AARP survey reveals COVID-19′s emotional impact on older adults

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03

2021

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AARP survey reveals COVID-19′s emotional impact on older adults

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By Kiersten Willis, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT AARP has reviewed the emotional impact COVID-19 has had on older adults. The nonprofit conducted the national 2021 AARP COVID and Emotional Well-Being Survey online from April 22 to 26, 2021. It sampled 1,016 adults ages 50 and older. It used the NORC at the University of Chicago’s AmeriSpeak 50+ Omnibus probability-based sample. The data were weighted by age, gender and race based on current Census population statistics. AARP also conducted the Healthy Living During the Pandemic Qualitative Study. It occurred from April 19 to May 4, 2021. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, many…

Jun

29

2021

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COVID-19 Delta strain spreading ‘rapidly’ in Mississippi

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by Will Stribling | MississippiToday.ORG Troy Warren for CNT As Mississippi’s vaccination effort continues to limp forward, state health officials are warning of the massive threat the Delta variant of COVID-19 poses to the unvaccinated, and of a potential surge of infections set off by a strain that’s much more infectious and potentially deadlier than the original strain of the virus. “Delta variant increasing rapidly in Mississippi,” State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs tweeted last week. “Let’s pay attention to Missouri. I predict it will be our dominant strain in 1-3 weeks.” Missouri is certainly a cautionary tale for how…

Jun

28

2021

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How India is changing vaccine plan amid shortages

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By The Associated Press Troy Warren for CNT NEW DELHI — On June 21, every adult in India became eligible for a free vaccine paid for by the federal government. The new policy, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week, ends a complex system introduced just last month of buying and distributing vaccines that overburdened states and led to inequities in how the shots were handed out. India is a key supplier of vaccines around the world, and its missteps at home have led it to stop exports of shots, leaving millions of people around the world waiting unprotected. Only…

Jun

27

2021

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Atlanta cuts restrictions for outdoor events with under 50,000 people

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By Wilborn P. Nobles III, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is lifting some restrictions on outdoor events — a move that will expand the city’s attendance limit to less than 50,000 people. Bottoms took the action Thursday with an executive orderthat directs city officials to begin accepting permit applications for outdoor events for up to 49,999 persons, effective immediately. The events can only occur under the guidelines outlined by the city to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. The mayor’s latest order comes after Atlanta entered Phase 4of its reopening plan this month, which allows city employees to return…

Jun

26

2021

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Parts of Sydney going into lockdown as coronavirus outbreak grows

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By AJC wire reports Troy Warren for CNT Parts of Sydney went into lockdown Friday as a coronavirus outbreak in Australia’s largest city continued to grow. Health authorities reported an additional 22 locally transmitted cases and imposed a weeklong lockdown in four areas, saying people could leave their homes only for essential purposes. The outbreak of the highly contagious delta variant was first detected last week, and 65 people have been infected. “If you live or work in those local government areas, you need to stay at home unless absolutely necessary,” said Gladys Berejiklian, the premier of New South Wales state.…

Jun

25

2021

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Autopsy: COVID brains similar to those with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s

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By Nancy Clanton, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT Studies have shown COVID-19 can cause brain complications in some patients’ brains, from memory problems to strokes. A new study has found the brains of people who died from COVID-19 were remarkably similar to the brains of people who die from Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, showing inflammation and disrupted circuitry, researchers reported. “The brains of patients who died from severe COVID-19 showed profound molecular markers of inflammation, even though those patients didn’t have any reported clinical signs of neurological impairment,” study co-senior author Tony Wyss-Coray, a professor of neurology and neurological sciences…

Jun

25

2021

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Royal Caribbean Reports Positive COVID-19 Cases Onboard Adventure of the Seas

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JANEEN CHRISTOFF | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT Royal Caribbean has found two cases of COVID-19 onboard Adventure of the Seas, which is currently sailing out of the Bahamas. The two cases were found during routine testing before their return home to the U.S. The passengers were immediately quarantined, according to a statement from the cruise line. One of the guests is asymptomatic while the other is showing mild symptoms. Both guests were under the age of 16 and unvaccinated. Their immediate travel party were all vaccinated and have all tested negative. Close contacts of the group have all been identified…

Jun

25

2021

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When do I still need to wear a mask?

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By The Associated Press Troy Warren for CNT It depends, mostly on whether or not you’re vaccinated. If you’re fully vaccinated, the latest guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says you no longer need to wear a mask or physically distance in most situations. That includes when you’re outside and in many indoor spaces like restaurants, though you still need to follow any local or business rules. Americans also still need a mask when traveling, including on buses, subways and planes and at airports. The guidance on masks will differ by country. Some experts say the CDC…

Jun

22

2021

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NBC Approaches “Moral Hazard” Amid Tokyo Olympics Push During Pandemic

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BY PATRICK BRZESKI | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT As health experts question the wisdom of proceeding with the games in Japan — where just 6 percent of the population is fully vaccinated — the broadcaster, with billions at stake, is taking a big risk. During the TV industry’s upfronts in May, Disney enlisted Jimmy Kimmel to liven up the proceedings with a stand-up routine. The ABC late-night star roasted the broadcast community but reserved his arguably sharpest words for NBCUniversal, saying, “NBC is planning to move forward with the Olympics this summer, even if they have to kill every last person in Japan to…

Jun

22

2021

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What to know about COVID-19 variants

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By The Associated Press Troy Warren for CNT So far, roughly 213 million COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in the United States, with more than a quarter of the nation fully vaccinated. The virus is still spreading, with cases rising in many parts of the country. Each time the virus transmits is another opportunity for a mutation to occur, potentially creating a new — and possibly more problematic — strain of the virus. The Biden administration recently allocated $1.7 billion to fight these troubling variants. Earlier this month, Rush University Medical Center in Chicago launched an advanced molecular lab dedicated to…

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