Are You Ready For The Fall And Winter Seasons? Are You Ready For The Fall And Winter Seasons?
Are You Ready For The Fall And Winter Seasons? Pumpkin-spiced beverages are back, signaling the transition to fall and winter and a good reminder to prepare for cold weather health needs. With COVID-19 dominating health concerns, continued vigilance is a must—rigorous hand washing, social distancing and wearing a mask. And this year, more than ever before, it’s essential to plan also for the “usual” seasonal ailments and illnesses that can be expected as days get shorter and cooler: the flu, the common cold, sore throat and respiratory illnesses; dry, itchy skin; asthma, to name a few. Here are some ways you can begin preparing now: P…
COVID-19: State Suspends Weekly Flu Reports COVID-19: State Suspends Weekly Flu Reports
Covid-19: State Suspends Weekly Flu Reports With Connecticut hospitals and laboratories overwhelmed with patients during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the Department of Public Health announced it will cease tracking flu activity. This week, health officials announced that they would stop releasing its weekly flu reports, weeks before they normally would stop in mid-May. Officials noted that the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a reduction in flu testing, and delays in reporting as cases seemingly decreased. As of the last flu report, which concluded on Saturday, April 11, flu activity had been downgraded to “sporadic,” and …
New Flu-Related Death In Connecticut Reported Bringing Total To 78 For Season New Flu-Related Death In Connecticut Reported Bringing Total To 78 For Season
New Flu-Related Death In Connecticut Reported Bringing Total To 78 For Season With the world fixated on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, there was a new flu-related death in Connecticut last week, bringing the total to 78 for the season. According to the Connecticut Department of Health, the flu has gone from “widespread” to "regional" statewide, with a total of 2,993 influenza-related hospitalizations reported since the beginning of the flu season, including just 22  in the past week, dramatically down from the week before. As of the week ending on Saturday, April 4, just one of the 78 flu-related deaths reported was a toddler, the bulk were seni…
COVID-19: It's Spring Allergy Season - Here's Difference In Symptoms With Novel Coronavirus COVID-19: It's Spring Allergy Season - Here's Difference In Symptoms With Novel Coronavirus
Covid-19: It's Spring Allergy Season - Here's Difference In Symptoms With Novel Coronavirus Spring allergy season is going to have a different look and feel this year in the wake out of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Flowers and plants are beginning to sprout as the weather warms, but many are mistaking allergies for symptoms they believe to be related to COVID-19, doctors are cautioning. Healthcare professionals said that symptoms of allergies include sneezing, itchy nose, eyes, or mouth, runny or stuffed noses, watery, red, or swollen eyes; while influenza symptoms include fevers, coughs, muscle aches, chills and sweats, congestion, sore throats, and weaknesses. Acc…
More Flu Deaths Reported In Connecticut, Bringing Total To 72 For Season More Flu Deaths Reported In Connecticut, Bringing Total To 72 For Season
More Flu Deaths Reported In Connecticut, Bringing Total To 72 For Season As all eyes are trained on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), there were two more flu-related deaths in Connecticut last week, bringing the total to 72 for the season. According to the Connecticut Department of Health, the flu remains “widespread” statewide, with a total of 2,934 influenza-related hospitalizations reported since the beginning of the flu season, including 118  in the past week, down from the week before. As of the week ending on Saturday, March 21, just one of the 65 flu-related deaths reported was a toddler, the bulk were senior citizens.  There have been 12,585 p…
68 Deaths Now Reported During Flu Season In Connecticut 68 Deaths Now Reported During Flu Season In Connecticut
68 Deaths Now Reported During Flu Season In Connecticut With the world gripped in fear by the unrelenting spread of the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19), three new flu-related deaths were reported in Connecticut last week, bringing the total to 68 during the current season. Comparatively, 41 people have died from COVID-19 in the country, with 1,700 cases of the virus now being reported. According to the Connecticut Department of Health, the flu remains “widespread” statewide, with a total of 2,632 influenza-related hospitalizations reported since the beginning of the flu season, including 178  in the past week, down from 224 …
