COVID-19 cases are beginning to rise in several European countries, which could signal a slight rise in cases this spring in the U.S.
Category: Public Health
Despite Seniors’ Strong Desire to Age in Place, the Village Model Remains a Boutique Option
Membership-based villages help arrange services for seniors — such as handyman help or transportation to appointments — and provide social connections through classes, leisure opportunities, or community events. Despite great promise, they have been slow to expand because of difficulties raising funding and keeping people interested.
US government lets digital health company pay drug users to stay clean
A new legal opinion from the White House is allowing a company to pay people with drug addictions for staying clean, The Washington Post reported March 11.
COVID-19 cases at lowest level since July: 10 CDC findings
The nation’s seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases dipped below 40,000 this week, mirroring levels last seen in July 2021, CDC data shows.
Flu increasing across most of US — 10 CDC notes
Flu activity is increasing across most of the U.S., with the highest flu test positivity levels reported in Central and South-Central states, according to the CDC’s FluView report published March 11.
Flu shot offers little protection this season, CDC data shows
This season’s flu vaccine is only 16 percent effective at preventing infection, according to new estimates from the CDC.
9 states where COVID-19 deaths have climbed the last 2 weeks
COVID-19 deaths are falling nationwide, but nine states are still seeing higher daily death averages than recorded two weeks ago.
More Black Americans Are Buying Guns. Is It Driving Up Black Suicide Rates?
Gun buying among African Americans has soared in recent years. So have suicide rates among young Black men. Suicide prevention and gun safety efforts need to address race and cultural differences, Black gun owners say.
Pandemic Medical Innovations Leave Behind People With Disabilities
As the country enters Year 3 of the pandemic emergency, people with disabilities across the U.S. are still finding it difficult to use innovations in telemedicine, teleworking, and testing.
US to extend mask rules for public transit
The Transportation Security Administration is extending its mask mandate on public transportation and at transportation hubs through April 18.
