Doctors say that a small number of COVID-19 patients who have never had mental health problems develop these symptoms weeks after contracting the virus.
Many of them did not have severe cases of coronavirus.
Experts say it could be another example of the virus that affects neurological and cognitive skills.
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NYC Expands Open Storefronts Program
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the extension of the Open Storefronts program that aims to help small businesses in New York City during the COVID pandemic. The extension will run through September 30, 2021. The program will enable stores and restaurants to use sidewalk to sell prepackaged food, expand the number of restaurants that can use sidewalk for take-out, and is part of the economic recovery plan. NYC.
Hospitals in California overwhelmed
California is taking drastic steps as its hospitals are overwhelmed with coronavirus patients. The United States military has deployed medical forces to assist. The Los Angeles area now reports a 600% increase in deaths since November. It’s because 96% of hospitals there reported no room for emergency patients on the weekend.
NJ warehouse party arrested, organizers arrested
Police in New Jersey held a big party in a warehouse with more than 200 people inside. The weekend meeting in Newark was an extreme violation of the 10-person indoor limit due to COVID-19 restrictions. The party was held in a warehouse on Libella Court, where illegal gambling also took place. Police say the party’s hosts also served alcohol without a license. Two women accused of organizing the event are now facing several charges.
New Jersey Indicators
Gov. Phil Murphy reported 21 additional deaths in New Jersey for a total of 16,706 statewide. He said 2,745 new cases have been reported out of a total of 463,965.
NYC’s positivity rate is on the rise
NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio announced 224 more hospitalizations on Monday and a total of 2,428 new cases. The 7-day positivity rate has increased to 7.24%.
Cuomo vows to tackle vaccine fraud
Gov. Cuomo announced that anyone involved in fraud to receive or administer the vaccine outside of the criteria set by the NYSDOH will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law. Cuomo will issue an Executive Order to increase fines for providers who willfully override the prioritization. Administration to an individual who knowingly does not qualify could result in a fine to the provider of up to $ 1 million and revocation of all state licenses.
The population with priority for vaccination in New York is expanding
Gov. Cuomo said those eligible for the vaccine are expanding this week to employees of emergency care centers, those administering the vaccine, and residents of OASAS facilities. Next week, the criteria will be opened to outpatient caregivers and public health workers, including those conducting COVID tests.
The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine ranks 5th to initiate Phase 3 trials in the US
A massive study of another COVID-19 vaccine candidate begins Monday as states in the US continue to roll out scarce supplies of the country’s first shot options. The US has allowed the emergency use of two vaccines, one made by Pfizer and BioNTech and the other by Moderna, but the doses will be rationed for months. The Novavax Inc. made candidate is the fifth to reach final testing in the US. It takes about 30,000 volunteers to prove whether this vaccine – a different strain from its Pfizer and Moderna competitors – really works and is safe.
Why getting a COVID-19 vaccine doesn’t mean you should stop wearing a mask
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 2 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in the US and more than 9.5 million doses have been distributed. While these developments mark a historic moment and hold much promise, that doesn’t mean Americans will be able to stop wearing masks anytime soon. CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Leana Wen, an emergency physician and visiting professor at George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, explains why.
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