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Face Masks
Hicksville, NY
News
Mask Ban Arrest: Hicksville 18-Year-Old First Defendant Charged Under Controversial Law
An 18-year-old man appears to be the first person arrested under a New York county's controversial law banning face coverings in public. On Long Island, Nassau County Police were called about a suspicious person in Levittown who was walking along Spindle Road shortly before 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25. Officers arrived to find 18-year-old Wesslin Omar Ramirez-Castillo, of Hicksville, dressed in black and wearing a face mask, police said. Earlier Report: NY County's Mask Ban Causes 'Great Stress, Fear,' Federal Lawsuit Argues The officer said the teen displayed “suspicious” behavior whi…
Bristol, PA
News
TSA Drops Mask Mandate For Planes, Public Transit... For Now
Face masks will no longer be enforced on airplanes and other modes of public transport after a federal judge ruled the order unconstitutional Monday, April 18. The decision comes after U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle said in a 59-page decision that the CDC overstepped its authority by enforcing the 14-month directive. The Biden administration was in the process of reviewing and deciding whether or not to appeal it as of Monday evening, multiple news outlets report. The Amtrak rail system and TSA both rescinded the mandate, but the CDC – which extended the mask mandate through …
Mt. Kisco, NY
News
Covid-
19: New Study Shows Effectiveness Of Different Types Of Masks
Wearing masks makes a big difference when it comes to preventing COVID-19 infection, and which type of mask you wear also matters, according to a brand-new study. "Consistent use of a face mask or respirator in indoor public settings was associated with lower odds of a positive SARS-CoV-2 test result (adjusted odds ratio = 0.44)," the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said. "Use of respirators with higher filtration capacity was associated with the most protection, compared with no mask use." The CDC has just announced these findings: Those who wear N95 and KN95 masks are 8…
North Hunterdon, NJ
News
Covid-
19: Raritan Valley Community College Sets Mandatory Vaccination Deadline
Students, staff and faculty at Raritan Valley Community College will be required to show COVID-19 vaccine documentation by Nov. 1, the school announced on its website. While school community members must show vaccine documentation by the deadline, officials are recommending those not yet vaccinated to schedule their shots before the fall semester begins. “Raritan Valley Community College is working together as a community to keep our campus safe,” the website says. “The health and safety of our students and the entire College community is always our top priority.” Students can register fo…
Briarcliff, NY
Lifestyle
Summer Camp Safety Tips From Phelps
Summer is here! It is a time for playing outside, riding bikes, swimming in the pool, and building sandcastles at the beach. As COVID-19 cases continue to decline and restrictions are being lifted, many children are excited to return to summer camps this year. Recent AAP guidance supports children participating in these summer activities as they provide multiple benefits to children. Studies have shown that camps with proper safety measures in place have been successful at limiting COVID-19 spread, so it is important for parents, children, and caregivers to follow the recommended guidelines…
Elizabeth, NJ
News
Ditch The Face Mask, Hit The Dance Floor: NJ Relaxes COVID Guidelines
Social distancing and face mask requirements are so last year -- at least in New Jersey. Come this Friday, face masks will no longer be required at most public indoor spaces in the Garden Sate, and social distancing will no longer be required, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday. Dance floors at bars and restaurants will also be allowed to reopen come and alcohol can be served at bars again on May 28, Murphy said. On Friday, June 4, all indoor and outdoor gathering limits will be lifted. The new regulations come several weeks after the CDC relaxed their face mask guidelines. "I am proud t…
Greenwich, CT
Business
Covid-
19: These Retailers Are Allowing Maskless Shopping For Fully Vaccinated
With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and most states loosening up mask-wearing restrictions, many retailers are following suit and are enacting new policies for customers and employees. The CDC said last week that fully vaccinated people do not need to wear a mask or stay 6 feet apart from others in most cases, whether indoors or outdoors. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after they receive the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or the single dose of Johnson & Johnson. The following mandates are in place at thes…
Lancaster, PA
News
Remembering John Huynh, Pennsylvania Man Stabbed To Death For Not Wearing Face Mask
John Huynh, a Pennsylvania native, was stabbed in the heart after he stopped to talk to a neighbor near his Seattle-suburb home on Sunday, according to police in Washington. Huynh, 29, formerly of Ephrata, was stabbed to death by his neighbor, Ian Patrick Williams, 25 of Bothell -- over wearing a face mask -- according to charging documents filed in King County Superior Court. Huynh was with his wife at the time of the stabbing, they were married Nov. 27, according their wedding website. Hunyh’s wife, Rumeet Waraich, 26 of Washington said on Friday “thank you for all your donations” refe…
