Health Canada authorized the use of the highly effective mRNA vaccine for Canadian children between the ages of 12 and 17 on Friday morning. globalnews.ca/news/8146161/moderna-approval-for-kids-health-canada/
Amid rumors that he was seriously ill, the 73-year-old cardinal confirmed Aug. 10 that he had tested positive for COVID-19, tweeting: “Thanks be to God, I am resting comfortably and receiving excellent medical care. ncregister.com/cna/cardinal-burke-s-health-has-reportedly-deteriorated
“The zero-COVID idea in the long run, once all the vaccines are available, it seems to me like it’s very unrealistic and the consequences of it, including for mental health, would be something I’d be concerned about,” he said. theage.com.au/national/mental-health-leaders-urge-australia-to-learn-to-live-with-covid-20210811-p58hxd.html
Chicago mask mandate 2021: City reinstates indoor mask mandate as COVID cases rise, health officials announce - ABC7 Chicago abc7chicago.com/chicago-face-masks-mask-mandate-chicaog/10957531/
People with anxiety, in contrast, do report being attentive to their interoceptive signals – but they don’t necessarily read them accurately. theguardian.com/science/2021/aug/15/the-hidden-sense-shaping-your-wellbeing-interoception
In recent weeks since the rise of the B.1.617.2 variant, all Delta employees who have been hospitalized with COVID were not fully vaccinated. cnbc.com/2021/08/25/delta-air-lines-unvaccinated-employees-will-face-200-fees-if-they-dont-get-covid-vaccine.html
“The COVID-19 vaccines authorized in the United States continue to be remarkably effective in reducing risk of severe disease, hospitalization, and death, even against the widely circulating Delta variant,” the statement said, in part. foxnews.com/health/us-covid-19-vaccine-boosters-ready-september-rollout
On August 5 in North Carolina, anti-maskers erupted in similar hysterics after the Buncombe County Board of Education voted to continue a district-wide mask mandate. vox.com/2021/8/11/22620254/williamson-county-school-board-meeting-franklin-tennessee-mask-mandate
“ Chicago residents account for 58 of the positive cases — and 13 of them reported attending Lollapalooza when or after their symptoms began, Arwady added, the paper said. theblaze.com/news/lollapalooza-not-superspreader-event-chicago-health-commissioner
That’s how many of Covid-19 hospitalizations were preventable by vaccination, the Kaiser report estimated using CDC data. forbes.com/sites/roberthart/2021/08/23/unvaccinated-covid-patients-cost-us-health-system-billions—and-theyre-not-the-ones-paying-for-it/
According to new numbers provided by the province, more than 792,956 people in B.C. still have not received a first dose. globalnews.ca/news/8128846/bc-covid-press-conference-friday-unvaccinated-people/
In large studies, people who consume more fruits, vegetables, nuts and other fiber-rich foods tend to have lower rates of mortality and less chronic disease. nytimes.com/2021/08/13/well/eat/yogurt-kimchi-kombucha-microbiome.html
Judge sides with Texas, orders health care funding extension restored | The Texas Tribune texastribune.org/2021/08/20/exas-1115-waiver-judge-ruling-medicaid/
U.S. health secretary mandates COVID-19 shots for health care staff | Reuters reuters.com/world/us/us-health-secretary-mandates-covid-19-shots-health-care-staff-2021-08-12/
A majority of French support the health pass, surveys show. reuters.com/world/europe/protesters-france-denounce-covid-health-pass-rules-fifth-weekend-2021-08-14/
“New York City wholeheartedly supports vaccine requirements for health care workers,” said Bill Neidhardt, Mayor Bill de Blasio’s press secretary. nytimes.com/2021/08/16/nyregion/new-york-vaccine-mandate-hospitals.html
That exemption was eliminated when they came out with these COVID vaccine mandates,” said Lauren Hughes, a nurse who organized Saturday’s rally. dfw.cbslocal.com/2021/08/07/north-texas-health-care-workers-protest-covid-19-vaccine-mandates/
The department has been running a series on mental health issues on its official blog, including a feature on lessons learned from the aftermath of the Vietnam War for veterans struggling with unresolved medical issues. militarytimes.com/flashpoints/afghanistan/2021/08/16/mental-health-resources-are-available-for-veterans-unsettled-by-afghanistan-news/
