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COVID-19: 'This Is Not Going To Be Eradicated,' Individuals Should Assess Risk, Fauci Says COVID-19: 'This Is Not Going To Be Eradicated,' Individuals Should Assess Risk, Fauci Says
Covid-19: 'This Is Not Going To Be Eradicated,' Individuals Should Assess Risk, Fauci Says Infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci said that with a new wave of COVID-19 cases potentially on the horizon as new sub-variants emerge, it will be up to Americans to assess their own risk and potential to spread the virus. Fauci cautioned that with new infections on the rise across the country, it will be up to individuals to help curtail the spread of COVID-19. Earlier story - COVID-19: Expect Increases In Cases Next Few Weeks Followed By New Fall Surge, Fauci Says “It's going to be a person's decision about the individual risks they're going to take," Fauci told ABC "This Week" c…

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COVID-19: Federal Judge Strikes Down CDC Mask Mandate For Travel COVID-19: Federal Judge Strikes Down CDC Mask Mandate For Travel
Covid-19: Federal Judge Strikes Down CDC Mask Mandate For Travel Travelers using public transit will have the option of ditching their masks following a ruling from a federal judge appointed by former President Donald Trump in Florida. On Monday, April 18, US District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle overruled guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding facial coverings on airplanes and other public transportation. According to the judge, the CDC overstepped its authority in ruling that masks be required for travelers, stating that the agency failed to adequately explain its reasons for the mandate. Mizelle determined that…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: UConn Reinstates Mask Mandate Amid Rise In Cases COVID-19: UConn Reinstates Mask Mandate Amid Rise In Cases
Covid-19: UConn Reinstates Mask Mandate Amid Rise In Cases The University of Connecticut is reinstating its mask mandate amid a rise in COVID-19 cases across the state and region. Officials announced that facial coverings will be required for students and staff through the remainder of the school ear due to the spring surge of new cases of the virus. According to officials, the school will begin requiring masks beginning on Monday, April 18, for all instructional settings, workspaces, and indoor events exceeding 100 people. Instructional settings include classrooms, labs, studios, rehearsal rooms, and clinics, they said. The mandate will remain i…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Increases In Cost Of Eggs, Meat Linked To Bird Flu Increases In Cost Of Eggs, Meat Linked To Bird Flu
Increases In Cost Of Eggs, Meat Linked To Bird Flu With the avian flu detected in nearly half the states across the country, it has posed an unexpected price hike for consumers looking to purchase poultry, eggs, and other produce in advance of the spring holidays. Earlier this year, upwards of 25 states announced a rise in positive cases of a dangerous, easily-transmissible strain of avian flu. According to reports, the outbreak of bird flu has led to an unexpected rise in grocery bills, specifically on the price of meat and eggs, which have doubled in some states over the past several months since the flu was first recorded. The price hi…

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by Zak Failla
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Amazon Adds New 'Fuel, Inflation' Surcharge To Seller Fees For Prime Shipments Amazon Adds New 'Fuel, Inflation' Surcharge To Seller Fees For Prime Shipments
Amazon Adds New 'Fuel, Inflation' Surcharge To Seller Fees For Prime Shipments A new "fuel and inflation surcharge" on third-party sellers who ship through Amazon will be added by the e-commerce giant. The five-percent increase will take effect on Thursday, April 28, and will include products purchased before that date. The surcharge could apparently increase or decrease in the future. "In 2022, we expected a return to normalcy as COVID-19 restrictions around the world eased, but fuel and inflation have presented further challenges," Amazon stated in a memo to sellers obtained by NPR. "It is still unclear if these inflationary costs will go up or down, or f…

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COVID-19: FDA Authorizes Test That Detects Virus In Breath COVID-19: FDA Authorizes Test That Detects Virus In Breath
Covid-19: FDA Authorizes Test That Detects Virus In Breath Federal authorities have authorized the first device that can detect COVID-19 in breath samples. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an emergency use authorization for the InspectIR COVID-19 Breathalyzer, which can be used in doctor’s offices, hospitals, and mobile testing sites to quickly identify the virus. According to officials, the device is 91.2 percent accurate at identifying positive test samples and 99.3 percent accurate at diagnosing negative samples. The FDA said that the instrument is approximately the size of a piece of carry-on luggage, and the test can be performed…

