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With all of the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, we are continually analyzing the many policy proposals at all levels of government to address the current situation. (alec.org)

The COVID-19 pandemic in Boston is part of an ongoing viral pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the Massachusetts city of Boston. (wikipedia.org)
During the COVID-19 pandemic several behavioral measures have been implemented to reduce viral transmission. (nature.com)
The COVID-19 pandemic challenges human behavior in an unprecedented manner. (nature.com)
Similar mechanisms might influence risk behavior and rule adherence in the COVID-19 pandemic. (nature.com)
During the COVID-19 pandemic, federal and local governments enforced shelter-in-place and social distancing guidelines. (statefarm.com)
As a mutual insurance company, State Farm® has the flexibility to react to changes we experience, such as in 2020 when State Farm returned premium to auto customers during the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic. (statefarm.com)
Inflation, supply chain disruption and labor issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have impacted vehicle repair costs and, on occasion, how quickly you can get repairs completed. (statefarm.com)
The Health and Human Services Task Force presents possible anecdotes to address the COVID-19 pandemic. (alec.org)
The Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force explains why single-use plastic bags are ideal during the COVID-19 pandemic. (alec.org)
The Education and Workforce Development Task Force details policy suggestions to provide more accessible education during the COVID-19 pandemic. (alec.org)
The Criminal Justice Task Force details possible solutions to public policy during the COVID-19 pandemic. (alec.org)
Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, the issue is more pertinent than ever before: older adults are facing the risk of increased social isolation as community gatherings have shifted to online-only formats. (sfu.ca)
The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified inequities and exposed the deficiencies of our institutions. (sfu.ca)
As the COVID-19 pandemic changes traditional business practices, the dreaded wait at the secretary of state's office has gotten longer - much longer - with more customers in line because of social distancing guidelines and the backlog from offices being closed during the pandemic shutdown. (chicagotribune.com)
The COVID-19 pandemic has dominated the news since last spring, pushing aside America's other epidemic - the opioid epidemic - which has only gotten worse in the intervening months. (gosnold.org)
The COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on global supply chains. (shopify.com)
As a McKinsey article says, "Clogged ports, expensive cargo capacity, and emergency shipments became prevalent during the COVID-19 pandemic. (shopify.com)
The latest US Census Bureau metropolitan area population estimates (for 2019) were largely lost in the coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic. (newgeography.com)
The study shows that the health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic may go far beyond official COVID-19 death counts. (charite.de)
He adds: "Given its size and the availability of quality data sources, this town provided the ideal conditions for a robust, descriptive epidemiological study to quantify the impact of the current COVID-19 pandemic as well as its impact on the health of this local community. (charite.de)
The extraordinary events of 2020 and the Covid-19 pandemic have led to challenging and worrying times for each of us. (lawgazette.co.uk)
We urge the public and local businesses to be aware of the risks of crowded spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic and encourage those that must travel to wear face coverings, and to follow guidelines for reopening at https://www.washtenaw.org ," Jimena Loveluck, MSW, Health Officer from the Washtenaw County Health Department said. (theride.org)
PEKIN, Ill. , Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The COVID-19 pandemic brought about profound changes in our daily lives, from the way we work and interact with others to how we view our own bodies. (wgntv.com)
Streateries became popular during the COVID-19 pandemic because they provide a safer dining experience, and they're becoming more of a regular thing in urban areas as a way for restaurants to expand their outdoor seating capacity. (vistaprint.com)
When the COVID-19 pandemic was running rampant, outdoor dining became increasingly important as a way to reduce the risk of transmission. (vistaprint.com)
My prediction is, as the world starts recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic, after a period of longing for personal interaction, networking in all forms is going to see an increased boom - larger than the 21st century has ever seen. (entrepreneur.com)
Reporter Joanne Silberner has found that actually the COVID-19 pandemic has not brought on a loneliness pandemic, too. (bonesbrigaderecords.com)
The U.S. oil and gas labor market has been one of the worst hit by the economic downturn brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. (howstuffworks.com)
2020 will go down in the history books as the air transport industry's most turbulent year to date, with massive fluxes in passenger volumes globally due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (sita.aero)
Outdoor spaces have been a boon to the continuity of teaching and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, offering a solution to safety and social distancing concerns. (campustechnology.com)
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on the mental health of students, faculty and staff alike. (campustechnology.com)
In this presentation, I will define telehealth and telehealth modalities, summarize policy changes that increased telehealth utilization during the COVID-19 pandemic, describe CDC's telehealth guidance, and share telehealth resources and learning opportunities. (cdc.gov)
The COVID-19 Pandemic and the Opioid Overdose Epidemic: A Perfect Storm for Workers? (cdc.gov)
As the nation grapples with the implications and consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, safety and health professionals, policymakers, and employers must be even more diligent in confronting the opioid overdose crisis by recognizing the unique factors impacting workers with OUD and protecting individuals who are at higher risk for OUD. (cdc.gov)
The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound effect on the daily lives of people worldwide, including Sudan. (who.int)
Capacity building for mental health professionals and humanitarian aid workers specifically for the COVID-19 pandemic. (who.int)
Community engagement played a crucial role in combating the COVID-19 pandemic in Sudan, with civil society organizations reaching vulnerable populations and providing essential services such as food and medication delivery during curfew and isolation periods. (who.int)
Social isolation is ongoing worldwide with the aim to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic. (bvsalud.org)
Increased risk of suicide due to economic and social impacts of social distancing measures to address the covid-19 pandemic: A forecast. (bvsalud.org)
These observations further illustrate the need for a dedicated and more diverse strategy in dealing with the covid-19 pandemic. (lu.se)
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has almost affected the entire globe and is currently in a resurgent phase within the sub-Saharan African region. (bvsalud.org)
It could be reached by COVID-19 pandemic. (who.int)
O j b e j cti t v i e: To analyze the approach of health professionals in the identification of violence against women and their perception of the cases during the Covid-19 pandemic in Family Health Centers. (bvsalud.org)
It is extremely important that blood sugars are well controlled during the COVID-19 pandemic to prevent hospitalizations and death in children with type 1 diabetes," said Manish Raisingani, MD, who presented the findings of an analysis from the large worldwide database TriNetX at the virtual ENDO 2021 meeting. (medscape.com)
Residents' coping responses in collaborative housing during the COVID-19 pandemic. (lu.se)
The COVID-19 pandemic was a global health, social and housing crisis. (lu.se)
In this guide, you will find information on the programs available to those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. (cdc.gov)