“He needs to see a psychologist” – Housemates express concern over Kayvee’s ‘mental health’ (video) - YabaLeftOnline yabaleftonline.ng/bbnaija-needs-see-psychologist-housemates-express-concern-kayvees-mental-health/
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, according to his office, who said the Republican is in good health and experiencing no symptoms. apnews.com/article/texas-governor-greg-abbott-coronavirus-positive-a6c98b7a9c59c2df38328100cd8c75b1
California to require health care workers to be vaccinated by Sept. 30 under new order - ABC7 Los Angeles abc7.com/covid-19-vaccine-health-care-works-california-department-of-mandate/10932992/
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Tsosie-Peña says that this exchange between North and Central American farmers isn’t just about amaranth as a crop; it’s also about reconnecting to ancient trade routes that have been disrupted by increasingly militarized borders. theguardian.com/environment/2021/aug/06/ancient-grain-amaranth-food-trend-indigenous
So it feels a little better from the employer’s perspective to be able to say, ‘We’re not mandating it, but we want to nudge you along the road to getting vaccinated,’“ he said. cbsnews.com/news/covid-vaccine-insurance-premiums/
Last month the government also announced funding for autism services, including £10.5m to find ways to reduce diagnosis waiting times for children and young people. theguardian.com/society/2021/aug/15/i-cant-work-the-mothers-left-to-fight-alone-for-their-childrens-mental-health-care
Mehdi Hasan on whether the unvaccinated should pay more for health insurance msnbc.com/all-in/watch/mehdi-hasan-on-whether-the-unvaccinated-should-pay-more-for-health-insurance-118576197670
In the midst of painting portraits and making colorful fashion plates, Wegener drew erotic illustrations, many of which took Lili as a model. hyperallergic.com/667295/gerda-wegener-erotic-illustrator-queer-vision-of-beauty/
But while she was in her final year at University College London, Susie decided to shut down Tropic to concentrate on her degree. thesun.co.uk/fabulous/15751807/susie-ma-tropic-skincare-the-apprentice-bossing-it/
Covid contracts: minister replaced phone before it could be searched | Health policy | The Guardian theguardian.com/politics/2021/aug/04/covid-contracts-minister-lord-bethell-replaced-phone-before-it-could-be-searched
They can’t keep all of your kids home from school,” Paul said, encouraging his viewers to violate standards aimed at limiting the spread of coronavirus. truthout.org/articles/youtube-bans-rand-paul-for-urging-people-to-defy-basic-public-health-guidelines/
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday updated its COVID-1 tracker for Florida over the past few days after the state’s department of health appealed publically for an update. foxnews.com/health/cdc-adjusts-florida-covid-19-numbers-after-health-department-call-out
Fauci Joins Calls To Require COVID-19 Vaccines For Health Care Workers | HuffPost huffpost.com/entry/fauci-calls-require-vaccines-health-care-workers_n_6110473be4b041dfbaab6308
But if we wish to start living where we are — to understand and not just inhabit our homes — we too will need something of the loyalty of children and the great patience of poets. desiringgod.org/articles/live-where-you-live
The CDC reported 28,317 new cases on Sunday, which WSVN reported would mark the most confirmed infections in one day in the state since the beginning of the pandemic. foxnews.com/health/floridas-health-department-says-cdcs-covid-count-for-state-is-wrong-anticipates-correction
The officer followed up on that information, finding out that Catholic Charities of The Rio Grande Valley had booked all the rooms in the hotel to house undocumented immigrants detained by Border Patrol. dfw.cbslocal.com/2021/07/28/la-joya-covid-migrants-whataburger/
“The increase has spread out,” Henry said, adding the cases are seen mostly in young people. globalnews.ca/news/8067149/covid-19-interior-health-announcement/
Experimental vaccines, forcing them on somebody against their will and punishing them if they don’t want it is a crime against humanity,“ Madison said. fox9.com/news/m-health-fairview-workers-stage-protests-over-vaccine-mandate
Health Canada has updated the label on the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to reflect very rare reports of Bell’s Palsy. globalnews.ca/news/8092666/health-canada-bells-palsy-warning-pfizer-covid-vaccine/
