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COVID-19: German Shepherd In NY, One Of First Dogs In Nation To Test Positive, Dies At Age 6 COVID-19: German Shepherd In NY, One Of First Dogs In Nation To Test Positive, Dies At Age 6
Covid-19: German Shepherd In NY, One Of First Dogs In Nation To Test Positive, Dies At Age 6 A dog in New York who was one of the first in the country to be diagnosed with COVID-19 died shortly before his seventh birthday. Buddy, a German Shepherd living with his family in Staten Island, began having trouble breathing in mid-April, around the time the COVID pandemic peaked in New York. When the dog began getting sick, he was tested and it was determined he was positive for COVID-19.  He also had lymphoma, his family said, which was diagnosed on the day of his death on Saturday, July 11, according to a report in National Geographic. The Mahoneys said approximately every two w…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Employee At New Canaan YMCA Child Care Center Tests Positive COVID-19: Employee At New Canaan YMCA Child Care Center Tests Positive
Covid-19: Employee At New Canaan YMCA Child Care Center Tests Positive An employee at a YMCA in the area has tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The person, who works in the New Canaan YMCA’s child care center, was last in the building on Friday, June 26, officials said, and the employee reported the positive test on Monday, June 29. Participants and teachers in the classroom are not required to self-quarantine, they will be excluded from the program for 14 days and have been advised to self-monitor, which is per OEC guidelines. The classroom the employee used was immediately closed and is also being sanitized in accordance with federal and stat…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Three New Symptoms, Including Runny Nose, Added By CDC COVID-19: Three New Symptoms, Including Runny Nose, Added By CDC
Covid-19: Three New Symptoms, Including Runny Nose, Added By CDC Three new symptoms of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been added by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). They are: Congestion or runny nose Nausea or vomiting Diarrhea  Symptoms already listed are: Fever Chills Cough Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Fatigue Muscle or body aches Headache New loss of taste or smell Sore throat The list does not include all possible symptoms, the CDC notes. The CDC had initially listed three symptoms for COVID-19: fever, cough and shortness of breath/difficulty breathing. In late April, it added chill…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: Football 'May Not Happen This Year' Due To Virus, Fauci Says COVID-19: Football 'May Not Happen This Year' Due To Virus, Fauci Says
Covid-19: Football 'May Not Happen This Year' Due To Virus, Fauci Says Dr. Anthony Fauci, who has been at the forefront of the global battle against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, is not confident that football players will be able to hit the gridiron this year. While fans hope for, and athletes prepare for a potential 2020 pro and college football seasons, Fauci has cast his doubt that leagues will be able to safely reboot leagues this fall due to the pandemic. Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said that players would essentially have to live and train in a “bubble” and would require extensive testin…

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COVID-19: Connecticut Sees Lowest Increase In COVID-19 Deaths Overnight COVID-19: Connecticut Sees Lowest Increase In COVID-19 Deaths Overnight
Covid-19: Connecticut Sees Lowest Increase In Covid-19 Deaths Overnight Connecticut saw its smallest one-day novel coronavirus (COVID-19) death increase as hospitalizations continue to decrease.  Gov. Ned Lamont announced the good news late in the day Monday, June 15, but warned that now is not the time to let your guard down. "We still have a long way to go," the governor said during a press briefing. "Keep it going by wearing masks." Nationwide, the CDC listed the state in the top 10 in the country for decreases in the number of new cases. By the numbers, on Monday, the state saw three new deaths, bringing the death toll to 4,204. Overall since the be…