The pandemic was a sustained, stressful event , and research shows that lockdowns negatively affected people's mental and physical health. (menafn.com)
Social media, lockdowns, and the accompanying stress created a perfect storm that heightened the prevalence of eating disorders, underscoring the crucial need for certified and quality-trained professionals to address this growing public health concern," said Bonnie Harken , Managing Director of the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp™) Foundation. (wgntv.com)
However, the lockdowns and social distancing measures implemented to curb the spread of COVID-19 had unintended consequences on individuals' mental and emotional well-being. (wgntv.com)
As mentioned previously, we are all desperately looking to connect in person after almost three years of lockdowns and social distancing. (entrepreneur.com)
When the pandemic hit, mental health professionals predicted lockdowns and social distancing would result in a wave of loneliness. (bonesbrigaderecords.com)
Emerging from government-imposed travel bans and nationwide lockdowns during the first half of the year was not enough to prompt travelers to return to the skies en masse. (sita.aero)
City lockdowns, stay-at-home and social distancing requirements were preventive restrictions increasing residents' loneliness in regular housing stock. (lu.se)

Closures of businesses and social distancing measures aimed at reducing the spread of COVID-19 may inadvertently increase harms related to OUD. (cdc.gov)
2,5,6 Social distancing, a key measure in preventing the spread of COVID-19, may lead to isolation and potentially conceal a surge of opioid misuse 8 and mental health issues 2 in individuals at higher risk for OUD. (cdc.gov)
This report suggests that public policy measures are an important tool to support social distancing and provides some very early indications that these measures might help slow the spread of COVID-19. (cdc.gov)

