COVID-19: Warren County District Goes Remote After 4 Positive Cases, 80 Under Quarantine COVID-19: Warren County District Goes Remote After 4 Positive Cases, 80 Under Quarantine
Covid-19: Warren County District Goes Remote After 4 Positive Cases, 80 Under Quarantine Mansfield Township School District has halted in-school learning through Dec. 11 after four positive cases were identified at an elementary school with an additional 80 close contacts under quarantine, officials said. The four cases were among students and staff at Mansfield Township Elementary School, Superintendent Anthony Giordano said Monday in a letter to parents. The cases — all unrelated — led to the identification of 80 close contacts who are now under quarantine, Giordano said. “We are thankful for the continued community support and understanding of the difficult decisions that i…
Glen Rock Schools Go To Remote Learning After Teacher, Student Test Positive For COVID-19 Glen Rock Schools Go To Remote Learning After Teacher, Student Test Positive For COVID-19
Glen Rock Schools Go To Remote Learning After Teacher, Student Test Positive For Covid-19 Glen Rock's high school and middle schools will go into remote learning for at least two weeks beginning Monday after a teacher and a student tested positive for COVID-19, district officials said. It marked the sixth time this school year that either a district staffer or student tested positive for the coronavirus and the second time in less than a month that the high school has had to close. Fall athletics, other after-school activities and elementary school instruction remain unchanged, Schools Supt. Dr. Brett Charleston told parents in a letter this weekend. “Our [c]ontact [t]racers de…
COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Pair Of Long Island Eateries COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Pair Of Long Island Eateries
Covid-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Pair Of Long Island Eateries Health officials are warning about possible COVID-19 exposure at a pair of Long Island restaurants. The alert was issued by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services on Wednesday, Nov. 11 for these eateries, and these dates: Mannino’s Restaurant, located at 1575 Montauk Highway, in Oakdale, between Friday, Oct. 29 and Wednesday, Nov. 4; The Village Idiot Irish Pub, located at 1487 Montauk Highway, Oakdale, between Saturday, Oct. 31 and Monday, Nov. 2 Those who were potentially exposed should monitor themselves for symptoms for 14 days after visiting the restaurant, the health depart…
COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Long Island Eateries COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Long Island Eateries
Covid-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Long Island Eateries Health officials are warning about possible COVID-19 exposure at a pair of Long Island restaurants. The alert was issued by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services on Wednesday, Nov. 11 for these eateries, and these dates: Mannino’s Restaurant, located at 1575 Montauk Highway, in Oakdale, between Friday, Oct. 29 and Wednesday, Nov. 4; The Village Idiot Irish Pub, located at 1487 Montauk Highway, Oakdale, between Saturday, Oct. 31 and Monday, Nov. 2 Those who were potentially exposed should monitor themselves for symptoms for 14 days after visiting the restaurant, the health depart…
COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Two Long Island Restaurants COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Two Long Island Restaurants
Covid-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Two Long Island Restaurants Health officials are warning about possible COVID-19 exposure at a pair of Long Island restaurants. The alert was issued by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services on Wednesday, Nov. 11 for these eateries, and these dates: Mannino’s Restaurant, located at 1575 Montauk Highway, in Oakdale, between Friday, Oct. 29 and Wednesday, Nov. 4; The Village Idiot Irish Pub, located at 1487 Montauk Highway, Oakdale, between Saturday, Oct. 31 and Monday, Nov. 2 Those who were potentially exposed should monitor themselves for symptoms for 14 days after visiting the restaurant, the health depart…
COVID-19: CDC Updates Thanksgiving Guidelines COVID-19: CDC Updates Thanksgiving Guidelines
Covid-19: CDC Updates Thanksgiving Guidelines The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) has updated previously released guidelines for Thanksgiving during the COVID-19 pandemic. "Unfortunately, the COVID-19 epidemic is worsening, and small household gatherings are an important contributor to the rise in COVID-19 cases," the agency said in a statement released Monday, Nov. 9. "Traditional Thanksgiving gatherings with family and friends are fun but can increase the chances of getting or spreading COVID-19 or the flu." The CDC says "the safest way to celebrate Thanksgiving this year is with people in your household." 'If you…
