NEW RULES: CDC Now Says Exposed Healthy People 'Don’t Necessarily' Need COVID Test NEW RULES: CDC Now Says Exposed Healthy People 'Don’t Necessarily' Need COVID Test
NEW Rules: CDC Now Says Exposed Healthy People 'Don’t Necessarily' Need COVID Test Healthy people who’ve been exposed to COVID-19 “do not necessarily need a test” if they don’t have symptoms, the Centers for Disease Control said this week, reversing a previous recommendation. The CDC previously urged testing for anyone who'd come into close contact with an infected COVID patient, whether or not they themselves had symptoms. The centers now says that most healthy people should be tested if they develop symptoms following an exposure – among them, fever, cough or shortness of breath -- but not necessarily if they don't. Some experts agree with the new guidelines, although …
Wegmans Recalls Lemons, Oranges, Some In-Store Produced Seafood, Restaurant Foods Wegmans Recalls Lemons, Oranges, Some In-Store Produced Seafood, Restaurant Foods
Wegmans Recalls Lemons, Oranges, Some In-Store Produced Seafood, Restaurant Foods Wegmans, which just opened a new location in the area, announced that it is recalling some fruit, and in-store produced seafood and restaurant items due to concerns of contamination. Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. announced it is recalling its four-pound bags of Valencia Oranges, two-pound bags of lemons, bulk lemons, and a variety of in-store produced seafood and restaurant foods items that contain fresh lemon because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Earlier story - Wegmans' First Westchester Store Draws Plenty Of Customers On Opening Day Following…
Avoiding Bug Bites And Everything That Comes With Them Avoiding Bug Bites And Everything That Comes With Them
Avoiding Bug Bites And Everything That Comes With Them Bugs are essential. There are millions of species out there, helping to keep our planet in balance. They pollinate our food and recycle the world’s nutrients. But some of our many-legged co-inhabitants have other, less appealing roles to play as the bearers of itchy bites and unpleasant illnesses. Mosquitos and ticks are the two most common culprits. Thankfully, the mosquitos of Westchester rarely carry diseases like in other parts of the world. There have been very rare reports in New York State of viruses such as West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis after mosquito exposure. How…
Avoiding Bug Bites And Everything That Comes With Them Avoiding Bug Bites And Everything That Comes With Them
Avoiding Bug Bites And Everything That Comes With Them Bugs are essential. There are millions of species out there, helping to keep our planet in balance. They pollinate our food and recycle the world’s nutrients. But some of our many-legged co-inhabitants have other, less appealing roles to play as the bearers of itchy bites and unpleasant illnesses. Mosquitos and ticks are the two most common culprits. Thankfully, the mosquitos of Westchester rarely carry diseases like in other parts of the world. There have been very rare reports in New York State of viruses such as West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis after mosquito exposure. How…
Pasta Product Shipped Nationwide Recalled Due To Listeria Concerns Pasta Product Shipped Nationwide Recalled Due To Listeria Concerns
Pasta Product Shipped Nationwide Recalled Due To Listeria Concerns A pasta product that was distributed and sold nationwide is being recalled due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the food. Texas-based Garland Ventures announced a voluntary recall of 1,095 cases of “Five Cheese Stuffed Shells” trays because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria. The recalled products were distributed nationwide to multiple retail stores. According to the FDA, the “Five Cheese Stuffed Shells” come in 10.76-ounce containing shells with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese and parsley, and packed in an aluminum foil container with cl…
COVID-19: Estimate Given For Long Island Reopening Time Frame COVID-19: Estimate Given For Long Island Reopening Time Frame
Covid-19: Estimate Given For Long Island Reopening Time Frame If you're looking for a time frame for reopening of the economy on Long Island during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran has provided just that. “Just to give you a rough estimate, our back-of-the-envelope number, we could get there probably by the end of June,” Curran said at her daily news briefing on Friday afternoon, May 8.  Long Island hospitalization rates have been heading in the right direction, though there continue to be hundreds of newly reported positive cases each day.  “It’s not about the timeline," said Curran. "It’…
COVID-19: NY Businesses Need To Design 'New Normal' To Re-Open, Cuomo Says COVID-19: NY Businesses Need To Design 'New Normal' To Re-Open, Cuomo Says
