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2022-07-08NYC officials recommend masks indoors due to COVID surge
This is a news story from Axios by Herb Scribner. Due to a rise in COVID cases, health officials in New York City are recommending that people wear high quality face masks indoors or in crowded areas. A CBS News report says that COVID positivity rates have risen 14%, the highest level since January. A subvariant of Omnicron, BA.5, has been responsible for 54% of total COVID cases, according to the CDC. -
2022-06-241.6 billion face masks entered our oceans in 2020
This is an Instagram post from birdlife_sa. It discusses the amount of face masks that ended up in the ocean, and what you can do to make your mask disposal more environmentally friendly. -
2022-03-08Florida Will Urge Parents Not To Vaccinate ‘Healthy’ Kids, Going Against CDC Advice
This is a news story from Scary Mommy, written by Lauren Levy. This story deals with Florida's position on vaccinating children and going against CDC guidelines. The author, Levy, is very against this and thinks it is irresponsible to be contrary to what the CDC suggests, claiming that it will make things more dangerous for kids if they don't take the vaccine. Some have been raising concerns that people are taking politicians words over those of doctors. Opponents have reminded parents that this is just a suggestion from Florida politicians, and not a mandate, meaning that they can discern for themselves if the vaccine is right for their kids. Ultimately, Levy believes parents should ignore what Florida politicians say and listen to doctors instead on what to do. -
2020-03-27Pregnancy and Coronavirus: What You Need to Know
A blog post from Banner Health discussing pregnancy and Corona virus -
2020-03-19What Is Social Distancing and How Do I Do It?
A blog postfrom the Banner Health Blog about social distancing. -
2021-04-28Can employers legally require COVID-19 vaccinations?
As the COVID-19 vaccine becomes available to everyone, there are questions about whether or not an employer can require employees to get the vaccine. While making the vaccine required is well within the rights of an employer, it is unlikely this will happen. However, there are many places that are strongly recommending that employees get the vaccine. -
2020-12-22Air Travel
Despite health warnings from the CDC, air travel in the US exceeded 1 million daily passengers for three consecutive days since last Saturday. If you're planning to travel, the health agency recommends getting tested one to three days before the trip and three to five days afterward. They also encourage you to "reduce non-essential activities for a full 7 days after travel, even if your test is negative.” -
05/12/2020Anonymous Doctor Oral History, 2020/05/12
An interview with a practicing physician in a hospital, discussing changes in protocols and practices due to the Covid 19 Pandemic. -
2020-04-21Government's Māori Covid-19 Response All Words, No Action
"A Māori Touchstone Group would be formed to advise the government on its Covid-19 Māori response, and the ministry would partner with iwi to develop Covid-19 response strategies, and conduct surveillance and monitoring of Māori across district health boards (DHB)." As we emerge from this pandemic, we must be guided by the examples and teachings of Indigenous Peoples practicing reciprocal obligations of responsibility to do everything possible to ensure that Nature can continue to thrive.” -
2020-04-27Protestors Gather to Call for an End to Social Distancing
Protestors on April 27th in locations across Orange County gathered to call for an end to social distancing, a return to work, and the removal of CA Governor Newsom. The protest was a few hours long, and featured a variety of messages. Some practiced social distancing and wore masks and other protective gear. Most ignored recommendations.