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DVIDS – News – Social Worker of the Year Lt. Col. Liquori L. Etheridge

October 14, 2020

Lt. Col. Liquori L. Etheridge isn’t a man of few words but, after winning the Army’s Social Worker of the Year for 2020, he was left speechless. Etheridge, who works in the Department of Social Work at William Beaumont Army Medical Center, was named the Army’s Social Worker of the Year for 2020.

Etheridge has ten years of active duty service and has been a licensed clinical social worker for 11 years.

“I initially wanted to become a psychologist, but during my OIF deployment I met a Division Behavioral Health Officer who was a social worker,” Etheridge said. “He was instrumental in explaining how the field of social work contributed to sustaining a ready force by providing for the mental and emotional needs of the force. I understood the impact years of combat had on Soldiers and family members.”

The award is presented annually to active duty social workers

Metro Health Dept. reports 285 deaths, 30,957 cases of COVID-19 in Nashville

October 14, 2020

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Posted: Oct 14, 2020 / 09:33 AM CDT / Updated: Oct 14, 2020 / 09:33 AM CDT

COVID-19 in Nashville – Continuing Coverage (WKRN Graphics)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — There are now 30,957 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Davidson County and an additional patient has died as of Wednesday, according to the Metro Public Health Department.

Bars and restaurants are now allowed to have 100 patrons per floor with an additional 100 patrons at an outside location, including a patio or rooftop, at up to 50% capacity. All bars and restaurants must close at 11 p.m.

The total number of confirmed and probable cases grew by 128 in the past 24 hours. There have been a total of 285 deaths in Davidson County. An additional confirmed death has been reported in the past 24 hours, an 86-year-old woman with a pending medical history.

A reported 29,158 individuals have recovered from

Oklahoma health officials release safety guidelines for Halloween

October 14, 2020

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OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – With Halloween just around the corner, health officials are releasing guidelines for families who want to safely enjoy the festivities surrounding the fall season.

“There are a multitude of ways people can safely enjoy the holiday season this year, and connect with loved ones without putting anyone in unnecessary risk,” said Dr. Lance Frye, Oklahoma Commissioner of Health. “Celebrate, but celebrate wisely, and continue following the three W’s: wear a mask, wash your hands, and watch your distance.”

Officials with the Oklahoma State Department of Health say celebrating Halloween virtually or just with members of your own household is encouraged.

Doctors with the Oklahoma City-County Health Department says after each holiday during the pandemic, there has been a noticeable spike in the number of COVID-19 cases.

“We’ve now been through multiple holidays during the COVID pandemic, and after each holiday, there is a verified spike in

New York City’s New Health Commissioner Is Worried About a Coronavirus Resurgence

October 14, 2020

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When Dave A. Chokshi was appointed commissioner in August of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the percentage of New York City residents testing positive for the coronavirus was at one of its lowest points, a promising moment that put the worst days of the pandemic in the rearview mirror.

But only 10 weeks into his tenure, Dr. Chokshi, a primary care physician, has pressing worries.

With a resurgence of cases in Brooklyn and Queens—which have now required new lockdowns in several neighborhoods, including the one where he lives with his wife and toddler daughter—Dr. Chokshi is concerned about controlling hot spots. He is worried that misinformation about herd immunity and the seriousness of the illness, as well as testing, has played a role in the spread of the virus in Brooklyn and Queens.

“I’m worried that what we’re seeing with respect to the increase in

Concern over slow rise of COVID-19 cases

October 14, 2020

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Mike Murphy, Messenger Post Media USA Today Network
Published 5:01 a.m. ET Oct. 14, 2020

HOPEWELL, NY — The Ontario County Public Health Department on Tuesday expressed concern over the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the county and is urging all residents to step up prevention efforts to reduce its spread.

The county has seen an increase in the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 — in hospitals, colleges, assisted living centers and the general public — and a slight increase in hospitalizations since Oct. 1.

“We are seeing a slow rise of COVID-19 cases similar to other counties

Researchers examine mental health effects of police violence at the population level

October 14, 2020

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Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Oct 14 2020

The experience of police violence is associated with mental and emotional trauma distinct from that caused by other kinds of violence, creating a public health crisis for communities most affected.

Simply put, the experience of police violence puts Black, Latino, Indigenous, and sexual minority communities at higher risk of distinct mental health problems, in addition to greater risk of death at the hands of police, according to the paper.

