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Covid-
19: White House Weighs In On CT's New, Age-Based Rollout Program
The White House has weighed in on Connecticut’s plan to move forward with an age-based eligibility approach to rolling out the COVID-19 vaccine. This week, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced that the state has a plan for the vaccine that will involve inoculating residents based on their age, though the federal government is still recommending prioritizing those with pre-existing conditions and frontline essential workers. Original story - COVID-19: Here Are New Vaccination Target Dates For All Age Groups Through Spring “We make recommendations at the federal level for a reason because …
Lifestyle
Covid-
19: CDC Outlines Mask Practices That Can Cut Transmission 96.5 Percent
The CDC has laid out new guidance on mask-wearing that could help dramatically curtail the spread of COVID-19. According to health officials, wearing any mask will reduce the risk of contracting or spreading the virus, but more tightly fitted surgical masks, or double-masking can vastly improve protection for both the wearer and others. New research found that transmission of the virus can be reduced by up to 96.5 percent if tightly-fitted surgical masks or a combination of fitted surgical masks with a cloth covering are worn, officials said. Rochelle Walensky, the new director of the CDC…
Schools
Covid-
19: New CDC Director Gives Guidance On Schools Reopening
With President Joe Biden seeking to open all elementary and middle schools for in-person learning within his first 100 days in office, the CDC has provided new guidance on getting students back into the classroom. The CDC is now saying that it is possible to return to the classroom without fully vaccinating all educators beforehand. “There is increasing data to suggest that schools can safely reopen and that safe reopening does not suggest that teachers need to be vaccinated in order to reopen safely," CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said on Wednesday, Feb. 3. "Vaccination of teachers is not…
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Covid-
19: Newly Revealed Virus Map Shows Worst Hotspots In Nation
Three states have emerged as national hotspots for the spread of the COVID-19 virus, according to new data. When new COVID-19 incident rates per 100,000 people were compared nationally, Arizona, South Carolina, and California were revealed to be the states with the highest risk for the transmission of COVID-19. This insight was provided by a weekly, state and county-level COVID-19 data report. The data has been regularly produced for President Joe Biden and Donald Trump, which is just now being made available to the public, according to the U.S. Sun. The newly revealed data repor…
Politics
Westchester Native Tony Blinken Sworn In As Secretary Of State
A prominent politician from the Hudson Valley will serve as America’s top diplomat after being sworn in as President Joe Biden’s Secretary of State. Yonkers native Antony "Tony" Blinken, age 58, a longtime confidant and aide of the new president, was approved by the Senate with a 78-22 bipartisan vote this week and will return to the White House following time spent as a top member of the Obama administration. From 2009 to 2013, Blinken was the Deputy Assistant to the President and National Security Advisor to the Vice President, where he was tasked with helping to craft foreign policy in t…
Politics
Covid-
19: US Congressman-Elect Dies From Virus At Age 41
This first congressman or congressman-elect has died from COVID-19. Rep.-elect Luke Letlow, a Republican from Louisiana, was 41. He was due to be sworn into office on Sunday, Jan. 3. Letlow was moved into an intensive care unit after announcing on Friday, Dec. 18 that he had become infected. He died Tuesday night, Dec. 29. Letlow had served as chief of staff to former Rep. Ralph Abraham (R-La.). Letlow won a runoff election earlier this month to fill Abraham's seat. Dozens of lawmakers, as well as White House staff, including. the president and first lady, have tested positive for CO…
News
Covid-
19: Task Force Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx To Step Down Following Holiday Travel Fallout
The coordinator of the White House COVID-19 response is planning to retire once the transition to President-elect Joe Biden is complete next month following a firestorm of controversy after she apparently violated the CDC's guidelines for travel. Dr. Deborah Birx, who has been one of the public faces in the fight against the virus, announced on Tuesday, Dec. 22 in an interview with Newsy that she was planning to step down from her position, though no specific timeline was provided for her retirement. The announcement comes days after it was reported that Birx ignored federal health official…
Politics
Newly Named White House Press Secretary Is Native Of Fairfield County
A Fairfield County native has been named to serve as President-elect Joe Biden’s White House press secretary. Stamford native Jen Psaki (pronounced Saki) was named to an all-female communication's staff by Biden on Sunday, Nov. 29. Psaki, a 1996 Greenwich High School graduate, currently oversees the confirmations team for the Biden-Harris transition, the president-elect said in a news release. A graduate of William and Mary, Psaki is the daughter of Jim Psaki, of Greenwich, and Eileen Medvey, of Stamford. Since graduation, Psaki has worked on both Obama presidential campaigns a…
Politics
Covid-
19: Cuomo Ramps Up TV Appearances As His Book, 'American Crisis,' Debuts
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is back on national television, though this time he’s promoting his book about the state’s response to the COVID-19 crisis, not offering a daily update on the toll the virus is taking. Seven months after he became the face of the fight against COVID-19 with his daily briefings on the virus, Cuomo has been making the media rounds again, this time promoting his book “American Crisis - Leadership Lessons From The COVID-19 Pandemic,” which was released on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Cuomo made an appearance on “Live with Kelly and Ryan” this week to promote the book, which was …
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Covid-
19: President Trump, First Lady Both Test Positive
Both President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for COVID-19. The president announced the news in a tweet shortly before 1 a.m. EST Friday, Oct. 2, writing: 'Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately." Shortly after, just before 1:30 a.m., the first lady tweeted: "As too many Americans have done this year, @potus & I are quarantining at home after testing positive for COVID-19. We are feeling good & I have postponed all upcoming engagements. Please be sure you are staying…
Politics
Ex-Trump Strategist Steve Bannon Arrested In Yacht Along CT Coast
Ex-Trump strategist Steve Bannon was cruising along the Connecticut shoreline in a yacht when he was arrested Thursday, Aug. 20, on fraud charges. Bannon, and three others, is being charged with defrauding donors in a border wall fundraising scam, according to law enforcement officials. He is charged with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering. More news is coming out about the arrest and Bannon had a court hearing scheduled for late afternoon. Bannon was apparently on a $28 million yacht owned by a Chinese exiled billionaire, …
Politics
Covid-
19: 'Wake Up' To White House Pandemic Response Danger, NY Gov Says
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Americans need to wake up to how the White House is handling the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as the numbers of cases spike in many other states beyond the tristate area, including Florida. "You have two very different situations happening in states across this country," Cuomo said. "Some states, the numbers are going down. Some states, the numbers are going up. Why? Same country, same virus. Why?" Cuomo said there's one place to point the finger and that's at the White House and its handling of the COVID-19 crisis. Americans need to realize Pr…
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