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…
COVID-19: Wearing Two Masks Better Than One, Creates Obstacle Course For Virus, CDC Says COVID-19: Wearing Two Masks Better Than One, Creates Obstacle Course For Virus, CDC Says
Covid-19: Wearing Two Masks Better Than One, Creates Obstacle Course For Virus, CDC Says Face masks help prevent the spread of COVID-19, but you could be getting more protection out of them by wearing two. Research shared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  (CDC) recently noted the increased effectiveness of multi-layered masks or wearing two masks compared to a single-layer or just one mask. Multi-layer cloth masks can block up to 50-70 percent of fine droplets and particles and limit the forward spread of those captured. The message is pressing in the United States where more than 400,000 people have died due to COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic. T…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Increases In Cases With 1,858; Latest County Totals COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Increases In Cases With 1,858; Latest County Totals
Covid-19: Long Island Sees New Increases In Cases With 1,858; Latest County Totals Long Island saw a new increase in COVID-19 cases, according to data released by New York State on Sunday, Dec. 6. The positive testing rate in all focus areas under the state's Micro-Cluster strategy is 6.22 percent, and outside the focus zone areas is 4.24 percent. The statewide positive-test range with all focus areas included is 4.71 percent. The positive testing rates for the last four days on Long Island is as follows: Wednesday, Dec. 2: 5.6 percent Thursday, Dec. 3: 5.9 percent Friday, Dec. 4: 5.6 percent Saturday, Dec. 5: 5.5 percent Here's a rundown of new cases on Long Island: …
COVID-19: Biden, Harris Call For '100 Days To Mask' After Taking Office COVID-19: Biden, Harris Call For '100 Days To Mask' After Taking Office
Covid-19: Biden, Harris Call For '100 Days To Mask' After Taking Office President-elect Joe Biden’s first 100 days in office will be symbolically marked by all Americans wearing masks if he has his way. During a CNN interview on Thursday night, Dec. 3 with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris - the pair's first joint interview since winning the election - Biden decreed that in an effort to curtail the further spread of COVID-19, he will be asking Americans to mask-up following his inauguration on Wednesday, Jan. 20. “Just 100 days to mask, not forever; 100 days and I think we will see a significant reduction,” Biden said. “I think we'll see a significant reductio…
Pennsylvania Reports 2nd Consecutive Day Of Record Positive Coronavirus Cases Pennsylvania Reports 2nd Consecutive Day Of Record Positive Coronavirus Cases
Pennsylvania Reports 2nd Consecutive Day Of Record Positive Coronavirus Cases Pennsylvania reported its second straight highest daily count of new, positive coronavirus on Friday since the pandemic began, state health department officials said. As of midnight on Thursday, the Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed there were 11,763 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 398,600. This was the highest daily increase of COVID-19 cases since the epidemic began in March, state officials said. The trend in the 14-day moving average of number of hospitalized patients per day has increased by nearly 3,600 since the end of September, what…
COVID-19: Pennsylvania Reports Highest Daily Positive Coronavirus Count COVID-19: Pennsylvania Reports Highest Daily Positive Coronavirus Count
Covid-19: Pennsylvania Reports Highest Daily Positive Coronavirus Count Pennsylvania on Thursday reported its largest daily count of new, positive coronavirus since the pandemic began, state health department officials said. A total of 4,982 patients were hospitalized and 1,048 were in intensive care units, state officials said. The daily increase of 11,406, reported at midnight, was the state's highest daily count,  bringing the statewide positive COVD-19 case total to 386,837. For more statistical details, click here.  Most of the patients hospitalized are ages 65 or older, and most of the deaths have occurred in patients 65 or older.  As of midnight Wed…
Instagram's 'Hottest Doc' With North Jersey Practice Slammed for Maskless Miami Birthday Bash Instagram's 'Hottest Doc' With North Jersey Practice Slammed for Maskless Miami Birthday Bash