The study is authored by a group of researchers at several universities, including UC Riverside, who have been examining the mental health effects of police violence at the population level for several years.

It’s a public health issue because police violence is not experienced equally in our society but instead has a disproportionate effect on the mental health of racial, ethnic, and sexual minorities. The point of our paper is to indicate

Covid-19 Live Updates: White House Embraces ‘Herd Immunity’ Declaration

October 14, 2020

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Here’s what you need to know:

A crowd of commuters in the World Trade Center transportation hub, Wednesday, March 4, 2020 — Credit…Mark Lennihan/Associated Press

The White House has embraced a declaration by a group of scientists arguing that authorities should allow the coronavirus to spread among young healthy people while protecting the elderly and the vulnerable — an approach that would rely on arriving at “herd immunity” through infections rather than a vaccine.

Many experts say “herd immunity” — the point at which a disease stops spreading because nearly everyone in a population has contracted it — is still very far off. Leading experts have concluded, using different scientific methods, that about 85 to 90 percent of the American population is still susceptible to the coronavirus.

On a call convened Monday by the White House, two senior administration officials, both speaking anonymously because they were not authorized to give

Local health department sounds alarm on increasing ER visits

October 14, 2020

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Group uses gong to remembers Hoosiers lost to COVID-19, Friday, Oct. 9, 2020.

Indianapolis Star

MUNCIE, Ind. — The sharp rise in emergency room visits during the COVID-19 pandemic caused Delaware County Health Department officials to sound the alarm Tuesday.

Jammie Bane, Delaware County Health Department administrator, said that ongoing discussions with local healthcare providers have raised concerns over the status of COVID-19 in East Central Indiana.

“Early on we talked about flattening the curve in order to protect our critical healthcare infrastructure and its ability to care for individuals needing any form of medical care,” Bane said in the release. “We’re seeing some changes to this now, with single digit hospitalization numbers in the past (increasing) to numbers approaching 50 at some points now.”

On Oct. 8, IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital saw more than 170 people utilize its emergency department, about one-third of whom were coming in

SC Dept of Ed provides $33 million worth of PPE for schools

October 14, 2020

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The money has been used to purchase hand sanitizer, gloves, masks, plexiglas and other items to make schools safe.

IRMO, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) is providing more than $33 million in funding for personal protective equipment (PPE) for schools in the Palmetto State.

Education officials announced on Tuesday they would be providing more than $33 million of the protective equipment to all 81 public school districts across the state.

Officials say they were able to make the purchases after the South Carolina General Assembly allowed them to use previously allocated Ccronavirus relief funds.

The protective equipment includes disinfecting wipes, masks, hand sanitizer, plexiglass and many other items. Some of the equipment arrived last week.

Here’s a breakdown of all the equipment the department purchased:

597,585 Adult and student reusable cloth face masks
2,681,950 Adult and student disposable face masks
189,966 KN95 masks
87,010 Adult and

Department of Labor Awards ICF Task Order for Research Support Services

October 14, 2020

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FAIRFAX, Va., Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — ICF (NASDAQ: ICFI), a global consulting and digital services provider, was recently awarded a $9 million re-compete task order for research support services under its blanket purchase agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB). The five-year task order includes a one-year base and four one-year option periods.

Under this contract, ICF will continue to provide research and publication support for ILAB’s production of congressional and executive order reports on child labor, forced labor and human trafficking. The impact of these reports can be far-reaching: Government decision-makers may consult ILAB’s reports when developing policies and when engaging in trade negotiations; foreign governments may review and respond to the information; and members of the general public may access the information to learn about child labor, forced labor and human trafficking, as well as the goods associated with

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Metro Health Dept. reports 285 deaths, 30,957 cases of COVID-19 in Nashville

Oklahoma health officials release safety guidelines for Halloween

New York City’s New Health Commissioner Is Worried About a Coronavirus Resurgence

Concern over slow rise of COVID-19 cases

Researchers examine mental health effects of police violence at the population level

Covid-19 Live Updates: White House Embraces ‘Herd Immunity’ Declaration

Here’s what you need to know:

Local health department sounds alarm on increasing ER visits

SC Dept of Ed provides $33 million worth of PPE for schools

Department of Labor Awards ICF Task Order for Research Support Services