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White Plains, NY
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Covid-
19: NYers Should Order Free At-Home Tests, Officials Say
As the season for respiratory illnesses begins, New York health officials are urging residents to take advantage of free COVID-19 test kits being offered by the federal government. In an announcement on Friday, Oct. 4, the New York State Department of Health advised New Yorkers to order free rapid test kits, which are being offered to US households through the US Postal Service. Each household can receive four at-home test kits, the government announced on Friday, Sept. 27. Earlier Report - Covid-19: Free At-Home Tests Are Now Available To Order Online While Supplie…
Brookfield, CT
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Covid-
19: New Rules For Visitors Take Effect At CT Nursing Homes
New rules are now in effect for friends and families visiting residents in Connecticut nursing homes. Beginning over the weekend, new protocols directing all nursing homes in Connecticut to require visitors to either show proof that they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have recently tested negative for the virus in order to enter the facilities became official. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont issued the executive order on Wednesday, Jan. 19. Specifically, when entering nursing homes, visitors must: Provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and, if eligible…
Massapequa, NY
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Covid-
19: CDC Issues New Update On Isolation Guidance
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its guidance about who should isolate or quarantine if potentially exposed to someone who tests positive for COVID-19. The CDC had shortened its isolation and quarantine recommendations, while clarifying that the guidance applies to kids as well as adults. Under the new guidance, for people who catch COVID, testing is not required to emerge from five days of isolation instead of 10 days, much to the chagrin of some in the public. Previously, anyone who tested positive was required to isolate for no less than 10 days. The…
