Vaping-related illnesses remain mystery to state health officials
State health officials say nearly all New Yorkers won't see health care premium increases through the New Yorkers have until Dec. 15 to enroll for coverage effective Jan. 1, and until Jan. 31 for... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Out of 800,000 fully vaccinated people in Minnesota, only 89 tested positive for COVID-19
State health officials said that's "an incr.....»»
Amazon workers remain left out as Washington expands vaccine eligibility
A state health department spokeswoman said not all critical workers were included in the expansion of the Covid-19 vaccine program announced Thursday because supplies of the shots are still limited......»»
What Allegheny County officials say about the state"s latest Covid rollback
Allegheny County officials on Tuesday said that Gov. Tom Wolf’s plans to slightly rollback Covid-related restrictions were prudent but said data on cases and deaths would determine whether the county would add tighter restrictions in the future. .....»»
Arizona officials confident they can meet Biden’s May 1 vaccine deadline
WASHINGTON – Arizona health officials said the state is already on track to meet President Joe Biden’s challenge of allowing all adults to register for Covid-19 vaccinations by May 1. The directive came Thursday night, the anniversary of.....»»
Despite grim milestones, experts say state’s turned corner on Covid-19
WASHINGTON – Health officials confirmed Covid-19 in another 1,310 Arizonans Wednesday and reported that 43 more people died from the disease, according to the latest numbers from the Arizona Department of Health Services. Depressing numbers – but.....»»
The US paid Deloitte $44 million for a vaccine appointment system laden with glitches. Some states are scrambling for an alternative.
State health officials say they've encountered we.....»»
Health officials keep close eye as Covid-19 variants found in Arizona
WASHINGTON – Covid-19 infections in Arizona appeared to be leveling off last week when officials confirmed that a variant of the virus, first found in the United Kingdom, had been found in the state. Not good news, but experts say things coul.....»»
Arizona’s second state vaccine site opens, at Phoenix Municipal Stadium
Arizona health officials on Monday opened the state’s second Covid-19 vaccination site, at ASU’s Phoenix Municipal Stadium, aiming to build on the success of the first site at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. Until more vaccine doses are availa.....»»
South Carolina officials confirm first two cases of South African variant in the U.S.
Health officials in South Carolina confirmed that two people in the state hav.....»»
Health officials ramp up Covid-19 vaccinations with new sites, eligibility
The Arizona Department of Health Services said Friday it is expanding its Covid-19 vaccination programs, adding distribution at pharmacies and at a second state-run site in the East Valley and broadening the number of people eligible for the vaccine......»»
Employer-based Covid-19 vaccination sites are 3rd priority in DOH strategy
About 17% of Washington adults who received their flu shots did so at employer-based vaccination sites in 2019 and 2020, according to the Washington State Department of Health. That’s why state officials have placed establishing employer sites a.....»»
Central Ohio counties roll out Covid-19 vaccination plans, but supply remains limited
Local public health officials in Central Ohio and around the state are pleading for patience as anticipated Covid-19 vaccine supplies are only fractions of the population becoming eligible......»»
State health officials say next Covid-19 vaccine phase could come this week
Washington State Department of Health officials announced plans Wednesday to speed up the Covid-19 vaccine rollout, but their ability to sustain that effort depends on a nonexistent national strategy, Health Secretary Umair Shah said. The Tr.....»»
State department of health announces timeline for next phases of vaccine rollout
Washington is not ready to move into the next vaccination phase, state health officials said Wednesday, but it did elaborate on when workers would be eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine. “Vaccines are our true roadmap to true recovery,”.....»»
Hawaii suspends all surf contests due to Covid-19
The state announced Tuesday that it will suspend all surf competitions in Hawaii due to safety concerns related to Covid-19. In a statement, officials cited challenges in managing large crowds as one of the main reasons for the suspension. “.....»»
Real and dangerous: As pandemic surges unabated, Arizona officials warn of Covid-19 fatigue
WASHINGTON – The numbers can be numbing. And that’s exactly what health officials fear. More than a half-million Arizonans have contracted Covid-19 and more than 9,000 have died from it so far, according to state data. The disease is surgi.....»»
Real and dangerous: As pandemic surges, Arizona officials warn of Covid-19 fatigue
WASHINGTON – The numbers can be numbing. And that’s exactly what health officials fear. More than a half-million Arizonans have contracted Covid-19 and more than 8,700 have died from it so far, according to state data. The disease is surgi.....»»
Greater Sacramento region to remain under stay-at-home order
State and local officials indicated the stay-at-home order is likely to be extended, due to current projections for intensive care unit capacity......»»
China has five COVID-19 vaccines in the final phase of state approval, according to health officials
Several shots are moving quickly th.....»»
The Margin: What parents should know about the mysterious coronavirus-related disease affecting children: pediatric multisystem inflammatory syndrome
Health officials are investigating 110 cases in New York, where three children have died from the Kawasaki-like illness.....»»