Death Under Investigation In Area Could Be Linked To COVID-19 Death Under Investigation In Area Could Be Linked To COVID-19
Death Under Investigation In Area Could Be Linked To Covid-19 Click here for an updated story: Suffern Resident Is Second New Yorker To Die From COVID-19 The death of a Rockland County resident is being investigated to determine if it is related to the outbreak of the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The person was found dead in the village of Suffern, said John Lyon, spokesman for Rockland County. Additional details surrounding the death were not available.  Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Laura Carbone said there are rumors linking the death to the coronavirus, but no testing has yet been done. "There has been no official determina…
Coronavirus Fears Spark Consumers Scrambling To Build 'Pandemic Pantries' Coronavirus Fears Spark Consumers Scrambling To Build 'Pandemic Pantries'
Coronavirus Fears Spark Consumers Scrambling To Build 'Pandemic Pantries' With fears of the rapidly spreading coronavirus escalating, some retailers are combating empty shelves as many consumers scramble to build “pandemic pantries.” Items like hand sanitizer, food, health care, and other products have been rapidly flying off shelves as concerns of coronavirus continue to preoccupy the nation. Many are also reportedly stocking up on disinfectant wipes, household cleaners, and dry groceries. Consumer market researcher Nielsen said this week that the hoarding of emergency supplies for what’s becoming called “pandemic pantries” began in China and Italy a…
COVID-19: Lamont Freezes Out-Of-State Travel By CT Government Employees COVID-19: Lamont Freezes Out-Of-State Travel By CT Government Employees
Covid-19: Lamont Freezes Out-Of-State Travel By CT Government Employees Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont is taking a preemptive strike against coronavirus following the state’s first confirmed case of COVID-19. Lamont issued an email to state employees on Monday, March 9, providing new guidance on how to help curtail the spread of coronavirus in Connecticut. The governor put a freeze on state employee travel on state business outside of Connecticut until further notice.  Any employees working with out-of-state contractors who travel to Connecticut-based sites have been advised to do so through teleconference or online collaborations. Seniors planning to atten…
Seven New Flu-Related Deaths Reported In Connecticut Seven New Flu-Related Deaths Reported In Connecticut
Seven New Flu-Related Deaths Reported In Connecticut As the world is watching the spread of coronavirus, seven new flu-related deaths were reported in Connecticut last week, bringing the total to 65 during the current season. Comparatively, only nine people have died from COVID-19 in the entire country. According to the Connecticut Department of Health, the flu remains “widespread” statewide, with a total of 2,454 influenza-related hospitalizations reported since the beginning of the flu season, including 224 in the past week. As of the week ending on Saturday, Feb. 29, one of the 65 flu-related deaths reported was a toddler. There have bee…
New Jersey Readies Schools For Coronavirus In Case Of Outbreak New Jersey Readies Schools For Coronavirus In Case Of Outbreak
New Jersey Readies Schools For Coronavirus In Case Of Outbreak New Jersey officials issued a set of guidelines for child care centers, schools and universities in preparation for a coronavirus outbreak. The state's Department of Health expects respiratory virus caused by COVID-19 to continue spreading, although the public health risk remains low. "At this time, respiratory illnesses are much more likely to be due to common viruses (e.g., influenza, common cold) than COVID-19," officials said.  "If a community (or more specifically, a school) has cases of COVID-19, local health officials will help identify those individuals and will foll…
Record-Breaking Total Number Of Flu Cases Reported In New York Record-Breaking Total Number Of Flu Cases Reported In New York
Record-Breaking Total Number Of Flu Cases Reported In New York With the world’s attention focused on the global outbreak of coronavirus, New York quietly surpassed the record number of flu cases the state has ever seen. In the week ending on Saturday, Feb. 22, 10,520 new cases of flu were reported throughout New York State, bringing the seasonal total to 131,604, a new high for any yearly flu season since the Department of Health began tracking cases in 1999.   Previously, the most lab-confirmed influenza cases reported during a single flu season was 128,892 in 2017-18. Despite that, last week, the number of laboratory-confirmed flu cases dec…