Health

DOVER, Del.- Twelve people who were initially told they were negative for COVID-19 after being tested in Sussex County actually tested positive for the coronavirus. The error occurred when Delaware, through its association with the Walgreens pharmacy chain, collected 2,971 samples at established driving test sites across the state. The …

While several high-profile restaurant closings have been covered in the local media in recent months, hundreds have disappeared without fanfare, and the numbers will only continue to grow as the months of public health orders limiting their businesses extend to fall . A new Yelp report covering the second quarter …

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) faced tough questions Friday from lawmakers who said Vieques still doesn’t have a functioning hospital, while thousands of other Puerto Ricans continue to wait for their homes to be rebuilt almost three years after Hurricane Maria. Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez, DN.Y., questioned FEMA administrator Pete …

In today’s media availability, Dr. Teresa Frankovich, Humboldt County Health Officer, asked questions about maskless bus drivers, social gatherings, antibody testing, vaccine development, and whether Humboldt is about to be included in the state watch list. And much more. Below: The questions asked and a rough summary of Dr. Frankovich’s …

Two pools in Westchester have been temporarily closed due to concern over the spread of COVID-19. The Westchester County Health Department announced that the Mount Pleasant pools in Valhalla and Hommocks Pool in Mamaroneck are temporarily closed after workers tested positive for the virus or were very close to someone …