The first confirmed case was reported on February 1, 2020, and the number of cases began to increase rapidly by March 8. (wikipedia.org)
Working alongside colleagues from the Centro Medico Santagostino in Milan, the researchers found the following: During the height of the pandemic in the spring of 2020, the number of all-cause deaths was approximately double that of confirmed COVID-19 -related deaths. (charite.de)
In the light of Nembro's otherwise extremely stable all-cause mortality figures, the massive increase in mortality seen during March 2020 can only be interpreted as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic", says the study's first author, Marco Piccininni, who is a researcher at the IPH. (charite.de)
Out of a total of 166 deaths recorded during the pandemic (late February to early April 2020), only 85 had tested positive and were subsequently recorded as deaths from COVID-19 . (charite.de)
Businesses that once manufactured beer, perfume, and other consumer goods are converting their manufacturing facilities to produce resources to combat the pandemic (Tognini, 2020). (ysi.com)
Access to testing and personal protective equipment (PPE) in the initial phases of the pandemic was not sufficiently prioritised in the sector: more than 20% of workers did not use PPE in the third quarter of 2020. (oecd.org)
001). The researchers concluded that the significant reduction in the ARI incidence rate in the 2020 Kumamoto heavy rain event could be due to the COVID-19 preventive measures implemented at personal and organizational level, such as wearing masks, disinfecting hands, maintaining social distance, improving room ventilation, and screening at evacuation centres. (who.int)
Community mobility in all four locations declined from February 26, 2020 to April 1, 2020, decreasing with each policy issued and as case counts increased. (cdc.gov)

It also shows the important role of all-cause mortality in quantifying the full impact of the pandemic. (charite.de)
In order to quantify the true impact of the pandemic on the local health care system, a team of researchers led by Tobias Kurth, MD, ScD, Director of Charité's Institute of Public Health (IPH), studied overall mortality figures, looking at all deaths regardless of their cause. (charite.de)
At the same time, Walsh "wouldn't be using any ambiguity in terms of describing [the impact of the pandemic]. (irishtimes.com)

Transport workers were among those faced with rising abuse during the height of the pandemic. (menafn.com)
According to our findings, the UK (68%) and Germany (65%) exceeded this number during the height of the pandemic. (menafn.com)

BOSTON - Isolation and social distancing protocols have been tough on us all, and it's especially taking its toll on those struggling with addiction. (gosnold.org)
Add to this a global pandemic, which brings additional challenges such as remote working and infinite video calls, and feelings of anxiety, isolation, and depression can be overwhelming. (lawgazette.co.uk)
SANDRO GALEA: The relationship between social isolation, physical distancing, loneliness, how that mediates or does not mediate a relationship with depression or anxiety. (bonesbrigaderecords.com)
People with OUD have disproportionately higher rates of psychological trauma and mental health conditions, the effects of which may be exacerbated by isolation and exposure to a large-scale disaster, presenting an increased risk for opioid overdose. (cdc.gov)
Quarantine measures, social isolation, loneliness, fear of the future and economic hardship had a powerful impact on people's mental health. (who.int)
However, social isolation leads to significant psycho-emotional changes. (bvsalud.org)
This study aimed to assess the effect of distance education (DE) activities implemented due to social isolation , on the quality of life of undergraduate dentistry students . (bvsalud.org)
An e- questionnaire (Google Forms® ) was administered to identify specific DE activities after social isolation and included the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL)-Bref questionnaire . (bvsalud.org)
The e- questionnaire was sent 14 days after the initiation of social isolation , remaining available for 48 hours. (bvsalud.org)
Facing social isolation never previously experienced by this generation, undergraduate dentistry students are at risk of reduced quality of life . (bvsalud.org)

Given that reality, pandemic preparedness efforts were largely based on a scenario of severe human illness caused by an H5N1 virus. (cdc.gov)
We believe this study has implications for improving preparedness plans in future pandemics," says Chowell. (nih.gov)
Going forward, improving LTC preparedness requires an assessment of preparedness at the level of LTC facilities with detailed knowledge of human and material resources and regular actualisation of protocols for different scenarios. (oecd.org)
Dr SEDYANINGSIH (Indonesia) proposed that consideration of item 4.1, Pandemic influenza preparedness: sharing of influenza viruses and access to vaccines and other benefits, should be postponed until Wednesday, 20 January, so as to allow members more time for consultation and preparation. (who.int)
The pandemic exposed the fragility of the mental health system in Sudan, highlighting the need for improved preparedness and prioritization of mental health by decision-makers. (who.int)
The subsequent pandemic emergence in mid-2009 offered a unique opportunity to assess the field exercise format for disaster preparedness. (who.int)
Exercises improve preparedness by testing plans and systems under controlled conditions, increase local awareness and provide training opportunities. (who.int)

to describe the relationship between timing of public policy measures, community mobility (a proxy measure for social distancing), and temporal trends in reported coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases. (cdc.gov)

