There are 8 patterns for long COVID symptoms. Here’s what they are By Herb Scribner, Axios – Researching COVID to Enhance Recovery (RECOVER) project. Findings released by the NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH on Nov. 17, 2025

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Here are eight different ways people experience long COVID symptoms, according to a new study from the National Institutes of Health’s research initiative.

The big picture: The new study represents one of the most substantive findings on long COVID from the Researching COVID to Enhance Recovery (RECOVER) project, launched by the NIH in 2021.

The findings, released on Nov. 17, 2025 come as scientists and medical experts warn that President Trump’s cuts to the NIH last spring would severely impact the initiative’s research.

Driving the news: In the new study launched in 2023, the researchers found that participants experienced long COVID in eight different ways and lengths of time.

The study, published in the journal Nature Communications, featured 3,659 participants, 69% of whom were female, and 99.6% were studied during the Omicron variant era of the pandemic.
The researchers measured long COVID experiences from three to 15 months.

Here’s what to know.

LONG COVID SYMPTOMS TIMELINES

The researchers found that people experienced symptoms in different ways.
A. Some felt many symptoms quickly for short periods of time, while
B. others felt symptoms rarely for long periods of time.

HERE ARE THE EIGHT PATTERNS OUTLINED BY THE STUDY
1. Symptoms remained high at all times with “persistent, high symptom burden.”
2. Symptoms fluctuated and only sometimes met the threshold for long COVID.
3. Symptoms decreased over time.
4. Long COVID symptoms started low for three months and then became nonexistent at six months.
5. Symptoms increased over time with a “worsening, moderate symptom burden.”
6. Symptoms started low for three to 12 months, then increased after 15 months, likely driven by a “post-exertional malaise.”
7. Symptoms started generally low, but grew higher between three and 15 months without ever reaching the threshold for long COVID.
8. Some experienced symptoms so infrequently they never met the threshold for long COVID.

What they’re saying:
The researchers said the identification of these paths is “critically important” for understanding long COVID and developing strategies to fight it.

COMMON LONG COVID SYMTOMS
There are still many unknowns about the condition. This new study traces the trajectories of long COVID, but researchers are still unclear about the biological underpinnings of what even causes it.

Yes, but: Plenty of research has been done on which long COVID symptoms have emerged since the pandemic began, including:
-Exertion and fatigue.
-Brain fog.
-Dizziness.
-Gastrointestinal symptoms.
-Heart palpitations and chest pains.
-Changes in sexual desire.
-Loss of smell or taste.
-Thirst.
-Chronic cough.

CURRENT STATE OF COVID AND VARIANTS
COVID activity is “growing” around the country, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released on Nov.18, 2025

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CANCER! A broad term for a class of diseases characterized by abnormal cell growth, can present with various signs and symptoms, depending on the type of cancer, its location, size, and how much it affects the surrounding tissues and organs. Here’s a detailed exploration of cancer symptoms and signs.

1. General Symptoms and Signs of Cancer
While specific symptoms can vary widely based on the cancer type, there are some general signs and symptoms that might suggest the presence of cancer. These include:

Unexplained weight loss: Significant weight loss without trying can be an early sign of cancer, particularly cancers of the pancreas, stomach, esophagus, or lung.

Fever: Frequent fevers or fevers that come and go might indicate a hidden cancer, especially if the cancer affects the immune system, like leukemia or lymphoma.

Fatigue: Feeling extremely tired that doesn’t get better with rest can be a sign of various cancers.

Pain: Pain may be an early symptom with some cancers like bone or testicular cancer. A headache that does not go away with treatment can be a symptom of a brain tumor. Back pain can be a symptom of cancer of the colon, rectum, or ovary.

Skin changes: Along with cancers of the skin, some other cancers can cause skin changes that can be seen. These changes could include darker looking skin (hyperpigmentation), yellowish skin and eyes (jaundice), reddened skin (erythema), itching (pruritus), or excessive hair growth.

2. Symptoms Based on Cancer Location
Breast cancer: A lump or mass in the breast, changes in breast size or shape, skin dimpling on the breast, nipple discharge.

Lung cancer: Persistent cough, coughing up blood, chest pain, and breathing difficulties.

Colorectal cancer: Changes in bowel habits, blood in stool, abdominal discomfort.

Skin cancer: A new growth or a sore that doesn’t heal on the skin, changes in existing moles.

Prostate cancer: Difficulty urinating, blood in urine, erectile dysfunction.

Leukemia: Frequent infections, fever, excessive sweating, fatigue.

3. What Does It Feel Like?
The experience of having cancer can vary greatly from one person to another, depending on the type of cancer and its stage. Some common feelings associated with cancer and its treatment include:

Physical discomfort: Pain and fatigue are common, as well as nausea or vomiting from treatments like chemotherapy.

Emotional distress: Feelings of anxiety, depression, fear, and frustration are common among people diagnosed with cancer.

Isolation: Individuals may feel alone or disconnected from others, even when surrounded by friends and family.

4. What Does It Look Like?
Visually, cancer can manifest in many ways, including but not limited to:

Physical changes: Weight loss, changes in skin color or texture, hair loss due to chemotherapy.

Visible lumps or growths: Especially in cancers like breast cancer or skin cancer, where tumors can often be seen or felt through the skin.

Changes in bodily functions: Such as changes in bowel or bladder habits can indicate colorectal or bladder cancer, respectively.

Summary
Cancer symptoms and signs can vary widely but paying attention to your body and noticing unusual changes can be crucial for early detection. If you or someone you know is experiencing one or more of these symptoms, it is important to consult a healthcare provider. Early detection and treatment can significantly improve the outcome for many types of cancer. Remember, experiencing these symptoms does not necessarily mean you have cancer, as many other conditions can cause similar signs. Only a healthcare provider can make a diagnosis.

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IT IS CALLED PEMGARDA – FDA OKs New Treatment to Prevent COVID in High-Risk People – The monoclonal antibody is given through an IV. It cannot be given within 2 weeks of a person receiving a COVID vaccine.

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March 26, 2024 – The FDA has approved a new antibody treatment to help prevent COVID-19 in those who are most at risk from the virus.

In its announcement, the agency explained that the new treatment can be used preventively for immunocompromised people ages 12 and older who aren’t currently infected with the virus that causes COVID and haven’t recently been exposed.

Called Pemgarda, the monoclonal antibody helps prevent the virus from attaching to human cells and is given through an IV. It cannot be given within 2 weeks of a person receiving a COVID vaccine.

Pemgarda received an emergency use authorization from the FDA. In a letter to drugmaker Invivyd, the FDA requested more data from the ongoing phase III clinical trial studying the drug. Just 1% or fewer people in the study had COVID with symptoms within 90 days of getting Pemgarda, while 5% of people from a control group with healthier immune systems developed the illness, according to early results

The FDA authorization requires close monitoring after the antibody treatment, and Invivyd reported that four people in the clinical trial had anaphylaxis – a severe allergic reaction – either during the IV or afterward. Two incidents were considered life-threatening.

COVID disproportionately affects people who don’t have normal immune systems. A study published in the journal The Lancet in December found that people with compromised immune systems who got COVID accounted for about 1 in 4 COVID hospitalizations, intensive care unit admissions, and deaths. The immunocompromised people were still at increased risk of poor outcomes due to COVID even if they had received three or more doses of COVID vaccines, the researchers found.

The study also showed that the highest risk for hospitalization, ICU admission, or death due to COVID was among people who had received solid organ transplants, have a disorder that weakens their immune system, have received stem cell treatments, or had blood cancer.

Pemgarda may be available within 2 weeks, The New York Times reported.

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Millions of (African) Americans are born genetically predisposed to extremely high levels of a type of cholesterol that cause deadly heart attacks and strokes by middle age, yet they are almost always unaware of their risk. That means anyone can have it, though it is most common among people of African and South Asian descent.

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By Erika Edwards. Feb. 1, 2024

“Millions of Americans are born genetically predisposed to extremely high levels of a type of cholesterol that cause deadly heart attacks and strokes by middle age, yet they are almost always unaware of their risk.

The cholesterol is called lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a). Like low-density lipoprotein — LDL, or the “bad” cholesterol — it leads to plaque buildup in arteries. But Lp(a) has a second nasty trick that makes it even more dangerous: it causes blood clots. And unlike LDL, it’s entirely genetic, which means diet and exercise have no effect on Lp(a) levels.

The result is a high likelihood of life-threatening heart disease that runs in families, killing parents, aunts, uncles and siblings in their 40s and 50s.

“Everybody in their family has had a heart attack or stroke or bypass surgery or stent in their 40s,” Dr. Steven Nissen, chief academic officer of the Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute at Cleveland Clinic, said of his patients with high Lp(a). “They’re scared to death.”

As many as 64 million Americans have elevated Lp(a) levels. Anyone can have it, though it is most common among people of African and South Asian descent.

Pam Carr with her daughter Lori Welsh. (Courtesy Lori Welsh)
Pam Carr with her daughter Lori Welsh. (Courtesy Lori Welsh)
Routine blood cholesterol tests could look for Lp(a) but do not — largely because there is no effective treatment for it. Similar to other forms of high cholesterol, there are no symptoms with high Lp(a).

But with several promising drugs making their way through clinical trials, doctors say people should be aware of their risk.

Dr. Erin Michos said screening for Lp(a) is part of her preventive care for patients.

“To me, it doesn’t make any sense that I’m not going to measure it just because I can’t bring the number down,” said Michos, an associate professor of medicine and director of Women’s Cardiovascular Health Research at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore. “I measure it in all my patients at least once to just find out who’s high because we can do things to lower their risk.”

Cardiologist Dr. Sahil Parikh believes there should be wider testing for Lp(a).

“The challenge has been, if you test for something and don’t have a treatment for it, are you doing the patient any favors?” said Parikh, director of endovascular services at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York. “I used to not test for things that I couldn’t treat. But now I do, because I know on the horizon, we’re going to have good treatments. It gives patients hope.”

One of those experimental drugs is called pelacarsen, from drugmaker Novartis. Earlier studies showed it significantly drove down Lp(a) levels in 98% of people taking it. The question for researchers now is whether a lower Lp(a) actually reduces early and potentially deadly heart attacks and stroke. It’s already well established that medications such as statins can protect against heart disease by lowering LDL.

Lori Welsh, 51, of Dublin, Ohio, is betting on pelacarsen to work. High Lp(a) levels have run in her family for years, with devastating effects.

“If you go back five generations in my mom’s family, everybody died of a heart attack or stroke. Nobody made it past the age of 54,” Welsh said.

Welsh was only 47 when she had a heart attack.

“I was driving down a six-lane highway in Columbus, Ohio, and I felt pressure in my chest. My hands went numb.”

She had a 90% blockage in her heart’s biggest artery: the lower anterior descending artery. The condition is known as a “widow-maker.”

“You go from a perfectly healthy person on a Monday, have a heart attack on a Tuesday, and on Wednesday, you have a heart history that you didn’t have before,” Welsh said. “Then you find out that there’s no easy fix for this.”

Welsh is participating in a clinical trial of pelacarsen at the Ohio University Wexner Medical Center, one of hundreds of study sites nationwide. Neither she nor her doctors know whether she’s getting the real drug or a placebo. She said she has not felt any side effects since enrolling in the trial.

Four other drugs that target Lp(a) are in various stages of research. Early results for Eli Lilly’s drug, lepodisiran, show the drug can drive down Lp(a) by more than 94%. Amgen said its drug, olpasiran, has shown similar results. And Silence Therapeutics is studying a drug called zerlasiran. All of those, including pelacarsen, are given as an injection. Eli Lilly is also testing an oral drug called muvalaplin.

The first real-world results for pelacarsen are not expected until next year.

Until the drugs are proven to work, doctors can only treat patients’ other heart disease risk factors, such as blood pressure management and statins to bring down other forms of cholesterol.

Dr. Wesley Milks, a cardiologist and clinical assistant professor of internal medicine at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, said he sees patients “who are aware of their family history and are really trying to prevent a first heart attack or stroke.”

In those cases, he said that doctors might start patients on “statins earlier in life that we might otherwise.”

“The hope is that we can keep them safe until we can get one of these drugs on the market,” Nissen, who is an investigator for clinical trials of lepodisiran, said. He and other cardiologists are calling for widespread screening of Lp(a).

The test only needs to be given once during a person’s life because the level never changes.

“Why wait for those new drugs?” said Michos of Johns Hopkins. Measuring Lp(a) now “identifies a high-risk patient. We can be proactive about prevention. We can take action.”

That is, maintaining a normal weight, getting regular exercise, stopping smoking and eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains are effective ways of managing heart risks overall, even for people with elevated Lp(a), Michos said.

Lori Welsh is convinced that knowing one’s own Lp(a) can be life-saving, even if drugs to treat it don’t yet exist. Welsh’s mother had the first of three heart attacks in her late 40s. Doctors tested her Lp(a) levels and explained how they greatly elevated her heart risks.

“I saw her be more intentional with her diet and with exercise,” Welsh said, adding that her mother paid close attention to any heart symptoms from then on. She ultimately lived well into her 70s, decades longer than her ancestors.

“The only difference between her and all five of those generations was the knowledge that she had lipoprotein(a),” Welsh said. “That made all the difference.”

Erika Edwards
Erika Edwards is a health and medical news writer and reporter for NBC News and “TODAY

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2024 BLACK HISTORY MONTH – SOME OF – “The Biggest Lies Told About Black People in History” – THE BLACK JOURNALS

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SOME OF – The Biggest Lies Told About Black People in History

1. Black People Have Inferior Intelligence

2. Black People Do Not Feel Pain

3. Black People Are Inclined to Criminality

4. Black People Are the Cursed Children of Ham

5. Black People Are Biologically Different From Whites

6. Black People Are Inferior in Education

7. Black People Are Prone to Violence

8. Black People Live Primitive or Underdeveloped Societies

9. Lack of Technological Advancements

10. Lack of Technological Advancements

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Scientists’ May Have Found the Cause of Long COVID – Doctors say that the study’s findings are a big deal. – “I have no doubt that, with long COVID, one size does not fit all,” Dr. Russo says. “But this has the potential to perhaps be part of a diagnostic test for at least some patients.

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What do these findings mean?

Dr. Russo says. “We’ve been struggling both to diagnose long COVID and to treat it. This study lends some support.”

Doctors say that the study’s findings are a big deal. “This is a really important study,” Dr. Russo says. “We’ve been struggling both to diagnose long COVID and to treat it. This study lends some support.”

How? It could help provide a basis for future diagnostic tests and even treatments, Dr. Adalja says.

Essentially, once scientists know what causes a condition like long COVID, they can go to work finding ways to heal people who have it.

Dr. Adalja also points out: “There are existing drugs that target [the] complement” system.

But while Dr. Russo says the findings are very likely to be helpful to many long COVID patients, he also says the complement system may not be involved in all long COVID patients.

“I have no doubt that, with long COVID, one size does not fit all,” he says. “But this has the potential to perhaps be part of a diagnostic test for at least some patients.”

ALERT
“Millions of people across the planet have long COVID or will develop it,” he says. “It’s going to be the next major phase of this pandemic. If we don’t learn to diagnose and manage this, we are going to have many people with complications that impact their lives for the long term.”

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10 Everyday Foods That Naturally Dissolve Blood Clots – HEALTH IS WEALTH – SHARE – SHARE

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In this video, The author talks about 10 natural foods and their impact on BLOOD CLOTS It explore how these foods can help dissolve blood clots.

You will read about foods like garlic, ginger, cayenne pepper, and omega-3-rich foods like fish that are known for their blood-thinning properties.

Remember, while these foods can contribute to better circulatory health, they are not a substitute for medical advice. If you suspect you have a blood clot, please seek immediate medical attention.” Health Post..

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COVID-LONG- COVID occurs in approximately a third of COVID-19 survivors and is now the third-leading neurologic disorder in the United States”. – Unexpected Symptoms – One of the new symptoms reported was trouble sleeping. Additionally, the other new symptoms reported were worry and anxiety – “What We’ve Learned From Our Families and Friends and Neighbors With Long COVID”

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A new COVID variant, JN.1, is currently the most prevalent strain in the United States and U.K. More than 44% of the virus cases in the U.S. are of the new variant, with more expected as it expands across the world. Furthermore, the surge of the new COVID strain suggests it’s either more transmissible or better at evading our immune systems than others.

“What We’ve Learned Treating 4,000 Patients With Long COVID-19”, Northwestern Medicine physicians identified this growing trend and established the Northwestern Medicine Comprehensive COVID-19 Center, one of the first centers in the United States dedicated to treating patients with lingering impacts of the virus.

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The pandemic is not “over” and the health consequences of covid infection, regardless of vaccination status or symptom severity during the acute phase of infection, are severe for a fairly large cross-section of the population.

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At both Country Doctor and Carolyn Downs, we care for patients with compassion and understanding. You will have a family physician or family nurse practitioner in charge of your healthcare as part our patient-centered medical home. In addition, our staff will help you navigate your way through any tests, prescriptions, specialist referrals, behavioral health appointments, wellness or lifestyle suggestions, or anything else you might need to take charge of your health.

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COVID-19 Cases See Summertime INCREASE – The number of people in hospitals with COVID-19 and the number of people testing positive rose in recent weeks.

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The number of people in hospitals with COVID-19 ROSE BY 10%.

The number of people testing positive rose in recent weeks.

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH and HUMAN SERVICES Issues Advisory on Mental Health Symptoms and Conditions Related to Long COVID – The mental health conditions associated with Long COVID include, but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, psychosis, obsessive compulsive disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder; other symptoms of Long COVID include cognitive impairment, sleep disturbances, and fatigue.

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), issued a new advisory today: Identification and Management of Mental Health Symptoms and Conditions Associated with Long COVID.

The mental health conditions associated with Long COVID include, but are not limited to,
depression, anxiety, psychosis, obsessive compulsive disorder, and posttraumatic stress
disorder; other symptoms of Long COVID include cognitive impairment, sleep disturbances,
and fatigue.

Social determinants of health can contribute to the negative impact of COVID-19 and Long
COVID for certain groups, including racial and ethnic minority populations.

Best practices for assessment and treatment of Long COVID continue to emerge. Primary
care providers can use evidence-based approaches developed to treat conditions with
similar symptoms and provide referrals and access to resources specific to Long COVID.

It may be difficult to determine if a person’s mental health challenges are due to Long
COVID, broader pandemic challenges, or a combination of the two, but treating symptoms is
vital to recovery.

