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COVID-19: Virus Levels Now Surging In These States COVID-19: Virus Levels Now Surging In These States
Covid-19: Virus Levels Now Surging In These States Parts of the nation are experiencing a notable increase in COVID-19 cases, raising concerns among health officials. The increase in activity picked up just ahead of the holiday season. Experts attribute this resurgence to several factors, including the emergence of new variants. The XEC variant, an off-shoot of the highly contagious Omicron strain, now accounts for 45 percent of cases in the US after first being identified in Europe, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  States with "very high" current wastewater viral activity are shown in the darker sh…
First US Case Of Monkeypox This Year Reported In New England First US Case Of Monkeypox This Year Reported In New England
First US Case Of Monkeypox This Year Reported In New England Health officials in New England have confirmed the first case of monkeypox in the United States this year. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced on Wednesday, May 18, that it has confirmed a  single monkeypox virus infection in the state.  The man who tested positive for monkeypox had recently traveled to Canada, health officials said. DPH said it is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the patient's health care providers to identify those who may have been in close contact with the man. "This contact tracing approach is the mos…
COVID-19: Municipality In Fairfield County Bringing Back Mask Mandates To Town Buildings COVID-19: Municipality In Fairfield County Bringing Back Mask Mandates To Town Buildings
Covid-19: Municipality In Fairfield County Bringing Back Mask Mandates To Town Buildings With the number of new COVID-19 cases in Connecticut rising more rapidly than any other state, a Fairfield County town is taking steps to help curtail the further spread of the virus. Beginning on Monday, Nov. 29, all town employees and visitors must wear a mask indoor while inside municipality buildings in Trumbull, regardless of vaccination status, town officials announced. Earlier story - COVID-19: CT Sees New Rise In Virus Transmissions; Latest Case Breakdown By County, Community Only public-facing employees will be required to wear a mask, anyone in a private office will not be requir…