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by Kathy Reakes
Schools
COVID-19: CDC's New Guidelines For Schools Call For Canceling Extracurricular Activities COVID-19: CDC's New Guidelines For Schools Call For Canceling Extracurricular Activities
Covid-19: CDC's New Guidelines For Schools Call For Canceling Extracurricular Activities Students in the region have not stepped inside school buildings for classes since the start of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in mid-March. While it remains to be seen if they will be able to return in the fall, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is now providing some guidance. The CDC has released information outlining guidelines for reopening schools for the 2020-2021 academic year that also includes day camps. Among the guidelines: Staff members and students should wear masks or face coverings, though the agency acknowledges face coverings may be challenging for stu…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: Rats! CDC Issues Warning For 'Aggressive,' 'Hungry' Rats Amid Pandemic COVID-19: Rats! CDC Issues Warning For 'Aggressive,' 'Hungry' Rats Amid Pandemic
Covid-19: Rats! CDC Issues Warning For 'Aggressive,' 'Hungry' Rats Amid Pandemic Reports of "an increase in rodent activity" in several areas amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic have prompted the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to issue a warning on rats. "Jurisdictions have closed or limited service at restaurants and other commercial establishments to help limit the spread of COVID-19," the CDC said in a statement posted on its website. "Rodents rely on the food and waste generated by these establishments.  "Community-wide closures have led to a decrease in food available to rodents, especially in dense commercial areas." Rodent expert Bob…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: Judge Throws Out CT Lounge Owner's Lawsuit Challenging Executive Order COVID-19: Judge Throws Out CT Lounge Owner's Lawsuit Challenging Executive Order
Covid-19: Judge Throws Out CT Lounge Owner's Lawsuit Challenging Executive Order A federal judge has rejected a complaint from a pair of Connecticut bar owners who alleged that the state’s emergency orders limiting the size of social gatherings violated their constitutional rights. U.S. District of Connecticut Judge Michael Shea ruled this week to uphold the state’s emergency orders after a lawsuit was brought by Michael Amato and Joy Monsanto, the owners of the 50’s Lounge in New Haven. The bar owners alleged that the closures orders amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak was unconstitutional and could force them out of business. Shea denied the temporary res…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
COVID-19: Drop In Child Vaccinations During Pandemic Sparks Concerns Over New Outbreaks COVID-19: Drop In Child Vaccinations During Pandemic Sparks Concerns Over New Outbreaks
Covid-19: Drop In Child Vaccinations During Pandemic Sparks Concerns Over New Outbreaks With parents avoiding their children’s doctor visits amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, early childhood immunization rates have precipitously dropped, sparking new healthcare concerns. Healthcare professionals are reporting that since the COVID-19 pandemic began, pediatric immunizations are dropping for illnesses such as measles, mumps, and whooping cough. PCC, a pediatric electronic health records company, gathered vaccine information from 1,000 independent pediatricians nationwide, which showed that immunizations are down nearly 75 percent for some illnesses. Using th…

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by Zak Failla
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New Projection Issued For 'Extremely Active' Hurricane Season, With Several Major Storms New Projection Issued For 'Extremely Active' Hurricane Season, With Several Major Storms
New Projection Issued For 'Extremely Active' Hurricane Season, With Several Major Storms The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting a strong possibility of an "extremely active" and "above-normal" 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, with 13 to 19 named storms, of which several could be major hurricanes. This comes after the Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University predicted 16 named storms and four major hurricanes in its 38th annual forecast previously reported here.  That would make 2020 the most active hurricane season since the record-damaging year of 2017 when hurricanes Harvey, Maria and Irma devastated parts of th…

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COVID-19: Westfield Trumbull Mall Set To Reopen COVID-19: Westfield Trumbull Mall Set To Reopen
Covid-19: Westfield Trumbull Mall Set To Reopen As state officials announced rules and guidelines for slowly reopening businesses amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), an area mall has announced its reopening. Westfield Trumbull Mall in Fairfield County says it will reopen beginning Wednesday, May 20, although the mall will have modified hours and safety protocols. That includes limiting capacity to 50 percent, and fitting rooms will be closed, and markers will info customers to remain 6 feet apart in checkout lanes. Earlier Story - COVID-19: Detailed Rules Now Released For CT Businesses Due To Reopen May 20 The new hours will ru…

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Ages, Residences Released Of Three Young New Yorkers Who Died From COVID-19 Linked Illness Ages, Residences Released Of Three Young New Yorkers Who Died From COVID-19 Linked Illness
Ages, Residences Released Of Three Young New Yorkers Who Died From Covid-19 Linked Illness The age ranges and places of residence have been released for two children and a teenager who died of possible complications from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) involving swollen blood vessels and heart problems. According to health officials, “while rare, we are seeing evidence that COVID-19 can cause severe illness in children.”  Statewide, there have been 73 reported cases of the syndrome, which is marked by symptoms are similar to Kawasaki disease, a rare inflammatory condition in children,and toxic shock-like syndrome. Most of the cases involve elementary-age children …

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by Joe Lombardi