BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – Health officials are encouraging shopping online this Black Friday to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Health officials said that if you’re shopping in person this holiday weekend, the best thing you can do is plan ahead. They recommended ordering online and picking it up curbside, […]
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Scottsdale teen is up for Nickelodeon, Time Magazine’s Kid of the Year
CLOSE Dylan Capshaw is always thinking about how to make the world a better place and is working to do his part to turn those thoughts into action. The Scottsdale teen has already launched two nonprofits and started a business in between juggling school and homework. The passion Capshaw, 14, […]
Find new ways to make the holidays meaningful in 2020 | Local News
It’s a holiday season like none other, with health officials urging Americans to cancel many traditional celebrations due to the ongoing pandemic. But that doesn’t mean families and friends can’t come together to create meaningful new memories either virtually or at a safe distance. Whether it’s getting outside, cooking a […]
Pandemic Takes Toll On Children’s Mental Health : NPR
Eight-year-old twins Kenley (left) and Anakin Gupta have struggled with loneliness during the pandemic, but the isolation has been much more acute for Kenley. Beth LaBerge/KQED hide caption toggle caption Beth LaBerge/KQED Eight-year-old twins Kenley (left) and Anakin Gupta have struggled with loneliness during the pandemic, but the isolation has […]
A.A. to Zoom, Substance Abuse Treatment Goes Online
Until the coronavirus pandemic, their meetings took place quietly, every day, discreet gatherings in the basements of churches, a spare room at the YMCA, the back of a cafe. But members of Alcoholics Anonymous and other groups of recovering substance abusers found the doors quickly shut this spring, to prevent […]
How to set up a home gym space that works for you
When it comes to 2020, one of the big positives to emerge from this year’s many challenges is how it has focused our attention on prioritizing health and wellness — with a particular emphasis on physical fitness. To meet our fitness needs while gyms were closed for prolonged periods, many […]
EDITORIAL: Public health workers deserve respect, not abuse | Editorials
Until last week, Amber Elliott had been the public health director for St. Francois County in Missouri, a rural community a little more than an hour south of St. Louis. She started the job just two months before the outbreak of the coronavirus, so her tenure was bound to be […]
Health Inspectors enforce COVID-19 guidelines for Black Friday
PUEBLO, Colo. (KKTV) – With the holidays quickly approaching, health officials are doing everything they can to make sure they slow the spread of COVID-19. Right now Pueblo County is in the red level on the states COVID-19 dial which means retail stores can only have 50% capacity inside at […]
Dubuque Symphony Orchestra going online for upcoming Holiday Brass concerts
DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) -Due to rising COVID cases and increased restrictions on public gatherings, The Dubuque Symphony Orchestra have announced that their Holiday Brass concerts will now be presented as online-only concerts, free of charge. Originally scheduled December 5th and 6th at the Five Flags Theater, the online concerts will […]
Oysters on the holiday menu? Remember to recycle shells | News
Whether they’re hand-harvested or sourced from a local seafood market, shellfish make an appearance on many Lowcountry holiday menus. If your family is celebrating the holidays with an oyster roast, oyster stuffing, baked clam dip or another delicious shellfish recipe, make sure to gather up your shells afterward for recycling. […]
New Mexico St. basketball hoping to weather COVID from base in Phoenix
CLOSE New Mexico State head men’s basketball coach Chris Jans leads a meeting at the team’s temporary headquarters at the Arizona Grand Resort & Spa. (Photo: New Mexico State University Athletics) If or when Chris Jans sits down to write his memoirs of a life in basketball, 2020 will be a big part […]
Scientists call for action after 50-fold rise in infections in schools
Pupils wear face masks at a school in Scotland (PA) An independent group of scientists has called for “urgent action” to make schools more Covid-secure, after it was revealed that infection rates among secondary pupils have soared 50-fold since classrooms reopened in September. Teenagers aged 11-16 are now the age […]
Expanded COVID-19 testing in Santa Maria extends to third week | Local News
Expanded COVID-19 testing at 2115 Centerpointe Parkway in Santa Maria will return for a third week with new appointments available from Dec. 2 to 4, according to the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department. The free tests are available each day from 10 a.m. to noon and from 1 to […]
Virus keeps Black Friday crowds thin, shoppers shift online
NEW YORK (AP) — The raging coronavirus pandemic kept crowds thin at malls and stores across the country on Black Friday, but a surge in online shopping offered a small beacon of hope for struggling retailers after months of slumping sales and businesses toppling into bankruptcy. In normal times, Black […]
Austin Public Health Gives Post-Thanksgiving Coronavirus Guidance
AUSTIN, TX — As cases of the coronavirus continue to rise, Austin Public Health officials on Friday published guidelines to slow the spread of respiratory illness as some residents return after spending time with others outside their immediate household. These post-Thanksgiving guidelines are based on recommendations from the Centers for […]
Here’s how to submit COVID-19 complaints, self-report if you test positive
CLOSE Coronavirus image (Photo: Submitted) Local health officials are urging St. Clair County residents to self-report if they test positive for COVID-19 and to submit a complaint if they see a business that isn’t following the latest state restrictions. Dr. Annette Mercatante, the county’s medical health officer, has said both online […]
JD Health IPO Will Set Hearts Racing
The record initial public offering of fintech giant Ant Group crashed before taking off. Another Chinese tech listing in Hong Kong should fare better. JD Health, an online health-care spinoff from e-commerce company JD.com , has launched its IPO in Hong Kong, which could raise up to $4 billion including […]
Local health experts suggest alternatives for safer Black Friday shopping
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – Local health officials warn that the mass-shopping spree that is Black Friday could be a breeding ground for the Coronavirus. The Washoe County Health District recommends participating in different ways to help keep you and others healthy. “Whether to wear a mask, social distance, wash your […]
Black-ish Friday: Bell health official calls traditional holiday shopping ‘a terrible, terrible, terrible idea’ | News
Thanksgiving dinner was not the only aspect of the long holiday weekend health officials say should change this year as the coronavirus infects more people. So should residents’ annual Black Friday shopping spree. Amanda Robison-Chadwell, the Bell County Public Health District director, said this week she advised against in-person shopping […]
Health expert urges people to be courteous, use precautions if shopping on Black Friday
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, going shopping in crowded stores on Black Friday is a ‘higher risk activity.’ SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Black Friday is upon us, and it’s a time for big savings but also big crowds. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, […]