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Northeast Florida sees most positive COVID-19 cases of any week

October 10, 2020
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Northeast Florida recorded the most deaths in the past week of any seven-day period of the pandemic, health department data shows.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla — Even as Northeast Florida’s number of new cases continued a decline, now averaging fewer cases each week than it has since March, the region continues to set records for new deaths, according to Thursday’s health department report.

Northeast Florida recorded the most deaths in the past week of any seven-day period of the coronavirus pandemic, even as the spread of the virus has continued to decline in the region, according to the health department’s data.

Even as Northeast Florida’s number of new cases continued a decline, now averaging fewer cases each week than it has since March, the region continues to set records for new deaths, according to Thursday’s health department report.

Northeast Florida recorded the most deaths in the past week of any seven-day period

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Baltimore City Health Department Employee Dies From Coronavirus

October 10, 2020
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BALTIMORE (WJZ) — An employee for the Baltimore City Health Department has died from COVID-19.

Mayor Jack Young and Health Commissioner Dr. Letitia Dzirasa made the announcement Friday.

“Our hearts are extremely heavy today,” Mayor Young said. “On behalf of the residents of Baltimore, I offer sincere condolences to our staff member’s family, loved ones, and members of the Baltimore City Health Department.”

The employee, who was not identified, worked in the health department’s Bureau of School Health and had worked for the health department since 2006.

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“This is a terrible loss to the Health Department. My thoughts and prayers go out to our staff member’s family and friends,” Baltimore Health Department Commissioner Dr. Dzirasa.

Saint Agnes Hospital ICU Dr. Dean Meadows said that the death is another reason why COVID-19 still needs to be taken seriously.

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Penn receives $4.5 million NIH grant to create a comprehensive resource for women’s health

October 10, 2020
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Junhyong Kim, PhD, Chair and Patricia M. Williams Professor of Biology in the School of Arts and Sciences, and Kate O’Neill, MD MTR, Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the Perelman School of Medicine, have been awarded a Human BioMolecular Atlas Program (HuBMAP) grant supported by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development and the Common Fund of the National Institutes of Health. Drs. Kim and O’Neill are leading a multi-disciplinary team to create a comprehensive resource for women’s health by documenting the molecular characteristics of individual cells in the female reproductive system.

This four-year, $4.5 million grant from the NIH along with support from the University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences, Perelman School of Medicine and the Center for Research on Reproduction and Women’s Health will fund creation of the Penn Center

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Indiana hits record level of new coronavirus infections

October 10, 2020
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb said he’s still comfortable lifting COVID-19 restrictions in Indiana after health officials on Friday reported a record-high day of new infections in the state.

The Indiana State Department of Health announced that 1,832 more Hoosiers have tested positive for the coronavirus. That brings the total number of Indiana residents known to have had the coronavirus to 131,493 as the state’s seven-day rolling average of new cases of the respiratory disease continues growing at record levels.

Health officials are now urging people to double down on protective measures.

Western Indiana’s Vigo County Health Department issued a warning Friday discouraging large gatherings, noting that the county’s current COVID-19 cases are mostly linked to a recent apple festival and other outdoor events with a large attendance. In Elkhart County, where both of the area’s local hospitals are full, the local health department said on its Facebook

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Pierce County Health: Schools Should Prepare For Remote Learning

October 10, 2020
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PIERCE COUNTY, WA — Depending on how the county handles the coronavirus pandemic over the next two weeks, Pierce County schools may be forced to completely close all their classrooms once again near the end of October, according to the latest update from the Tacoma – Pierce County Health Department.

Recently the number of daily coronavirus infections in Pierce County has been on the rise, and Wednesday, the county passed a worrying threshold: reporting 75.6 new coronavirus infections per every 100,000 residents over the past two weeks. That’s just over the cutoff rate of 75 cases, pushing Pierce County from a “moderate risk” county to a “high risk” county under state guidance. That guidance strongly recommends that all high risk counties hold classes completely remotely, which Pierce County’s top health official says they will do if high case counts persist.