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US FEDERAL ADVISORY TO DOCTORS – “LONG COVID IS LINK TO MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS” – Women, Black, Latino and Native American WITH LONG COVID are at higher risk for also developing a mental health condition — a disparity officials partly attribute to increased risk of chronic disease and less access to healthcare resources.

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Federal health officials have identified a number of mental health conditions associated with long COVID, prompting them to issue an advisory to help doctors treat patients suffering from the syndrome.

Conditions could include depression, anxiety, psychosis, obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. Other long COVID symptoms can include fatigue, trouble sleeping and cognitive impairment, according to the advisory from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration — a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

It can be challenging to determine whether mental health illness is the result of long COVID or other factors.

Whatever the reason, however, “treating symptoms is vital to recovery,” the advisory said.
“This long COVID epidemic is not over.

We’re absolutely in the midst of it,” said Dr. Will Pittman, associate director of the UCLA Health Long COVID Program. “Psychiatric symptoms are some of the most common symptoms that we see in long COVID.”

The advisory is partly an acknowledgment that many healthcare providers need more education on long COVID, which has been linked to numerous symptoms affecting virtually every part of the body. Even in the post-emergency phase of the pandemic, it can be hard for long-haul sufferers to get the care they need, experts say.

Although long COVID clinics do exist, their capacity is limited.

“We know that people living with long COVID need help today, and providers need help understanding what long COVID is and how to treat it,” Dr. Rachel Levine, assistant secretary for health for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, said in a statement.

Because long COVID can be debilitating, the advisory suggests healthcare providers approach patients as having undergone trauma. Suggested interventions include individual and group psychotherapy, peer support groups, physical therapy, neuro-rehabilitation, medication to treat anxiety and depression, speech therapy for people whose language skills were affected and treatment for people suffering from substance abuse.

The advisory also urged healthcare providers to listen, and not dismiss, their patient’s stories, manage symptoms while sharing the uncertainty of prognosis and “provide hope while helping set realistic recovery goals.” Anyone with worsening anxiety or depression, or who has thoughts of self-harm, warrants immediate action and referral to a mental health specialist.

Pittman said he’s seen patients who have long COVID but feel as though their other doctors haven’t listened to them — “they don’t feel like they’ve been taken seriously.”

Other times, some primary care physicians are linking symptoms like anxiety or depression to a long COVID diagnosis but then referring the patient to a specialty clinic instead of treating those mental health challenges.

“Primary care really needs to take the reins of treating this. And they absolutely can, and I think they do have tools at their disposal to treat this and to make patients better,” Pittman said.

The advisory notes that healthcare providers who aren’t familiar with the wide range of long COVID symptoms may misdiagnose patients. This can be another barrier to care, as patients may feel ashamed or discouraged from seeking treatment if a healthcare provider suggests symptoms are exaggerated or simply “in their head.”

The precise prevalence of long COVID is difficult to determine. But some scientists estimate that 10% of people who had a coronavirus infection develop long COVID. Among those hospitalized on account of COVID-19, researchers estimate 50% to 70% develop long COVID.

According to a report published in January in the journal Nature Reviews Microbiology, “Long COVID is associated with all ages and acute-phase disease severities, with the highest percentage of diagnoses between the ages of 36 and 50 years.”

Most long COVID cases, the report added, “are in non-hospitalized patients with a mild acute illness, as this population represents the majority of overall COVID-19 cases.” Being unvaccinated increases the risk of long COVID.

There’s likely a complicated relationship between a coronavirus infection and mental health conditions, the advisory said.

Those who already suffered from depression, anxiety, stress and loneliness before a coronavirus infection are at higher risk for long COVID, the advisory said. But it’s also true that people without prior mental health conditions “are at higher risk for developing an initial onset of mental illness following COVID-19 compared to people who were not infected.”

Irvine, CA – Courtney got sick with Covid in March 2020 and is now sick with long covid. She is a graphic artist and used to play in a couple bands but is on hold until she recovers at her home with her husband, Connor Mayer.

Courtney Gavin is experiencing long covid and the costs (emotionally, physically and financially) this disease has had on their lives. She currently is not working and has severe shortness of breath, needs help doing basic tasks in the home (pushed in a wheelchair, uses a chairlift) and is fatigued easily. Connor works as a professor at UC Irvine and is now her full-time caregiver. He noted he is struggling with balancing the responsibilities of being a caregiver over his career responsibilities (which has resulted in a loss of income).The couple has shared that they have spent over $60k in medical expenses (chair lift, wheelchair, supplements), Courtney plays music and is largely bedridden, but they seem to have a routine where Connor makes her food and sets up everything before he leaves for work to make it as easy as possible for her to eat and take care of herself. Courtney also applied for disability and was denied recently.

Long COVID takes heavy toll on health even as pandemic fades, study shows

Officials identified nine mental health conditions and other symptoms associated with long COVID in the advisory.

Authorities also detailed how often symptoms or conditions were reported:
Fatigue: Reported by 32% of COVID-19 survivors 12 or more weeks after diagnosis.
Brain fog/cognitive impairment: Reported by 22% of COVID-19 survivors 12 or more weeks after diagnosis. Even two years after infection, there’s an increased risk of cognitive impairment for people who had COVID-19 compared with those with another respiratory illness.
Anxiety: Symptoms reported in 35% of adults with long COVID six months after the onset of COVID-19 symptoms.
Depression: Reported in 41% of adults with long COVID six months after onset of COVID-19 symptoms.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder: Symptoms reported by 20% of adults one month after a hospital stay for COVID-19 infection. By comparison, about 2% of adults in the U.S. are diagnosed with OCD over their lifetime.
Sleep disorders: Reported by 30% of adults with long COVID.
Post-traumatic stress disorder: Diagnosis is reported in about 14% of adults with long COVID three months or more after a COVID-19 infection.

Psychotic disorder: There’s evidence of a greater risk for a psychotic disorder six months after a COVID-19 diagnosis compared with people with another type of respiratory infection. “While risk of anxiety and mood disorders returned to baseline one to two months after a COVID-19 diagnosis, risk of psychotic disorders remained elevated two years after follow-up, suggesting a different pathogenesis for this condition,” the health advisory said.

Initial onset of substance-use disorder: Scientists say those who were infected, but not hospitalized, with COVID-19 are more likely to be diagnosed with their first substance-use disorder six months after their diagnosis compared with people who recover from the flu.

Fatigue, cough and brain fog. For many in L.A. County, long COVID limited daily life

“The symptoms of long COVID are greatly varied, can go for an extended period of time and sometimes keep people from their day-to-day activities — all things that can contribute to mental health challenges,” the L.A. County Department of Public Health said in a statement.

“Inadequate access to safe housing, healthy food, transportation and healthcare can increase chronic stress among individuals in racial and ethnic minority groups, people with disabilities and people identifying as LGBTQI+. This contributes to negative impacts on their mental health and poor COVID-19 outcomes,” the advisory said.

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MEDICAL ALERT – TELL YOUR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS THAT – LONG COVID IS REAL !!!

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Long COVID: Skeptics Are Wrong, Researchers Say

Yale University researcher Akiko Iwasaki, Ph.D., says immune profiling shows how Long COVID patients have distinct features not found in control groups. These patients, who also exhibit elevated levels of exhausted T-cells, cause her to express surprise at skeptics.

Iwasaki joins Fiona Lowenstein, editor of “The Long COVID Survival Guide,” to discuss patients who say they’re suffering from Long COVID for as much as two years after their acute phase of the disease.

Iwasaki also explains why her lab’s effort to move forward with a COVID nasal spray faces financial hurdles.

Listen in to this important conversation with hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter.

The Long COVID Survival Guide (Audio Book)
How to Take Care of Yourself and What Comes Next—Stories and Advice from Twenty Long-Haulers and Experts.

Fiona felt alone in their healing process. They wanted information, and to connect with others who shared their experience, so they started an online support group for people infected with COVID-19 and those experiencing long-term symptoms.

Reclaim your life with this empowering guide to surviving Long COVID and finding community and care
In March 2020, COVID-19 sent twenty-six-year-old Fiona Lowenstein to the hospital.

Otherwise completely healthy, they were told they would recover easily. But after their shortness of breath subsided and they were discharged from the hospital, they developed new symptoms ranging from gastrointestinal problems to rashes and hives to migraines–what would come to be known as Long COVID.

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MEDICAL ALERT – ABOUT COVID-19 REINFECTION – EXCERPT FROM The American Medical Association Series “What doctors wish patients knew” tm

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MEDICAL FACTS ALERT – If you are diagnose with ANY Cancer, YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM IS COMPROMISED – “MORE PROBABLE THAN NOT” PUTTING YOU AT GREATER RISK OF “ALL CAUSE” REASONS FOR SERIOUS ILLNESS AND DEATH AFTER A COVID-19 INFECTION . (If you can diagnose cancer early and get effective treatment your chances of Remission and Recovery are MUCH MUCH greater.) A Black CTCL Patient’s Perspective: JC Ephraim

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JC Ephraim shares his experience being diagnosed with cutaneous lymphoma and its treatment.

JC also shares the positive impact the Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation has made in his life.

Note: Bastyr University Programs include naturopathy, acupuncture, Traditional Asian medicine, nutrition, herbal medicine, ayurvedic medicine, psychology, and midwifery.

CORRECTION – JC Ephraim mis-spoke in the video. He meant to say that his CTCL treatment at the UW Medical Center was supported by NATUROPATHY medicine NOT homeopathy.

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MEDICAL FACTS ALERT – Omicron BQ Covid variants, which threaten people IN POOR HEALTH and immune systems, are NOW dominant in U.S.

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The omicron BQ coronavirus subvariants have risen to dominance in the U.S. as people gather and travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, putting people with compromised immune systems at increased risk.

BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 are causing 57% of new infections in the U.S., according to CDC data.

The BQ subvariants are likely resistant to key antibody medications used by people with compromised immune systems, putting them at increased risk.

The more immune-evasive XBB subvariant is also circulating at a low level.

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MEDICAL FACTS ALERT (PART 2 of 2) – IF YOU HAVE HAD COVID-19 WATCH OUT FOR STROKE SYMPTOMS – New studies confirm that those who got infected but were not hospitalized were 10 TIMES more likely to DIE of any cause during the study period than the uninfected. AND people who had been hospitalized for COVID-19 were about 100 TIMES more likely to DIE during the study period.

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Not everyone who gets COVID-19 will suffer serious blood vessel inflammation, but the disease is still something of a roll of the dice — or, as physician Ziyad Al-Aly puts it, Russian roulette. That doesn’t mean people should despair or panic. Early treatment can save lives, which is why doctors urge people who’ve been infected not to ignore any warning sign, even if they weren’t previously at any known risk.

Al-Aly, who works at the Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care System, was one of the first doctors to jump into studying long COVID and, more generally, the aftermath of infection. “Something about SARS-CoV-2 increases propensity to damaging the lining of the blood vessels and increases the probability of blood clotting,” he said.

“What makes this such a dangerous disease is mainly that it attacks these vessels,” said Pascal Jabbour, a neurosurgeon at Thomas Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia. The disease can lead to inflammation in blood vessels all over the body, he said, including the gut, causing a condition called bowel ischemia. It’s also at the root of a circulatory problem known as COVID-19 toes.

REMEMBER FROM PART ONE?

The study also showed that those who got infected but were not sick enough to be hospitalized were still 10 times more likely to die of any cause during the study period than their uninfected counterparts. People who’d been hospitalized for COVID-19 were about 100 times more likely to die during the study period.

Another new study published in Neurosurgery focused on the period when people were actively infected, and concluded that COVID-19 infection was associated with strokes — and that strokes that occurred in infected people were likely to be more severe and harder to treat with surgery.

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MEDICAL FACTS ALERT (PART 1of 2) – IF YOU HAVE HAD COVID-19 WATCH OUT FOR STROKE SYMPTOMS – New studies confirm that those who got infected but were not hospitalized were 10 TIMES more likely to DIE of any cause during the study period than the uninfected. AND people who had been hospitalized for COVID-19 were about 100 TIMES more likely to DIE during the study period.

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Harlan Krumholz, a cardiologist at the Yale School of Medicine, says he worries about two kinds of long COVID-19.

There’s the obvious version where people suffer prolonged virus symptoms like fatigue, and a stealthier version in which people recover yet carry an added risk of blood clots and strokes.

He doesn’t want to panic people — most of us will probably be fine. But new studies confirm that some will develop an elevated risk of blood clots, strokes or heart attacks. Given that most people have had COVID-19 by now, everyone should be more vigilant about the early warning signs such as chest pain, unusual swelling, numbness, weakness or sudden changes in balance, speech or vision.

The study also showed that those who got infected but were not sick enough to be hospitalized were still 10 times more likely to die of any cause during the study period than their uninfected counterparts. People who’d been hospitalized for COVID-19 were about 100 times more likely to die during the study period.

Scary reports started to surface in the spring of 2020 of young people suffering deadly strokes during or right after a COVID-19 infection. Doctors were starting to suspect COVID-19 was not just a respiratory disease but a blood vessel disease. Larger studies now back up their suspicions and showed that COVID-19 infections elevated everyone’s risk. That explained why younger people who should have had almost no risk were showing up with strokes, but they were just the tip of the iceberg. Patients who already smoked or had high blood pressure or diabetes went from high risk to even higher.

One recent study, published in the journal Heart — associated with the British Medical Journal — tracked 54,000 people in the U.K. for four and a half months and concluded that those who’d been infected were 2.7 times more likely to develop venous thromboembolism — a dangerous type of blood clot — than those who had never been infected.

Another new study published in Neurosurgery focused on the period when people were actively infected, and concluded that COVID-19 infection was associated with strokes — and that strokes that occurred in infected people were likely to be more severe and harder to treat with surgery.

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COVID-LONG-COVID WARNING – WINTER IS HERE – NOTICE- The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – The Omicron CORONVIRUS family of viruses BA.2, BA.4 and BA.5 and NOW ALL OF THEIR NEW AND HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS offspring virus’s BQ1, and BQ1.1, and BA.4.6– (aka ‘The Scrabble Variants’), are NOW doubling THEIR NUMBERS OF US INFECTED EACH WEEK, causing the majority of new Covid-19 infections.

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The gaggle of new variants have been gaining ground against BA.5, which has dominated Covid-19 infections in the United States since July. BA.5 now accounts for 49.6% of new infections in this country.

Two variants, BQ.1 and BQ.1.1, have been growing especially fast. At the beginning of October, each one accounted for about 1% of new infections in the United States, but they have been roughly doubling in prevalence each week. Together, they now account for more than 1 in 4 new Covid-19 infections nationwide, according to CDC data.

BQ.1 is causing about 14% of new infections; BQ.1.1. is causing 13% of new infections. BA.4.6 is causing another 10%. BF.7 accounts for 7.5% of newly diagnosed Covid-19. A slew of other new variants accounts for smaller pieces of the Covid-19 pie.

These variants are not evenly distributed across the US. BQ.1.1 is now causing about 1 in 5 new Covid-19 infections in the Northeast, where cases and hospitalizations are rising. But that strain is causing just 3% of new Covid-19 infections in the Pacific Northwest.

These variants are slightly different from each other, but they all carry some of the same key mutations that help them skirt immunity from vaccines and past infections. This makes them more likely to lead to breakthrough infections and reinfections.

In a statement released Friday, the World Health Organization’s Technical Advisory Group on SARS-CoV-2 Virus Evolution said the most mutated families of the rising subvariants – XBB and BQ.1 – aren’t different enough from Omicron to be considered separate variants of concern.

XBB was detected in the United States in September, but it is not causing a significant number of cases in this country. It is particularly widespread in Singapore, where it is now the dominant circulating strain.

“The two sublineages remain part of Omicron, which continues to be a variant of concern,” the group said in a statement.

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With A One-Two Punch, Tens Of Millions Of Americans At High Risk Of Death And Disability From COVID Are Thrown Into A Sea Of Contagion Without Any Clear Guidance For Infection Prevention And Control

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With a one-two punch, the Biden administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have tossed tens of millions of Americans at high risk of death and disability from COVID into a sea of contagion without any clear guidance for infection prevention and control.

After President Biden’s thoughtless remark that “the pandemic is over,” the CDC announced days later a quiet undermining of COVID protections in hospitals and nursing homes: the end of universal masking recommendations for healthcare settings. Ordinary Americans who cannot afford to be ill — and that is truly tens of millions of us — now have to appeal directly to America’s working medical professionals:

Please make your medical offices safe for us to enter by using N95 masks and top-rated HEPA air filtration. Too many of us are at risk to become severely ill, develop chronic illness or die if we catch COVID, even if we are newly boosted. Just as importantly, many of us are the sole caretaker for someone else, people who depend on us for their everyday needs. We are desperate to avoid getting sick for their protection as well as our own. And the reality is that healthcare providers, run ragged after the last three years, can’t afford to get sick either.

Sept. 19, 2022

Crucially, we cannot let infectious air be so prevalent that people delay going to a hospital in an emergency because they fear catching COVID there. We should not expose caretaking relatives to COVID when they bring their loved ones in for care. When people need surgery or give birth, followed by days of hospital recovery, they deserve to be safe from infection.

I am speaking directly to our doctors, dentists, nurses, specialists of every kind, all our providers of routine and critical care: In the absence of any backup from government officials, we need your help now. We need to be able to come into your offices for the checkups you always nagged us to keep up with — and we want to get. As your patients, we need a professional commitment from you to practice good infection control.

If you cannot see your way to having everyone inside your office, staff and patients alike, to wear an N95 or equivalent mask all day, please at least create some hours every week when that is the rule for everyone — a required masking portion of the day. Offer this as an option when patients call to make an appointment.

Medical examining rooms and waiting rooms are often windowless. To support masking efforts, get HEPA filters, which are affordable for offices and effective at capturing COVID particles from the air.

And if you understand how much we value our health, if you are among the medical professionals who have been grieving over the nation’s pandemic failures, if you remain committed to preventing infections, please work with colleagues inside your prestigious professional associations to promote clear and effective infection control standards. Your patients can’t do this. The CDC made clear it no longer will. But we hope you can.

I know that too many of America’s healthcare professionals will not want to cooperate. There are some who believe COVID is over, or that it’s a “hoax” or worse, that the disabled and elderly should be willing to accept an accelerated death — this despite the oaths doctors took to do no harm.

