The Bay Area is experiencing a notable rise in COVID-19 levels, detected through wastewater analysis, earlier than last summer. According to Stanford University’s WastewaterSCAN project, COVID-19 levels have increased at 82% of monitored sites across the region. Amanda Bidwell from WastewaterSCAN confirmed that this trend mirrors a national upward trend observed over the past three … Read more
Deadline Approaching: Reminder of Expiring COVID Tax Credit Opportunity for Overlooked Individuals: Seizing the Recovery Rebate Credit According to KSN News, as the May deadline looms, taxpayers are reminded of the impending expiration of a critical tax credit established during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Recovery Rebate Credit designed to provide relief to individuals impacted by … Read more
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are deliberating the potential recommendation of another COVID booster shot this spring, primarily targeting individuals vulnerable to severe illness. An advisory panel is set to convene on February 28 to discuss and vote on this matter, with a focus on the safety and efficacy of booster … Read more
Hospitals in the United States, particularly in New York City, have reissued mask mandates in response to a notable surge in COVID-19 cases. Prompted by a 33.2 percent increase in hospital admissions in specific areas like Suffolk and Nassau counties, health officials are taking decisive action to safeguard patients and healthcare workers. Driven by the … Read more
As COVID-19 and other respiratory infections surge, Mass General Brigham, Massachusetts’s largest health system, announced its decision to reimpose mask requirements for healthcare staff directly interacting with patients in clinical care settings, effective January 2. The decision is rooted in a strategic approach, with the health system monitoring the percentage of patients presenting respiratory symptoms. … Read more
In a troubling turn of events, Ohio is facing a surge in pediatric cases of mysterious pneumonia, ominously dubbed ‘white lung syndrome,’ with 142 cases reported in Warren County since August. This marks the first outbreak of its kind in the United States, echoing concerns raised during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in … Read more