Doctors say that a small number of patients with COVID-19 who have never had mental health problems are developing these symptoms weeks after contracting the virus.
Many of them have not had serious cases of coronavirus.
Experts say it could be another example of the virus that affects neurological and cognitive abilities.
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NYC expands Open Storefronts program
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the extension of the Open Storefronts program, which aims to help small businesses in New York City amid the COVID pandemic. The extension runs through September 30, 2021. The program allows retail stores and restaurants to use the sidewalk to sell pre-packaged food, expands the number of restaurants that can use the sidewalk to take with them and is part of the recovery plan of New York.
Crowded hospitals in California
California is taking drastic measures, as its hospitals are overloaded with coronavirus patients. The US military deployed medical troops to help. The Los Angeles region now reports a 600% increase in deaths since November. This is because 96% of hospitals reported that there were no rooms for emergency patients over the weekend.
NJ warehouse party busted, organizers arrested
New Jersey police held a large party in a warehouse with more than 200 people inside. The weekend meeting in Newark was an extreme violation of the internal limit of 10 people due to the restrictions of COVID-19. The party took place inside a warehouse in Libella Court, where illegal games also took place. Police say the party hosts also served alcohol without a license. Two women accused of organizing the event now face several charges.
New Jersey Indicators
Governor Phil Murphy reported 21 additional deaths in New Jersey, for a total of 16,706 across the state. He said 2,745 new cases were reported out of a total of 463,965.
Positivity rate in NYC increases
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio announced an additional 224 hospitalizations in the city and a total of 2,428 new cases on Monday. The 7-day positivity rate increased to 7.24%.
Cuomo promises to crack down on vaccine fraud
Governor Cuomo has announced that anyone who engages in fraud to receive or administer the vaccine outside the criteria established by the NYSDOH will be held liable to the full extent of the law. Cuomo will issue an Executive Order to increase penalties for providers who intentionally disregard prioritization. Administration to a person known to be unqualified may result in a penalty for the provider of up to $ 1 million and revocation of all state licenses.
New York’s priority vaccination population expands
Governor Cuomo said those eligible for the vaccine this week are expanding to cover staff at emergency care centers, those who administer the vaccine and residents of OASAS facilities. Next week, the criteria will be open to outpatient health professionals and public health professionals – including those who administer COVID tests.
The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine becomes the 5th to start Phase 3 testing in the USA
A major study of another COVID-19 vaccine candidate is underway on Monday, while U.S. states continue to distribute scarce supplies of the nation’s first vaccine options. The United States has authorized the emergency use of two vaccines, one from Pfizer and BioNTech and the other from Moderna, but doses will be rationed for months. The candidate made by Novavax Inc. is the fifth to reach the final testing stage in the United States. About 30,000 volunteers are needed to prove whether this vaccine – a different type from its competitors Pfizer and Moderna – really works and is safe.
Why getting a COVID-19 vaccine doesn’t mean you should stop using the mask
Nearly 2 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and more than 9.5 million doses have been distributed. While these developments mark a historic moment and are promising, that does not mean that Americans can stop wearing masks anytime soon. CNN medical analyst Dr. Leana Wen, an emergency physician and visiting professor at the Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University, explains why.
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