But we need as many healthcare professionals on our side as possible. If we must “learn to live with COVID,” let’s do it intelligently. We can and must keep the air clean inside all medical settings to protect newborns and their mothers, the elderly, cancer and dialysis patients, the post-surgery teenager struggling with orthopedic implants after a motorcycle accident. Everyone at some point needs good care.

Please help us and our families safely access your professional care. We can’t let American medical standards drop so low that our hospitals and clinics become the places where we get sick rather than well.

Kathleen Quinn is a retired journalist.

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UW Medicine will begin on September 7, 2022, providing the newly Emergency Use Authorized COVID-19 booster shots from Pfizer and Moderna. The new boosters target both the original strain of the virus and the newer omicron subvariants, including BA.4 and BA.5.

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UW Medicine will begin providing the newly authorized COVID-19 booster shots from Pfizer and Moderna next week. The new boosters target both the original strain of the virus and the newer omicron subvariants, including BA.4 and BA.5.

Both boosters were authorized for use this week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).

The updated Pfizer booster is available to people ages 12 and older who have:
Completed their COVID-19 primary series vaccination at least two months ago; or
Received their last booster/additional dose at least two months ago.

The updated Moderna booster is available to people ages 18 and older meeting the same criteria.

Children ages 5 to 11 are not eligible at this time for either of the new boosters but may receive the original Pfizer booster if they also received the Pfizer vaccine as their primary series. No COVID-19 boosters are currently recommended by the CDC for children ages 6 months to 4 years.

Schedule your updated booster starting Wednesday, Sept. 7

Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 7, you may schedule your new booster by calling 844.520.8700 and joining our waitlist. You will receive a call or text message when it is your turn to book an appointment.

Please note updated booster supplies may be limited to start, and we cannot guarantee which of the vaccines (Pfizer or Moderna) will be available at your appointment. As a reminder, you can receive either vaccine regardless of the vaccine/booster you previously received. We will add more appointments as supplies increase.

Appointments will be available at our high-volume vaccination sites at UW Medical Center – Montlake, UW Medical Center – Northwest, and Harborview Medical Center.

Boosters are a safe and effective way of reducing the risk of serious COVID-19 illness, including hospitalization and death. With fall approaching and another potential surge, UW Medicine continues to follow CDC and FDA guidance in recommending boosters for all who are eligible. For more information, visit UW Medicine COVID-19 Updates & Information or contact your primary healthcare team.

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Timothy H. Dellit, MD
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Lisa Brandenburg
President, UW Medicine Hospitals & Clinics
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COVID LONG COVID – WHAT IS IT ? – WHEN DOES IT BECOME A PROBLEM FOR THE BODY? – WHERE DOES IT HURT THE BODY ? – HOW CAN IT HURT THE BODY? – WHO CAN HELP ?

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Millions people may never be able to put the pandemic behind them. They have long Covid. The illness that lingers long after the Acute Covid-19 infection phase.

In this video, we hear from people struggling with long Covid and what scientists have learned about the condition — or conditions — so far. Iwasaki explains long Covid’s diverse effects on the body — on the central nervous system, the gastrointestinal tract, the respiratory and cardiac systems, and more — and the search for biological origins.

Long Covid is likely more than one disease, but without biomarkers that indicate who will get long Covid and the ways each case will manifest, personalizing treatments is challenging. The prevalence of long Covid has been a wake-up call, Iwasaki says, for society to investigate other syndromes that emerge after a viral infection.

If the coronavirus virus spread were to stop today, we still have millions and millions of people suffering long Covid. ”

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URGENT ORDER YOUR FREE HOME COVID TEST BEFORE SEPTEMBER 2nd, 2022 – US government to end free at-home Covid test program BY SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

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The federal government is ending its free at-home Covid-19 test program thisweek, citing a lack of funding and efforts to preserve supply ahead of an anticipated fallsurge in cases, a White House official told CNN on Sunday.

Both the White House and the website where people can claim their tests blamedCongress for failing to provide additional funding for the program, which provided up to 16free tests per household since the beginning of the year.

“Ordering through this program will be suspended on Friday, September 2 becauseCongress hasn’t provided additional funding to replenish the nation’s stockpile of tests,”the Covid.gov website reads.

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IMPORTANT LONG COVID INFORMATION. THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER, POST COVID REHABILITATION CLINIC, TREAT THOUSANDS OF THE HUNDRED’S OF THOUSAND RESIDENTS IN KING COUNTY WITH LONG COVID.

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Dr. Jeff Duchin & Dr. Janna Friedly of UW Medicine Post-COVID Clinic discuss long-COVID, including its impacts and resources needed to address the condition.

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URGENT UPDATE – The CDC DROP “test to stay” at school after children have been exposed at school to the coronavirus. THE CDC’s new Covid guidelines SAY KEEP OUR CHILDREN AT SCHOOL IN THEIR CLASSROOM AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO A COVID INFECTION BY THEIR SCHOOL TEACHERS, STAFF AND CLASSMATES AGAIN, AGAIN, AND AGAIN.

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As of Wednesday, the CDC no longer recommends that people quarantine after they have a Covid exposure, unless they are in high-risk congregate settings, such as jails, nursing homes and homeless shelters.

The CDC now says students and school staff who remain asymptomatic should wear a high-quality mask for 10 days, and get tested on day five.

The CDC’s advice for people who test positive for Covid.

Isolate for at least five days. Isolation can end after day five as long as symptoms are improving and any fever is gone, however masking remains recommended through day 10.

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URGENT ANNOUCEMENT FROM WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH – New telehealth option launched to expand COVID-19 treatment access

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For immediate release: July 28, 2022

New telehealth option launched to expand COVID-19 treatment access
OLYMPIA – To increase access to potentially life-saving medication to treat COVID-19, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and its partners have launched a new telehealth option for patients. The new option expands the Federal government’s Test to Treat initiative and gives people at risk of severe disease another way to quickly access free treatment for COVID-19.

Until now, telehealth for COVID-19 has only been available to insured patients who receive care through a health care provider that offers telehealth visits. This new program makes telehealth consultations for COVID-19 available to everyone, regardless of insurance status, with no out-of-pocket costs.

“At DOH, we value equity and innovation, and have embraced those values throughout our COVID-19 response,” said Umair A. Shah, MD, MPH, Secretary of Health. “Ensuring that we can equitably connect communities with therapeutics is pivotal so that we can continue our mission of reducing unnecessary death from this disease.”

DOH encourages people who test positive for COVID-19 to discuss treatment options with their primary health care provider. In situations where this might not be possible, free telehealth consultations are another option that can make it even easier to access treatments for COVID-19. People who test positive for COVID-19, including with a self-test, can consult with a health care provider using a smartphone or computer with a high-speed internet connection.

If appropriate, they can receive a free prescription for pick-up at the nearest pharmacy that has the oral antivirals or have their medication delivered. More than 1,000 sites are available across the state. This telehealth service is currently provided by DOH in collaboration with partners, including Birds Eye Medical and Color Health.

There are two options to set up a telehealth appointment – either by visiting DOH’s new telehealth webpage or by calling the DOH COVID-19 call center. Those interested in signing up virtually can complete a brief intake form on DOH’s new telehealth webpage. If the information provided indicates treatment may be appropriate, the patient will be connected virtually with a health care provider for a consultation. Telehealth providers are available every day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Those interested can arrange an appointment by phone by calling the DOH COVID-19 call center at 1–800–525–0127 and press #. The call center is available to arrange telehealth consultations from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Mondays, and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays through Sundays and state holidays.

Telehealth appointments are currently available in 240 languages through translation services. People interested in receiving a telehealth appointment in a language other than English should arrange an appointment through the DOH COVID-19 call center.

One of the most effective COVID-19 treatments is Paxlovid, an oral antiviral drug that reduces the risk of hospitalization by approximately 90 percent. Oral antivirals like Paxlovid are only available by prescription and must be started within five days of first symptoms to prevent severe illness and hospitalization from COVID-19.

“Our goal is for all eligible patients at high risk for severe disease to have equitable access to life-saving COVID-19 treatments,” said Tao Sheng Kwan-Gett, MD, MPH, Chief Science Officer. “We’re excited to make this service free to everyone with no out of pocket costs so that even those without insurance will be able to access antiviral medications. And by offering telehealth consultations in multiple languages, the program increases access for non-English speakers as well.”

Oral antivirals are an important treatment for people who are at high risk of hospitalization. People at high risk include those 65 years old or older, obese, pregnant, have chronic medical conditions such as heart, lung, or kidney disease, or people who are taking immunosuppressant treatments. Children as young as 12 years old with certain chronic conditions and who weigh at least 88 pounds, may also be eligible for antiviral treatment. Learn more about what may place people at high risk for COVID-19.

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URGENT NEWS Officials boost access to EVUSHELD that can protect the immunocompromised from COVID-19 -The federal government is trying to make it easier for immunocompromised patients to access a treatment that can protect them against COVID-19

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In addition, Evusheld will be available through a subset of federal pharmacy partners, including Albertsons, Acme, Jewel-Osco, Pavilions, Randalls, Safeway, Star Market, and Vons, CPESN, Hy-Vee, Amber Specialty Pharmacy, Managed Healthcare Associates and Thrifty White.

The government is also working with AstraZeneca, which makes Evusheld, to set up a toll-free number (1-833-EVUSHLD — 1-833-388-7453) to make it easier for health care providers to get information about the treatment, including how to order it.

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AGAIN – THIS IS REALLY REALLY BAD NEWS – Covid-19 RE-INFECTIONS INCREASE YOUR “NEW ALL CAUSE” HOSPITALIZATIONS , DEATH, and SERIOUS MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ILLNESS PROBLEMS – Remember ONLY YOUR behavior will get you RE- infected or keep you from getting RE- infected

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COVID -19 REINFECTIONS MAY INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD OF NEW HEALTH PROBLEMS

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“Repeatedly catching Covid-19 appears to increase the chances that a person will face new and sometimes lasting health problems after their infection, according to the first study on the health risks of reinfection.

The study, which is based on the health records of more than 5.6 million people treated in the VA Health System, found that, compared with those with just one Covid-19 infection, those with two or more documented infections had more than twice the risk of dying and three times the risk of being hospitalized within six months of their last infection.

They also had higher risks for lung and heart problems, fatigue, digestive and kidney disorders, diabetes and neurologic problems.

“There is this idea that if you had Covid before, your immune system is trained to recognize it and is more equipped to fight it, and if you’re getting it again, maybe it doesn’t affect you that much, but that’s not really true,” he said.

Al-Aly said that doesn’t mean there aren’t people who have had Covid and done just fine; there are lots of them. Rather, what his study shows is that each infection brings new risk, and that risk adds up over time, he said.

Even if a person has half the risk of developing lasting health problems during a second infection than they did during their first infection, he said, they still wind up with 50% more risk of problems than someone who didn’t get Covid-19 a second time….”

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URGENT WARNING THE CDC recommends 15 Washington counties should WEAR MASK AGAIN – KING COUNTY SAID TO HAVE 90 PERCENT MORE PEOPLE INFECTED WITH THE VIRUS THAN REPORTED – (CDC data shows 15 Washington counties have COVID-19 community levels rated “high.”)

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The cases reported to the Department of Health likely represent less than 10% of infections in Washington, according to the department.

Washington State Department of Health officials said there is a slight uptick in hospitalizations but deaths remain stable. Hospitals are still very full and are reporting stress due to workforce shortages and difficulty discharging patients.

The CDC said anyone at risk for severe illness in those 15 counties should consider taking additional precautions besides simply wearing a mask, like staying 6 feet away from others, avoiding crowds and poorly ventilated spaces, and washing their hands often.

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COVID 19 VIRUS UPDATE – IN HUMAN CELLS – THE COVID -19 VIRUS TAKE PART IN A MONSTER TAKEOVER of YOUR BODY’S FAT CELL MAKING – PROCESSING SYSTEM, creating storehouses of FAT CELLS that EMPOWER the virus to HIJACK THE BODY and CAUSE DISEASE.

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FAT AS FUEL

The team embarked on the study based on observations that people with a high body-mass index and conditions like cardiovascular disease and diabetes are more sensitive to the disease.

The virus that causes COVID-19 undertakes a massive takeover of the body’s fat-processing system, creating cellular storehouses of fat that empower the virus to hijack the body’s molecular machinery and cause disease.

The team found that SARS-CoV2 doesn’t simply boost the number of triglycerides in our cells. The virus also changes much of our fat-processing system, changing the body’s ability to use fat as fuel.

THE SCIENCE RESEARCH SHOWED WEIGH LOSS DRUGS CAN STOP THE MASSIVE TAKEOVER OF YOUR FAT CELL MAKING SYSTEM.

After scientists discovered the important role of fat for SARS-CoV-2, they used weight-loss drugs and other fat-targeting compounds to try to stop the virus in cell culture. Cut off from its fatty fuel, the virus stopped replicating within 48 hours.

An approved weight-loss medication, Orlistat, a lipase inhibitor, stopped viral replication. An experimental compound known as GSK2194069 also stopped the virus. These and other compounds worked against all the SARS-CoV2 variants tested: alpha, beta, gamma and delta.

The authors of the recent paper in Nature Communications caution that the results are in cell culture, not in people; much more research remains to see if such compounds hold promise for people diagnosed with COVID. But the scientists, from Oregon Health & Science University and the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, call the work a significant step toward understanding the virus.

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WARNING AGAINST AMERICAN COVID-CULTURE – Is Omicron About To Make Americans Act Immorally, and Inappropriately Unhealthy ? Will All Health And Safety Restrictions Be Dropped ?

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Why Omicron Is About To Make Americans Act Immorally, Inappropriately
Robert Pearl, M.D.Contributor

…. Culture dictates how people behave. It influences their thoughts and actions. It alters their values and beliefs. The unique characteristics of Omicron will lead people to ignore the harm it inflicts. They won’t act with malicious intent. They’ll just be oblivious to the consequences of their actions. That’s how culture works.

…. health officials will continue to urge caution, just as they have for more than two years. But it won’t make a difference. Culture eats science for breakfast. Americans will increasingly follow the herd and stop heeding public-safety warnings.

…. A whopping 91% of Americans no longer consider Covid-19 a “serious crisis.” Social distancing has reached a low point as public-health restrictions continue to ease up.

…. Most Americans are eager to move on from the pandemic….

…. It’s not that people will suddenly become less empathetic or more callous. They’ll simply be adjusting to new social mores, brought about by a unique viral strain and an inevitable evolution in American culture.

Scientists now know that Omicron (and its many decimal-laden strains: BA.2, BA.2.12.1, BA.4, BA.5, etc.) is the most infectious, fastest-spreading respiratory virus in world history. The Mayo Clinic calls this Covid-19 variant “hyper-contagious.”

“A single case could give rise to six cases after four days, 36 cases after eight days, and 216 cases after 12 days,” according to a report in Scientific American. As a result, researchers predict that 100 million Americans will become infected with Omicron this year alone—via new infections, reinfections and vaccination breakthroughs.

In addition to Omicron’s high transmissibility, the virus is also season-less. Whereas influenza arrives each winter and exits in the spring, Americans will continue to experience high levels of Covid-19 infection year-round—at least for the foreseeable future.

With its 60-plus mutations, immense transmissibility and lack of seasonality, Omicron is an exceptional virus: one that will infect not only our respiratory systems but also our culture.

…. If 100 million Americans (one-third of the population) were to become infected with Omicron this year, we can expect that everyone will know someone with the disease. And when dozens of our friends or colleagues say they’ve had it, we will begin to see transmission as inevitable. And since, statistically, most Americans won’t die from Omicron, people will see infection as relatively harmless and they’ll be willing to drop their guard.

…. A year from now, assuming no major mutations cause the virus to become more lethal, we can expect all restrictions will be dropped.

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We haven’t been yelling from the top of the streets, saying, ‘Look at this!’ loud enough,'” said Richard Fuller, the report’s lead author and the founder and CEO of the nonprofit Pure Earth, which focuses on addressing pollution in low- and middle-income countries.

That’s the takeaway of a report published Tuesday in The Lancet Planetary Health, which analyzed the combined health risks of air, water and toxic chemical pollution in 2019. The results show that pollution is responsible for around 9 million premature deaths each year, or one in six globally. That puts its toll on par with smoking.

Pollution-related deaths have stayed flat worldwide since 2015, according to Fuller’s research. A previous study of his showed that pollution was also responsible for 9 million premature deaths in 2015. But the dominant forms of pollution have changed over time.

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“LONG COVID” COULD AFFECT A BILLION IN JUST A FEW YEARS. Long Covid may already affect 7 and 23 MILLION IN UNITED STATES. “The brain controls mood, mental health, and cognition, and things like pain,” he says. “So one person, with one organ system affected can result in anxiety, depression, cognitive issues, and headaches.” million Americans who previously HAD the VIRUS.

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LONG COVID

A difficult condition to define

So, just what is Long COVID?

Good question—researchers are still trying to figure it out. So, it depends on whom you talk to.

“For me, Long COVID is fatigue, chest discomfort, cognitive issues that can’t be explained by anything else,” he says.

But it can be more than that—much more, depending on the patient. Long COVID can involve a mysterious “grab bag” of symptoms that vary depending on what organ systems were affected by the virus, Galiasatos says.

“The brain controls mood, mental health, and cognition, and things like pain,” he says. “So one person, with one organ system affected can result in anxiety, depression, cognitive issues, and headaches.”

But another organ system, like the musculoskeletal system, can result in different symptoms like bone aches or burning, tightness in the chest, joint pain, and muscle spasms.

It seems like most any ailment—from ear numbness, a sensation of “brain on fire,” and hallucinations—could be symptoms of Long COVID, according to a landmark July study published in British medical journal The Lancet.

The symptoms can persist following the initial onset, or come and go over time, the organization says, adding that a diagnosis of Long COVID usually wouldn’t be made until three months after acute illness.

The World Health Organization defines Long COVID as a condition that occurs in someone who had COVID, with symptoms that cannot be explained by another diagnosis, that last for two months or more.

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TWENTY-FIVE (25) PERCENT RISE IN ALCOHOL DEATHS REFLECTS THE “HIDDEN HARM OF COVID IN THE UNITED STATES”, study finds

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The coronavirus pandemic had a devastating effect on people’s mental health throughout 2020 and 2021.

This led to a significant rise in the number of alcohol-related deaths, according to a March 2022 study from the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), which found the number of deaths between 2019 and 2020 rose by a whopping 25.5%.

Additionally, the rate of alcohol-related deaths outpaced the rate of deaths from all causes, with no major disparities between males and females and different age groups.

