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COVID-19: CDC Outlines Mask Practices That Can Cut Transmission 96.5 Percent COVID-19: CDC Outlines Mask Practices That Can Cut Transmission 96.5 Percent
Covid-19: CDC Outlines Mask Practices That Can Cut Transmission 96.5 Percent The CDC has laid out new guidance on mask-wearing that could help dramatically curtail the spread of COVID-19. According to health officials, wearing any mask will reduce the risk of contracting or spreading the virus, but more tightly fitted surgical masks, or double-masking can vastly improve protection for both the wearer and others. New research found that transmission of the virus can be reduced by up to 96.5 percent if tightly-fitted surgical masks or a combination of fitted surgical masks with a cloth covering are worn, officials said. Rochelle Walensky, the new director of the CDC…

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Customers Of Long Island-Based New York American Water Face Rate Hike Customers Of Long Island-Based New York American Water Face Rate Hike
Customers Of Long Island-Based New York American Water Face Rate Hike New York American Water customers on Long Island are facing a looming rate hike, though some local politicians are looking to stall the price jump. The Merrick-based utility company announced earlier this year that as of Tuesday, Sept. 1, its 120,000 customers will see an increase in their water bills. The original rate hike was scheduled to take effect in April, but it was postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. American Water has defended the move by blaming it on taxes levied on its customers. “The fastest path toward significant rate relief is reducing the unfair tax burden levied on …

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Politics
Ex-Oyster Bay Supervisor Venditto Admits To Corruption Charges Ex-Oyster Bay Supervisor Venditto Admits To Corruption Charges
Ex-Oyster Bay Supervisor Venditto Admits To Corruption Charges This story has been updated. John Venditto, the former Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor, has admitted to state corruption charges, though the Republican will avoid spending any time behind bars. Venditto, 70, of Massapequa, pleaded guilty in Nassau County Court to a felony charge of corrupt use of a position of authority and a misdemeanor charge of official misconduct. He had initially pleaded not guilty in June 2017. After serving two decades as town supervisor, Venditto resigned in January 2017 as charges in a different federal corruption case - which was lifted in May last year - were pend…

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