Mahopac, NY
Lifestyle
Should You Be Double Masking? The Reasons Why Wearing Two Masks May Be Advised
With the recent spread of new coronavirus variants, some people have begun wearing two masks at the same time—double masking. Last month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new guidance that confirmed that wearing well-fitted masks or wearing two masks offers added protection. Here are some tips from NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital to understand the different kinds of masks and why it might make sense to start double masking. Is double masking a good idea? The CDC now says double masking is one way to improve protection from the virus. A second mask c…
Bedford, NY
Lifestyle
Planning A Safe, Fun Summer 2021 For Your Family
As the days get warmer, we itch to be able to get outside, enjoy the weather and prepare for the summer. We would like to return to normalcy and for our children to have fun, even though we are still in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. To accomplish this we must follow the familiar rules for reducing virus transmission: wearing masks, social distancing and handwashing/disinfecting. Thinking about what is safe for your children so they can enjoy a long, healthy summer? Dr. Hildred Machuca, pediatrician at Northwell Health Physician Partners/Westchester Health, offers information and guida…
Lower Paxton, PA
Lifestyle
PA Capitol Reopens For Tours
The Pennsylvania State Capitol Building has finally reopened to the public following a closure of 102 days due to COVID-19 and threats made following the US Capital Riots.Daily tours for groups of 10 people were allowed to resume as of Monday, March 22 in the Capitol Building. All three entrances were open including the main capitol entrance, the east wing and the north office building. The opening does not come without some changes: Due to COVID-19 all tours must be booked in advance online. 6 feet of distance between other tourists is required. The number of people on the elevator…
Worcester, MA
News
Covid-
19: This Is When We Can All Stop Wearing Masks, Fauci Says
As COVID-19 vaccines and full inoculations become more common, Dr. Anthony Fauci outlined under which conditions people can stop wearing face masks. Face masks have been an integral part of stopping the spread of COVID-19. Wearing the personal protection equipment is required in many public spaces. On Monday, March 1, Fauci, the director of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and chief medical advisor to President Biden, said that there is a point - and for some people, it is already here - when they can stop wearing face masks. If a person has been fully vaccin…
White Plains, NY
Lifestyle
Covid-
19: Here's Why Those Who Wear Glasses Are Much Less Likely To Get Virus, Researchers Say
New research suggests that a common accessory that is already worn by millions of people can make the wearer three times less likely to catch COVID-19. While face masks have been found to reduce the risk of catching or spreading COVID-19 through the mouth and nose, not much research has been done on how to keep the virus from entering via people’s eyes. However, a recent study found that people who wear glasses at least 8 hours a day are two to three times less likely to catch COVID-19 than people who are not wearing them. The same level of protection applies to people who wear sunglasses …
Worcester, MA
Police & Fire
Covid-
19: Face-Mask-Fog Solution Developed In Western Mass
Since the start of the pandemic, people with glasses have had a legitimate problem with face masks - wearing them fogs up eyewear. But a Western Massachusetts company thinks it has come up with a solution - literally and figuratively. Kyttarinic Technologies is working to get an updated version of its premier product FogKicker out to the glasses-wearing public. With a new office in Springfield, the formerly Amherst-based company has been selling vials of the spray and has tested a new product, wipes, that clean and prevent fog on glasses and dive masks. FogKicker is not the first anti-f…
Worcester, MA
News
Covid-
19: Did You Already Have Virus, And Not Know It? Here Are The Signs
Not everyone who has caught COVID-19 knows it. But there are ways to tell if you got the novel virus sometime since the pandemic touched down in the U.S. during winter 2020. In many people, signs of “Long COVID-19" persist, according to a new study, “Long COVID: a cross-sectional study of persisting symptoms” led by Dr. Swapna Mandal, a respiratory physician, and a growing host of research. There’s only one true way to know if you had COVID-19 - get an antibody blood test to check for signs of COVID-19. However, there are a number of more informal ways to tell if you previously caught t…
Worcester, MA
News
First Case Of
Covid-
19 Variant Discovered In Massachusetts
The first case of the COVID-19 variant has been detected in Massachusetts, according to the Department of Public Health. The first Massachusetts person to get B.1.1.7 is a Boston woman in her 20s. The variant has also been discovered in New York and Connecticut. She first became ill in early January and received a positive COVID-19 test. A genetic sample was sent to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for further analysis and that’s when the variant was discovered, according to the state Department of Public Health. The woman, who is not being identified, had recently trave…
New City, NY
Lifestyle
How Can My Skin Survive A Winter Behind A Mask?