“Deaths involving alcohol reflect hidden tolls of the pandemic,” the report stated. “Increased drinking to cope with pandemic-related stressors, shifting alcohol policies, and disrupted treatment access are all possible contributing factors.”

‘Unprecedented’ rise in deaths
In 2019, there were a total of 78,927 alcohol-related deaths. That number jumped to 99,017 in 2020. However, Aaron White, co-author of the report and senior scientific advisor to the director at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, estimates that the number is likely higher than reported.

“Each state differs in how good of a job they do of testing people’s blood for alcohol,” White told Yahoo Finance. “These aren’t absolute numbers. The actual number of deaths from alcohol in the U.S. is way higher than what we report because we base it just on death certificates and we know that death certificates capture only a percentage. What that means is at a state level, these numbers are going to vary depending on how good of a job a state does.”

Three states saw an increase in the number of deaths by more than 45%: Utah, South Dakota, and Mississippi.

“It’s unprecedented,” White said. “We know that any time there’s a major crisis, whether it’s national or regional, the U.S. and other countries see an uptick in mortality from alcohol. We know that’s a pattern that happens but to see such a large increase in one year, it was very stunning to us. It’s not directly related to the pandemic.”

White also said “there’s no reason that a virus sweeps through a population that you would necessarily have to see an increase in deaths from alcohol.”

“It’s clearly a secondary effect of the pandemic and it tells us there’s a lot … that happened that goes well beyond the virus itself,” he added.

As the report noted, some of the driving factors behind this increase involve how people coped with the pandemic through 2020, which saw people in isolation, schools and offices closed, and hundreds of thousands of lives lost. Additionally, for those who had been receiving treatment and counseling, their services were disrupted.

Data from the report seems to support this theory.

In the chart below, the number of alcohol-related deaths had ticked down slightly at the start of 2020 but shot upward between February and April 2020, when the pandemic officially made its way into the U.S. and led to a complete shutdown.

Alcohol-related deaths particularly increased during the early months of the pandemic. (Chart: JAMA)
Alcohol-related deaths particularly increased during the early months of the pandemic. (Chart: JAMA)
These numbers continued rising throughout the year and reached an all-time high at the end of December 2020, when the Delta variant led to a record number of COVID cases, hospitalizations, and deaths.

“When people are struggling, they look for things they can do to help reduce their discomfort,” White said. “Stress is incredibly uncomfortable. Uncertainty, worry, these are very uncomfortable emotional states. People are just trying to cope. We look at the increase in deaths from alcohol as an indicator that people were really under a lot of stress during the pandemic, and they were trying to cope.”

‘An enormous financial toll on the United States’
There’s no clear consensus on what could stop this troubling trend before it becomes even more problematic, but according to Gerry Schmidt, former president of the Association for Addiction Professionals, it starts with money.

“A lot of times it comes down to funding,” Schmidt told Yahoo Finance. “We’re at a time when the research shows that the longer you keep individuals engaged in active treatment, the chances for longer-term success are there. Right now we’re seeing a decrease in approved funding for longer-term treatment.”

“For us,” he continued, “any investments we make in helping people live healthier lives in general is an investment. Any investment we make in just helping people live healthier lives in general — we think some of the problems with alcohol will fall to the wayside.”

Additionally, Schmidt mentioned “people don’t develop problems with alcohol because they want to.” He said in most cases, it happens because “they’re just trying to find a way to get through life.”

“So the more we can do to help people get through life in healthy ways, we think we’ll see a reduction in harms associated with alcohol,” he added.

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URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT – “HELP IS ON THE WAY “- PRESIDENT BIDEN ORDERS THE US DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO LEAD, PUSH, AND IMMEDIATELY HELP; 1. IMPROVE CARE, SERVICES, AND SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH LONG COVID, 2. ENHANCE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ABOUT LONG COVID AMONG PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS AND MEDICAL COMMUNITY, 3. ADVANCE LONG COVID RESEARCH THAT SUPPORT BOTH GOALS. Of particular concern are THE EFFECTS OF LONG COVID ON MENTAL HEALTH. “Finally, the administration said its plan will provide direct support for patients by safeguarding access to insurance coverage and extending the umbrella of civil rights protections to people with long COVID. In keeping with Biden’s focus on reducing racial and ethnic disparities in health care, part of the emphasis will be on minority communities that have borne a high toll from COVID-19.”

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Confronting the pandemic’s lasting shadow, President Joe Biden has ordered a new national research push on long COVID, while also directing federal agencies to support patients dealing with the mysterious and debilitating condition.

Biden assigned the Department of Health and Human Services Tuesday to coordinate an urgent new initiative across federal agencies, building on research already under way at the National Institutes of Health.

He also directed federal agencies to support patients and doctors by providing science-based best practices for treating long COVID, maintaining access to insurance coverage, and protecting the rights of workers coping with the uncertainties of the malaise. Of particular concern are effects on mental health.

Long COVID is the catch-all term for a hydra-headed condition whose symptoms can include brain fog, recurring shortness of breath, pain and fatigue. Rough estimates are that it affects as many as 1 in 3 people who recover from COVID-19, although the severity and duration of symptoms vary. Despite intense investigation, the causes of long COVID are not well understood and treatment largely focuses on helping patients cope with their symptoms as they try to rebalance daily routines.

The White House also acknowledged that long COVID appears to be a disability, meaning that patients could be entitled to the protection of federal laws that prohibit discrimination based on health conditions and call for accommodations to allow people to lead productive lives.

“The administration recognizes that the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in new members of the disability community and has had a tremendous impact on people with disabilities,” said a White House overview.

Some independent experts praised the administration for its comprehensive plan but noted the lack of a timeline for results.

“This is a very important move on the part of the Biden administration to acknowledge that long COVID is real, that it is a significant threat, and that much more needs to be done,” said Dr. Leana Wen, a former Baltimore health commissioner and commentator on the pandemic. “The emphasis on treatment for long COVID, and recognizing that this could be a source of ongoing disability, are long overdue.”

A prominent advocate for COVID patients sensed a breakthrough.

“This is the first effort that truly comports with the needs of people who are suffering,’’ said Diana Berrent, founder of Survivor Corps, a support group that connects patients with government and private researchers.

Advocates have been clamoring “for the government to create a command center for long COVID,” she added. “Up until now, that hasn’t existed.’’

“I see this as a global, comprehensive approach to an extremely thorny issue that has previously received a scattershot approach,” Berrent said.

Medical research thus far has led to theories about what causes long COVID, but no single root. One theory revolves around lingering infection or virus remnants that may trigger inflammation in the body. Another possibility involves autoimmune system responses that mistakenly attack normal cells. Researchers are also investigating the role of tiny clots.

The White House said Biden’s order will expand and build on a $1 billion research study already underway at NIH, called the RECOVER Initiative. One goal is to speed signing up 40,000 people with and without long COVID into the study. Around that effort, Health and Human Services will coordinate a government-wide research plan on long COVID.

HHS will also deliver a report to the nation on long COVID later this year. “Millions of Americans may be struggling with lingering health effects,” said HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra. “COVID is having effects long after the actual virus has escaped us.”

Biden’s order puts a major focus on treatment. An HHS unit called the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality will investigate best practices and get useful guidance to doctors, hospitals and patients. The Department of Veterans Affairs, which already has 18 facilities running long COVID programs, will serve as an incubator of ideas and strategies. The administration is seeking $20 million from Congress for “centers of excellence” to develop templates for care.

Dr. Fernando Carnavali of Mount Sinai’s Center for Post-COVID Care in New York, said he understands complaints that the government hasn’t made enough progress on long COVID.

“For our culture today, which needs answers yesterday, it’s just hard,’’ Carnavali said. “In chronic disease, in general it’s not how it works. We have other examples, from HIV, answers did not come right away.”

Finally, the administration said its plan will provide direct support for patients by safeguarding access to insurance coverage and extending the umbrella of civil rights protections to people with long COVID. In keeping with Biden’s focus on reducing racial and ethnic disparities in health care, part of the emphasis will be on minority communities that have borne a high toll from COVID-19.

Federal health programs, which can serve as a model for private insurance, will look for ways to make sure that treatments for long COVID are covered and paid for. “The administration is working to make long COVID care as accessible as possible,” said a White House overview of Biden’s plan.

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April 6, 2022, 5:28 AM
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COVID CASES ARE RISING AGAIN – 10 unusual COVID-19 symptoms to remember — since the BA.2 variant has the potential to reinfect people — or infect them for the first time. What to do? You should contact your health care provider if you experience any of these unusual symptoms.

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10 unusual COVID-19 symptoms to remember

COVID-19 cases are climbing again. So which symptoms should you remember?

The BA.2 variant — a subvariant of the omicron variant — has continued to spread throughout the United States in recent weeks, becoming the dominant COVID-19 strain in the country.

Why it matters: Many people across the country may start experiencing COVID-19 symptoms again — since the BA.2 variant has the potential to reinfect people — or infect them for the first time.

Some COVID-19 symptoms are unusual and might not align with what you thought were COVID symptoms before.

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What to know: Dr. Joseph Khabbaza, a pulmonary and critical care physician at the Cleveland Clinic, said in February that COVID-19 can come with a number of unusual symptoms — which are different than the traditional symptoms (cough, fever and more) that you’d expect.

What he said: “Really, nothing is off the table when it comes to COVID. I always get texts from people asking if something they’re experiencing is normal. Well, there’s nothing that’s truly abnormal when it comes to COVID — literally almost anything goes and we don’t exactly know why,” said Khabbaza.

Symptoms: Khabbaza said there are at least 10 unusual symptoms you might want to look out for:

Brain fog.
Confusion.
Hallucinations.
Delirium.
Elevated heart rate.
Elevated temperature.
Skin irritation.
Vocal cord neuropathy.
Loss of taste.
Loss of smell.

What to do: You should contact your health care provider if you experience any of these unusual symptoms, he said.

The bigger picture: The coronavirus continues to creep closer to everyone in their daily lives as restrictions fall and the world fully opens up again.

The BA.2 variant specifically now represents about 54% of COVID-19 cases across the country. The Northeast region of the United States is getting hit hard by the subvariant, per CNN.

The Food and Drug Administration Tuesday authorized a second COVID-19 vaccine booster shot for older Americans and people with immunocompromised conditions.

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COVID-19: BA.2 is now the dominant variant in the U.S. — here’s what you need to know

It’s hard to ignore the growing buzz surrounding the latest COVID-causing variant known as BA.2, which has now become the dominant coronavirus strain in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The World Health Organization, which tracks variants, called it “a variant of concern.” But what is it and how concerned should you really be?

After the Omicron surge last winter, it’s understandable to feel a bit worried — and weary — about yet another variant (or in this case, subvariant), just as things seem to be opening back up across the country. Here’s what experts have to say.

What exactly is BA.2?
The Omicron variant has “multiple lineages” associated with it, such as BA.1 and now BA.2, Dr. Mahdee Sobhanie, an infectious disease physician at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, tells Yahoo Life.

So BA.2 is a subvariant, or sublineage, of Omicron that is now “replacing the BA.1 variant, which was responsible for the surge of cases this winter,” explains Sobhanie.

Although it’s now become the dominant strain in the U.S., Dr. Steven Gordon, chair of infectious disease at Cleveland Clinic, tells Yahoo Life: “This is not a surprise, as we have learned that this subvariant is more transmissible than the original Omicron variant — which was several times more transmissible than Delta.”

How is it different from other variants?
When it comes to symptoms, it’s similar to other variants. Dr. Prathit Kulkarni, assistant professor of medicine in infectious diseases at Baylor College of Medicine, tells Yahoo Life that “the preliminary knowledge at this point is that the symptoms of BA.2 are not substantially different from the original Omicron strain of SARS-CoV-2.”

Sobhanie agrees, saying the symptoms of BA.2 tend to be similar to ones of other variants and respiratory viral illnesses in general — namely, “runny nose, sore throat, cough and fever,” he says, noting: “It is important to still have home tests at hand if you develop symptoms.”

However, BA.2 does appear to be highly contagious. Sobhanie describes the strain as a “more fit version of BA.1,” which means that “it can spread much more aggressively than previous variants and the BA.1 lineage.”

But more contagious doesn’t necessarily mean it’s deadlier than other variants. So far, that seems to be the case with BA.2.

“The preliminary knowledge at this point is that the severity of BA.2 is not higher than the severity of the original Omicron strain,” says Kulkarni. “This might prove to be different going forward — potentially more or less severe. However, at the current time, it appears to be similar in terms of severity.”

Gordon agrees, saying: “We don’t think that BA.2 causes more serious disease. It seems to be similar in severity to the original Omicron.”

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The Omicron subvariant BA.2 has now become the dominant strain in the U.S. (Getty)
Could BA.2 trigger another surge?

It’s possible. “Based on what we have seen in Europe, there is a potential to see another surge,” says Sobhanie. “It’s possible we will not see as great a surge as seen in Europe due to mitigation factors, such as warmer weather leading to more outdoor activity than indoor activity in the spring and summertime.”

He adds: “COVID has taught us that whatever happens locally will eventually happen globally — and we are watching what is going on with Europe very closely.”

Gordon echoes that sentiment, saying: “We are closely monitoring for signs of another surge, as well as watching what is happening in other countries. We know other places, such as in Europe, are seeing increasing cases and hospitalizations. We do expect to see some increase in infections. However, in the United States, we were hit particularly hard by the original Omicron wave, and that, along with vaccination, may help stave off a large surge.”

So how concerned should people be in general, especially if they’re already vaccinated?
Experts say that if you don’t have a weakened immune system and are “up to date on your vaccine status, you are in a better position than those who are not vaccinated or up to date on their vaccine status in [terms of] developing severe disease, which can lead to hospitalization,” says Sobhanie.

For those who are eligible, having a booster is also important. “We know that the booster makes a significant difference in reducing severe illness, hospitalization and deaths from COVID-19,” says Gordon. “These are the outcomes that can be most prevented by vaccination. We encourage all those who are eligible and have not yet gotten their booster to do so. Those who are particularly vulnerable — aged 50-plus or immunocompromised — are also now eligible for a second booster.”

For those who are immunocompromised, there is also a preventive monoclonal antibody drug called Evusheld, which is an FDA-authorized drug “for patients who cannot produce an adequate antibody response with vaccination alone,” Sobhanie explains. “This monoclonal antibody is given before a patient gets COVID, so that they have antibodies circulating in their immune system and prevents them from getting COVID. It is not considered a treatment, and is intended to prevent people from getting sick.”

Sobhanie adds: “We do have other potential therapies for people who do get COVID, such as Paxlovid and Molnupiravir, and you may be eligible for either of these treatments if you get COVID.”

Even if you’ve already had Omicron, Gordon points out that you can still get infected with BA.2. However, “in general, previous infection with Omicron does provide protection against this new variant,” he says.

Should some consider being more vigilant about wearing masks in public, particularly indoors?
That depends, say experts. “It is going to depend on what the case counts are in their area,” says Sobhanie. “If there is a high circulation of COVID in your area, bringing the mask back is a good idea.”

Because the pandemic is “continually evolving and is different in different geographical areas of the country,” Kulkarni says, “one of the ways to keep up with the changing numbers at the local and state levels is to access CDC’s geographical data tracker.” The tracker lets you look up whether COVID levels are high, medium or low in your county. “It’s a convenient way to monitor trends in different areas,” he says.

In general, Gordon recommends both being mindful of your “own risk level,” such as underlying health issues, and paying attention to the level of COVID-19 spread in your community. “Certainly, those who are elderly, have underlying health conditions or who are immunocompromised should be more careful,” he says.

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Omicron+Delta recombinant hints emergence of supervirus, expert warns; explains key features of next COVID variant

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Health officials, including those at the World Health Organization, are watching these hybrid variants closely.

Because they demonstrate how the virus can take its most successful parts and combine them quickly into a supervirus.

This process is called recombination, and it’s how dangerous strains of flu are made, the NPR article also said.

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THE WEBSITE IS DIVIDED INTO FOUR SECTIONS –

WEBSITE TITLE – FIND COVID-19 GUIDANCE FOR YOUR COMMUNITY

Masks Section
Wear a mask to protect yourself and others when you go indoors in public.

Free N95 masks are available at many local pharmacies and healthcare providers. Check with stores in your area to see where you can find free masks.

Treatment Section
Treatments for COVID-19 are now widely available. If you test positive for COVID-19, talk to a doctor as soon as possible about treatment options.

The Test-to-Treat program is one easy way to get treatment. Test-to-Treat locations will give you a test and treatment.

Testing Section
COVID tests can help you know if you have COVID-19 when you have symptoms, have been exposed, or are about to meet up with others.

Vaccines Section
Being fully vaccinated and boosted is the best way to protect against severe illness and hospitalization from COVID-19.

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JAMA NETWORK REPORT – LONG COVID UPDATE – FINDINGS FROM A TOTAL OF 2100 STUDIES IDENTIFIED THAT THE REPORTED NUMBER OF PEOPLE SUFFERING WITH LONG COVID INCREASED FROM 1 IN 3 TO 1 IN 2 – With the most Long Covid symptoms included mental health, pulmonary, and urologic disorders, which were prevalent longer than 6 months after the person RECOVERED from their Covid-19 infection.

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Importance Short-term and long-term persistent postacute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) have not been systematically evaluated.

The incidence and evolution of PASC are dependent on time from infection, organ systems and tissue affected, vaccination status, variant of the virus, and geographic region.

Objective To estimate organ system–specific frequency and evolution of PASC.

Conclusions and Relevance In this systematic review, more than half of COVID-19 survivors experienced PASC 6 months after recovery.

The most common PASC involved functional mobility impairments, pulmonary abnormalities, and mental health disorders.

These long-term PASC effects occur on a scale that could overwhelm existing health care capacity, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.

