by Kate Evans On May 5, the World Health Organization canceled its designation of COVID-19 as a public health emergency. The United States also removed its designation of COVID-19 as a public health emergency on May 11, more than three years after it was first instituted. However, health officials say[Read More…]
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Health officials seeing surge in “triple threat” of respiratory illnesses
by Kate Evans Health officials continue to worry about an onslaught of respiratory illnesses — COVID-19, seasonal influenza and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) — during this holiday season. There has been a wave of respiratory illness in West Virginia, Maryland and nationwide. Health officials have continued to urge everyone to[Read More…]
Health officials say it’s time for flu shots & COVID booster
by Kate Evans It’s almost time for flu season to start and COVID-19 cases are increasing in the area. Protect yourself and family by getting your annual flu shot soon, public health officials say. They are recommending getting a COVID-19 vaccination or updated COVID booster shot at the same time[Read More…]