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5th Missoula resident dies; some W. Montana hospitals near capacity | Local News

October 10, 2020
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Providence Montana did not address how the hospitals would proceed if ICUs were over capacity and if the hospitals themselves were full.

In an email, Community Medical Center encouraged people to continue social distancing, wearing a mask and avoiding large gatherings.

“As reported by Governor Bullock, cases of COVID-19 continue to increase in our state. With the documented increase in confirmed positive cases, hospitals throughout the state, including ours, have seen an expected increase in hospitalizations over the last several weeks,” said spokesperson Sarah Buszmann in an email.

“At this time, our hospital has adequate capacity to meet patient needs, including in critical care/intensive care. We continually monitor the prevalence of the virus in our community, in addition to evaluating operational capacity and following all necessary protocols, to ensure we are able to meet the vital needs of our patients.

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McHenry County Department Of Health Launches New School Metrics Dashboard

October 10, 2020
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WOODSTOCK, Ill. – The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) has launched a School Metrics Dashboard on its website to assist school districts and increase transparency and raise public awareness.

In partnership with McHenry County Administration, the County’s Emergency Management Agency and superintendents representing the majority of public schools in McHenry County, MCDH has been working for several weeks on developing guidance, which includes metrics and criteria to evaluate transitions between virtual, hybrid or in-person learning models.

Public Health Administrator Melissa Adamson said, “The dashboard is a resource to help school officials make data-informed decisions about their schools learning model during the COVID-19 pandemic. It includes interim school guidance, including a full decision matrix, the latest COVID-19 data for the county and guidelines for schools and students.”

Adamson added, “I want to express my appreciation to the superintendents for their contributions and partnership. I hope this can be used as

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Live updates: COVID-19 case numbers and trends in Minnesota

October 10, 2020
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Here are the latest developments on the COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

ST PAUL, Minn. — Friday, Oct. 9 

  • MDH reports more than 1,400 new cases for third time in two weeks
  • No-barrier testing locations announced for week of Oct. 12
  • Minnesota health officials warn of COVID-19 hotspots outside the metro
  • Cases rising in long-term care facilities once again

Minnesota’s top health and education officials held a briefing call Friday to update the public on COVID-19 and its impacts across the state.

Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Commissioner Jan Malcolm said that the median age of cases has risen for the first time in months. Malcolm said that reflects secondary transmission from younger people to older, higher-risk Minnesotans. 


The positivity rate, or the percentage of COVID tests that come back positive in Minnesota, has been at or above the “caution threshold” of 5% for about two weeks.

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Michigan health department issues sweeping COVID-19 regulations that mirror Whitmer orders

October 9, 2020
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The leader of Michigan’s health department issued a sweeping order Friday that largely mirrors statewide mandates previously levied by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. 

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The newly instituted order requires masks at any public gathering with two or more people — including sporting events and schools — for much of the state and maintains restrictions on the number of people who may enter stores or restaurants. Unlike under Whitmer’s orders, bars are now allowed to operate but they may only serve alcohol to people who are sitting down and 6 feet apart. 



a screen shot of a man in a suit and tie: Robert Gordon, director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, addresses lawmaker questions on August 13, 2020.

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Robert Gordon, director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, addresses lawmaker questions on August 13, 2020.

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Department of Health expects 1 million doses of COVID-19 antibody treatments by end of 2020

October 9, 2020
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A government official said on Friday that he expects two leading drug manufacturers to produce 1 million doses of antibody treatments to be administered to the public at no cost.





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Department of Health and Human Services official Paul Mango told reporters that the government’s Operation Warp Speed program already has produced “a couple of hundred thousand doses” of the treatments so far.

Mango said the department expects 1 million doses of the antibody treatments to be produced by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Eli Lilly & Company by the end of 2020. Mango reiterated President Trump, who said earlier this week that the drugs would be given to patients who need them for free.

Both Regeneron and Eli Lilly have insisted that their treatments, which differ in their administration, have been shown to be safe during clinical trials. Regeneron’s drug relies on a mix of two

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