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HIGH PRIORITY – How Managers Can Support Employees With Long COVID – Implementing workplace accommodations might help employers retain employees experiencing long-term effects from COVID-19 related and other chronic illnesses, (e.g. PEOPLE WITH EMOTIONAL DYSREGULATION CAUSED BY COVID-19, LIKE THOSE WITH Broadline Personality Disorder, SHOWING UP IN WORKPLACE RELATIONSHIPS)

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PEOPLE WITH EMOTIONAL DYSREGULATION CAUSED BY COVID, LIKE
THOSE WITH BPD, SHOW UP IN RELATIONSHIPS WITH:
HIGH SENSITIVITY
1. HYPERVIGILANCE
2. OVERGENERALIZATION ( TROUBLE SEEING THAT EVERYTHING IS NOT A CRISIS, and EVERYONE IS
NOT AGAINST YOU and THERE ARE MORE THAN ONE WAY TO HANDLE THEIR PROBLEMS)
3. EASILY THROWN OFF KILTER (STAYING ON TRACK WITH YOUR THOUGHTS AND THINKING AND
HEALTHY BEHAVIORS)
4. NO “EMOTIONAL SKIN” (LACK THE ABILITY TO REGULATE THEIR EMOTIONS, BEHVIORS AND
THOUGHTS. )

PEOPLE WITH EMOTIONAL DYSREGULATION CAUSED BY COVID, LIKE
THOSE WITH BPD, SHOW UP IN RELATIONSHIPS WITH:
HIGH REACTIVITY
1. FIGHT or FLIGHT

PEOPLE WITH EMOTIONAL DYSREGULATION CAUSED BY COVID, LIKE
THOSE WITH BPD, SHOW UP IN RELATIONSHIPS AS:
1. SLOW DE-ESCALATION ( QUICK TO ANGER – SLOW TO CALM – LET GO OR LET GOD)

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Sisters In Common says safety measures like masks should continue to be used in order to protect “OUR” children as long as the virus is circulating. NEXT ; WATCH KING COUNTY’S HEALTH OFFICER ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT LIFTING MASK MANDATE.

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King County Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin is discussing the lifting mask mandate and the status of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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IMPORTANT STUDY REPORT Researchers have found that the COVID-19 virus gets into the penis, prostate, and testicles of some men, and can cause long-term problems with their sexual health and fertility

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Some researchers have found that the COVID-19 virus gets into the penis, prostate, and testicles of some men, and can cause long-term problems with their sexual health and fertility.

This tracks with how some other viruses, including SARS-CoV-1, Ebola, and mumps also infect the male genitals — and mumps have long been known to cause infertility.

Researchers say they expected mostly to find the virus present in the upper nose and brain area — which would be the reason that COVID patients often lose their sense of taste or smell.

But they found it also present in 10 to 20 percent of male subjects’ genitals — specifically in the prostate, the vasculature of testicles, the penis and the testicles.

They confirm other clinical studies that have found last effects from COVID in human male patients, including testicular pain, erectile dysfunction, and reduced sperm count.

Thomas Hope, professor of cell and developmental biology at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine and the lead investigator in the study, says his team was surprised by the findings.

“Even if this is only a small percentage of the infected, it represents millions of men who may suffer from a negative impact on their sexual health and fertility,” Hope said in a release

This is just one of the many strange, unsettling, and late-breaking complications from COVID that scientists have been warning about for the past two years, as the new virus continues to be studied.

Hope’s lab at Northwestern will continue to investigate the effects of COVID on men’s genitals at later timepoints, and look in to potential therapies for the ailments mentioned above. Also, they plan to look into whether similar impacts from the virus are occurring in women’s reproductive systems.

Note:
The study results still need to be peer-reviewed and published, and are considered preliminary.

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LONG COVID UPDATE – THIS IS REALLY -REALLY – REALLY BAD NEWS – MASSIVE STUDY OF 5 MILLION US VETERANS PROVED – The risk of 20 diseases of the heart and blood vessels is high – including heart attacks and strokes – for at least a year after getting coronavirus — even with a mild case

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URGENT NOTICE – COVIDtest.GOV – FREE AT-HOME COVID-19 TEST ORDERING BEGIN WEDNESDAY JANUARY 19th, 2022

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REMEMBER Ordering begins January 19th, 2022

Every home in the U.S. can soon order FOUR (4) free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests.

The tests will be completely free—there are no shipping costs and you don’t need to enter a credit card number.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE – Washington state partners with Amazon to deliver 3.5M free COVID at-home tests _ FIVE TEST PER HOUSEHOLD -The state’s effort is in addition to a federal distribution plan for rapid tests. King County also recently procured 700,000 test kits with plans to start distribution later in January 2022..

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COVID-19 Funeral Assistance – Federal government will reimburse up to $9,000 for COVID-19-related funeral costs

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When you call, it will take about 20 minutes to apply, and you can ask questions and receive the help you need with the application process.

Once you have applied for COVID-19 Funeral Assistance and received your FEMA application number, you may submit required documentation to FEMA in several ways:

Upload documents to your DisasterAssistance.gov account
Fax to: 855-261-3452
Mail to: P.O. BOX 10001, Hyattsville, MD 20782
July 20, 2021
Who can apply for COVID-19 Funeral Assistance?
You may qualify if:

You are a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien who incurred funeral expenses on or after Jan. 20, 2020, and

The funeral expenses were for an individual whose death in the United States, including the U.S. territories or the District of Columbia, may have been caused by, or was likely the result of, COVID-19.
Who cannot apply for funeral assistance?

States, tribes, territories, businesses, organizations, and other entities are not eligible for COVID-19 Funeral Assistance.

A minor child applying on behalf of an adult who is not a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien cannot apply for COVID-19 Funeral Assistance.

However, a minor child who is a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien, can apply if they directly incurred funeral expenses for a COVID-19-related death and the documentation supports that assertion.

There are several categories of aliens who are not eligible for FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program, including COVID-19 Funeral Assistance. These individuals include, but are not limited to:

Citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands
Temporary tourist visa holders
Foreign students
Temporary work visa holders
I was responsible for funeral expenses for more than one person whose death was attributed to COVID-19. Can I apply for COVID-19 Funeral Assistance for more than one death? Is there a limit?

If you incurred COVID-19-related funeral expenses for more than one individual, you may receive at a maximum of $9,000 per deceased individual and a maximum of $35,500 per application, if you incurred funeral expenses for multiple deceased individuals per state, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia.

Can a funeral home apply on my behalf?

Funeral homes are not eligible to apply on your behalf or to be a co-applicant on your COVID-19 Funeral Assistance application. The person applying must be an individual, not a business or other entity, who incurred COVID-19-related funeral expenses.

What funeral expenses are covered?

Eligible COVID-19 Funeral Assistance expenses typically include, but are not limited to:

Funeral services
Cremation
Interment
Transportation for up to two individuals to identify the deceased individual
Transfer of remains
Casket or urn
Burial plot or cremation niche
Marker or headstone
Clergy or officiant services
Arrangement of the funeral ceremony
Use of funeral home equipment or staff

Costs associated with producing and certifying multiple death certificates
Additional expenses mandated by any applicable local or state government laws or ordinances
What can I do to avoid delays in processing my COVID-19 Funeral Assistance application?

You are encouraged to provide documentation verifying the death was attributed to COVID-19, along with proof of funeral expenses and proof of other funeral assistance received, as soon as possible.

Once FEMA receives all your documentation, we will verify and validate it as part of the application review process.

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URGENT UPDATE FROM COVID 19 VACCINE MAKER. 3 COVID-19 vaccine shots won’t stop omicron variant. This is why consistent testing is important for monitoring the spread of the virus. ” The Leader says vaccine efficacy has been dropping against omicron, which is a sign that the vaccines aren’t enough.”

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WARNING! THE INFECTION RATE OF OMICRON COVID-19 DISEASE IS SPREADING LIKE A BRUSH FIRE IN A HIGH WIND. “And it is more likely people vaccinated or recovered from COVID-19 could be infected or re-infected.” And “Omicron infections appear no less severe than Delta.”

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GENEVA, Dec 20 (Reuters) – The Omicron variant of the coronavirus is spreading faster than the Delta variant and is causing infections in people already vaccinated or who have recovered from the COVID-19 disease, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday.

“There is now consistent evidence that Omicron is spreading significantly faster than the Delta variant,” WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a news briefing for Geneva-based journalists, held at its new headquarters building.

“And it is more likely people vaccinated or recovered from COVID-19 could be infected or re-infected,” Tedros said.

Infections caused by the Omicron variant of the coronavirus do not appear to be less severe than infections from Delta, according to early data from the UK.

Researchers at Imperial College London compared 11,329 people with confirmed or likely Omicron infections with nearly 200,000 people infected with other variants.

So far, according to a report issued ahead of peer review and updated on Monday, they see “no evidence of Omicron having lower severity than Delta, judged by either the proportion of people testing positive who report symptoms, or by the proportion of cases seeking hospital care after infection.”

WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan said that the variant was successfully evading some immune responses, meaning that the booster programmes being rolled out in many countries ought to be targeted towards people with weaker immune systems.

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Pfizer falsified Covid vaccine trial data, claims UK journal Cites ex-clinical auditor who claimed firm ignored vital issues

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URGENT NOTICE – COVID-19 VACCINES SHOTS THAT STOP CORONAVIRUS TRANSMISSION!!!

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“We didn’t have vaccines that block transmission,” said Gates, contradicting previous interviews in which he claimed the vaccines significantly block transmission.

In an exclusive interview that didn’t get a lot of media attention here in the United States, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates told the UK think thank that the current vaccines aren’t blocking covid transmission.

“We got vaccines that help you with your health, but they only slightly reduce the transmission,” Gates told Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP during a Policy Exchange interview.

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URGENT UPDATE! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention quietly updated its Covid-19 vaccine guidance – Some immunocompromised people can receive a 4th Covid shot

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The goal of this fourth dose would be different: to combat waning immunity. It would serve the same purpose as a booster dose given to people without immune deficiencies six months after they were initially vaccinated.

An estimated 2.7% (5.5 million), of adults in the United States are immunocompromised, according to the CDC. That includes organ transplant recipients, certain cancer patients, and people with HIV.

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EMERGENCY MESSAGE – Studies By French, Spanish And German Scientists Has Found That Covid-19 Can Affect Blood Vessels In The Human Brain That Cause Long-Term Consequences – Researchers at Oxford University Found That 34% Of People In The United States Infected With The Covid-19 Virus Had Been Diagnosed With Neurological Or Psychiatric Illnesses Within Six Months

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The new findings, published in the Lancet Psychiatry journal, analysed
health records of 236,379 COVID-19 patients, mostly from the United
States, and found 34% had been diagnosed with neurological or
psychiatric illnesses within six months.

Researchers who conducted the analysis said it was not clear how the
virus was linked to psychiatric conditions such as anxiety and
depression, but that these were the most common diagnoses among the
14 disorders they looked at.

Post-COVID cases of stroke, dementia and other neurological disorders
were rarer, the researchers said, but were still significant, especially in
those who had severe COVID-19.

“Although the individual risks for most disorders are small, the effect
across the whole population may be substantial,” said Paul Harrison, a
professor of psychiatry at Oxford University who co-led the work.

Max Taquet, also an Oxford psychiatrist who worked with Harrison,
noted that the study was not able to examine the biological or
psychological mechanisms involved, but said urgent research is needed
to identify these “with a view to preventing or treating them”.

Health experts are increasingly concerned by evidence of higher risks of
brain and mental health disorders among COVID-19 survivors.

A previous study by the same researchers found last year that 20% of
COVID-19 survivors were diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder within
three months.

The disorders were significantly more common in COVID-19 patients
than in comparison groups of people who recovered from flu or other
respiratory infections over the same time period, the scientists said,
suggesting COVID-19 had a specific impact.

Anxiety, at 17%, and mood disorders, at 14%, were the most common,
and did not appear to be related to how mild or severe the patient’s
COVID-19 infection had been.

Among those who had been admitted to intensive care with severe
COVID-19 however, 7% had a stroke within six months, and almost 2%
were diagnosed with dementia.

Independent experts said the findings were worrying.

“This is a very important paper. It confirms beyond any reasonable
doubt that COVID-19 affects both brain and mind in equal measure,”
said Simon Wessely, chair of psychiatry at King’s College London.

“The impact COVID-19 is having on individuals’ mental health can be
severe,” said Lea Milligan, chief executive of the MQ Mental Health
research charity.

“This is contributing to the already rising levels of
mental illness and requires further, urgent research.”

Reporting by Kate Kelland, editing by Emelia Sithole-Matarise
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CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) Risk, Exposure, and Infection – Reasons People Lie When The Truth Will Work

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Ly-ing
1. To make an untrue statement with intent to deceive.

AND/OR

2. To create a false or misleading impression.

Lying is NOT a medical or mental diagnosis.

When a person tells a lie with the goal of staying in relationship – social with other people.

Reason Number 1. To avoid feeling UPSET, the lie matters, at least to the person telling the lie.

OR

Reason Number 2. Afraid telling the truth will STOP them from doing what they INTEND to do.

OR

Reason Number 3. They do not want to UPSET other people by NOT meeting their EXPECTATIONS.

OR

Reason Number 4. It is not a lie. IF IT IS FOR their PROTECTION and/or the protection of other people and things they care about.

OR

Reason Number 5. It is not a lie to the person telling the lie IF the person telling the lie THINK THAT IT IS TRUE.

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Important Notice: THE INCREASES IN COVID-19 FULL VACCINATIONS DO NOT CAUSE ANY DECREASE IN NEW COVID-19 INFECTIONS.

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SUPPORTING THE MEDICAL CARE OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS – AN ONLINE COURSE FOR CASE MANAGERS

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URGENT NOTICE!

People living with serious mental illness die on average 25 years earlier than people in the general population, largely due to cardiovascular diseases like strokes and heart attacks.

In recent years, behavioral health agencies have taken on responsibility to monitor and support the health status of their clients.

Case managers in behavioral health agencies form the backbone of efforts to improve the medical outcomes of people living with serious mental illness.

To support this vital work, HealthierHere partnered with the University of Washington AIMS Center to develop this online course.

Sisters In common is a HealthierHere Level 1 Community Practice Partner.

This course is designed to prepare case managers for this work.

This free online course reviews the reality of increased premature mortality in people living with serious mental illness, explores the medical and social causes of this increased mortality as well as approaches to reducing it and introduces some practical tools and approaches to improving health in the populations case managers serve.

OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course, a case manager will be able to:

Recognize the reality of premature mortality of people living with serious mental illness.

Describe the medical conditions related to premature mortality.

Describe the significance of the case manager role in addressing premature mortality.

Use effective techniques to support client health behaviors.

Engage with behavioral health colleagues to support client outcomes.

Use tools to help clients improve interactions with the primary care system.

CHECK OUT COMMUNITY ALERT DATED JUNE 15th, 2021 – CBS NEWS LIVE – REPORT PSYCHOSES IDENTIFIED AS POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECT OF COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) INFECTIONS!

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STARTING 9-13-2021 – Governor Jay Inslee updates facial covering MASK guidelines –

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News Release
For immediate release: August 13, 2021 (21-187)

Media contact: DOH Communications

Public inquiries: State COVID-19 Assistance Hotline, 1-800-525-0127

Delta variant drives dramatic spike in cases, further exhausting hospital capacity across the state
OLYMPIA – COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are accelerating across the state of Washington, demonstrating the delta variant’s potential to unravel our hard-fought progress toward recovery.

Unvaccinated people are being hit hardest, and public health officials continue to urge everyone who has not gotten fully vaccinated to do so immediately.

Now is also the time to redouble efforts around the key behaviors that keep the virus from spreading. All people should:

Wear a mask, watch distance, wash hands often, carry hand sanitizer, and enable WA Notify on phones
Keep gatherings small and outside whenever possible, and avoid any large outdoor gatherings like concerts, fairs or festivals.

Stay home if sick or exposed to COVID-19, and get tested if they have symptoms.

“We are extremely concerned by this increased spike in cases, driven by the delta variant, spreading like wildfire amongst men, women, and children,” said Umair A. Shah, MD, MPH, Secretary of Health.

“Vaccination the best tool we have in this pandemic, but we also recommend that individuals mask indoors, and avoid large, crowded settings vaccinated or not. We need to use all the tools we have to reduce the ongoing spread of this virus in our community and to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe.

Case rates are rising across all age groups because of widespread disease transmission. Within the last 30 days, the majority of counties have seen substantial increases:

Only eight counties (Kittitas, Okanogan, Ferry, Klickitat, Walla Walla, Jefferson, Garfield, Grays Harbor) have seen cases increase less than 100% .

Twelve counties (Adams, Thurston, Snohomish, Benton, Skamania, Whatcom, Skagit, Kitsap, Yakima, Cowlitz, Mason, Grant) have seen cases increase between 100-299%.

Ten counties (Clallam, Stevens, Asotin, Whitman, Franklin, Spokane, King, Clark, Lewis, Pierce) have seen cases increase between 300-599%.

Six counties (Pend Oreille, Douglas, Lincoln, Pacific, Chelan, Island) have seen cases increase more than 600%.

Columbia, San Juan and Wahkiakum counties have among the fewest cases.

Prevalence is approaching levels last seen in the winter 2020 surge, which means a lot of people are currently infected and may be spreading the virus. As of July 30, one in 172 WA residents was estimated to have an active COVID-19 infection.

Hospitals and health care facilities are under immense and increasing strain.

Expected increases in summer hospital occupancy coupled with a sharp increase in non-COVID-19 patients who are arriving at hospitals sicker and staying longer.

Many hospitals and other healthcare facilities are experiencing staffing challenges that decrease the number of available beds.

COVID-19 related hospital admissions reached November 2020 levels as of August 8 based on data reported by hospitals. COVID-19 admission rates are increasing in all 18+ age groups.

COVID-19 related hospital occupancy and ICU occupancy are skyrocketing, and many regional hospitals are at or near full capacity. This rapid increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations is further limiting hospital capacity.

As of late July, about 95% of COVID-19 cases who were hospitalized since February were not fully vaccinated.

Health care facilities report an increasing number of workers who have tested positive for COVID-19. This will further impact hospital staffing challenges.

The state is now seeing daily case counts in the 3,000 range for the first time since the winter surge. DOH is also reporting 24 new deaths today, which is a significant increase from weeks past.

“Vaccination progress is continuing, but not fast enough,” said Secretary Shah. “If you are unvaccinated and continue to have questions, we encourage you to speak to a trusted healthcare provider.”

The DOH website is your source for a healthy dose of information. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Sign up for the DOH blog, Public Health Connection.

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In A Study Of More Than 50,000 Patients In The Mayo Clinic Health System – Moderna and Pfizer Against Delta; Breakthrough Odds

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About Us
Our mission is “To re-introduce cultural values, traditions and history that promote healing and empowerment for youth, families and communities in crisis”. Our motto is “Cultural empowerment for families in crisis”.

Sisters In Common, (SIC), is a non-profit community based organization. We provide services that reduce the Social Determinates of Health disparities of the adults, children, and families in our communities. We work to empower our clients to resolve their personal, and situation disturbances in ways that accomplish quality and effective outcomes.