Salmonella Outbreak Linked To This Popular Housepet Salmonella Outbreak Linked To This Popular Housepet
Salmonella Outbreak Linked To This Popular Housepet The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) is telling owners to avoid kissing and snuggling a popular household pet -- no matter how cute they are -- after 32 cases of Salmonella were linked to hedgehogs. Thirty-two individuals in 17 states have been infected with Salmonella Typhimurium as of late September, with five hospitalizations. Of the 23 patients interviewed by the CDC, 16 reportedly came into contact with the small, spiky housepets.  The agency said that droppings from a hedgehog in the home of an ill New Yorker contained the strain of Salmonella that had been foun…
COVID-19: CDC Releases Thanksgiving Guidelines COVID-19: CDC Releases Thanksgiving Guidelines
Covid-19: CDC Releases Thanksgiving Guidelines Guidelines for Thanksgiving have been released by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). "Travel increases the chance of getting and spreading the virus that causes COVID-19," the CDC said. "Staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others." Those who must travel should be informed of the risks involved outlined here, the agency noted. In addition, parades and other large gatherings are considered high risk. The CDC also recommends: Having a small dinner with only people who live in your household Preparing traditional family recipes for family and neighbors,…
COVID-19: CDC Releases Thanksgiving Guidelines COVID-19: CDC Releases Thanksgiving Guidelines
Covid-19: CDC Releases Thanksgiving Guidelines Guidelines for Thanksgiving have been released by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). "Travel increases the chance of getting and spreading the virus that causes COVID-19," the CDC said. "Staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others." Those who must travel should be informed of the risks involved outlined here, the agency noted. In addition, parades and other large gatherings are considered high risk. The CDC also recommends: Having a small dinner with only people who live in your household Preparing traditional family recipes for family and neighbors,…
COVID-19: CDC Releases Halloween Guidelines For Trick-Or-Treating COVID-19: CDC Releases Halloween Guidelines For Trick-Or-Treating
Covid-19: CDC Releases Halloween Guidelines For Trick-Or-Treating New guidelines for trick-or-treating on Halloween have been released by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). The guidance was published on the CDC website Monday night, Sept. 21. "Many traditional Halloween activities can be high-risk for spreading viruses," the CDC said. "There are several safer, alternative ways to participate in Halloween.  "If you may have COVID-19 or you may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, you should not participate in in-person Halloween festivities and should not give out candy to trick-or-treaters." The CDC offered several …
Outbreak: Salmonella Linked To Peaches Sickens 68 In Nine States Outbreak: Salmonella Linked To Peaches Sickens 68 In Nine States
Outbreak: Salmonella Linked To Peaches Sickens 68 In Nine States An outbreak that has sickened 68 people in nine states with Salmonella, is being linked to bagged peaches, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) has announced. Wawona-brand bagged peaches were sold through grocery delivery service Instacart and at ALDI grocery stores in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Ohio, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, West Virginia and Wisconsin since Monday, June 1. "Do not eat, serve, or sell" any of those recalled peaches, the CDC said, adding, "Throw the peaches a…
Ten Tips To Eating Heart Healthy Ten Tips To Eating Heart Healthy
Ten Tips To Eating Heart Healthy Heart disease is a growing epidemic, but eating a heart healthy diet is your best defense in reducing your risk. CareMount Medical Cardiologist, Dr. Richard Keating, shares these tips: 1. Decrease saturated fats and trans fats. Decrease saturated fats (such as whole milk, butter, fatty cuts of meat) and trans fats (e.g. fast foods) and choose monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats (from olive and canola oils, nuts, seeds, avocados, soy and fatty fish) instead. 2. Increase your intake of fruits and vegetables. Aim for seven to nine servings of fruits and vegetables each day. Choose a ra…