U.S. health officials Wednesday redefined what counts as close contact with someone with COVID-19 to include briefer but repeated encounters. For months, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said close contact meant spending a solid 15 minutes within 6
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What to Do If Pandemic Stress Has Now Come for Your Teeth
Stress is basically unavoidable right now—and that has serious effects on our physical health, too. Chronic stress has been shown to elevate resting blood pressure and suppress immunity, resulting in slower wound healing, poorer antibody responses to vaccines, and increased
LA County reports 713 new coronavirus cases, but tech issues keep the numbers low
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported 39 new coronavirus-related deaths and 713 new cases on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Officials blamed the reduced number of cases, and their late arrival Tuesday, on technical problems with data-reporting systems. The
Disneyland, Other California Theme Parks, Get Rules for Reopening
California health officials issued long-awaited guidance for reopening theme parks in the state on Tuesday, setting targets for when attractions like Disneyland Resort, in Anaheim, and Universal Studios Hollywood, in Los Angeles, can open their doors. For the big parks,
30 states now on Chicago’s travel quarantine list as Illinois adds 3,714 more coronavirus cases
Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady speaks during a press conference at City Hall June 22. | Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Sun-Times City officials say only six states nationwide saw case counts decrease over the last week: California, Oregon,
CVS hiring 15,000 as it braces for more COVID-19 cases this fall
CVS Health said Monday it is hiring 15,000 people to administer COVID-19 tests and flu vaccinations as it prepares for an expected surge in cases this fall and winter. More than 10,000 of the new hires will be licensed pharmacy
Welcome aboard, sort of: How to start a new job in 2020
2/2 © Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Provincial health workers perform coronavirus disease tests in Gull Bay 2/2 By Chris Taylor NEW YORK – Sometimes Cara Tocci feels like she is living in an underground bunker in a very strange world, like
Hospitalizations tick upward as LA County posts 953 new coronavirus cases
Los Angeles County health officials reported 953 new cases of COVID-19 and 10 additional deaths on Saturday, Oct. 17, bringing the county’s totals to 288,136 cases with 6,863 fatalities. Officials with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said
L.A. County urges flu shots to reduce hospital demand during coronavirus pandemic
Los Angeles County health officials again recommended flu shots for all on Friday, Oct. 16, in hopes of avoiding a surge of hospital demand due to influenza and COVID-19. And with another weekend starting, they urged residents not to misuse
Biden Says He’ll ‘Take Care of Your Health Coverage’
new video loaded: Biden Says He’ll ‘Take Care of Your Health Coverage’ transcript Back bars 0:00/1:23 –1:23 transcript Biden Says He’ll ‘Take Care of Your Health Coverage’ Joseph R. Biden Jr., the Democratic presidential nominee, campaigned in Southfield, Mich., Friday,
‘Little or no Effect,’ W.H.O. Says of Remdesivir on Coronavirus Deaths
The head of the World Health Organization announced that two drugs tested to treat coronavirus failed to prevent deaths among patients, according to a study.
LA County health officer blasts ‘herd immunity’ coronavirus proposal as immoral, unethical
Los Angeles County’s top health officer on Thursday, Oct. 15, added his voice to those condemning a recently released proposal that essentially calls for a resumption of normal activities for all but those at highest risk of contracting COVID-19, in
China fires 2 health officials following new coronavirus outbreak
BEIJING (AP) – A hospital president and the director of the health commission in the northern Chinese city of Qingdao have been fired after China’s latest coronavirus outbreak, authorities said Thursday. A brief notice on the Qingdao city government’s official
Pritzker offers holiday precautions as Illinois sees most daily COVID-19 deaths since June: ‘This virus isn’t taking a holiday’
Gov. J.B. Pritzker walks out with Illinois Public Health director Dr. Ngozi Ezike for a news conference in Springfield last month. | Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP file With 2,862 newly diagnosed cases of the virus, Illinois is
Extra safety scrutiny planned as virus vaccine worries grow
Facing public skepticism about rushed COVID-19 vaccines, U.S. health officials are planning extra scrutiny of the first people vaccinated when shots become available — an added safety layer experts call vital. A new poll suggests those vaccine fears are growing.
