Anyone with even a slight symptom should stay home from work and gatherings, and anyone who has been advised that they've been in contact with a case should isolate for 14 days, even if no symptoms develop, she said. As of Sunday afternoon, that brings the county's total to 276 total positive cases, and 94 recoveries. Additionally, the Northern Health Authority has issued a public exposure warning... [Full Article...]
However, this does not mean that people once infected with the virus can be said to have developed an immunity against re-infection. They also explained that for up to three months following a positive diagnosis, people may continue to test positive but not be infectious to others. [Full Article...]
The agency is asking anyone who attended the " It Is Time Canada " event to monitor for symptoms and self-isolate if they show signs of COVID-19. But depending on the type of venue, or where the event might be held, "the number that's safe for you, and who's there that's safe for you, is considerably below this". [Full Article...]
The state is one of the top mink breeders in the country, said state veterinarian Dr Dean Taylor. The Utah mink farms have also reported cases among workers. Utah now does not plan "to depopulate" the mink farms, the state veterinarian said, and there now is no information that stray cats spread it to the mink. [Full Article...]
US Postmaster General Louis DeJoy , a major Trump political donor, agreed to testify on August 24 before a House of Representatives panel investigating whether service changes adopted in recent weeks have slowed mail deliveries, according to the committee, which called his appearance voluntary. [Full Article...]
She said "multiple lessons" needed to be learned "before solutions can be in place in advance of the winter", adding: "to do otherwise risks avoidable mistakes in subsequent waves of the pandemic which will only harm the public's health further". [Full Article...]
Those numbers are well listed below the peak of more than 700 everyday cases in Victoria previously this month and health authorities are positive rigorous lockdown steps are working to include the infection. Despite the declining case rates, state officials said that it was important not to become complacent, and continue to suppress transmission of the virus primarily through limiting movement. [Full Article...]