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All individuals are advised to wear a mask in crowded indoor public spaces, especially those at higher risk. Get the COVID-19 vaccine and other routine immunizations when eligible Vaccines are safe, effective and the best way to protect you and those around you from infectious diseases.
Dec. 5—Remember when Gov. Jim Justice, during his video news conferences at the height of the Covid pandemic, would nearly pound the table to emphasize the importance of immediate action, imploring one and all at various stages of the outbreak to wear a mask, to stay home, to socially distance, not go to church, to get a vaccination, a booster and then another booster — and to especially ...
Wearing a well-fitting high-quality mask, such as a KF94, KN95 or N95, can prevent infection with COVID-19, flu, RSV, and other respiratory viruses all at once. Wearing a mask can reduce your risk of getting sick and missing out on work, school, and holiday events. Masks also lower the likelihood that you pass on an infection if you are already ...
It’s not too late; get your flu shot today.”. The flu shot is available to those 6 months and older. Those who are 65 years and older, people with certain chronic medical conditions, young children, and pregnant women are most at risk of hospitalization. In addition, those 65 years of age and older should get a high-dose flu shot if ...
Dec. 5, 2023 Two face mask providers say they are closing, as the slow and steady decline of what was once a much-sought-after item continues. Project N95, a nonprofit that helped people buy...
Healthcare workers who haven’t received flu vaccine will need to wear a mask. In response to a significant increase in flu cases, New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald has declared the flu as prevalent in the state. This declaration enforces a mask requirement for unvaccinated healthcare workers in various healthcare settings ...
8. The public is advised to maintain good personal hygiene, and take precautions when they travel. When not feeling well, please wear a mask if you need to leave home, and minimise your work and social interactions, especially with the vulnerable. 9. Individuals are also advised to keep up to date with their COVID-19 vaccination.
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A local health care system is asking visitors to mask up for flu season if they’re visiting the hospital. On Tuesday, Cone Health announced that starting Dec. 7, the…
State health officials declared Wednesday that flu is prevalent across New York and ordered health care workers who are not vaccinated against the infectious disease to wear masks.
The declaration requires unvaccinated health care workers in health care and residential facilities and agencies regulated by the Department to wear surgical or procedure masks during those times when the Commissioner declares that influenza is prevalent in New York State. These facilities include but are not limited to: hospitals, nursing ...