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Coronavirus On The Rise; Avoid These 2 NJ Counties

October 11, 2020

HOBOKEN, NJ — Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla said on Friday that coronavirus cases are on the rise in the mile-square city, and he cautioned residents to avoid indoor parties and travel to places with spikes.

Bhalla updated the city’s coronavirus case numbers Friday, saying the city had confirmed 28 new cases in the previous five days, a larger increase than in months.

“The Hoboken University Medical Center (HUMC) has reported additional hospitalizations, as well as patients on ventilators,” Bhalla said.

He said that the Hoboken Health Department has reported the following new COVID-19 cases in Hoboken:

Oct. 4: 5
Oct. 5: 7
Oct. 6: 4
Oct. 7: 4
Oct. 8: 7
Oct. 9: 1

That meant that as of Friday, 833 residents have tested positive for coronavirus since the beginning of the pandemic.

Fatalities remain unchanged at 31 total, with no new resident deaths since May.

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4 PA Counties At ‘Substantial Risk’ Of Community Spread: New Data

October 7, 2020

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HARRISBURG, PA — Four Pennsylvania counties have “substantial” risk of community spread of coronavirus, according to new data released by the state this week.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health in recent weeks has been providing details on the likelihood of getting coronavirus through community transmission by county. Community spread means people have been infected with the virus in an area, including some who are not sure how or where they became infected, the Centers for Disease Control explains.

Counties are rated either low, moderate or substantial transmission risks.

Counties with low risk have had less than 10 cases per 100,000 residents over seven days or a less than 5 percent positivity rate over seven days.

The moderate designation means the county has had anywhere from 10 to less than 100 new cases per 100,000 residents over seven days or a 5-10 percent positivity rate over seven days.

Those designated as

Rabies vaccine falling from the sky in 17 Alabama counties

October 5, 2020

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Workers are using helicopters and trucks to distribute thousands of oral vaccines across a 17-county region of Alabama to help stop the spread of rabies.

The state health department says packets containing a vaccine meant to be found by raccoons will be distributed along roadsides in populated areas including metropolitan Birmingham. Trucks will be used for that work.

Vaccine packets will be dropped out of helicopters or low-flying airplanes over forests and other rural areas.

The packs consist of a plastic satchel that contains the rabies vaccine. The shell is coated with fishmeal or dog meal, and raccoons come into contact with the vaccine when they tear open the pack with their teeth.

The health department says the contents of the packet doesn’t pose a risk of rabies to other animals or human.

“Vaccination is very, very effective, with only rare cases of rabies occurring in vaccinated animals,” Dr. Dee

All AZ counties now OKed for partial reopenings

October 1, 2020

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PHOENIX — Arizona is reporting 705 additional COVID-19 cases and 24 more deaths as health officials say all 15 counties have cleared state benchmarks for partial reopening of certain businesses.

The overall statewide total of confirmed cases is now 219,212 cases, and the death toll 5,674.

Arizona’s Department of Health Services says the classification of largely rural, southeastern Graham County improved to “moderate transmission stage.” That made it the final county to meet criteria for reopening businesses such as indoor gyms, bars serving food and movie theaters.

One county, tiny Greenlee in southeastern Arizona, is at “minimal” status, the highest step below normal conditions.

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— The White House is

Zing Health Expands Medicare Advantage Plan to Counties in IL, IN and MI

October 1, 2020

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CHICAGO, Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Today Zing Health, a physician-led Medicare Advantage HMO plan launched last year, announced it will expand its services to 12 new counties, tripling its geographic coverage. Zing’s expansion remains true to its mission to provide diverse seniors in the Midwest affordable, personalized health care built around community and member outcomes.

“We are moving beyond Cook County, where we’ve already made a tremendous difference, to six additional counties in Illinois, three in Indiana and three in Michigan,” said Zing Health CEO Eric E. Whitaker, MD. “We were in stealth mode when we came out of the gate last fall, but there’s been a great deal of support for our Medicare Advantage plan from the community. So we decided the time was right to expand and continue making a difference for diverse populations with our community-based, personalized healthcare options.”

