Local city and health leaders warned Charleston residents Thursday that the flood of infections worries hospitals with a dwindling supply of open beds. Roper St. Francis Healthcare’s Dr. Stan Wilson said the center’s emergency room had recorded three positive tests within eight minutes on Wednesday, and that doctors were concerned …
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HOUSTON – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an Emergency Use Authorization for the Kroger-brand COVID-19 Test Home Collection kit, the supermarket chain announced Wednesday. Here’s how the Kroger Health COVID-19 Home Evidence Collection Kit works, as described by the company: Home collection is done under the …
Read More »Allegheny County closes bars, restaurants, casinos, and all activities involving more than 25 people for one week – CBS Pittsburgh
ALLEGHENY COUNTY (KDKA) – The Allegheny County Health Department is forcing all activities involving more than 25 people to be closed for one week. This will include restaurants, bars, casinos and all activities involving more than 25 people. Takeaway and delivery will continue to be available. This will begin on …
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832 new virus cases reported in Pa., Marking the highest daily jump in weeks | Pennsylvania News
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Pennsylvania health officials reported more than 800 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday. There were 832 new cases, the highest daily jump since May 22, according to data from the health department. That pushes the state total to 88,074 since March. Lehigh and Northampton counties increased by …
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