Instagram's 'Hottest Doc' With North Jersey Practice Slammed for Maskless Miami Birthday Bash A North Jersey family practitioner dubbed "America's Sexiest Doctor" by People magazine was apparently caught breaking his own rules. Footage shows Mikhail Varshavski -- known as "Dr. Mike" -- partying without face masks on a boat surrounded by women in Miami earlier this month for his 31st birthday, the Daily Mail reports. One of Varshavski's representatives told the New York Post he only took his mask off to go in the water. The doctor's fans have been begging him to address the incident in the comment section of his YouTube and Instagram accounts. Varshavski, who practices in Chath…
COVID-19: Here's Percentage Of Americans Planning A Big Thanksgiving COVID-19: Here's Percentage Of Americans Planning A Big Thanksgiving
Covid-19: Here's Percentage Of Americans Planning A Big Thanksgiving Nearly 40 percent of Americans are planning to eschew COVID-19 safety protocols and host large Thanksgiving celebrations, despite the new surge in cases, according to a new national survey. Despite the pandemic, 38 percent of respondents surveyed by the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center said that they are planning a holiday gathering with more than 10 people, which is against the guidance of most health officials. The survey also found that 27 percent do not plan to socially distance, and a third said they are unlikely to ask guests to wear masks. Despite the severity of the virus…
COVID-19: Westchester School Community Member, Children, Test Positive COVID-19: Westchester School Community Member, Children, Test Positive
Covid-19: Westchester School Community Member, Children, Test Positive More community members in a Westchester village and school district have tested positive for COVID-19. Bronxville Schools Superintendent Roy Montesano issued a notice to parents on Wednesday, Nov. 11 advising that the district learned that a member of the school community who has several children in school has tested positive for the virus. Montesano said that the family - all of whom were asymptomatic - quarantined upon learning of the first positive test, and late on Wednesday afternoon, two of the children received confirmation of positive tests. The children have not been in the Bronxv…
Holidays Via Zoom? More Restrictions Ahead In Philadelphia Where COVID Cases Hit Record High Holidays Via Zoom? More Restrictions Ahead In Philadelphia Where COVID Cases Hit Record High
Holidays Via Zoom? More Restrictions Ahead In Philadelphia Where COVID Cases Hit Record High Cases of COVID-19 hit an all-time high in Philadelphia Friday, prompting city officials to consider new restrictions to help mitigate the spread.  City Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley was not specific during Friday's briefing, but said officials are looking at a range of options on restrictions that would slow the virus down. He also recommended families hold upcoming holiday celebrations over video conference. "Family gatherings right now are simply very dangerous, particularly around a meal," he said. Regarding new restrictions, he said: "Everything is on the ta…
COVID-19: NY Announces $20,000 Fine For Promoter Of Concert That Drew Thousands COVID-19: NY Announces $20,000 Fine For Promoter Of Concert That Drew Thousands
Covid-19: NY Announces $20,000 Fine For Promoter Of Concert That Drew Thousands The promoter of a summer concert that drew thousands of people amid the COVID-19 pandemic has been fined $20,000 by the state. The Department of Health has charged "In the Know Experiences," the concert promoter of the July concert held on Long Island in the Hamptons, featuring the band the Chainsmokers with violating the Public Health Law and is seeking the $20,000 in fines for holding a non-essential gathering and failure to enforce mask-wearing. On Saturday, July 25, "In the Know Experiences" held the "Safe and Sound Concert Series" featuring the Chainsmokers at Nova's Ark Project in Wat…
COVID-19: Most New Long Island Cases Linked To Large Gatherings COVID-19: Most New Long Island Cases Linked To Large Gatherings
Covid-19: Most New Long Island Cases Linked To Large Gatherings The recent uptick in positive COVID-19 cases on Long Island has been traced back to a rise in large gatherings, health officials said. There has been a rise in cases in some communities - largely in Nassau County - which have been linked back to some attending parties with upwards of 25 to 30 people who fail to socially distance themselves or wear facial coverings. Related story - COVID-19: Long Island HS Will Stay Closed Another Week After Cluster Linked To Party Health officials said that they’ve been busy contact tracing certain clusters, and found that many of those clusters could be t…