Although the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic has passed, many of us are still licking our wounds. Just as we were beginning to stop the bleeding, the global spread of monkeypox began. The viral disease is deemed a national health emergency by the U.S. government and a global threat by the World Health Organization, […]
Vaccination is the most effective means of protection against COVID-19; however, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) still recommends that all Americans, including those who have received all available vaccinations, wear masks indoors while in public places to slow the spread of the Omicron variant. Because of this, it is highly recommended that […]
As thousands of children in British Columbia prepare to return to school in the coming days, some parents and educators want to ensure that reducing the risk of COVID-19 remains a key goal. According to the BC COVID-19 Modeling Group, although the Omicron BA.5 wave peaked in early August, many British Columbians will receive their […]
Can masks stop the virus that causes the 2019 coronavirus sickness (COVID-19) from spreading? Yes. The COVID-19 virus can spread more slowly when masks are used in conjunction with other preventative measures such as immunization, frequent hand washing, and physical separation. Mask use is advised by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
On Thursday, August 25, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that nine counties in Michigan are in the higher COVID-19 community category. The CDC uses these calculations to categorize counties as low, medium, or high in terms of COVID risk. Three counties in southeastern Michigan (Wayne, Washtenaw, and Macomb), two in northern […]
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors and other health professionals have emphasized the importance and necessity of wearing masks every day to prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2. Given the transmissibility of the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other experts acknowledge that N95, KN95, or KF94 masks provide the […]
With the fall semester approaching and another wave of COVID-19 infections on the horizon, colleges that require students to wear masks on campus are in the minority. Despite the cancellation of mask requirements by provinces and territories, some colleges and universities have decided to keep masks for the safety of staff and students. The University […]
Germany has tightened the mask regulations on COVID On Wednesday in Berlin, the cabinet of German Chancellor Olaf Schulz passed legislation to ensure that the fundamental safeguards against the coronavirus pandemic will remain in place during the fall and winter, when it is anticipated that there will be an increase in the number of cases […]
“Respiratory tract infections are the leading cause of death due to infectious disease in the elderly.The presence of underlying disease states such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or other organ system disease further increases the likelihood of developing severe pneumonia in the elderly population, and the frail elderly, particularly when institutionalized in chronic care […]
Does it make sense to continue hiding your identity behind a mask? If you’re looking to improve your health, why do some suggest it’s a good idea? While it is not mandatory to wear masks any longer, many health professionals nevertheless advise doing so. Should you still use a mask even when COVID regulations […]
