Huh What?! CDC Lifts Its 14-Day Quarantine Mandate For Travelers
Without fanfare or explanation, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has lifted its mandatory 14-day quarantine for travelers. Continue reading
CDC Says, No COVID Symptoms No Need To Be Tested
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its COVID-19 testing guidelines to state that people without symptoms of the virus don’t need to be tested if they were in contact with someone known to have the virus. Continue reading
Kids May Be Just As Likely As Adults To Spread COVID-19, Study Finds
Though the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released guidelines earlier this week outlining how to safely reopen schools this fall in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study suggests that reopening comes with health hazards.Continue reading
Be Careful As The CDC Issues New Guidance On School And Summer Camp Reopenings
With COVID-19-related restrictions being eased, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is getting out in front of the likely scenarios of parents going back to work and sending their children back to school, daycare, or off to camp.Continue reading
NYC Reports At Least 89 Cases Of Multi-system Inflammatory Syndrome In Children
Following an investigation by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, thus far 89 pediatric patients have been found to have symptoms consistent with the recently recognized multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C).Continue reading
Moms And Dads, The CDC Warns Of Pediatric Illness Possibly Linked With COVID-19 Crisis
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a health advisory to doctors, warning about a mysterious pediatric illness that may be linked to COVID-19 that Gov. Cuomo Mentioned on May 8th, 2020.Continue reading
Harlemites You Should Heat N95 Masks To Disinfect Them, Says The American Chemical Society
Since the start of the COVID-19 crisis, legislators have worried about the availability of protective gear for those on the frontlines.Continue reading
The COVID Crisis: Nearly 2,500 Deaths Reported In Nursing Homes From Harlem To Hollywood
New York authorities say nearly 2,500 people have died of the coronavirus at nursing homes in the state.Continue reading
The COVID Crisis: CDC’s Steps To Prevent And Spread The Coronavirus From Harlem To Harare (Update)
If you are sick with COVID-19 or suspect you are infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, follow the steps below to help prevent the disease from spreading to people in your home and community.Continue reading
House Passes $8.3 Billion Spending Plan To Combat Coronavirus
The House has taken the first step in providing a huge infusion of money to cope with detecting and treating the coronavirus, codenamed COVID-19.Continue reading
Coronavirus Outbreak Continues To Spread Globally
An outbreak of coronavirus is continuing to spread throughout the global community -- to devastating effect. Continue reading
Whatha 2 More New Yorkers Tested With The Coronavirus, Governor Says
Two more New Yorkers have been tested for the potentially deadly coronavirus, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday.Continue reading
New York Announces Emergency Ban On E-Cigarettes
Over the weekend, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced he would issue an emergency order to ban flavored e-cigarette products.Continue reading
CDC Warns Consumers To Stop Using E-Cigarettes
On the heels of three more deaths believed to be associated with electronic cigarettes, federal health officials have issued a warning urging consumers to avoid using the products while they conduct an investigation into the matter.Continue reading
Tips For A Healthy Back-To-School Season In Harlem
Though August is just heating up, back-to-school season is right around the corner. Continue reading