Posts Tagged ‘COVID’
Health advice as 900+ Rhode Islanders have been hospitalized with flu. Norovirus, flu levels still high.
Good Health Habits Recommended by RI DOH With rates of seasonal viruses, such as flu and norovirus, still elevated throughout Rhode Island, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is urging people to practice good health habits to help keep everyone healthy and safe. So far, more than 900 people in Rhode Island have been…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 23.01.25 – (President reinstates 8,000 soldiers, more…) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues Photo, top. Half mast in RI in honor of President Jimmy Carter Trump reinstating over 8,000 soldiers discharged for refusing COVID-19 shot Almost immediately after taking the oath to become the 47th President of the United States, President Donald Trump vowed to reinstate more than 8,000 troops involuntary…
Read MoreFDA approves new Pfizer, Moderna vaccines as COVID wave increases – Nick Landekic
by Nick Landekic, contributing The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved the latest reformulated COVID vaccines, making it possible for people over 6 months of age to get additional protection in the midst of the ongoing and still increasing surge this summer of the virus. What you need to know: We are now…
Read MoreThe Big Problem no one is talking about – Nick Landekic
By Nick Landekic Here we go again. Few people want to talk about it and we all wish it was gone. Unfortunately we are experiencing another major COVID surge, the second largest of the pandemic. COVID is still a serious threat, with millions becoming infected, tens of thousands hospitalized, and about 1,500 dying every week.…
Read MoreThe Pandemic really did change everything – Mary T. O’Sullivan
by Mary T. O’Sullivan, contributing writer on business leadership “Gyms, pets and takeout: How the pandemic has shifted daily life.” – The Washington Post The 2020 pandemic has ended. Vaccinations protect almost all Americans now. But the trauma of the COVID-19 plague hasn’t completely left us. The impact on our lives continues to force adjustments,…
Read MoreTaking Down RFK Jr. – Michael Morse
By Michael Morse, contributing writer, commentary Robert Kennedy Jr. and Joe Rogan had a great conversation last week, some forty million people listened, among them, Elon Musk and Peter Hotez. Elon needs no introduction, Hotez is a familiar face, if you watch cable news. His appearances on MSNBC, CNN and the networks, to advocate for…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: COVID challenges us to power-up, build our strength – Kevin Kearns
by Kevin Kearns, fitness and nutrition coach, RINewsToday contributor Eagle warriors! I spoke to a colleague and collaborator of mine in the mental health sector yesterday. He told me something which I thought was very profound. The pandemic we lived through and are still dealing with was – and is – heinous! I agree 100…
Read MoreCovid and Citizen Public Health. Masks and a few other ideas – Dr. Michael Fine
By Michael Fine, MD, contributing writer © Michael Fine 2023 Good news: Data from densely populated communities and the state data suggests we are likely past the peak of the most recent surge-let, earlier than I thought. Hospitalizations and deaths went up briefly but are now declining again. We had many more illnesses, hospitalizations, and…
Read MoreMythbusting COVID – Nick Landekic
by Nick Landekic, special to RINewsToday There is a great deal of confusion, misunderstanding, and outright disinformation circulating about COVID. It’s costing people their lives. Here are some common myths and the realities behind them. Myth #1: The pandemic is over. Reality: The COVID pandemic is not over. Over 254,000 Americans died of COVID last…
Read MoreSupplemental SNAP benefit payments will end
The Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) announced today that the federal government will end COVID-19 related SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefit payments after the February 2023 issuance. Beginning on March 1, 2023, SNAP households will only receive their regular monthly SNAP issuance on the first of each month. DHS will be corresponding…
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