Fauci Says Trump Campaign Ad Uses His Words ‘Completely Out of Context’
WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, whose blunt public health advice has frequently been at odds with President Trump, said on Tuesday that a Trump campaign ad quoted him “completely out of context” by incorrectly implying that he was praising
WHO warns against COVID-19 lockdowns due to economic damage
The World Health Organization has warned leaders against relying on COVID-19 lockdowns to tackle outbreaks — after previously saying countries should be careful how quickly they reopen. WHO envoy Dr. David Nabarro said such restrictive measures should only be treated
Underground insulin exchanges emerge as workers lose jobs, insurance co-pays fall short
After losing her health insurance earlier this year, D.j. Mattern, who has Type 1 diabetes, turned to a growing underground network of people with diabetes who share extra insulin free of charge — when they have it. | Rachel Woolf
LA County’s new coronavirus cases top 1,200 for 4th straight day
For the fourth day in a row, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported more than 1,200 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, in an unexpected spike officials last week vowed to keep close watch on as
Trump Makes First Public Appearance Since Leaving Walter Reed
WASHINGTON — The White House physician has not released any update about President Trump’s health since Thursday, nor has the White House made public the results of his latest coronavirus test, which he claims he took on Friday. But Mr.
Nevada Revokes Halt on Rapid Antigen Testing in Nursing Homes
Under pressure from the federal government, Nevada health officials on Friday rescinded a statewide order directing nursing homes to halt the use of two government-issued rapid coronavirus tests that the state had deemed to be inaccurate. The reversal came shortly
Federal Official Threatens Nevada for Halting Rapid Tests in Nursing Homes
The leader of the nation’s coronavirus testing efforts condemned Nevada’s health department on Friday for ordering nursing homes to discontinue two brands of government-issued rapid coronavirus tests that the state had found to be inaccurate. “Bottom line, the recommendations in
Palmdale brewery sues LA County over one-day reservation rule
A Palmdale brewery is challenging Los Angeles County’s recently enacted health order that requires customers to make reservations one day in advance before visiting a brewery or winery without an in-house kitchen. Attorneys for Transplants Brewing contend the one-day advance
Workers With Health Insurance Face Rising Out-of-Pocket Costs
The high cost of health care is persisting during the pandemic, even for people lucky enough to still have job-based insurance. The average annual cost of a health plan covering a family rose to $21,342 in 2020, according to the
A former C.D.C. director has called on the current one to expose the Trump administration’s failures.
Dr. William Foege, a legendary figure in public health circles who served both Democratic and Republican presidents, has written an extraordinary private letter to the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calling on him to expose the
LA County eases coronavirus rules, allows breweries and wineries to open with food
Los Angeles County has officially revised its coronavirus health order, authorizing breweries and wineries that don’t have their own food kitchens to reopen for outdoor sit-down service if they partner with a caterer or food truck. The revised language includes
21 MacArthur fellows awarded $625K in ‘genius grants’
Writers, sociologists and scientists, a documentary filmmaker, a legal scholar and an environmental health advocate are among the luminaries named as this year’s MacArthur fellows By The Associated Press October 6, 2020, 11:24 PM • 2 min read Share to
Experts call Trump’s rosy virus message misguided
Should people fear the coronavirus? Public health experts say 1 million worldwide deaths are among reasons to be concerned, if not fearful, and to take everyday precautions despite rosy advice from the still-recovering president. “Don’t let it dominate you. Don’t
Hoosier hiatus? Chicagoans ‘strongly advised’ to avoid Indiana as Illinois adds 1,617 more coronavirus cases
Dr. Allison Arwady, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, speaks at a June news conference at City Hall. | Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Sun-Times file photo The Hoosier State is expected to be added next week to the city’s list
Lightfoot announces $8 million in grants to strengthen mental health system
Mayor Rahm Emanuel faced protests for his decision to close six mental health clinics. His successor, Lori Lightfoot, pledged to reopen them but has not. | Sun-Times file The mayor campaigned on a promise to re-open six mental health clinics