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Covid-
19: New Study Shows Effectiveness Of Different Types Of Masks
Wearing masks makes a big difference when it comes to preventing COVID-19 infection, and which type of mask you wear also matters, according to a brand-new study. "Consistent use of a face mask or respirator in indoor public settings was associated with lower odds of a positive SARS-CoV-2 test result (adjusted odds ratio = 0.44)," the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said. "Use of respirators with higher filtration capacity was associated with the most protection, compared with no mask use." The CDC has just announced these findings: Those who wear N95 and KN95 masks are 8…
Business
Covid-
19: These Retailers Are Allowing Maskless Shopping For Fully Vaccinated
With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and most states loosening up mask-wearing restrictions, many retailers are following suit and are enacting new policies for customers and employees. The CDC said last week that fully vaccinated people do not need to wear a mask or stay 6 feet apart from others in most cases, whether indoors or outdoors. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after they receive the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or the single dose of Johnson & Johnson. The following mandates are in place at thes…
Lifestyle
Should You Be Double Masking? The Reasons Why Wearing Two Masks May Be Advised
With the recent spread of new coronavirus variants, some people have begun wearing two masks at the same time—double masking. Last month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new guidance that confirmed that wearing well-fitted masks or wearing two masks offers added protection. Here are some tips from NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital to understand the different kinds of masks and why it might make sense to start double masking. Is double masking a good idea? The CDC now says double masking is one way to improve protection from the virus. A second mask c…
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Covid-
19: This Is When We Can All Stop Wearing Masks, Fauci Says
As COVID-19 vaccines and full inoculations become more common, Dr. Anthony Fauci outlined under which conditions people can stop wearing face masks. Face masks have been an integral part of stopping the spread of COVID-19. Wearing the personal protection equipment is required in many public spaces. On Monday, March 1, Fauci, the director of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and chief medical advisor to President Biden, said that there is a point - and for some people, it is already here - when they can stop wearing face masks. If a person has been fully vaccin…
Lifestyle
Covid-
19: Here's Why Those Who Wear Glasses Are Much Less Likely To Get Virus, Researchers Say
New research suggests that a common accessory that is already worn by millions of people can make the wearer three times less likely to catch COVID-19. While face masks have been found to reduce the risk of catching or spreading COVID-19 through the mouth and nose, not much research has been done on how to keep the virus from entering via people’s eyes. However, a recent study found that people who wear glasses at least 8 hours a day are two to three times less likely to catch COVID-19 than people who are not wearing them. The same level of protection applies to people who wear sunglasses …
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Covid-
19: Did You Already Have Virus, And Not Know It? Here Are The Signs
Not everyone who has caught COVID-19 knows it. But there are ways to tell if you got the novel virus sometime since the pandemic touched down in the U.S. during winter 2020. In many people, signs of “Long COVID-19" persist, according to a new study, “Long COVID: a cross-sectional study of persisting symptoms” led by Dr. Swapna Mandal, a respiratory physician, and a growing host of research. There’s only one true way to know if you had COVID-19 - get an antibody blood test to check for signs of COVID-19. However, there are a number of more informal ways to tell if you previously caught t…
Lifestyle
Fight The Flu—Get Vaccinated!
Cold and flu season is upon us. We can expect that the new reality of COVID-19 will only complicate the influenza (flu) season. The flu affects millions of people each year. It is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can be a very serious disease which can lead to hospitalization and even death. This year, the flu vaccine is more important than ever. As we all are aware, COVID-19 has the potential to overwhelm our hospitals and health care systems, so people with the flu may not receive adequate care in the crowd of COVID-19 patients in emergency rooms and inten…
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Covid-
19: Uptick In Northeast Cases 'Concerning,' Says Dr. Birx Of Coronavirus Task Force
One of the leaders of the White House’s Coronavirus Task Force is cautioning that the rise of recent COVID-19 cases in the Northeast is “concerning.” Dr. Deborah Birx said in Boston on Friday, Oct. 9 that she’s seen signs of a “silent spread” of COVID-19 in the Northeast, calling it concerning and commenting that people in the region take precautions to help curtail the spread of the virus. “We do see some of those early signs that we saw across the south after Memorial Day, a sense that there’s early, asymptomatic silent spread occurring in communities,” Brix said. Birx said that the spr…
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Covid-
19: Over 20 Students Suspended For Violating Safety Guidelines At NYU
More than 20 students have been suspended by New York University for failing to comply with COVID-19 safety guidelines. The suspensions come just days after both in-person and remote classes began on Wednesday, Sept. 2. The university did not give details on the students' suspensions, which were announced in a Twitter post. "More than 20 NYU students have been suspended so far," the post read. "Please don't be the next. Avoid parties and bars. Wear a mask. Keep your distance." The university has launched an email address for members of the NYU community to report "If you see someone…
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Covid-
19: Poll Reveals Percentage Of NYers Who Are Comfortable Going To Restaurants, Bars, Gyms
New York residents are reluctant to return to several indoor activities, including indoor dining and going to the gym, according to a brand-new poll. The Siena College Research Institute statewide poll was conducted Thursday, Aug. 20 through Thursday, Aug. 27 by random telephone calls to 343 adults via landline and cell phones and 402 responses drawn from a proprietary panel of New Yorkers. Majorities of those polled are not comfortable dining inside restaurants (58 percent), going to the gym (70 percent), theater (73 percent), bowling alley (65 percent) or bar (72 percent)…
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Covid-
19: New Study Reveals Which Face Masks Are Best, Worst At Blocking Droplets