This expansion

Zing Health Expands Medicare Advantage Plan to Counties in IL, IN and MI | News

October 1, 2020

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CHICAGO, Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Today Zing Health, a physician-led Medicare Advantage HMO plan launched last year, announced it will expand its services to 12 new counties, tripling its geographic coverage. Zing’s expansion remains true to its mission to provide diverse seniors in the Midwest affordable, personalized health care built around community and member outcomes.

“We are moving beyond Cook County, where we’ve already made a tremendous difference, to six additional counties in Illinois, three in Indiana and three in Michigan,” said Zing Health CEO Eric E. Whitaker, MD. “We were in stealth mode when we came out of the gate last fall, but there’s been a great deal of support for our Medicare Advantage plan from the community. So we decided the time was right to expand and continue making a difference for diverse populations with our community-based, personalized healthcare options.”

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Humana rolls out 2021 health plans in more counties nationwide (NYSE:HUM)

October 1, 2020

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Humana (NYSE:HUM) announces details of its 2021 Medicare product offerings, including Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans.

Beneficiaries will also have new choices through the launch of 69 new MAPD plans across hundreds of additional counties. For 2021, Humana’s MA, including Honor plans, and MAPD plans are all recommended by USAA.

Humana Honor, a Medicare Advantage plan in its second year, designed with U.S. military veterans in mind, expands into 46 states – up from 27 states in 2020.

For all MAPD members, benefits include $0 telehealth copays for primary care physician visits, urgent care, and outpatient behavioral health, $0 copays for COVID-19 testing, and a Health Essentials Kit (up to one per year).

Insulin Savings Program included on about half of Humana’s MAPD plans and a third of PDP plans; members will pay no more than $35 for a 30-day supply of select insulins.

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Humana Rolls Out 2021 Medicare Advantage Health Plans with Expanded $0 Premiums and Enhanced Benefits in More Counties Nationwide

October 1, 2020

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Humana Medicare plans are recommended by USAA

Beneficiaries can expect simple and secure enrollment both online and over the phone

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) today announced details of its 2021 Medicare product offerings, including Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans that are built with the benefits and options people eligible for Medicare need most. Beneficiaries will also have new choices through the launch of 69 new MAPD plans across hundreds of additional counties.

For 2021, Humana’s MA, including Honor plans, and MAPD plans are all recommended by USAA, a company known for its customer satisfaction and commitment to the financial security of current and former members of the U.S. military. For the second year in a row, Humana will offer its Humana Honor Medicare Advantage plans – which are available to all people with Medicare and may provide veterans with the health coverage they need.

“For 2021 we’ve expanded our

West Nile virus found in people in 2 Florida counties, prompting health advisory to take precautions against mosquitoes

September 29, 2020

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NAPLES, Fla. — State health officials advised residents in two southwest Florida counties to take precautions against mosquitoes after West Nile virus was confirmed in people.

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The health department in Lee County reported one human case of West Nile, according to spokeswoman Tammy Yzaguirre. The health department in Collier County declined to say how many cases of human infection have been identified.

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The public is advised to take precautions against mosquitoes by covering exposed skin with clothing and using insect repellent.

In addition, the health department recommends reducing mosquito breeding grounds around homes by draining standing water from pots, birdbaths, coolers, garbage cans and other items where water can accumulate.

The Collier Mosquito Control District on Sept. 19 issued an advisory that its scientists had detected West Nile in local mosquitoes and was

Northern Counties Health Care and Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital announce new partnership: Northern Express Care

September 28, 2020

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St. Johnsbury, VT (September 25, 2020) – Northern Counties Health Care (NCHC) and Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH) are pleased to announce the creation of a new partnership, Northern Express Care – St. Johnsbury. Northern Express Care will be a walk-in health center open to anyone who requires convenient primary care services. Located at the corner of Railroad Street and Eastern Avenue in downtown St. Johnsbury, Northern Express Care will offer evening and weekend hours, no appointment necessary, to provide community members with the care they need, when they need it.

“We are thrilled to be able to work with Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, our partner and neighbor, to be able to expand access to health care services, decrease wait times, and provide compassionate care to those who need it,” said Christopher Towne, Chief Strategy Officer for Northern Counties. “Renovations to our location in downtown St. Johnsbury begin today, and