To ensure community-informed, culturally-competent services, that address client Health Related Social Needs, we always hire directly from their cultural and ethnic communities. To ensure effective communications, the client’s services are based on their culture and language spoken.

Services include client Health Related Social Needs,(HRSN), screenings, consultations, referrals, brief intervention treatment, counseling, and case management.

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Ivermectin prophylactic study from India- Dr John Campbell -May 6, 2021

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‘Bringing back mask mandate is a good idea’: doctor on Delta variant”

“The CDC needs to act quickly, without waiting, to follow the WHO guidelines and ask everyone to put the masks back on so we can stay open, protect folks, and keep the economy going,” Marvasti said. “We’re already seeing preliminary numbers out of Israel where fully vaccinated people are getting sick.

Outbreaks of infections largely driven by the Delta variant have prompted governments from around the world to reimpose coronavirus-related restrictions. South Africa is imposing at least two weeks of lockdowns while about 10 million Australians are also under lockdown. Here in the U.S., Los Angeles County officials are urging all residents to wear masks in public indoor spaces, regardless of vaccination status.

“We have gotten into this false sense of security thinking it’s okay to take off masks,” warned Marvasti. “The best thing to do is to start putting the masks back on to prevent another surge from happening, and if you’re unvaccinated, now is the time to get vaccinated before this Delta variant comes for you.”

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WARNING!! FDA: Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 VACCINES CAN CAUSE HEART INFLAMMATION

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URGENT WARNING – URGENT WARNING!!! U.S. CDC REPORTS – Heart inflammation cases in young people, (HALF ARE BOYS and YOUNG MEN, AGES 12 thru 24 YEARS OLD), are higher than expected after Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna vaccine’s mRNA vaccinations.

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Preliminary findings from two vaccine safety monitoring systems suggest a higher-than-expected number of cases of heart inflammation after the second dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines in young men, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said.

So far, 19%, (meaning 19 in each 100 patients), – DID NOT had a FULL recovery from their heart symptoms,

More than half of the myocarditis or pericarditis cases reported to the U.S. Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System after patients had received either the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna vaccines were in people between the ages of 12 and 24, the CDC said.

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PLEASE TELL YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND NEIGHBORS THAT FACE MASKS ARE STILL REQUIRED AT UW MEDICINE HOSPITALS and CLINICS

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Face Masks Are Required at UW Medicine Hospitals and Clinics

To Our Valued Patients and Their Families:

UW Medicine is continuing to require that all patients and visitors wear masks in our hospitals and clinics even after they are fully vaccinated. We believe that this policy is necessary to protect our patients, staff and visitors given the current levels of COVID-19 transmission in our community.

Our masking policy supports the updated directive from Public Health – Seattle & King County, announced on May 20, which states that a well-fitted mask must be worn by everyone 5 years of age and older in healthcare settings and hospitals in King County. In making this decision, Dr. Jeff Duchin said that masks are needed until disease rates decline, and more of the population is protected through vaccination.

We are also following recently updated guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by continuing to require the use of well-fitting masks in healthcare facilities. The CDC acknowledged that some people are still at high risk from COVID-19 after they are fully vaccinated. This includes many of our patients at UW Medicine, such as those who are immunocompromised. When we wear masks, we are helping to protect them. UW Medicine appreciates your understanding and cooperation in keeping our patients safe from COVID-19.

Since the start of the pandemic, UW Medicine has implemented many safety precautions. Because COVID-19 remains a serious public health threat, this is not the right time to let down our guard. We will continue to screen employees, patients and visitors when they enter our facilities, and we ask everyone to maintain physical distancing. Additional restrictions are in effect for visitors, as described in our visitor policy.

Lisa Brandenburg
President, UW Medicine Hospitals & Clinics
Vice President for Medical Affairs
University of Washington

Timothy H. Dellit, MD

Please visit COVID-19 Vaccines for clinic locations, hours and online scheduling.

We look forward to seeing you and thank you for your cooperation in observing our safety precautions.

Sincerely,
Chief Medical Officer, UW Medicine
Vice President for Medical Affairs,
University of Washington and
President, UW Physicians

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WHAT IS MY SOCIAL RISK OF CATCHING THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) Self Screening Tool

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WHAT IS MY SOCIAL RISK OF CATCHING THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) is a self-screening tool to help you manage your DAILY social risk of Coronavirus infection.

FIRST, WITH YOUR FINGER, TAP ON “VISIT WEB SITE”.

NEXT, create your Identifier by ENTERING THE INITIALS of your FIRST, and MIDDLE, and LAST NAMES and TODAYS DATE (example; jce050121).

NEXT, ANSWER ALL 3 QUESTIONS IN EACH SECTION.

NEXT, REVEIW ALL YOUR ANSWERS.

THEN TAP SUBMIT TO VIEW YOUR SOCIAL RISK OF CATCHING THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) SNAPSHOT.

A FEW EXAMPLES OF SOCIAL ACTIVITES
(PLEASE ADD MORE OF YOUR OWN)
1. Community Activities, (i.e., No pay. Pay each time. Pay as you go).
Bars, restaurants, all types of stores, funerals, weddings, library, barbershop, hair salon, nail shops,
2. Work/School Activities
Jobs, schools, and campus of learning,
3. Love Ones Contacts
Children, Wife, Husband, Domestic Partner….
4. Spiritual Activities
* Houses of worship, meetings, visiting.
5. Original family Contacts
Mother, Father, Brothers, Sisters, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins
6. Community Association Activities,(i.e., Pay a membership fee, dues, tithes, offerings).
Gyms, Social Clubs, and, Memberships,
7. Friends and Acquaintances Contacts
8. Entertainment Activities
With other for fun and enjoyment

Contact Sisters In Common (at the phone number above), if you would like help answering the section questions to
WHAT IS MY SOCIAL RISK OF CATCHING THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)?

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STARTING APRIL 21,2021-ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS – per approved adult – Washington COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund opens for new applications

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Hi All,

The Washington Immigrant Relief Fund has just opened for new applications! Awards are $1000 per approved adult. The application is open until May 21th, but please encourage applicants to submit their application by May 15th, since applications are being accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Applicants must demonstrate Washington state residency; be at least 18 years old; have been significantly affected by the coronavirus pandemic; be ineligible for federal stimulus payments or unemployment insurance benefits due to their immigration status; and have an income at or below 250% of the federal poverty level.

The Washington COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund is considered one-time disaster relief assistance. Receiving assistance from this fund should not impact people’s ability to obtain a green card.

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The additional $65 million allocated by the Legislature this year will provide additional relief to support new applicants.

The fund coincides with other relief commitments by the governor in small business grants and rental assistance.

Please help share this opportunity out with your Immigrant Family, Friends and Neighbors.

(Please Tap on “VISIT WEBSITE” to open and start the application).

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THE 6 PLACES YOU ARE MOST LIKELY TO CATCH CORONAVIRUS

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Places You’re Most Likely to Catch Coronavirus
1. Bars and restaurants
2. Gyms and fitness centers
3. Transportation
4. Crowded beaches and pools
5. Sporting events
6. Indoor social gatherings

Guidance for Large or Extended Families Living in the Same Household
Older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions are at higher risk
for severe illness from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

If your household includes people in these groups, then all family members should act
as if they, themselves, are at higher risk. This can be difficult if space is limited for large or extended
families living together. The attached PDF DOCUMENT information may help you protect YOURSELF and OTHERS who are most vulnerable in your household and COMMUNITY.

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THE 6 PLACES YOU ARE MOST LIKELY TO CATCH CORONAVIRUS

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Places You’re Most Likely to Catch Coronavirus
1. Gyms and fitness centers
2. Transportation
3. Crowded beaches and pools
4. Sporting events
5. Indoor social gatherings
6. Indoor social gatherings

Guidance for Large or Extended Families Living in the Same Household
Older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions are at higher risk
for severe illness from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

If your household includes people in these groups, then all family members should act
as if they, themselves, are at higher risk. This can be difficult if space is limited for large or extended
families living together. The PDF DOCUMENT information may help you protect those who are most vulnerable in your household.

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EVERYONE OVER 16 YEARS OLD IS ELIGIBLE FOR COVID-19 VACCINE, BUT SUPPLY IS STILL LOW

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As of April 15, all people in Washington age 16 and older are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.

At this time, COVID-19 vaccines are NOT authorized for children YOUNGER than 16 years old.

To search for open appointments, check How to get vaccinated information below.

The J&J vaccine has been paused as the CDC reviews reports of a rare, severe type of blood clot in six people who have received the vaccine in the U.S.

If you have an upcoming J&J vaccine appointment, it may be rescheduled or you may be offered a different vaccine.

Contact your provider for information. All appointments at Public Health’s Auburn and Kent clinics remain scheduled. Auburn will use Moderna, Kent will use Pfizer.

If you received the J&J vaccine more than a month ago, any risk is very low. If you received it within the last three weeks your risk of a blood clot is still very low. However, if you develop severe headache, abdominal pain, leg pain, or shortness of breath, contact your healthcare provider or go to urgent care or an Emergency Room.

Who is eligible?
Everyone age 16 years and older is eligible for COVID-19 vaccination as of April 15.

Vaccination is available for eligible individuals no matter your insurance status, immigration status, citizenship, place of work, place of residence, or your health condition.

What vaccine options are available for 16– and 17–year–olds?
The Pfizer vaccine is currently the only vaccine authorized for people under age 18.

For 16 and 17-year-olds, make sure the location you choose offers the Pfizer vaccine (see below for information on parental consent).

How do I find an appointment?
Option 1:  Call your doctor’s office or health care provider to see if they have available vaccination appointments.
Option 2:  Check with your local pharmacies to see if they have available appointments. Just like getting a flu shot at your local pharmacy, many pharmacy chains – including grocery stores – have COVID-19 vaccine appointments available.
Option 3:  Use Washington State’s Vaccine Locator – Vaccinate WA: COVID-19 Vaccine Availability
Option 4:  Visit one of the King County Vaccination Partnership Sites – You can schedule directly at one of these sites. All King County sites are ADA accessible and have language and ASL interpretation available. For the Auburn and Kent sites, registration is prioritized for residents of south King County to ensure equitable access. For more information about these sites, visit kingcounty.gov/vaccine.
Option 5:  Schedule by phone if you need language interpretation or other assistance. For language interpretation, please say your preferred language when connected:

Call the Washington State COVID-19 Assistance Hotline: Dial 1-800-525-0127 or 1-888-856-5816, then press #. Available Mondays from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Tuesdays – Sundays and observed state holidays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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‘Long’ Covid-19 symptoms NOW have a medical name; POST-ACUTE SEQUELAE of COVID-19 (aka PASC) and can last up to 9 MONTHS!!

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Post-Covid clinics come online
Some large medical centers are now creating post-Covid clinics to help care for patients with persistent symptoms.

“It’s really, in many ways, forcing us all to get together and to make sure we have open lines of communication to be addressing all of these problems for patients,” Bell said

Long’ Covid-19 symptoms NOW have a medical name; POST-ACUTE SEQUELAE of COVID-19 (aka PASC) and can last up to 9 MONTHS!!

Researchers at the University of Washington recently found that 3 of every 10 patients who got infected with the coronavirus, reported symptoms for as long as nine months.

Dr. Fauci told reporters during a White House news briefing on Covid-19. People reported;
fatigue.
shortness of breath,
sleep disorders and
other symptoms that lasted for months.

Symptoms of “long Covid,” which researchers are now calling Post-Acute Sequelae of Covid-19, or PASC, can develop “WELL AFTER” infection, and severity can range from mild to “incapacitating,” he said.

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COMMUNITY-DRIVEN COVID-19 TESTING & SAFETY INITIATIVE – Guidance for Large or Extended Families Living in the Same Household

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COVID-19: Quarantine vs. Isolation

QUARANTINE
Keeps someone who was in close contact with someone who has COVID-19 away from others.

If you had close contact with a person who has COVID-19;
• The best way to protect yourself and others is to stay home for 14 days after your last contact. Check your local health department’s website for information about options in your area to possibly shorten this quarantine period.
• Check your temperature twice a day and watch for symptoms of COVID-19.
• If possible, stay away from people who are at higher-risk for getting sick from COVID-19.

ISOLATION
Keeps someone who is sick or tested positive for COVID-19 without symptoms away from others, even in their own home.

If you are sick and think or know you have COVID-19;
• Stay home until after At least 10 days since symptoms first appeared and At least 24 hours with no fever without fever-reducing medication and Symptoms have improved.

If you tested positive for COVID-19 but do not have symptoms;
• Stay home until after 10 days have passed since your positive test.

If you live with others, stay in a specific “sick room” or area and away from other people or animals, including pets. Use a separate bathroom, if available.

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Dr. Fauci Says These Are the COVID Symptoms That Don’t Go Away THIS IS WHAT’S HAPPENING TO LONG HAULERS AFTER COVID

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Dr. Fauci Says These Are the COVID Symptoms That Don’t Go Away

THIS IS WHAT’S HAPPENING TO LONG HAULERS AFTER COVID.

By JOHN QUINN
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
Dr. Fauci talks about long COVID with Duke Global Health Institute
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1. Extreme Fatigue
Fauci listed extreme fatigue as the first of the most common long COVID symptoms. In a survey by Survivor Corps—a Facebook group of COVID-19 survivors—led by Natalie Lambert, MD, associate professor at Indiana University School of Medicine, researchers talked to more than 1,500 long haulers about their symptoms to determine the 98 most common ones. According to their findings, 100 percent of those surveyed reported feeling fatigue. And for more on your long-hauler risk, check out If You’re Lacking This One Thing, You’re at Greater Risk of Long COVID.

2. Muscle Aches
Fauci also described muscular aches and pains as a common symptom that can persist, which aligns with what was reported in the Survivor Corps survey. Muscle pain was the second most common effect long haulers reported with nearly 67 percent experiencing the symptom. And for more on where you can expect aches, see why Ellen DeGeneres Says This Is the “One Thing They Don’t Tell You” About COVID.

3. Sleep Disorder (severe)
Disrupted sleep is also a common symptom of PACS, Fauci said. According to the Survivor Corp survey, 50 percent of long haulers have trouble getting shut eye. And for more strange and scary ways COVID can affect you, check out The Terrifying Long COVID Symptom Doctors Are Now Warning About.

4. Body Temperature Dysregulation (Abnormal or Impaired)
Fauci said that PACS patients were also commonly suffering from issues “where they feel chilly or that they’re not regulating their temperature properly.” While this wasn’t a symptom tracked by the Survivors Corp survey, 29 percent of patients did say they experienced fever or chills long after “recovering” from the virus. And for more COVID news sent right to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter.

5. Brain Fog
The last on Fauci’s list of long COVID symptoms is one of the most troubling and mysterious: brain fog, “which means they have a difficulty in focusing or concentrating,” he explained. Among those long haulers surveyed in the Survivors Corp report, 59 percent said they experienced difficulty concentrating. And for more on factors that affect people with PACS, check out Nearly All COVID Long Haulers Have This in Common, New Study Finds.

John Quinn is a London-based writer and editor who specializes in lifestyle topics. Read more

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STUDY: Two masks, with a tight fit reduces COVID-19 spread

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Two masks, and a GOOD FIT reduces COVID-19 spread, U.S.

(Reuters) – Making sure a mask fits snugly on the face and use of two masks is likely to significantly reduce a person’s exposure to the coronavirus, laboratory experiments described by U.S. health officials on Wednesday showed.

The U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in January conducted experiments to see how well wearing a cloth mask over a three-ply medical procedure mask, and knotting the ear loops of a surgical mask and then tucking the excess material close to the face, protects against COVID-19.

They found that both these methods helped reduce the exposure to potentially infected aerosols by more than 90% in laboratory simulations.

The data also showed that wearing a mask helped reduce exposure to aerosol particles that were the size of droplets that spread COVID-19, when compared to wearing no mask at all.

The experiments highlight that “masks work, and they work best when they have a good fit and are worn correctly,” CDC Director Rochelle Walensky told reporters.

Walesnky added that re-useable devices known as mask-fitters were also an option to improve a mask’s fit.

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Check out the Washington State Health Department Isolation and Quarantine Calculator TOOL!

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Check out the Isolation and Quarantine Calculator
Washington State Department of Health

Simply visit www.doh.wa.gov/CovidCalculator and follow the instructions based on your particular situation.
If you…
• Tested positive for COVID-19 and have symptoms
• Tested positive for COVID-19 but do not have symptoms
• Were exposed to COVID-19 (identified as a close contact)
• Previously tested positive for COVID-19 and want to know when you could be reinfected
…then the calculator can pinpoint the dates your isolation or quarantine will end.
Once you land on the page, simply enter the appropriate dates, and the calculator will show you when you can resume your usual activities. When your time in isolation or quarantine ends, don’t forget to continue protecting others. Even though you may have antibodies in your system, it’s still important to wash your hands, wear your mask, and watch your distance, to prevent spreading the virus to others.
We hope this tool makes one part of living through COVID-19 a bit easier and less confusing for everyone. The tool is currently available in several languages and more are coming.

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QUESTION? IS IT SAFE TO BE AROUND SOMEONE WHO HAVE TAKEN A COVID-19 VACCINE???

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IT IS STILL NECESSARY TO MASK UP AND KEEP YOUR DISTANCE FROM PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN VACCINATED!!!

Masks and distancing are still necessary, because the vaccines do not offer 100% protection — and because it’s possible that a person who has been vaccinated can unknowingly spread the virus to others.

REMEMBER It’s essential to continue following proven public health measures, like universal masking and physical distancing.

IT IS STILL POSSIBLE FOR YOU TO CATCH THE VIRUS AFTER YOU HAVE RECEIVED BOTH DOSES OF A COVID-19 VACCINE!

AND, YOU “COULD” STILL PASS THE VIRUS ON TO SOMEONE ELSE!

ALSO, researchers aren’t yet sure whether the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines protect against asymptomatic infection.

All of which means that an individual who has received both doses of the vaccine could potentially unknowingly become infected without showing any symptoms. And that person could then pass COVID-19 along to his or her contacts without realizing it — again, despite being vaccinated.

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URGENT NOTICE!!! “HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE NEW CORONAVIRUS STRAINS”

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There are now several troubling “MUTATIONS” of the coronavirus circulating, and a few seem to make the virus more contagious.

