Israeli leaders clash with ultra-Orthodox over lockdowns and Covid-19 vaccines

[ad_1] BNEI BRAK, Israel – Israel’s attempt to quell a rampant pandemic has collided with a hard-hit ultra-Orthodox community that has proven resistant to lockdowns and suspicious of the nation’s mass vaccination campaign. On Sunday, thousands of ultra-Orthodox mourners attended two funerals of famous rabbis who died from the coronavirus. Mourners flouted bans on public … Read more

Covid-19 vaccines leave pregnant women in dire straits

[ad_1] Doctors say the answer depends on a woman’s risk of contracting Covid-19 and her underlying health issues, but there isn’t enough data yet to make a definitive recommendation. Advice from health agencies varies. “What is the risk to my child if I get the vaccine? This empty space, this area with no data of … Read more

Allegheny County saw nearly 40% drop in new covid cases in January

[ad_1] TribLIVE’s daily and weekly newsletters deliver the news you want and the information you need, straight to your inbox. About an hour ago Allegheny County saw a 39% drop in new covid-19 cases in January compared to December. The latest report from the Ministry of Health shows a total of 15,559 cases reported in … Read more

5 Ugly Side Effects of Eating Taco Bell, According to Nutritionists

[ad_1] When a late night craving strikes, nothing hits like Taco Bell. The fast food chain can offer some healthy options if you need to keep your diet on track, and as long as you eat carefully, you don’t have to worry about avoiding this Tex-Mex favorite. But when planning to indulge yourself, be sure … Read more

Does holding your breath as you walk past others help prevent Covid-19?

[ad_1] Every Monday, the HuffPost answers questions about Covid-19 and health in general. Today they are answering the question, “If I hold my breath as I walk past people, would that help prevent me from contracting coronavirus if they had it?” I have found myself doing this, especially indoors, since the pandemic hit and I … Read more

If you have this mask, buy a new one now, says CDC

[ad_1] Hide or double the mask? It’s the question at the forefront of pop culture in recent weeks, after several attendees at President Biden’s inauguration were seen wearing two masks, one layered on top, and some health experts suggested. to double in response to new strains of COVID-19. But the Centers for Disease Control and … Read more

Maine CDC reports 219 new cases of COVID-19, 5 more deaths

[ad_1] State health officials on Monday reported 219 new cases of COVID-19 as well as five more deaths among people with the disease. The number of new infections with the virus has declined in Maine in recent weeks, which officials hope is a sign the state is finally emerging from the worst time of the … Read more

Maine CDC reports 158 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths

[ad_1] AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) – The Maine CDC reports 158 new cases of coronavirus. For the first time in two weeks, there are no new COVID-19-related deaths to report. The state’s death toll remains at 590. There are now 39,324 cases in total since the start of the epidemic. 31,689 are confirmed. The Maine CDC … Read more