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COVID-19: 'We're Going Back Up Again,' CDC Director Says Amid Post-Thanksgiving Increases COVID-19: 'We're Going Back Up Again,' CDC Director Says Amid Post-Thanksgiving Increases
Covid-19: 'We're Going Back Up Again,' CDC Director Says Amid Post-Thanksgiving Increases Key metrics in weekly data indicate the first major nationwide COVID-19 uptick in months following the Thanksgiving holiday. Speaking at a Congressional hearing on Thursday, Nov. 30, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Mandy Cohen said: "We are going back up again, which we expected after a lot of travel and gathering at Thanksgiving." Nationwide, in the latest data for the week ending Saturday, Nov. 25, there was a 10.6 percent increase in emergency room visits and 10 percent increase in hospitalizations. In addition, the test positivity rate went up 1.2 perc…

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by Joe Lombardi
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First Flu Death Of Season Confirmed In Connecticut As Person In 50s First Flu Death Of Season Confirmed In Connecticut As Person In 50s
First Flu Death Of Season Confirmed In Connecticut As Person In 50s Health officials have reported this season's first flu death in Connecticut. The individual who died in November was a resident of New London County and was in their 50s, the Connecticut Department of Health announced on Monday, Nov. 28. No further information about the patient is will be released, officials reported. Flu season occurs between October and May, and the highest levels of influenza are usually seen between December and March, according to the report.  “This is a tragic reminder that the 2022-23 flu season is already an active one. As we approach the holidays, I strongly…

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by Nicole Valinote
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COVID-19: First Cases Of Double-Infection Florona Disease Identified COVID-19: First Cases Of Double-Infection Florona Disease Identified
Covid-19: First Cases Of Double-Infection Florona Disease Identified While all eyes are on the Omicron COVID-19 variant, a new public health threat has emerged as the country enters the heart of flu season amid the second year of the pandemic. The first cases of Florona disease - a combination of the flu and coronavirus infections - have been reported, causing concern for some as the double infection looms large in parts of the world. In Israel, the first reported case of the disease was identified on Friday, Dec. 31 in a woman who went into labor and was not vaccinated against COVID-19, officials said. Another case was also identified in a pregnant woman. A…

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by Zak Failla
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Warning For Severe Flu Season Issued By Health Officials; Here's Number Of CT Cases Warning For Severe Flu Season Issued By Health Officials; Here's Number Of CT Cases
Warning For Severe Flu Season Issued By Health Officials; Here's Number Of CT Cases A severe flu season could be on its way in Connecticut as health officials continue contending with the Omicron COVID-19 variant rapidly spreading throughout the country. As the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus continues to cause concern for health officials, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an alert advising that the flu is back in full force after taking a back seat to the pandemic last winter. In Connecticut, according to the most recent report from the Department of Public Health, there are currently 1,265 patients admitted in state hospitals with influen…

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COVID-19: New Strain Coupled With Arrival Of Flu Season Spark Concerns In Connecticut COVID-19: New Strain Coupled With Arrival Of Flu Season Spark Concerns In Connecticut
Covid-19: New Strain Coupled With Arrival Of Flu Season Spark Concerns In Connecticut The new, more transmissible Omicron variant of the virus coupled with a rise in new flu cases is compounding Connecticut's COVID-19 concerns. Alarm bells are sounding for some across the state as flu season begins picking up steam as Connecticut - and the rest of the nation - continues contending with COVID-19 and new strains of the virus. Health officials are encouraging Connecticut residents to get their flu shots, as well as booster shots, as they seek to curtail the spread of COVID-19, which has seen another winter surge of new infections following the Thanksgiving holiday. According t…

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by Zak Failla
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CVS To Hire 25,000 Ahead Of Flu Season In Nationwide One-Day Virtual Event CVS To Hire 25,000 Ahead Of Flu Season In Nationwide One-Day Virtual Event
CVS To Hire 25,000 Ahead Of Flu Season In Nationwide One-Day Virtual Event CVS Health announced plans to hire another 25,000 employees ahead of flu season. CVS will recruit candidates for clinical and retail jobs during an online, one-day national career event on Friday, Sept. 24, the company said in an announcement on Monday, Sept. 20. The new positions will help CVS respond to community needs during flu season and continue to respond to the demand for COVID-19 vaccines and testing, the company said. "Every flu season we need additional team members," said Neela Montgomery, executive vice president of CVS Health and president of CVS Pharmacy. "But this year…

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by Nicole Valinote
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COVID-19: With Virus Still Around, Getting Flu Shot Now More Important Than Ever, Experts Say COVID-19: With Virus Still Around, Getting Flu Shot Now More Important Than Ever, Experts Say
Covid-19: With Virus Still Around, Getting Flu Shot Now More Important Than Ever, Experts Say The flu vaccine will not interfere with the body's ability to fight off COVID-19 -- in fact, according to the CDC, it is more important now than ever before to get vaccinated.  Less than 50 percent of adults got a flu vaccine in the 2017-2018 flu season, according to the CDC; an even smaller percentage of adult minorities were vaccinated that year, according to the agency.  Although social distancing is still encouraged in light of the pandemic, officials recommend making an exception to get vaccinated.  "Since hospitals and doctors' offices are going to be very busy ca…