One variant , the United Kingdom strain, is also more likely to make people SICK or to KILL US.

The CDC believes that strain will become dominant in the U.S. as soon as MARCH 2021.

William Brangham reports on what experts say about avoiding exposure.

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Judy Woodruff:

Given that and the emergence of new, alarming strains of the virus, including one found in South Carolina, public health officials warn it’s crucial that we redouble our protection efforts.

William Brangham looks at the latest on both fronts.

William Brangham:

Judy, there are now several troubling new mutants of the coronavirus circulating today.

A few of them seem to make the virus more contagious. One of them, known as the U.K. strain, not only is more contagious, but now seems more likely to make people sick or to kill them. The CDC believes that that strain will become dominant in the U.S. by March.

Given these concerns, we wanted to look at the latest science about how best to protect ourselves.

The first thing to remember is, these new variants, just like the initial coronavirus they come from, travel through the air. That’s the main way people get sick. Someone who’s infected breathes out the virus and someone who’s healthy breathes it in.

Dr. Linsey Marr at Virginia Tech studies airborne transmission, and she says that the coronavirus can travel on small airborne droplets or even smaller aerosols.

DR. LINSEY MARR, Virginia Tech:

Droplets are large, visible droplets that fly out of our mouths when we’re coughing or talking. Aerosols are really just smaller droplets. They’re microscopic, and we release hundreds of those for every one large droplet that might come out.

WILLIAM BRANGHAM:

But according to Erin Bromage, who researches immunology and infectious disease at UMass Dartmouth, not everyone who’s infected spreads the virus the same way or in the same amounts.

ERIN BROMAGE, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth: We know that some people have a lot more virus, and it’s not just twice the amount. It can be 100-fold or a 1,000-fold more virus, inside their mouth.

And so those people, with talking, with sing, with shouting, breathing, for that matter, can release 1,000 times more of those viral particles into the air

William Brangham:

With these new mutant strains, it’s not totally clear why they’re more contagious, only that they are.

This only reinforces the need for mask-wearing. Numerous studies have now confirmed that wearing a mask can reduce the risk of transmission. But not all masks are created equally.

ERIN BROMAGE:

So, virtually any covering over your face will deal with those large droplets. A handkerchief, a bandana, they all deal with those large droplets in roughly the same way.

But there is a big difference between the quality of the mask being worn and the ability to both filter the small little aerosols out on the way out and filter them on the way back in.

William Brangham:

There’s still a great deal of confusion about what kinds of masks offer the best protection. N95s are considered tops, but since they’re still in short supply, many say they should be left only for front-line health care workers.

KF-94 masks, like these made in South Korea, are considered a good substitute, and while they can be found online, there are reports of fakes and counterfeits swirling around. So, what’s a consumer to do?

DR. LINSEY MARR:

Unfortunately, there aren’t any standards for masks right now. Those are coming, but it’s going to be several months. In the meantime, what we know is that tightly woven cloth works better than loosely knitted cloth. Two layers is better than one. Three layers is even better, as long as it doesn’t inhibit you from breathing easily through the fabric.

If you really want to upgrade your masks, the thing to do is to look for a mask with a pocket or a middle layer where you can insert a filter. Things like a HEPA filter, a high-efficiency particulate air filter, work very well, block 99 percent of particles.

The other thing you can do is to use a surgical-type mask which filters really well, but probably doesn’t fit so well, especially around the sides, and to layer a second mask on top of that, like a tight-fitting cloth mask, to help improve the fit and reduce gaps. That way, you get both good filtration and a good fit.

William Brangham:

One of the things that seems, I think, so difficult for people is that they go to shop for a mask, and it’s very hard to assess quality or whether or not something that is a surgical mask or claims to be one is, in fact, one.

ERIN BROMAGE:

So, we want to look for certification seals if we are actually buying, say, surgical masks, so, the ASTM rating, one, two and three.

A three is the best that you can get in regards to surgical masks. And then the FDA actually has a Web site that shows true from false. You have fake from real ones.

William Brangham:

If masks are the first layer of protection, the second one is distancing. We have heard this mantra for months, avoid crowds as much as possible, and if you’re around others, stay six feet apart. But six feet isn’t some magical number.

ERIN BROMAGE:

It really isn’t a magic number. I mean, it’s the closer you are, the more risk that you have.

You know the analogy, which is not perfect, but it’s a way that you can sort of think about it in your head, is if you’re standing right next to a person smoking a cigarette, you’re going to be inhaling a lot of that. It’s the same with the virus.

So, six feet is just a good standard. It’s easy for people to visualize six feet. But 10 feet is better, three feet is worse, and it’s not this instant cutoff of distance.

William Brangham:

This is why outdoor gatherings are recommended. Infinite amounts of fresh air swirling around will often disperse the virus quickly.

But those sealed restaurant tents you see everywhere? Not great. They’re technically outside, but airflow is often minimal. Crowded indoor gatherings with people outside your family are by far the riskiest environments. There, if someone is infected, the virus can build up and linger in the air, and keeping your distance is no guarantee of safety.

DR. LINSEY MARR:

You also want to pay attention to ventilation.

But what you can do is just open the door or the windows. Just a few inches or a halfway open door can make a huge difference. And so that’s one way that you can improve the ventilation.

William Brangham:

With these new, more contagious variants spreading, public health experts argue, this is the time to redouble these safety measures.

That also applies to people who’ve been vaccinated, because it’s not clear if the vaccine also prevents people from transmitting the virus. These precautions, they argue, will save lives, avoid more lockdowns, and could get us through the next few months, until more people get vaccinated.

Oh, and don’t forget to keep washing your hands.

For the “PBS NewsHour,” I’m William Brangham

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The idea of antibody treatments to prevent GETTING THE CORONAVIRUS

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Monoclonal treatment 101

They work right away, unlike a vaccine that takes a few weeks to kick in.

However, the treatments are not as simple as swallowing a pill. A nurse wearing full protective gear needs to administer the treatment for about an hour and then monitor the patient for another.

Monoclonal treatments have a lot of advantages.

Lifesaving Covid-19 antibody treatments are plentiful, but still sitting on the shelf.

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URGENT WARNING! CORONAVIRUS “VACINNATED PEOPLE MAY SPREAD THE VIRUS”. Van-Tam

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WARNING!!

People who have received a Covid-19 vaccine could still pass the virus on to others…. England’s deputy chief medical officer has warned.

“Even after you have had both doses of the vaccine you may still give Covid-19 to someone else and the chains of transmission will then continue,” Prof Van-Tam said.

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IMPORTANT! King County Warns CORONAVIRUS MUTATANT STRAIN Could Stir Coronavirus ‘Volcano’

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COVID-19 Testing Locations

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COVID-19 Testing Locations
Click your area on the map below to find testing sites near you. You will find community-based sites, local clinics, drive-through sites, your local health department phone number, and additional lists and maps of sites in the area. If you have a health care provider, you can also call them for an appointment. Choose the option that works best for you. For additional questions about testing sites, call 2-1-1. Visit our Testing for COVID-19 page for information about who should be tested, what you should do after you’re tested, and more,

ADA Accessible sites available in Franklin County (South Central), King County (North Puget Sound), and Thurston County (South Puget Sound).

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NOTICE!! New CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) Testing Kiosks Open In Central District And Northgate TODAY

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Today, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced the new Curative COVID-19 testing kiosks will have a soft launch Sat., Dec. 5, 2020 from noon to 3 p.m., operating thereafter Mondays through Saturdays.

The new kiosks allow clients to use an observed and directed self-collected oral fluid swab COVID-19 test. A Curative staff member will be available at each location to walk clients through the quick and painless process. Results will be delivered electronically within 48 hours.

The first two Kiosks will serve walk-up clients and are located in Northgate at the south end of the Northgate Community Center and in the Central District east of the Garfield Community Center. Clients can register for kiosk testing appointments beginning this evening. This pilot program can easily increase City of Seattle daily testing capacity by more than 1,000 units.

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CORONAVIRUS DEATHS AGAIN REACHING 2000 PEOPLE KILLED IN THE UNITED STATES EACH DAY!

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U.S. Returns to Daily Coronavirus Death Toll of Over 2,000 Lives PER DAY!

A widely cited coronavirus model increased its death toll estimate to reflect that the U.S. could see nearly 471,000 deaths by the start of March 2021.

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IN SPAIN, STUDY FOUND THAT 78% in the case of living with a dog, and by 94% in that of supermarket home delivery, (of those analyzed) increased their risk of contracting THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)

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A study carried out by researchers from the University of Granada (UGR) and the Andalusian School of Public Health has analyzed the main risk factors in the transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus during the national lockdown in Spain, between March and May 2020.

The study, published in the journal Environmental Research, has revealed that living with a dog and buying basic products in the supermarket with home delivery were two of the socio-demographic variables (of those analyzed) that most increased the risk of contracting COVID-19 during the period under study—by 78% in the case of living with a dog, and by 94% in that of supermarket home delivery.

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IMPORTANT! LOW COST WAY TO HEALTHY INDOOR AIR -Box Fan Filter Kits

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A LOW-COST WAY TO CLEAN INSIDE AIR AND IMPROVE HEALTH.

Operating with a clean filter, helps you have a clean air in one room.

Can filter out small particles common in;
Wildfire or wood smoke
Viruses
Mold
Dust released by common household activities

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Governor Inslee orders sweeping restrictions on indoor gatherings, restaurants, bars, gyms as COVID-19 cases surge in Washington state

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“Today, Sunday, November 15, 2020, is the most dangerous public health day in the last 100 years of our state’s history,” Inslee said in prepared remarks. “A pandemic is raging in our state. Left unchecked, it will assuredly result in grossly overburdened hospitals and morgues; and keep people from obtaining routine but necessary medical treatment for non-COVID conditions.”

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IMPORTANT NOTICE !!! DOCTORS and NURSES VOTE TO STRIKE at 20 MULTICARE INDIGO URGENT CARE CLINICS

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According to the union, physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants will strike on Nov. 23 and 24.

“The recent outbreak of COVID-19 within MultiCare’s hospital system should have been a wake-up call, but it was not,” said Bussey. “So, out of concern for patients, doctors will strike and we are calling upon the public to stand with healthcare providers who are working the frontlines of a pandemic.

“For too long these providers have been subjected to irresponsible and unsafe policies including working 12+ hour shifts, sometimes seeing over 70 patients in one day without breaks. Not only has MultiCare put patients at risk through these assembly line conditions, but since the COVID-19 outbreak, MultiCare refuses to allow providers to wear N95 masks, even if they purchase our own,” said Dr. Stuart Bussey, president of UAPD and former urgent care physician. “MultiCare again refused the providers N95s just before the strike announcement last night. These practices are not only exhausting for providers, but more importantly, they are extremely risky for our patients who deserve the best possible care. It is no exaggeration to state this is a matter of life and death.

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CORONVIRUS QUESTIONS ABOUT: Open Windows In Winter, Holding Your Breath, Sprayed Masks?

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Does holding your breath while walking by an unmasked (or masked) person help reduce the odds of transmission?

But what if an unmasked person passes by? And stops to ask you a question?

What if that person is infected and expelling viral particles? Would holding your breath prevent you from inhaling any potentially infectious bits?

Chances are — sorry to report — probably not to a great extent.

Advani recommends carrying a mask with you to pop on in case a situation like this occurs.

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URGENT UPDATE – NEW CASE OF MEASLES IN KING COUNTY, (Sea-Tac Airport), NOTICE; “During our COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important we don’t lose important community protections against other serious infections”.

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Public Health – Seattle & King County is investigating a new confirmed measles case in a child, with possible exposures ON 11/5/2020 10:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. Sea-Tac Airport, North Satellite (Gate N-11) to Baggage Claim (Carousel 13)

Transmission of measles can occur before people know they have the disease, before any rash appears. Before the measles diagnosis was made.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU WERE IN A LOCATION OF POTENTIAL MEASLES EXPOSURE.

Most people in our area have immunity to the measles through vaccination, so the risk to the general public is low. However, anyone who was in the locations of potential exposure to measles, (CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE), around the time the child was there should:

Find out if you have been vaccinated for measles or have had measles previously. Make sure you are up-to-date with the recommended number of measles (MMR) vaccinations.
Call a healthcare provider promptly if you develop an illness with fever or illness with an unexplained rash. To avoid possibly spreading measles to others, do not go to a clinic or hospital without calling first to tell them you want to be evaluated for measles.

Vaccination or medication can be given after exposure in some cases to prevent illness – check with your healthcare provider. This is especially important for people at high risk for measles complications.

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WASHINGTON STATE HEALTH OFFICIALS ISSUE DIRE WARNING TO CHANGE BEHAVIORS AS CORONAVIRUS CASES INCREASE.

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State and county health officials held an “urgent” COVID-19 response briefing Tuesday to discuss the accelerated COVID-19 transmission rates occurring across Washington state.

The news release for the briefing said “time is running out to reverse course and flatten the curve.” Both the state and individual counties have been reporting record high case numbers over the past few weeks, reaching or topping numbers seen early in the pandemic. King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties have all reported record highs and only expect their numbers to keep rising

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As CORONAVIRUS cases rise, “South King County hospitals ‘already near 100% capacity’, Auburn ER doctor Stephen Anderson.

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According to Auburn ER doctor Stephen Anderson “Hospitals in South King County where I work are already functioning near 100% capacity on a daily basis.

Washington state health officials continue to express concerns over a sizable uptick in new COVID cases. That’s especially prominent in South King County among communities of color.

In the midst of that, local hospitals are already feeling the strain, according to Auburn ER doctor Stephen Anderson.

“This disease is racist,” he said. “It’s not genetic, but there’s a horrifying disparity between racial demographics, mostly due to longstanding variations in policies and economics. That’s driven by a variety of socioeconomic factors, including the fact that people of color “live in closer proximity,” they often have jobs in the service industry that don’t provide the ability to work from home, and they have “decreased access to health care” to go along with several risk factors like chronic lung conditions, obesity, hypertension, and diabetes.

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URGENT NOTICE!!! MULTICARE AUBURN MEDICAL CENTER REPORTS CORONAVIRUS, (COVID-19), CASES AMONG THE STAFF and PATIENTS.

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Phone: (253) 833-7711

202 N. DIVISION St
Auburn, Washington 98001

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MultiCare on Tuesday evening announced that a patient in the unit of the fourth floor at MultiCare Auburn Medical Center tested positive for COVID-19 late last week.

The hospital has since tested 40 patients in the unit and found eight additional positive cases. The health system said it had also identified 212 staff members who’d been in the unit 14 days before the first positive case and is in the process of testing those individuals.

Five employees so far have tested positive. “We acted swiftly to isolate the suspected and confirmed COVID-19 patients, creating a specific COVID unit for the patients. Sadly, one of the affected patients died today,” the health care system said in a statement sent to The News Tribune.

MultiCare said it has temporarily paused discharges from the unit as well as new admissions to the unit, also temporarily.

“Appropriate environmental cleaning was performed on the impacted unit,” according to the statement.

It added that all affected workers and patients had been notified and that it was working with public health officials to identify the source of the spread.

“MultiCare is following all public health recommendations and has the PPE we need for our employees to continue to safely care for all of our patients at Auburn Medical Center and throughout our health system,” it added.

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AN UPDATE FROM HEALTH OFFICER DR. JEFF DUCHIN : VIDEO: AS COVID-19 CASES SPIKE IN KING COUNTY

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In recent days, King County has seen the highest COVID-19 case counts we’ve experienced to date. In light of these increases, we’re sharing Dr. Jeff Duchin’s November 6th, 2020, press briefing where he discusses the rising numbers and what we need to do to turn around this outbreak. View the update NOW!!!!!

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WARNING – SMALL GATHERINGS CAUSING NEW COVID-19 INFECTIONS

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URGENT – “But what we’re seeing as the increasing threat right now is actually acquisition of infection through small household gatherings,” Redfield said. ” we think it’s really important to stress the vigilance of these continued mitigation steps in the household setting.”

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AIRBORNE TRANSMISSION!!!! COVID-19 IS SPREADING IN THE AIR WE ALL BREATH

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(Reuters) – COVID-19 can sometimes be spread by airborne transmission.

Some infections can be spread by exposure to virus in small droplets and particles, or aerosols, that can linger in the air for MINUTES TO HOURS

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COMMUNITY RESOURCE EVENT!! BY THE CENTER FOR MULTICULTURAL HEALTH and EMERALD CITY COMMUNITY SDA CHURCH

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Contact: Janelle Okorogu MPH Health Equity Program Director
Phone: (206) 461-6910

801 25th AVE
Seattle, Washington 98122

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The Center for MultiCultural Health and Emerald City Community SDA Church are partnering to host a community resource event on Tuesday October 6th from 10:00am-12:30pm.

All resources are FREE!
Please share the attached flyer with your community network and don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
801 25th Ave, Seattle WA 98122
206-461-6910 Ext. 209

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URGENT NOTICE: THE CORONA VIRUS IS “AIRBORNE” FINALLY THE TRUTH!! The coronavirus IS spreading through the AIR

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“The coronavirus can commonly spread “through respiratory droplets or small particles, such as those in aerosols (AIR),” which are produced even when a person breathes”.

“Airborne viruses, including COVID-19, are among the most contagious and easily spread,”

MASK UP (WHEN OUTSIDE) – WASH YOUR HANDS – SOCIAL DISTANCE -SANITIZE

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Trump administration chief doctor ADMITS that masks are better at stopping corona virus than a vaccine

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IMPORTANT STATEMENT;
“ THIS FACE MASK IS MORE GUARANTEED TO PROTECT ME AGAINST COVID THAN WHEN I TAKE A COVID VACCINE”!!!
note; “A mask could act as a kind of exposure therapy, prepping the body to fight the coronavirus without actually sickening the subject (person)”.

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Trump Administration Chief Says Masks Work Better Than A Vaccine

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A recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine suggested that, “Since masks can filter out some virus-containing droplets,” but not all viral particles,

a mask could act as a kind of exposure therapy, prepping the body to fight the corona-virus without actually sickening the subject (PERSON).

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URGENT NOTICE – WILD FIRE SMOKE AND FACE MASKS FACT SHEET

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Wildfire Smoke INCREASE RISK OF CORONA-VIRUS INFECTION AND LUNG DAMAGE!!!

Wildfire smoke can irritate your lungs, cause inflammation, affect your immune system, and make you more prone to lung infections, including the CORONA-VIRUS

Will a face mask protect me from wildfire smoke AND the Corona-Virus?

