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Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 month ago
Coronavirus

How Will New CDC COVID Guidelines Affect Workplaces? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The CDC's new guidelines recommend a 24-hour isolation period from when fever subsides.
The guidelines do not explicitly require recently infected individuals to wear masks in the workplace. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Coronavirus

In a milestone, California says those with COVID-19 can leave home sooner - but there's a catch

California's relaxed COVID isolation guidance allows newly infected individuals to not isolate if they have no symptoms or can leave home sooner if their illness improves quickly.
Wearing masks is still important for infected individuals who venture out to prevent transmission of the virus. [ more ]
www.amny.com
4 months ago
Coronavirus

How to stay healthy during cold, flu and COVID-19 season | amNewYork

COVID-19 is leading hospital admissions among respiratory viruses.
Hand-washing, mask-wearing, and increasing ventilation are important for reducing the spread of respiratory viruses. [ more ]
time.com
4 months ago
Coronavirus

Holiday Gatherings and a New Variant Are Fueling COVID-19 Deaths, WHO Says

Holiday gatherings and the spread of the Omicron variant led to increased transmission of COVID-19 in December.
Nearly 10,000 deaths were reported and hospital admissions jumped 42% in nearly 50 countries during the month. [ more ]
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Sacramento Bee
3 months ago
Coronavirus

CDC may drop COVID guidelines to mimic California: 'I think it's reasonable to move on'

The CDC is considering loosening its COVID-19 guidelines, potentially changing isolation recommendations for those who test positive.
The planned guidelines would no longer require isolation if a person has been fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication and their symptoms are improving. [ more ]
Cbsnews
3 days ago
Coronavirus

Bill to ban most public mask wearing, including for health reasons, advances in North Carolina

Republican lawmakers in North Carolina are attempting to repeal a law allowing mask-wearing for health reasons, citing protests as a reason. [ more ]
KQED
5 months ago
Public health

Cold, Flu or RSV? How to Tell Which Virus You Might Have, From Testing to Symptoms | KQED

Most RSV infections go away on their own in a week or two.
To manage symptoms, adults not at higher risk for severe RSV can use over-the-counter fever reducers and pain relievers and drink fluids to prevent dehydration.
If unable to stay indoors, wearing a well-fitted face covering like an N95 or KN95 mask can reduce the risk of spreading the virus. [ more ]
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