Adolescent COVID-19 vaccinations lag across the US
Only 47% of the nation’s 12–17-year Olds are vaccinated against COVID-19, and in nine states, less than a third of eligible teens are vaccinated.
Category: Covid 19
Lycoming County still experiencing high Covid transmission
Lycoming County maintains its position among 89.47% of all US states currently experiencing high levels of COVID-19 community infections. This happens in reports that cases in the United States associated with an increase in delta variants last summer are beginning to decline.
Urgent job vacancies in UK restaurants
As UK restaurants are reopening as months of Covid 19 restrictions are lifted, but staff shortages are causing problems even in top establishment for vacancies from chefs to sommeliers.
County records COVID death in 3 straight weeks
Marshall County reported a new COVID-related mortality for the third week in a row after not having one since the spring.
British staff start returning to the office
It may persist with current Covid-19 precautions in the workplace, requiring employers to plan for social distancing and to provide extra hygiene facilities.
UK Government task force to assess the role of the office vs homeworking
UK Ministers have formed a task force to give advice on hybrid or flexible working for office workers, as Covid-19 restrictions are lifted and attention turns to the role of the office post-pandemic.
BASD keeps COVID numbers manageable
With masks mandated in all school districts across the state, most schools’ goal for the 2021-22 school year is to keep their doors open and continue with face-to-face learning.
U.S. easing restrictions for foreign flights
In a major relaxation of pandemic travel restrictions, the United States announced Monday that foreigners will be able to fly into the country this fall if they have proof of vaccination and a negative COVID-19 test — changes that will replace a patchwork of rules that had kept out many non-citizens and irritated allies in Europe and beyond where virus cases are lower.
Flu season is upon us, now time for vaccination
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak, some people have assumed that the coronavirus is simply another type of flu virus. COVID-19 may have comparable symptoms, but it is not the same as a cold or the flu.
FDA experts among group opposing US booster shot plan
An international group of scientists, including two top U.S. regulators, stated Monday in a scientific publication that the ordinary person doesn’t require a COVID-19 booster just yet. The specialists looked at studies on the vaccinations’ effectiveness and found that, despite the extra-contagious delta variation, the doses are effective, especially against severe sickness.
Tyrone to announce mask exemption
On Tuesday night, the Tyrone Area School Board had a heated working session that resulted in a vote to write an emergency medical exemption form for kids wearing masks.
Howland comes together for a community celebration
Edna and Maureisa Winkleman were relieved to be able to watch a parade before the first float passed and the first piece of candy was tossed. “It’s nice to be able to get out and see other people,” Warren resident Edna said. “They’ve been cooped up for so long, and it’s nice to finally be able to get out.”
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