Dear Doctor, The cold, dry weather is usually hard on my skin, and now frequent hand-washing, sanitizing, and mask wearing is making my hands extra dry and my face break out. How do I avoid winter wreaking havoc on my skin? Sincerely, “Cracking Under COVID” Dear Cracking: Soap and warm water may keep hands germ-free—which is critical for preventing the spread of COVID-19—but they also strip the naturally occurring moisture and oils in your skin, causing it to dry out and crack. And with low temperature and humidity levels, it can feel like your skin is screaming for help. There are thin…
Briarcliff, NY
Lifestyle
How Can My Skin Survive A Winter Behind A Mask?
Dear Doctor, The cold, dry weather is usually hard on my skin, and now frequent hand-washing, sanitizing, and mask wearing is making my hands extra dry and my face break out. How do I avoid winter wreaking havoc on my skin? Sincerely, “Cracking Under COVID” Dear Cracking: Soap and warm water may keep hands germ-free—which is critical for preventing the spread of COVID-19—but they also strip the naturally occurring moisture and oils in your skin, causing it to dry out and crack. And with low temperature and humidity levels, it can feel like your skin is screaming for help. There are thin…
Jersey City, NJ
News
'You're Not Welcome Here': Murphy Slams Congressman, NY Republican Society Over Sneaky NJ Gala
A New York-based Republican association and a Florida congressman are receiving backlash from Gov. Phil Murphy for a mask-less event held in Jersey City. Members of the New York Young Republican's Club apparently snuck into Jersey City to hold a gala at the Maritime Parc restaurant "after they couldn't find a venue in their own city due to the pandemic," Gov. Phil Murphy said during Friday's COVID-19 briefing. "From the videos on social media and certainly this picture," Murphy said, citing a photo from the event, "there is no obvious attempt to enforce social distancing or face masks, eve…
Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
News
Oakland Restaurant Facing Consequences For Pre-Thanksgiving Bash
An Oakland restaurant is facing consequences for a pre-Thanksgiving bash featuring dozens of mask-less patrons. A photo of dozens of people gathered Wednesday night outside Portabellos Restaurant was the impetus for an emergency council meeting Monday evening. During the 6 p.m. meeting, Oakland council members voted in favor of shutting down the Ramapo Valley Road's outdoor dining license at 4 p.m. daily, for 30 days. "We cannot allow this to happen," Oakland Mayor Linda Schwager said after seeing the photo from last Wednesday's event. "This was a violation of the Governor’s Executive Ord…
Middletown, NJ
News
Video
: Murphy Family Harassed By Filming, Cursing Protestors During Restaurant Dinner
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy's family dinner at a restaurant was interrupted by a group of protestors who filmed as they cursed at him and his kids for not wearing face masks. The family of six, of Middlesex, was dining in Red Bank when they were approached by three cursing women. The governor addressed the 36-second incident Monday with compassion, and urged New Jerseyans to pray for those hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. "Oh my God, Murphy, you're such a d*ck," one woman can be heard saying from behind the camera. Murphy's kids quickly jumped to his defense. One of his sons asked the w…
Worcester, MA
News
Covid-
19 Shopping: Website Locates Hard To Find Items Near You
As stores sell out of staple items - such as toilet paper and hand soap - ahead of what could be another isolating COVID-19 winter, there’s a website that helps people locate difficult to find items in their areas. It’s called InStok. The website and accompanying app were recently developed by two University of Texas students who saw their parents struggle to find hand sanitizer and other popular items in March. InStok tracks the availability of in-demand items at Target, Walmart, Sam’s Club, eBay, CVS, and Walgreens. The results are local and include price estimates. The app is available …
Beekman-Poughquag, NY
Lifestyle
Fight The Flu—Get Vaccinated!
Cold and flu season is upon us. We can expect that the new reality of COVID-19 will only complicate the influenza (flu) season. The flu affects millions of people each year. It is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can be a very serious disease which can lead to hospitalization and even death. This year, the flu vaccine is more important than ever. As we all are aware, COVID-19 has the potential to overwhelm our hospitals and health care systems, so people with the flu may not receive adequate care in the crowd of COVID-19 patients in emergency rooms and inten…
Armonk, NY
Lifestyle
Fight The Flu—Get Vaccinated!