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COVID-19: Positivity Rate Above 6 Percent In CT, 14 New Deaths Reported COVID-19: Positivity Rate Above 6 Percent In CT, 14 New Deaths Reported
Covid-19: Positivity Rate Above 6 Percent In CT, 14 New Deaths Reported The COVID-19-related death toll in Connecticut has hit another dubious milestone as the state contends with a rising infection rate. In its latest update on Thursday, April 14, the state Department of Public Health reported 14 new virus-related deaths in the past week, as the number of deaths topped 10,800, reaching 10,809 since the pandemic began in March 2020. Over the past seven days, the positive infection rate in Connecticut continues to rise, up to an average of 6.26 percent after holding steady below 2 percent for several weeks earlier in 2022. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said that …

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by Zak Failla
Politics
COVID-19: AG Tong Now Fourth Top CT Official To Test Positive COVID-19: AG Tong Now Fourth Top CT Official To Test Positive
Covid-19: AG Tong Now Fourth Top CT Official To Test Positive Connecticut Attorney General William Tong has become the latest top state elected official to contract COVID-19 in the span of a week. Tong announced on Wednesday, April 13 that he has become the latest to test positive for the virus, joining the likes of Gov. Ned Lamont, Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz, and state Treasurer Shawn T. Wooden. Original story - COVID-19: Lamont Tests Positive Like Wooden, Tong said that he is experiencing mild symptoms, and he is isolating at home and plans to work from there for at least the next five days. Earlier story - COVID-19: State Treasurer Latest Top CT O…

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COVID-19: First Spread In US Due To New Sub-Variants Of 'Stealth Omicron' Reported In NY COVID-19: First Spread In US Due To New Sub-Variants Of 'Stealth Omicron' Reported In NY
Covid-19: First Spread In US Due To New Sub-Variants Of 'Stealth Omicron' Reported In NY Two new sub-variants of BA.2. or the so-called COVID-19 "Stealth Omicron" strain, could be considerably more contagious, say health officials who are reporting a surge in cases in Central New York State,  the first such outbreak in the nation. The New York State Department of Health on Wednesday, April 13 announced the emergence of the two Omicron sub-variants: BA.2.12 and BA.2.12.1.  BA.2 now accounts for more than 50 percent of COVID cases nationally and 80.6 percent in New York.  The sub-variants have been estimated to have a 23- to 27-percent growth advantage above …

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COVID-19: State Treasurer Latest Top CT Official To Test Positive COVID-19: State Treasurer Latest Top CT Official To Test Positive
Covid-19: State Treasurer Latest Top CT Official To Test Positive Another top official in Connecticut has contracted COVID-19, officials announced. Connecticut State Treasurer Shawn T. Wooden announced that he has tested positive for the virus after taking a rapid self-test and then receiving a PCR test to confirm the COVID-19 diagnosis. Original story - COVID-19: Lamont Tests Positive Wooden becomes the third state official to test positive, joining both Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont and Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz, all in the past week. Related story - COVID-19: CT Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz Tests Positive Just Days After Lamont Becomes Infected According t…

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CT Pump Prices See Big Single-Week Change; Here's Breakdown By Region CT Pump Prices See Big Single-Week Change; Here's Breakdown By Region
CT Pump Prices See Big Single-Week Change; Here's Breakdown By Region Motorists in the Nutmeg State are seeing some financial relief at the pump with Connecticut’s “gas tax holiday" in full effect. Connecticut now has the 30th most expensive gas in the US, according to AAA, with prices dropping 11 cents in the past week, down to an average of $3.92 per gallon as of Monday, April 11. Nationally, the average price per gallon is sitting at $4.11 per gallon, down from $4.19 a week ago. AAA gas prices on Monday, April 11.AAA In Connecticut, prices on April 11 have dropped from $4.87 a month ago, but are up from $2.89 on April 11, 2021. The relief at the pu…

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COVID-19: CT Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz Tests Positive Just Days After Lamont Becomes Infected COVID-19: CT Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz Tests Positive Just Days After Lamont Becomes Infected
Covid-19: CT Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz Tests Positive Just Days After Lamont Becomes Infected Connecticut Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz announced she has tested positive for COVID-19 days after Gov. Ned Lamont announced he has become infected with the virus. Bysiewicz said in the announcement on Monday, April 11, that she feels well and is not experiencing symptoms.  "I have tested positive for COVID-19," Bysiewicz said. "Thanks to the vaccine and booster shot, I’m asymptomatic and feel well. Throughout the coming week, I will follow CDC guidance and isolate by working from home. If you aren’t vaccinated or boosted yet, please go get your shot today!" I have tested positive for COVI…

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