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Navajo Nation rescinds mask mandate on vast reservation

Mon, 2023-01-23 06:35 — mike kraft

Navajo Nation rescinds mask mandate on vast reservation The Navajo Nation has rescinded a mask mandate that's been in effect since the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, officials announced Friday, fulfilling a pledge that new tribal President Buu Nygren made while campaigning for the office. AP NEWS

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How Long a Person is Contagious With The Latest COVID Variant

Fri, 2023-01-20 07:10 — mike kraft

Here’s How Long You’re Contagious With The Latest COVID Variant It can be hard to know if you’re putting others at risk, but there are rules you can follow to help protect those around you. YahooNews

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Long story short, you are likely contagious for about 10 days after symptoms begin. You should isolate for the first five days and wear a mask on at least days six through 10.

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U.S. government asks court to reverse order banning airplane mask mandate to combat COVID

Wed, 2023-01-18 06:31 — mike kraft

U.S. asks court to reverse order banning airplane mask mandate to combat COVID The Justice Department on Tuesday asked an appeals court panel to reverse an April 2021 ruling that declared unlawful a government order requiring masks on airplanes, buses, trains, ridesharing services and at airports and other transportation hubs. A three-judge panel of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments on the government's appeal of a ruling by a U.S. district court judge in Florida that found the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lacked legal authority to issue a nationwide travel mask mandate to combat COVID-19.

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Florida governor DeSantis seeks permanent ban on Florida mandates for masks, vaccine requirements

Wed, 2023-01-18 06:26 — mike kraft

DeSantis to push for permanent ban on Florida mandates for masks, vaccines Gov. Ron DeSantis will ask the Legislature to make permanent the state's prohibitions on masks at schools and businesses' vaccine requirements. John Kennedy Tallahassee Democrat

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U.S. extends public health emergency status for COVID

Wed, 2023-01-11 14:11 — mike kraft

U.S. extends public health emergency status for COVID The U.S. health department on Wednesday extended the COVID-19 pandemic's status as a public health emergency, allowing millions of Americans to continue receiving free tests, vaccines and treatments. Ahmed Aboulenein Reuters

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More US schools require mask as COVID cases rise

Tue, 2023-01-10 08:11 — mike kraft

More US schools institute mask mandates as COVID cases rise More schools -- including in Massachusetts and Michigan -- are implementing mask mandates as COVID-19 cases rise across the country. ABC News ABC News

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WHO backs mask wearing on long flights; Advice on avoiding infectionns whle flying

Tue, 2023-01-10 07:32 — mike kraft

WHO backs mask wearing on long flights as new Omicron variant spreads Countries should consider recommending passengers wear masks on long-haul flights to counter the latest Omicron subvariant of COVID-19 given its rapid spread in the United States, World Health Organization (WHO) officials said on Tuesday. Natalie Grover Reuters

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Some school districts bring back mask mandates to stem spread of COVID, flu and RSV

Thu, 2023-01-05 07:41 — mike kraft

Some school districts bring back mask mandates to stem spread of COVID, flu and RSV Some school districts have said indoor masking will return following winter break to prevent the spread of COVID-19, flu and RSV. ABC News ABC News

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EU recommends pre-flight testing of passengers from China, wastewater testing in airports

Wed, 2023-01-04 16:12 — mike kraft

EU recommends pre-flight testing of passengers from China, wastewater testing in airports European Union government officials recommended on Wednesday that passengers flying from China to the EU should have a negative COVID-19 test before they board, as Beijing plans to ease travel restrictions despite a wave of new COVID infections. Reuters Reuters

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Experts urge focus on domestic action against winter COVID surge instead of China

Wed, 2023-01-04 08:19 — mike kraft

Experts urge domestic action against winter COVID surge Much of the U.S. is in the throes of a winter COVID-19 surge with cases poised to eclipse last year’s summer peak, driven by new variants, waning immunity and holiday gatherings. The co… tlejeune The Hill

... public health experts are expressing frustration that instead of focusing on mitigation measures including masking and improved ventilation, U.S. officials have turned their attention towards China.

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