Cold and flu season is upon us. We can expect that the new reality of COVID-19 will only complicate the influenza (flu) season. The flu affects millions of people each year. It is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can be a very serious disease which can lead to hospitalization and even death. This year, the flu vaccine is more important than ever. As we all are aware, COVID-19 has the potential to overwhelm our hospitals and health care systems, so people with the flu may not receive adequate care in the crowd of COVID-19 patients in emergency rooms and inten…
Torrington, CT
News
Covid-
19: Uptick In Northeast Cases 'Concerning,' Says Dr. Birx Of Coronavirus Task Force
One of the leaders of the White House’s Coronavirus Task Force is cautioning that the rise of recent COVID-19 cases in the Northeast is “concerning.” Dr. Deborah Birx said in Boston on Friday, Oct. 9 that she’s seen signs of a “silent spread” of COVID-19 in the Northeast, calling it concerning and commenting that people in the region take precautions to help curtail the spread of the virus. “We do see some of those early signs that we saw across the south after Memorial Day, a sense that there’s early, asymptomatic silent spread occurring in communities,” Brix said. Birx said that the spr…
Hartford, CT
Business
Covid-
19: CT Moving To 'Phase 3' In Reopening Economy; Larger Crowds Allowed
Connecticut will soon enter “Phase 3” of the state’s COVID-19 reopening plan. This means bigger crowds at events and restaurants both inside and out. Face masks and social distancing requirements must still be observed. Gov. Ned Lamont said Thursday, Sept. 24, that the state would go to Phase 3 on Oct. 8. “The changes will increase capacities for certain businesses, including restaurants, personal services, libraries, and performing arts venues,” Lamont said, “while ensuring safety protocols are still in effect.” Specifically, that means that: - Restaurants, personal services, and …
Worcester, MA
News
CDC: Face Masks 'More Guaranteed' Than Vaccine To Prevent
Covid-
19
The director for the Centers for Disease Control trusts face masks to protect more people from COVID-19 than a vaccine. Emphasizing the importance of the medical equipment, on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at a Senate hearing, CDC Director Robert Redfield said that wearing a face mask is more guaranteed to protect someone from COVID-19 than taking an eventual vaccine. Vaccines don’t work in 100 percent of people, he noted, but a face mask offers at least some protection for everyone. “We have clear scientific evidence they work,” Redfield said about face masks. “I might even go so far as to say tha…
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
News
Covid-
19: Glen Rock PBA Donates 1,500 Masks To Borough Schoolchildren
Hoping to help ease parents' concerns about sending their children back to school, the Glen Rock PBA has donated 1,500 three-ply children's face masks to the five elementary schools in town. Amid a national divide over law enforcement, "the support for the men and women of the [police department] from this great town has been overwhelming," Glen Rock PBA Local 110 President Murray Yang said. Food delivered daily to headquarters, letters arriving "in piles" and "thank you for your service" greetings from residents and merchants have been humbling, Yang said. "To continue our pledge to prote…
Worcester, MA
News
Worcester To Re-Open Some City Buildings/Services Closed For
Covid-
19
Worcester is reopening several city buildings to residents by appointment for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. On Monday, Sept. 14, Worcester is reopening City Hall, the Municipal Service Center, DPW&P, Worcester Police Department, and Inspectional Services/Worcester Fire Department. All the departments will be open with restricted hours and “stringent” safety protocols, the city said in a message to the community issued Thursday, Sept. 10. City Hall will be open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with the 9-10 a.m. hour reserved for senior citizens and people …
Harrison, NY
News
Covid-
19: Over 20 Students Suspended For Violating Safety Guidelines At NYU
More than 20 students have been suspended by New York University for failing to comply with COVID-19 safety guidelines. The suspensions come just days after both in-person and remote classes began on Wednesday, Sept. 2. The university did not give details on the students' suspensions, which were announced in a Twitter post. "More than 20 NYU students have been suspended so far," the post read. "Please don't be the next. Avoid parties and bars. Wear a mask. Keep your distance." The university has launched an email address for members of the NYU community to report "If you see someone…
Massapequa, NY
News
Covid-
19: Poll Reveals Percentage Of NYers Who Are Comfortable Going To Restaurants, Bars, Gyms
New York residents are reluctant to return to several indoor activities, including indoor dining and going to the gym, according to a brand-new poll. The Siena College Research Institute statewide poll was conducted Thursday, Aug. 20 through Thursday, Aug. 27 by random telephone calls to 343 adults via landline and cell phones and 402 responses drawn from a proprietary panel of New Yorkers. Majorities of those polled are not comfortable dining inside restaurants (58 percent), going to the gym (70 percent), theater (73 percent), bowling alley (65 percent) or bar (72 percent)…
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