Here’s how to help your kids break out of their pandemic bubble and transition back to being with others

Here’s how to help your kids break out of their pandemic bubble and transition back to being with others

By Dominique A. Phillips and Jill Ehrenreich-May, The Conversation Pilar’s parents took all the recommended precautions to shield her from the dangers of COVID-19. They stayed at home, away from family, friends and group activities. Pilar had remained in virtual schooling throughout the pandemic as a first and then second grader. As things began to […]

CDC: Vaccinated Americans can now travel

By ERIN BANCO (Politico)

CDC: Vaccinated Americans can now travel

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday that fully vaccinated Americans can resume domestic and overseas travel as long as they wear masks in public. The individuals do not need to get a Covid-19 test before or after domestic travel and do not need to self-quarantine on return, as long as they follow […]

West African Hair Braiding Industry Is Being Destroyed by the Pandemic

As the COVID pandemic continues to harm businesses in New York City, West African hair braiders find other ways to survive.

West African Hair Braiding Industry Is Being Destroyed by the Pandemic

By Houreidja Tall, Documented NY Before the pandemic, West African hair braiding salons in Harlem were a one-stop shop for advice among hair braiders and clients. They were newsgathering posts and were spaces where people would stop by to sell jewelry, body lotions and snacks. Shops are spaces for camaraderie. “I come to 125th [street […]

Family and friends can be key to helping end domestic violence, study suggests

Family and friends can be key to helping end domestic violence, study suggests

By Krista M. Chronister, The Conversation The COVID-19 pandemic and strategies to prevent its spread, such as self-quarantine and travel restrictions, have isolated families and intensified conditions that place people at greater risk for domestic violence. Reports of domestic violence are increasing around the world. Domestic violence is harm inflicted by a romantic partner in […]

Are We Looking at the Fourth Covid-19 Surge, Already?

Are We Looking at the Fourth Covid-19 Surge, Already?

Empty New York City Subway Train Above Ground during the Covid-19 Pandemic – January 4 2021 (Shutterstock) The US is at a pivotal juncture in its fight against Covid-19. Though nearly 2.5 million Americans are being vaccinated every day, infection levels have now come to a plateau across the nation. And while some states have […]

NY lawmakers pass bill to repeal COVID-19 liability protections for nursing homes, hospitals

NY lawmakers pass bill to repeal COVID-19 liability protections for nursing homes, hospitals

By David Robinson, Democrat and Chronicle New York lawmakers passed legislation Wednesday that repeals COVID-19 legal liability protections granted to nursing homes and hospitals amid growing scandals encircling Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The Senate voted unanimously to approve legislation that would repeal the Emergency Disaster Treatment Protection Act, which provides immunity to health care providers from potential liability […]

COVID Vaccine Rollout

COVID Vaccine Rollout

By Linda N., Special to CAW In a webinar organized by the Ryan/Chelsea-Clinton Community Health Center under the executive director’s hosting leadership, Daniel Pichinson and Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal, representing District 67, co-moderated a discussion with experts from both governments and private health sector establishments. The webinar addressed the various questions on how the COVID-19 vaccine […]

Long-term Covid can affect multiple organ systems

Long-term Covid can affect multiple organ systems

By Erika Edwards, MSN A review of research published Monday in the journal Nature Medicine describes the potential long-term effects of the coronavirus on the entire body, highlighting the challenges long-haulers face in their recovery. The review outlines in detail every organ affected by long-term Covid-19, including the lungs, heart, kidneys and skin, as well […]

COVID Memorial: New York City Honors the Lives of New Yorkers Lost to COVID-19

COVID Memorial: New York City Honors the Lives of New Yorkers Lost to COVID-19

NYC honors victims of COVID-19 pandemic by projectine their photos on pylons of Brooklyn Bridge on anniversary of 1st death. – New York, NY – March 14, 2021 (Shutterstock)   NEW YORK—Mayor Bill de Blasio, First Lady Chirlane McCray and New Yorkers from across the city tonight honored the more than 30,000 New Yorkers lost […]

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