Not all face masks and coverings are as effective at blocking respiratory droplets when we talk, cough and sneeze, according to a brand-new study. Research from Duke University scientists tested the efficiency of 14 types of face coverings being used during the COVID-19 pandemic. The N95, used by medical staff, is the most effective, the study found. (Mask No. 14 in image above.) Three-layer surgical masks also rated high, along with cotton-polypropylene masks. (Mask No. 1 in image above.) Fleece masks and bandannas offer little protection and may be no different than using no mask a…
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Covid-
19: Alert Issued For Fake Mask Exempt Cards Being Sold Online
While mask-wearing amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has become politicized, federal officials are cautioning of a new scam for fraudulent face mask exempt flyers that have been circulating online. The Department of Justice has issued a warning of a card that has been circulating online which falsely claims its holder is exempt from wearing a mask - contrary to local, state, and federal mandates. The cards are purportedly from the “Freedom to Breathe Agency” - which is not an official federal or state agency - and states that wearing a mask will incur mental or physical risk fo…
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Covid-
19: Woman Intentionally Coughed On At NYC Bagel Shop Speaks Out
A woman who was intentionally coughed on and verbally attacked by another woman at a bagel shop is speaking out about the incident. Ally Goodbaum said on Facebook that the incident took place on Saturday, June 6, at the New York Bagel Coffee House at 30th Avenue and Broadway in Astoria, Queens. According to Goodbaum, she was getting a bagel and noticed a woman who was coughing, not covering her mouth, and not wearing a mask. "I politely pointed this out to the woman working at the store and told her that the store should enforce masks to worn by patrons while inside the store," …
Schools
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…
Lifestyle
Covid-
19: Glasses Fogging Up When You Wear A Face Mask? Here's What To Do
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has created a “new normal” for the entire country, which has included fogged up glasses for those wearing face masks and cloth coverings. Related story - COVID-19: Novel Coronavirus May Be Transmitted Through The Eye, New Studies Find With those face masks and coverings mandated in several states throughout the country to help curtail the spread of COVID-19, the ocularly challenged have found themselves also battling an unexpected side effect: misty glasses. When wearing face masks, air exhaled from your mouth moves upward and comes into conta…
Lifestyle
Covid-
19: Masks Make Difference In Reducing Transmission, Lowering Death Rate, Research Says
To mask or not to mask? That is the question. A new study by Arizona State researchers found that wearing face masks and coverings during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic could help curb the spread of the virus and prevent more deaths. Using data from New York and Washington - two of the states hit hardest by the virus - researchers recommended that the general public should wear face masks during the pandemic. “Face mask use by the general public for limiting the spread of the COVID-19 is controversial, though increasingly recommended, and the potential of this intervention is no…
Lifestyle
Covid-
19: Here's How Police Will Enforce NY's Mask, Face Covering Order
Law enforcement agencies in New York are preparing themselves as they get ready to enforce New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s mandate of wearing face coverings when unable to socially distance during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Last week, Cuomo announced that he was issuing an Executive Order that mandated anyone going out in public must wear a face mask or cloth covering when unable to stay six feet away from others. Related story - COVID-19: Cuomo, Trump Call White House Meeting Productive, Agree On Plan To Double NY Testing The measure is expected to help curtail the s…
News
Covid-
19: The Fresh Market Now Requires Shoppers To Wear Face Coverings
Shoppers looking to pick up some groceries from The Fresh Market during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis will be turned away at the door if they don’t have proper face coverings. Citing new guidance from global health organizations, The Fresh Market announced this week that all shoppers inside their stores will have to wear face masks or coverings, starting on Tuesday, April 14. “When the CDC updated their guidance to recommend people wear cloth face coverings when in public settings, The Fresh Market modified their policy to require all team members to wear a face mask or cloth face…
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Covid-
19: NYers Must Wear Masks Or Cloth In Public When Unable To Social Distance, Cuomo Says
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is signing an executive order that will mandate that all New Yorkers going out in public during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis must wear a face mask or cloth covering when unable to maintain social distance space of 6 feet. The measure will take effect after three days, Cuomo said at his daily news briefing in Albany on Wednesday, April 15. Cuomo said that “stopping the spread” is key, and the new order will require face coverings that fit over both the nose and mouth in any situation someone could be within six feet of another. Cuomo mentioned food shop…
Business
Covid-
19: CDC Issues New Guidelines For Essential Workers
The federal government has provided new guidelines for essential employees battling novel coronavirus (COVID-19) that will make it easier for them to return to work after being exposed to the virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced this week that essential workers who have been exposed to COVID-19 can go back to work if they are asymptomatic without having to wait out the originally mandated 14-day self-quarantine. Robert Redfield, the director of the CDC, said that employees such as healthcare and food supply workers will be permitted to return back to work under ce…
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Covid-
19: Here's Percentage Of Americans Now Wearing Masks During Pandemic
The majority of Americans are now wearing some sort of face covering in public when leaving the house during the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, according to a new poll. A newly released poll found that 55 percent of Americans who left their homes in the past week said they were a face mask or face covering, while 45 percent said they did not. According to the poll, 69 percent of Democrats and 47 percent of Republicans wore a covering. The ABC poll was conducted between Wednesday, April 8 and Thursday, April 9, days after President Donald Trump announced the Center for Disea…
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