Health

[ad_1] Last year saw a record influenza season in the United States, the result of mask wear and increased social distancing and hygiene. This year, however, experts warn the United States could see a “twinemia” with an outbreak of influenza and COVID-19 cases filling doctors’ offices and hospitals. However, vaccines could help mitigate this, and … Read more

[ad_1] – Contributed The Sycamore Youth Center ran its first homeless awareness campaign on August 23 with the aim of providing care packages with essential items to those in need. Sycamore plans to organize an awareness campaign each new season, distributing items that will match the time of year and the weather. “For the fall … Read more

[ad_1] Governor JB Pritzker is expected to announce a statewide indoor mask mandate for every 2 years and up on Thursday morning as well as a vaccine mandate for all K-12 and K-12 employees. higher education to reduce the spread of COVID-19, sources told the Daily Herald. . The move would come after Pritzker on … Read more

[ad_1] YOUNGSTOWN – Broadcaster Pete Gabriel, known for launching the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the Mahoning Valley, has died. His death was announced Wednesday on the News Radio 570 WKBN website. He was 83 years old. His involvement in the parade’s long tradition began with an on-air conversation in 1979 and has continued every … Read more

[ad_1] The number of COVID-19 cases in Ohio continues to reach levels not seen in several months. The Ohio Department of Health on Wednesday reported 4,600 new cases of COVID-19 in the state. It is the largest since 4,874 cases were reported on Jan.29 – almost seven months ago. Also for the first time since … Read more

[ad_1] Governor JB Pritzker is expected to announce a statewide indoor mask mandate for every 2 years and up on Thursday morning as well as a vaccine mandate for all K-12 and K-12 employees. higher education to reduce the spread of COVID-19, sources told the Daily Herald. . The move would come after Pritzker on … Read more

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[ad_1] Lake Shipp Elementary School in Florida Google Street View Florida elementary school teacher Kelly Peterson died of complications from COVID-19 on Monday. Her doctor advised her not to get the COVID-19 vaccine due to her leukemia treatment. Her sister and her union believe Peterson was infected in class, where masks were not required. Visit … Read more

[ad_1] SARANAC LAKE – To attend classes on the North Country Community College campus this semester, students will need to be vaccinated. Classes start Monday, but students will have until September 27 to get the shot, a college spokesperson confirmed on Wednesday. College employees will not be required to be vaccinated. Everyone, regardless of their … Read more