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by Christina Coulter
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COVID-19: Things May Not Be Back To Normal For At Least A Year, Hunker Down, Says Fauci COVID-19: Things May Not Be Back To Normal For At Least A Year, Hunker Down, Says Fauci
Covid-19: Things May Not Be Back To Normal For At Least A Year, Hunker Down, Says Fauci With the United States barreling toward flu season, Dr. Anthony Fauci, who has been the leading voice of health experts during the COVID-19 outbreak, is cautioning that the end of the pandemic may not be near. During a panel discussion with doctors from the Harvard Medical School, Fauci said that Americans are going to “need to hunker down and get through the fall and winter, because it’s not going to be easy” if they hope to get the virus under control. The number of new daily COVID-19 cases has been slowly declining, but there have still been nearly 200,000 virus-related deaths and more t…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Former FDA Chief Who Lives In Fairfield County Warns CT Schools Could Close Again COVID-19: Former FDA Chief Who Lives In Fairfield County Warns CT Schools Could Close Again
Covid-19: Former FDA Chief Who Lives In Fairfield County Warns CT Schools Could Close Again While Connecticut has seen success in battling the spread of COVID-19, some leading health officials are warning that even if schools reopen in the fall, they could be subject to another shutdown. Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration who lives in Fairfield County and has children in Connecticut public schools, said during a briefing with Gov. Ned Lamont this week that there could be potential interruptions during the school year due to the virus. Related story - COVID-19: Connecticut On Target For Full Reopening Of Schools, Lamont Says “I…

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Second Flu Death Of Season Reported In Connecticut Second Flu Death Of Season Reported In Connecticut
Second Flu Death Of Season Reported In Connecticut A second flu-related fatality in Connecticut has been reported. The unidentified person was between the ages 50 and 64, the state Department of Public Health said. The patient's place of residence was not released. The first death from the flu in Connecticut was reported a week ago. That person was over the age of 65, the health department said.  Twenty-three people have been hospitalized in Connecticut as flu activity has been slowly increasing statewide since the end of August, which is typical for the flu season. Nationally, flu activity has been minimal across the United States so fa…

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by Joe Lombardi
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First Flu Death Of Season Reported In Connecticut First Flu Death Of Season Reported In Connecticut
First Flu Death Of Season Reported In Connecticut The first death from the flu this season has been reported in Connecticut. The unidentified patient who died was over the age of 65, the state Department of Public Health said. The patient's place of residence was not released. Twenty-two people have been hospitalized in Connecticut as flu activity has been slowly increasing statewide since the end of August, which is typical for the flu season. Nationally, flu activity has been minimal across the United States so far, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Last year, 154 in Connecticut and more than 80,000 nationwid…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Flu Season's Coming: Here's What You Need To Know Now Flu Season's Coming: Here's What You Need To Know Now
Flu Season's Coming: Here's What You Need To Know Now With the official arrival of fall, officials are warning area residents to begin preparations for flu season, which is fast approaching. Flu season kicks off in earnest in October each year, though patients can still be susceptible to certain strains in September, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC said that reported cases tend to increase in November before peaking between December and February. Flu season typically lasts through the middle of the spring. In advance of the heart of flu season, the CDC has recommended that anyone older than 6 months should…

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by Zak Failla
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Fairfield Health Officials: Be A 'Kung Flu Fighter' As Fatal Cases Rise Fairfield Health Officials: Be A 'Kung Flu Fighter' As Fatal Cases Rise
Fairfield Health Officials: Be A 'Kung Flu Fighter' As Fatal Cases Rise As the country continues to battle one of the worst flu seasons in recorded history, the Fairfield Health Department is urging local residents to get vaccinated for the flu to help curb the spreading of the virus. The Fairfield Health Department announced that it will be participating in a statewide Flu Vaccination Day, urging all residents to get a flu shot and be a “Kung Flu Fighter.” The flu vaccine will be available in injection form for all residents older than 6 months. Connecticut has been hit especially hard during this flu season, with 63 reported deaths, including 11 in the past w…

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by Zak Failla
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Official: New Canaan Fourth-Grader Who Died Suddenly Had The Flu Official: New Canaan Fourth-Grader Who Died Suddenly Had The Flu
Official: New Canaan Fourth-Grader Who Died Suddenly Had The Flu NEW CANAAN, Conn. — The fourth-grader from New Canaan who died unexpectedly over the weekend had tested positive for Type B Flu, according to the New Canaan Advertiser. Nico Mallozzi, 10, died Sunday after he became ill at a hockey tournament in Buffalo, N.Y., according to multiple reports. According to Dr. David Reed, New Canaan’s director of health, Nico’s brother is now hospitalized with the same type of flu, the Advertiser said. The cause of death for the 10-year-old has not been determined.  Nico was a fourth-grader at West School and played hockey for the Norwalk-based Connecticut R…

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