Covid-19: NY Businesses Need To Design 'New Normal' To Re-Open, Cuomo Says Businesses need to now design a "new normal" that emphasizes social distance, personal protective equipment and other factors to re-open amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.  A phased plan to re-open the state and "re-imagine a new normal for the state" was outlined by Cuomo at his daily news briefing on Sunday, April 26. The plan will be implemented in phases and be based on regional analysis and determinations and start with construction and manufacturing, Cuomo said. (See first five images above.) Based on Centers for Disease Control rec…
Heart-Winning Jersey Shore Poodle Seeks New Home After Brothers Die Of Coronavirus Heart-Winning Jersey Shore Poodle Seeks New Home After Brothers Die Of Coronavirus
Heart-Winning Jersey Shore Poodle Seeks New Home After Brothers Die Of Coronavirus A toy poodle who was found scared and shaking after two of her Jersey Shore owners died of the coronavirus is winning hearts around the world. A Neptune City family surrendered Che-Che to the Monmouth County SPCA after COVID-19 killed a father and uncle a week apart earlier this month. Dennis and James Traverso, both in their 70s, left behind four dogs, family members said. While they're able to care for the others, they asked the SPCA to find a home for Che-Che. The precious 9-pound pup was “scared and shaking when she arrived," the Eatontown-based shelter reported. "[W]e can't imagi…
COVID-19: CT Order Will Mandate Masks, Face Cloth In Public When Unable To Social Distance COVID-19: CT Order Will Mandate Masks, Face Cloth In Public When Unable To Social Distance
Covid-19: CT Order Will Mandate Masks, Face Cloth In Public When Unable To Social Distance Connecticut residents should wear a mask or cloth covering their nose and mouth if approaching a group, entering or working in a store or other instances where they are unable to maintain social distancing of 6 feet or more amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Gov. Ned Lamont said. Lamont said at a news briefing on Wednesday afternoon, April 15 that he will be issuing an executive order within 48 hours outlining details. The order is similar to one issued by New York State earlier on Wednesday saying the face coverings can be made at home or by using a scarf or bandana. It t…
COVID-19: Wearing A Face Mask? Here Are Some Important Safety Steps To Remember COVID-19: Wearing A Face Mask? Here Are Some Important Safety Steps To Remember
Covid-19: Wearing A Face Mask? Here Are Some Important Safety Steps To Remember With protective face masks becoming a new safety statement amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control is offering advice to ensure they are used most effectively. The CDC recently changed its stance and said that those venturing into the community during the COVID-19 outbreak, after initially saying it was only key for healthcare workers. “CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain, especially in areas of significant community-based transmission. 
“CDC a…
COVID-19: Is Someone In Your Home Sick With Novel Coronavirus? Here's How To Clean Around Them COVID-19: Is Someone In Your Home Sick With Novel Coronavirus? Here's How To Clean Around Them
Covid-19: Is Someone In Your Home Sick With Novel Coronavirus? Here's How To Clean Around Them The Centers for Disease Control has offered advice about disinfecting and cleaning if you’re living with someone sick during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The advisory cautions that one should not clean the area around someone infected unless it is soiled. The rest of the home should be cleaned with soap and water, and surfaces touched frequently should be disinfected. According to the CDC, items such as phones, tables, countertops, light switches, and doorknobs should be cleaned with disinfectant spray or wipes, diluted household bleach solution, or a homemade solution that in…
COVID-19: Should We All Wear Masks In Public? Health Experts, CDC To Revise Guidelines COVID-19: Should We All Wear Masks In Public? Health Experts, CDC To Revise Guidelines
Covid-19: Should We All Wear Masks In Public? Health Experts, CDC To Revise Guidelines Should all Americans wear face masks when leaving the house to help stop the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19)?  President Donald Trump said this week that his administration intends to release new recommendations regarding the use of face masks after he initially said masks weren’t necessary to prevent the spread of the virus. Most members of Trump’s coronavirus task force have recommended wearing face coverings in public, and are now reportedly in the process of finalizing a formal draft of new recommendations. The Centers for Disease Control is also reviewing its policy after …