Fearing a new wave of COVID-19 in nursing homes, New Jersey unveils rigorous testing on staff, residents and visitors

[ad_1] New and more stringent testing requirements for staff, residents and visitors for COVID-19 at nursing homes and long-term care facilities in New Jersey will be announced Monday by state officials, according to reports. sources close to the ordinance. The warrants, which will require much stricter oversight over the next two weeks, will be unveiled … Read more

LLCHD reports five more deaths from COVID-19

[ad_1] LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department announced on Monday that five other residents have died from COVID-19, bringing the total death toll in Lancaster County to 79 . a man and three women in their 80s in long-term care facilities and a man in his 40s … Read more

Metro Health issues recommendations against indoor meals and gatherings

[ad_1] SAINT ANTHONY – Dr Junda Woo, the Bexar County health authority, released a new health directive on Monday, recommending people not to dine in establishments or to gather indoors with people they do not not live to reduce the spread of COVID-19. San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff on … Read more

This is how long it takes to get COVID in a room, research shows

[ad_1] You know the basic guidelines put forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for wearing a face mask, keeping six feet from each other, and avoiding large crowds by rote. Unfortunately, this is not a foolproof solution. While following these simple health guidelines can drastically reduce the risk of infection, the … Read more

COVID-19 crushes San Diego County hospitals

[ad_1] San Diego County hospitals reported a relentless upward trend in COVID-19 patient admissions on Monday, as the governor warned a similar statewide situation would soon result in “deep purple movements In places where the coronavirus is causing the most chaos. In a noon press conference, Gov. Gavin Newsom warned his administration had spoken to … Read more

UK bars and cinemas may require proof of COVID-19 vaccination to visit

[ad_1] Nadhim Zahawi, the British Minister for Immunization, said on Monday that bars, cinemas and sports venues could require people to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination before entering. Zahawi clarified that getting the vaccine should be voluntary, but that companies may be able to use a phone contact tracing app that may include a person’s … Read more

Executives report 1,117 new cases of COVID-19; positivity rate up to 9.2%

[ad_1] SAINT ANTHONY – San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff briefed the community on the local response to COVID-19 during their daily briefing Monday evening. Nirenberg reported 81,174 total cases of COVID-19 and 1,357 total deaths in Bexar County, an increase of 1,117 new cases on Monday. No new deaths … Read more