Half For Those Not Displaying Symptoms COVID-19: CDC Cuts Isolation Time In Half For Those Not Displaying Symptoms
Covid-19: CDC Cuts Isolation Time In Half For Those Not Displaying Symptoms The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has shortened the amount of time it recommends people isolate if they have contracted COVID-19 and are not experiencing symptoms. The CDC said in an announcement on Monday, Dec. 27, that based on what is currently known about COVID-19 and the Omicron variant, it is reducing the recommended time for isolation from 10 days to five days for those who have tested positive and are asymptomatic.  After leaving isolation, people should wear a mask for the next five days when around others, the CDC said. Health officials said those who are …
COVID-19: CT To Distribute 3M At-Home Rapid Tests, 6M N95 Masks, Lamont Announces COVID-19: CT To Distribute 3M At-Home Rapid Tests, 6M N95 Masks, Lamont Announces
Covid-19: CT To Distribute 3M At-Home Rapid Tests, 6M N95 Masks, Lamont Announces Connecticut residents will soon have access to millions of COVID-19 at-home rapid tests and N95 masks under a new plan announced by Governor Ned Lamont. The plan announced on Monday, Dec. 27, is an effort to help curb the spread of COVID-19 during the heavy travel and holiday season, Lamont said. The first allocation will include the distribution of 500,000 iHealth kits – each containing two tests for a total of one million tests – that will be designated for the general public.  The distribution of these kits is scheduled to begin on Thursday, Dec. 30, and is expected to run through …
COVID-19: Study Of Omicron Outbreak At Christmas Party Reveals Three New Symptoms COVID-19: Study Of Omicron Outbreak At Christmas Party Reveals Three New Symptoms
Covid-19: Study Of Omicron Outbreak At Christmas Party Reveals Three New Symptoms Click here for a new, updated story - COVID-19: Study Reveals How Long It Takes Omicron Symptoms To Show Up A new study conducted during an outbreak of the highly transmissible COVID-19 Omicron variant has revealed three new symptoms for the strain, but ones that are very familiar with the initial symptoms after the novel coronavirus first surfaced around this time two years ago. Namely, muscle aches, a loss of taste, and a decline in smell. About 58 percent of those surveyed reported experiencing muscles aches in a survey following an outbreak of 111 confirmed or probable Omicron…
COVID-19: Two More Omicron Variant Symptoms Emerge COVID-19: Two More Omicron Variant Symptoms Emerge
Covid-19: Two More Omicron Variant Symptoms Emerge As more becomes known about the highly transmissible COVID-19 Omicron variant from both studies and anecdotal evidence, new symptoms of the strain continue to emerge. Those infected with the strain may experience loss of appetite and brain fog, according to a ZOE study conducted in the United Kingdom. The study analyzed thousands of COVID symptoms uploaded to an app by the British public. Though they weren't among the most prevalent symptoms reported, some who took part in the survey reported a loss of appetite (as well as nausea) along with brain fog as symptoms they experie…
COVID-19: Two More Omicron Variant Symptoms Emerge COVID-19: Two More Omicron Variant Symptoms Emerge
Covid-19: Two More Omicron Variant Symptoms Emerge Click here for a new, updated story - COVID-19: Study Of Omicron Outbreak At Christmas Party Reveals Three New Symptom As more becomes known about the highly transmissible COVID-19 Omicron variant from both studies and anecdotal evidence, new symptoms of the strain continue to emerge. Brand-new reports are now surfacing that those infected with the strain may experience loss of appetite and brain fog. That's according to a ZOE study conducted in the United Kingdom that analyzed thousands of COVID symptoms uploaded to an app by the British public. Though they weren't among th…
COVID-19: New Omicron Variant Symptom Emerges COVID-19: New Omicron Variant Symptom Emerges
Covid-19: New Omicron Variant Symptom Emerges Click here for a new, updated story - COVID-19: Two More Omicron Variant Symptoms Emerge A new symptom of the highly transmissible COVID-19 Omicron variant has emerged in addition to five others previously reported. A ZOE study conducted in the United Kingdom analyzed thousands of COVID symptoms uploaded to an app by the British public revealed that Omicron might feel like the traditional cold in many ways. The top five symptoms recorded in the ZOE app were: Runny nose, Headache, Fatigue (both mild or severe), Sneezing, Sore throat. Now, information is emerging from physicians …