Respirator masks labeled N95 (KN95 WORKS THE SAME WAY) provide some protection –
They filter‐out fine particles but not hazardous gases(such as carbon monoxide, formaldehyde,
and acrolein). AS YOUR COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER FOR HELP TO MASK – UP!!!

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BLACK COMMUNITIES CORONA-VIRUS INFECTION RATE 3 TIMES HIGHER and DEATH RATES 6 TIMES HIGHER THAT WHITE COMMUNITIES

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DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL OUR CHILD’S DOCTOR!!!
No worry is too small to reach out to your child’s doctor (pediatrician), experts say. Parents (the child’s caregivers) are best at knowing SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE CHILD ( because they know how the child typically behaves.)
“It may be something that you cannot communicate but something’s bothering you.” ‘If you’re nervous, ‘ I AM NERVOUS TOO. That’s just the way things are right now.’ THE ONLY CALL THAT IS WRONG, IS THE CALL YOU DID NOT MAKE WHEN WE THINK OUR CHILDREN ARE SICK.
How to recognize Covid-19 symptoms in children, based on pediatricians’ advice. No parent wants to take the CHANCE that their child might be the exception to the rule. There has already been a 90% increase in the number of Covid-19 cases among children across the US in just the last four weeks. What are the symptoms?
Symptoms of Covid-19 are the same in children as they are in adults and more.
“If you look at the long list of potential symptoms — congestion, cough, fever, loss of sense of smell — they can all happen in both adults and children,” O’Leary said.
Other key signs include any difficulty in breathing; a rash, especially one that is quickly spreading; a lack of energy; and problems keeping a child awake, “It’s very important to let the doctor know immediately if you can’t really get them up, if they’re falling asleep all the time and just exhausted, if they’re not drinking, not eating, — the activities of daily living, or that unexplained BAD BELLY ACHE .

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“If you haven’t already, it’s time to start figuring out what normal looks like for your business moving forward”. Bill Gates says in The USA, “it’s pretty clear, life is never going to get back to what we all thought was normal.”

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Gates says that the first vaccines available will likely be a stopgap, providing only short-term immunity. in 2021, a number of other vaccines are very likely to get approved.

Bill Gates is a Microsoft Corp. co-founder and billionaire philanthropist. He has become, for better and worse, a central character in the story of Covid-19. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has pledged more than $350 million to fight the disease, including funds for vaccine manufacturing efforts.

Gates has been vilified by anti-vaxxers and other conspiracy theorists who claim he seeded the virus for his own nefarious purposes.

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METHANOL CAN KILL YOU!! – FDA’s list of hand sanitizers to avoid grows AGAIN with more than 100 identified that may contain methanol

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Contact: Methanol is a TOXIC SUBSTANCE when absorbed through skin or ingested.

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“DO-NOT-USE LIST ” Dangerous hand sanitizer products” now includes 101 varieties of hand sanitizer that should be avoided – some that have already been recalled and other products being recommended for recalls – as they may contain methanol, a potentially fatal ingredient.

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If you needed another reason to avoid corona-virus AT ALL COST!!!! , here is one!!

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Contact: This study proves there are far more consequences of catching corona-virus than just dying of it.

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Study shows, EVEN MILD corona-virus infection can cause lasting cardiovascular damage.

The study published Monday in The Journal American Medical Association- Cardiology, (JAMA), details the results of cardiac MRI exams of 100 RECOVERED CORONAVIRUS PATIENTS. Twenty-eight (28) of them required oxygen supplementation while fighting the virus, while just two (2) were on ventilators. SEVENTY-EIGHT (78) of them still had cardiovascular abnormalities after recovery, with SIXTY (60) of them showing “ongoing myocardial inflammation,” the study shows. These conditions appeared to be independent of case severity and pre-existing conditions, though JAMA researchers note these findings need a larger study.

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WARNING!!, WARNING!! – AVOID NEARLY 90 HAND SANITIZERS – DO NOT USE certain hand sanitizers that may contain methanol or wood alcohol, a toxic substance when absorbed through skin or ingested

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Remain vigilant!!! Especially BE concerned with:
The dangers of drinking any hand sanitizer under any conditions. While hand sanitizers with possible methanol contamination are more life-threatening than those that are not contaminated, FDA urges consumers not to drink any of these products.
Certain hand sanitizers that may not contain a sufficient amount of ethyl alcohol or isopropyl alcohol.
Hand sanitizers that are sold or offered for sale with false and misleading, unproven claims that they can prevent the spread of viruses such as COVID-19, including claims that they can provide prolonged protection (e.g., for up to 24-hours).
Products that are fraudulently marketed as “FDA-approved” since there are no hand sanitizers approved by FDA.
Products packaged to appear as drinks, candy or liquor bottles, as well as products marketed as drinks or cocktails because their appearance could result in accidental ingestion or encourage ingestion. Children are particularly at risk with these products since ingesting only a small amount of hand sanitizer may be lethal in a young child.
Products labeled with harmful or poisonous ingredients, such as methanol.

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KING COUNTY RESIDENTS – FREE FACE MASK!!! When: TODAY – Tuesday, July 21, 2020 from 1-5 p.m.

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Contact: Face MASK coverings, purchased by King County, will be the first public distribution hosted by King County.

Where: Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center
650 SW Campus Dr
Federal Way, Washington 98023

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THIS DRIVE-THRU distribution event will be held at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center and is open ONLY to King County residents.

LIMIT :Each resident can receive two reusable cloth masks, and each vehicle can obtain masks for up to six household members, or 12 masks per vehicle.

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U.S. companies fear workplace corona-virus precautions do not address airborne risk

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“They are doing due diligence around how are you going to reduce the transmission of the virus in light of the proposed aerosol nature of COVID-19,” Mills said.

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URGENT!!! Governor Inslee visit South King County leaders to discuss THE ALARMING INCREASE IN CORONA-VIRUS INFECTION RATES IN SOUTH KING COUNTY

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6 OF THE 10 WASHINGTON STATE CITIES WITH THE LARGEST BLACK POPULATION ARE IN SOUTH KING COUNTY.
South King County cities are seeing a spike in YOUNG PEOPLE TESTING POSITIVE. Public health officials said there is a rise in Corona-Virus infections across all age groups.
The governor said each person has the means to make a difference today. “The most powerful weapon to save businesses is to WEAR A MASK”.

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WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REPORT CORONA-VIRUS on a path to ‘runaway growth’ in Washington State

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WORLDWIDE Single-day infections topped 250,000 PEOPLE PER DAY.
The United States, Brazil, South Africa, and India reported the biggest increases.
The number of global Corona-virus deaths is approaching 600,000 PEOPLE WORLDWIDE

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WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REPORT CORONA-VIRUS on a path to ‘runaway growth’ in Washington state

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WORLDWIDE Single-day infections topped 250,0000 PEOPLE PER DAY.
The United States, Brazil, South Africa and India reported the biggest increases.
The number of global Corona-virus deaths is approaching 600,000 PEOPLE WORLDWIDE.

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URGENT UPDATE!!! THE CORONA-VIRUS AFFECTS THE ENTIRE BODY. The Corona-virus damages not only the lungs, but the kidneys, liver, heart, brain, nervous system, skin and gastrointestinal tract, doctors said, Friday July 10, 2020, in a review of reports about Covid-19 patients.

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The comprehensive picture shows the Corona-virus attacks virtually every major system in the human body, directly damaging organs and causing the blood to clot, the heart to lose its healthy rhythm, the kidneys to shed blood and protein and the skin to erupt in rashes. It causes headaches, dizziness, muscle aches, stomach pain and other symptoms along with classic respiratory symptoms like coughing and fever.

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WARNING!!! The World Health Organization has expanded its coronavirus guidance to include airborne transmission, in which the virus could be spread through tiny droplets that linger in the air.

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“There have been reported outbreaks of COVID-19 in some closed settings, such as restaurants, nightclubs, places of worship or places of work where people may be shouting, talking, or singing,” the WHO said in its updated review of the evidence. “In these outbreaks, aerosol transmission, particularly in these indoor locations where there are crowded and inadequately ventilated spaces where infected persons spend long periods of time with others, cannot be ruled out.”

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Washington State COVID-19 Statewide Face Covering Requirements-Violations- Customer complaints about businesses could carry a penalty of nearly $10,000 or more.

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Customers who are concerned that a business is not adequately enforcing the face mask order or
other Safe Start requirements can submit an anonymous complaint. The link to the complaint form
is available on the Safe Start page of coronavirus.wa.gov.

Individuals not following the Department Of Health Order on face coverings may be subject to a misdemeanor charge with a fine of up to $100 and/or up to 90 days in county jail per RCW 43.70.130(7), RCW 70.05.120(4), and WAC 246-100-070(3).

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CORONA-VIRUS CASES; BLACK RESIDENTS 2 TIMES THE RATE OF WHITE CASES

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“Everybody in there was African-American,” she said. “Everybody was.”

Corona-virus cases per 10,000 people; White people 23 Black people 62 Latino people 73
Experts point to circumstances that have made Black and Latino people more likely than white people to be exposed to the virus: Many of them have front-line jobs that keep them from working at home; rely on public transportation; or live in cramped apartments or multi-generational homes.

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HOW OFTEN YOU SHOULD WASH YOUR CLOTH MASKS BETWEEN WEARING IT

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If you wear a cloth mask frequently, it’s best to wash it every time you wear it. Use detergent in the hottest water the fabric can withstand. This is not the time to think about brightening the colors. “Heat will definitely kill this germ,” Pettis says. For that reason, experts also advise tumbling the masks in the dryer on the hottest setting the material will tolerate.
Dr. Daniel Griffin, a member of the Division of Infectious Diseases and an Associate Research Scientist in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics at Columbia University, tells NPR that you should think of face masks like underwear, and that face masks should be washed after each time you wear it.
“You don’t take this dirty mask off, put it in your purse and then stick it back on your face,” Griffin tells NPR. “It’s something that once you put on, is potentially either touching your coughs, sneezes or the spray of your speech or protecting you from the coughs, spray, speech of other people. And now it’s dirty. It needs to basically be either discarded or washed.” When it comes to cleaning, it’s important to know that there are differences in cleaning terms. Here’s the difference between sanitizing and disinfecting.
What’s the difference between cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting?
If you’ve been using these terms without knowing their meaning, you’re not alone. According to the CDC, cleaning “removes germs, dirt, and impurities from surfaces or objects.” The CDC states that sanitizing “lowers the number of germs on surfaces or objects to a safe level, as judged by public health standards or requirements. This process works by either cleaning or disinfecting surfaces or objects to lower the risk of spreading infection.” Lastly, the CDC says disinfecting “works by using chemicals to kill germs on surfaces or objects. This process does not necessarily clean dirty surfaces or remove germs, but by killing germs on a surface after cleaning, it can further lower the risk of spreading infection.” Basically, cleaning removes germs, sanitizing lowers the number of germs, and disinfecting kills germs. Looking for a place to clean?

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TRAINING – WEAR YOUR MASK TO PROTECT OTHERS TRAIN YOUR BREATHING TO PROTECT YOURSELF

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Here’s how to calm your breathing:
Take 5 quality breaths before you put your mask on.
Take 5 quality breaths when you put your mask on.
Take 5 quality breaths when you take your mask off.

A “quality breath” is:
A four-second nasal inhale
A six-second exhale through your mouth
A two-second pause

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Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)

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Most children who are sick with COVID-19 will have mild cases. However, some children and youth may develop a rare complication that can impact young people who have had COVID-19. It is called Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). Children/youth who develop this will need to be hospitalized for treatment. Not all children who develop MIS-C will have had symptoms of COVID-19, and some may have had symptoms weeks earlier.

This information is also available in Amharic, Chinese-Traditional, Hindi, Khmer, Russian, Somali, Spanish and Vietnamese

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Medical companies warn PPE, critical equipment situation ‘not sustainable,

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WARNING!!! USA Medical Companies SAY WE ARE RUNNING OUT OF CRITICAL PERSONAL PROTECTION SUPPLIES (MASK, CLEANING SUPPLIES TO STOP THE VIRUS INFECTION), AND CRITICAL EQUIPMENT – situation ‘not sustainable!!!!

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What Doctors Are Learning From Autopsy Findings of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Patients

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Once the SARS-CoV-2 virus is deeply embedded in the body, it begins to cause more severe disease. This is where the direct attack on other organs that have ACE2 receptors can occur, including heart muscle, kidneys, blood vessels, liver, and the brain. Early findings, including those from multiple autopsy and biopsy reports, show that viral particles can be found not only in the nasal passages and throat, but also in tears, stool, kidneys, liver, pancreas, and heart. One case report found evidence of viral particles in the CSF, meaning the fluid around the brain. That patient had meningitis.

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URGENT FDA WARNING DO NOT USE 9 brands of hand sanitizer may be toxic – CBS News

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Older Black COVID-19 patients 4 times more likely to get sick enough to need the hospital – Highlighted In New Medicare Claims Data : Shots – Health News : NPR

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COVID-19: Inslee announces mandatory face mask rule for Washington state

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DL Hughley Hospitalized after passing out on stage – This is how he found out that he has Corona virus

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Center for Multicultural Heath

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Mask Directive – Somali

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Somali Translation

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Starting on May 18, 2020, King County residents are directed to wear face coverings in most public settings. Wear a face covering when you are at any indoor or outdoor public space where you may be within 6 feet of someone who does not live with you.

Everyone is strongly urged to wear face coverings in places such as:

Stores that sell food and beverages (including: grocery stores, pharmacies, corner stores, convenience stores, liquor stores, farmers’ markets, food banks, farm and produce stands, supermarkets, big box stores that sell groceries, and similar places that sell food).

Retail stores (including: convenience stores, pet supply stores, auto supplies and repair shops, hardware and home improvement stores, garden stores that sell supplies for growing food, office supply stores, and home appliance stores)

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Mask Directive – Arabic

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Starting on May 18, 2020, King County residents are directed to wear face coverings in most public settings. Wear a face covering when you are at any indoor or outdoor public space where you may be within 6 feet of someone who does not live with you.

Everyone is strongly urged to wear face coverings in places such as:

Stores that sell food and beverages (including: grocery stores, pharmacies, corner stores, convenience stores, liquor stores, farmers’ markets, food banks, farm and produce stands, supermarkets, big box stores that sell groceries, and similar places that sell food).

Retail stores (including: convenience stores, pet supply stores, auto supplies and repair shops, hardware and home improvement stores, garden stores that sell supplies for growing food, office supply stores, and home appliance stores)

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Keep your hands clean,And don’t touch your face!

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Contact: questions or concerns about COVID-19
Phone: (800) 525-0127

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COVID-19 travels in respiratory droplets produced when we cough, sneeze, talk, or sing whether we have symptoms or not. It is possible to get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it, and then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes. And although COVID-19 does not spread easily this way, you can prevent it by washing your hands before you touch your face.

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Mask Directive – Oromo

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Starting on May 18, 2020, King County residents are directed to wear face coverings in most public settings. Wear a face covering when you are at any indoor or outdoor public space where you may be within 6 feet of someone who does not live with you.

Everyone is strongly urged to wear face coverings in places such as:

Stores that sell food and beverages (including: grocery stores, pharmacies, corner stores, convenience stores, liquor stores, farmers’ markets, food banks, farm and produce stands, supermarkets, big box stores that sell groceries, and similar places that sell food).

Retail stores (including: convenience stores, pet supply stores, auto supplies and repair shops, hardware and home improvement stores, garden stores that sell supplies for growing food, office supply stores, and home appliance stores)

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Mask Directive – Tigrinya

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Tigrinya Translation

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Starting on May 18, 2020, King County residents are directed to wear face coverings in most public settings. Wear a face covering when you are at any indoor or outdoor public space where you may be within 6 feet of someone who does not live with you.

Everyone is strongly urged to wear face coverings in places such as:

Stores that sell food and beverages (including: grocery stores, pharmacies, corner stores, convenience stores, liquor stores, farmers’ markets, food banks, farm and produce stands, supermarkets, big box stores that sell groceries, and similar places that sell food).

Retail stores (including: convenience stores, pet supply stores, auto supplies and repair shops, hardware and home improvement stores, garden stores that sell supplies for growing food, office supply stores, and home appliance stores)

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Mask Directive – Amharic

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Amharic Translation

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Starting on May 18, 2020, King County residents are directed to wear face coverings in most public settings. Wear a face covering when you are at any indoor or outdoor public space where you may be within 6 feet of someone who does not live with you.

Everyone is strongly urged to wear face coverings in places such as:

Stores that sell food and beverages (including: grocery stores, pharmacies, corner stores, convenience stores, liquor stores, farmers’ markets, food banks, farm and produce stands, supermarkets, big box stores that sell groceries, and similar places that sell food).

Retail stores (including: convenience stores, pet supply stores, auto supplies and repair shops, hardware and home improvement stores, garden stores that sell supplies for growing food, office supply stores, and home appliance stores)

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What is contact tracing – Tigrinya

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Tigrinya Translation

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In public health, contact tracing is the process of identification of persons who may have come into contact with an infected person (“contacts”) and subsequent collection of further information about these contacts. By tracing the contacts of infected individuals, testing them for infection, treating the infected and tracing their contacts in turn, public health aims to reduce infections in the population.

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2o Seconds or More – Wash Your Hands Video

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Jamie Foxx, Charlamagne Tha God, DMC, Ashanti and others join Doug E. Fresh, Artie Green, & Gerry Gunn in 20 Seconds or More song – a collaboration by Hip Hop Public Health.

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Dr. B. Ashby Details How The COVID-19 Crisis Affects The Black and Brown Community

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Doctor Bernard Ashby discusses calls into Ebro in the Morning to discuss why COVID-19 is affecting black & brown communities harder than other demographics, best practices, and how to take care of your health during this time.

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Mask Directive – English

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Narration

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Starting on May 18, 2020, King County residents are directed to wear face coverings in most public settings. Wear a face covering when you are at any indoor or outdoor public space where you may be within 6 feet of someone who does not live with you.

Everyone is strongly urged to wear face coverings in places such as:

Stores that sell food and beverages (including: grocery stores, pharmacies, corner stores, convenience stores, liquor stores, farmers’ markets, food banks, farm and produce stands, supermarkets, big box stores that sell groceries, and similar places that sell food).

Retail stores (including: convenience stores, pet supply stores, auto supplies and repair shops, hardware and home improvement stores, garden stores that sell supplies for growing food, office supply stores, and home appliance stores)

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