California to require COVID vaccination or testing for state employees and health care workers - ABC7 San Francisco abc7news.com/california-vaccine-verification-ca-state-employees-covid-testing-health-care-workers-coronvirus-vaccinations/10910038/
When performing a monthly health check for your cat, you’ll want to look at the following: Your cat’s weight can be a good indicator of her health – but only if you keep track of it. consciouscat.net/2021/07/26/how-to-perform-a-home-health-check-for-your-cat/
“This new safety measure is necessary to stop delta from causing severe illness among our first line of defense: our doctors, nurses, medical students, and frontline health care workers,” Brown said in a statement announcing the change. oregonlive.com/coronavirus/2021/08/oregon-health-care-workers-must-get-covid-19-shots-or-submit-to-weekly-testing-governor-says.html
“I didn’t want to risk the team a medal,” she said of her decision to withdraw. nbcnews.com/news/olympics/we-re-human-too-simone-biles-highlights-importance-mental-health-n1275224
Mask Mandate: San Francisco Bay Area health officials issue indoor mask mandate, regardless of vaccination status - ABC7 San Francisco abc7news.com/mask-mandate-bay-area-covid-cases-california-health-guidelines/10925032/
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(RELATED: Deadly Superbug Enters US After People Have Surgeries In Mexico) The fungus is a form of yeast most deadly to hospital patients with preexisting medical problems, according to the CDC. dailycaller.com/2021/07/23/candida-auris-dallas-washington-dc-centers-for-disease-control-and-prevention/
These COVID-19 restrictions, Watkins said, is what led the BOP to place Chansley in solitary confinement. reuters.com/world/us/exclusive-qanon-shaman-plea-negotiations-after-mental-health-diagnosis-lawyer-2021-07-23/
“The outpouring love & support I’ve received has made me realize I’m more than my accomplishments and gymnastics which I never truly believed before,” the decorated Olympian wrote alongside her signature white heart emoji. today.com/news/simone-biles-tweets-heartbreaking-mental-health-revelation-t226835
Public health expert Dr. Leana Wen calls CDC communications strategy “frankly, very poor” — “The Takeout” - CBS News cbsnews.com/news/the-takeout-podcast-dr-leana-wen-cdc-communications-frankly-very-poor/
“ "So we’re asking for information, but I’m not holding my breath because I’ve sent numerous oversight letters to the federal health agencies and I really haven’t received squat from them,” he proclaimed. theblaze.com/news/ron-johnson-cdc-fauci-emails-masks
This is such an important moment for PHSO, as it seeks to build on the extraordinary achievements of the last strategy. ombudsman.org.uk/news-and-blog/blog/reflections-my-first-few-months-director-strategy-and-communications
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Simone Biles Busts The Myth That Mental And Physical Health Aren’t Equal | HuffPost Life huffpost.com/entry/simone-biles-mental-health_l_61002652e4b000b997db6b2d
It was a foolish comment for all sorts of reasons, not the least of which was the fact that Medicare and Medicaid were, and remain, large government programs. msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/stefanik-praises-medicare-while-deriding-socialist-health-care-n1275546
French President Emmanuel Macron has lost some popularity among young people after his government announced new rules about health passes and mandatory vaccination for health workers. infowars.com/posts/macrons-popularity-dips-13-among-young-people-after-france-introduces-health-passes-mandatory-injections/
“Clearly Simone has been under tremendous stress,” said Steven Ungerleider, a sports psychologist in Eugene, Ore., and a former collegiate gymnast who has worked with hundreds of Olympic athletes. nytimes.com/2021/07/28/sports/olympics/simone-biles-mental-health.html
But Biles, like so many other athletes, has become increasingly aware of the toll a lifetime of singular focus and crushing pressure exacts. eu.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/nancy-armour/2021/07/27/tokyo-olympics-star-simone-biles-shows-her-strength-withdrawing/5386827001/
Simone Biles Says Naomi Osaka Inspired Her To ‘Focus On My Mental Health’ | HuffPost huffpost.com/entry/simone-biles-naomi-osaka-mental-health-olympics_n_61001bdae4b00fa7af7c385b
