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NY County Criminalizes Mask Wearing Amid Bump In COVID-19 Cases NY County Criminalizes Mask Wearing Amid Bump In COVID-19 Cases
NY County Criminalizes Mask Wearing Amid Bump In Covid-19 Cases Lawmakers in a New York county approved a controversial bill criminalizing mask wearing amid a summer bump in COVID-19 cases. On Long Island, the Republican-controlled Nassau County Legislature passed the “Mask Transparency Act” by a vote of 12-0 on Monday night, Aug. 5. All seven Democrats abstained from voting. The bill makes it a misdemeanor for anyone 16 and older to wear a face mask in public spaces in the county. It also gives private businesses the right to prohibit masks on their premises. It grants exceptions for health or religious reasons, though that distinction will be determ…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Teen Missing For Week: Police Worry For Health Of Central Mass 15-Year-Old Teen Missing For Week: Police Worry For Health Of Central Mass 15-Year-Old
Teen Missing For Week: Police Worry For Health Of Central Mass 15-Year-Old Northborough police on Thursday, Feb. 16, renewed their call for in finding a missing 15-year-old as they are worried about his safety.  Michael Davis Jr. disappeared around 7 p.m. on Feb. 9, and hasn't been seen since, police said. He's described as 6 feet tall, weighing 150-170 pounds with a slim build, fair complexion, and short red hair.  Michael suffers from health conditions that police say could impact his well-being. Officials said that he could be in the Boston or Worcester areas.  Have you seen this child? Michael Davis https://t.co/oV6toAAjGE — Northborough Police (@Northbor…

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by Josh Lanier
Lifestyle
COVID-19: These Groups Of People Most Prone To Getting 'Long COVID,' New Report Says COVID-19: These Groups Of People Most Prone To Getting 'Long COVID,' New Report Says
Covid-19: These Groups Of People Most Prone To Getting 'Long COVID,' New Report Says A new report lists several groups of people who experts believe may be more at risk of developing long COVID. Long COVID refers to a wide range of long-term health problems people can experience following their COVID-19 infection, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.) "There is no test to diagnose post-COVID conditions, and people may have a wide variety of symptoms that could come from other health problems," the CDC said. "This can make it difficult for healthcare providers to recognize post-COVID conditions." The CDC said researchers are working to discover …

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by Nicole Valinote