Waiter blames dining room for COVID infection Contact tracing in SF failed to identify hot spots

[ad_1] There is not yet hard evidence of where people contract COVID-19 in San Francisco. And, despite being staffed with contact tracers, public health departments have yet to say much definitive to guide the public other than “stay home.” San Francisco has 244 people working on contact tracing whenever a new positive coronavirus case emerges … Read more

Coronavirus Texas: the first vaccines intended for doctors, front-line workers, vulnerable populations

[ad_1] Once the first COVID-19 vaccines arrive in Texas, the state’s health and frontline workers and the most vulnerable populations will be vaccinated first. The prioritization was announced Monday by the office of Governor Greg Abbott, based on recommendations made by the expert panel on vaccine allocation established by the Texas Department of Health Services. … Read more

Flu vaccine requirement for Maine healthcare workers meets resistance from some nurses

[ad_1] As Maine battles the COVID-19 pandemic, the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention is proposing a new rule that would require healthcare workers to be vaccinated for seasonal flu in addition to other mandatory vaccinations. But the proposal, which aims to boost immunity in healthcare settings to protect workers and patients, has met … Read more

Rush Limbaugh completes 180, blows Sidney Powell now that team Trump has disowned her

[ad_1] Rush Limbaugh turned the tide completely on Monday, canceling the messy press conference by Trump’s legal team detailing baseless electoral fraud plots just days after praising attorney Sidney Powell – which the Trump team has since disowned – for dropping “bombs everywhere”. Over the weekend, after Powell claimed millions of votes were stolen from … Read more

COVID-19 follow-up in Alaska: 503 new cases reported Monday as outbreak continues in rural communities

[ad_1] We are making this important information about the pandemic available without subscription as a public service. But we depend on the support of readers to do this job. Please consider joining others to support freelance journalism in Alaska for just $ 3.23 per week. Alaska reported 503 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, but … Read more

Rural New Mexico hospital reaches critical care capacity

[ad_1] Curry County Director Lance Pyle issued an alert over the weekend saying the ICU was at full capacity with 11 patients. “This is very worrying and we need to bring relief to our healthcare professionals. They’re being pushed to the limit, ”Pyle said. County officials said the rural medical facility was hoping to send … Read more

Fountain Valley hospital workers continue to protest working conditions after coronavirus kills worker

[ad_1] Through Spencer Custodio and Brandon pho | 5 hours ago Months after raising their initial concerns in July, medical workers at the Fountain Valley Regional Hospital continue to push the hospital administration for more coronavirus testing and better protocols as a second wave hits Orange County. Editor’s Note: As the only non-profit, non-partisan newsroom … Read more

Family makes PSA on large family gatherings after 15 members contract COVID-19

[ad_1] ATLANTA (CNN) – Although the Aragonez family is still recovering from a COVID-19 outbreak, they have taken the time to make a public service announcement warning of large family gatherings. It is the tradition for many families to come together during Thanksgiving and throughout the holiday season. But with the global coronavirus pandemic, these … Read more