Content on this page was developed during the 2009-2010 H1N1 pandemic and has not been updated . (cdc.gov)
The H1N1 virus that caused that pandemic is now a regular human flu virus and continues to circulate seasonally worldwide. (cdc.gov)
This document summarizes key events of the 2009 H1N1 pandemic and CDC's response activities for historical purposes. (cdc.gov)
The 2009 H1N1 influenza (flu) pandemic occurred against a backdrop of pandemic response planning at all levels of government including years of developing, refining and regularly exercising response plans at the international, federal, state, local, and community levels. (cdc.gov)
Despite differences in planning scenarios and the actual 2009 H1N1 pandemic, many of the systems established through pandemic planning were used and useful for the 2009 H1N1 pandemic response. (cdc.gov)
CDC's response to the 2009 H1N1 pandemic response was complex, multi-faceted and long-term, lasting more than a year. (cdc.gov)
The following is a summary narrative of highlighted CDC-related events from the 2009 H1N1 pandemic. (cdc.gov)
Chowell emphasizes,"We must remain vigilant and continue to monitor the circulation and health burden of the pandemic A/H1N1 and co-circulating influenza viruses in the coming years. (nih.gov)
An extended field exercise to test response to a novel influenza strain was conducted in New South Wales, Australia in September 2008, eight months before the influenza A(H1N1) 2009 pandemic emerged. (who.int)

Many treated loneliness as an unavoidable result of social distancing. (harvardmagazine.com)
One of the inevitable costs will be an increase in our loneliness. (harvardmagazine.com)
After a couple seasons of social distancing, I thought it would be interesting to talk to experts about what they were observing about relationships and loneliness. (harvardmagazine.com)
Read " The Loneliness Pandemic . (harvardmagazine.com)
In January, before the pandemic took hold, researchers at Florida State University College of Medicine asked 2,000 people around the country about loneliness. (bonesbrigaderecords.com)
They found a pretty high level of loneliness to start with, and they expected the pandemic would make things much worse. (bonesbrigaderecords.com)
And there was no overall increase in loneliness. (bonesbrigaderecords.com)
But other researchers looking into loneliness during the pandemic are not seeing an increase. (bonesbrigaderecords.com)
He and his team have been surveying people in Seattle and around the country, and a government survey in the United Kingdom and a national survey by the University of Southern California are also failing to find a loneliness pandemic. (bonesbrigaderecords.com)
He says there could be a lot that this pandemic can teach us about the link between loneliness, depression and anxiety. (bonesbrigaderecords.com)

During the early stages of the pandemic and subsequent social distancing restrictions, many couples postponed their weddings. (euromonitor.com)
However, as the threat of the pandemic is waning in South Korea and social distancing restrictions are being relaxed, they are resuming their wedding plans. (euromonitor.com)
Since restrictions were imposed to contain the COVID-19, acts of violence against Palestinians have increased, 23 in the first weeks of April, with axes, electroshock weapons, stones and assault dogs. (asianews.it)
The acts of violence have increased despite closures, social distancing and travel restrictions imposed to contain the pandemic. (asianews.it)
In all of March, 23 incidents were recorded, 11 after strict travel and social gathering restrictions were imposed in mid-month. (asianews.it)
But since cases as increasing again, restrictions have been put in place again. (witf.org)
Economic disruptions, like job loss, and social disruptions, like border crossing restrictions, may reduce access to the usual drug supply and lead to more harmful drug use patterns and greater exposure to more dangerous drugs. (cdc.gov)

A new study found that mandatory school closures and other social distancing measures reduced influenza transmission rates in Mexico during the 2009 pandemic. (nih.gov)
The United States implemented school closures on a local basis during the 2009 pandemic, but the impact of these interventions has yet to be evaluated. (nih.gov)
Significantly, the 18-day period of mandatory school closures and other social distancing measures were associated with a 29% to 37% reduction in influenza transmission rates. (nih.gov)
Closures of treatment clinics and other disruptions to harm reduction programs may lead to increased sharing of injection and non-injection equipment, increasing the risk of COVID-19 and other transmissible diseases like HIV. (cdc.gov)

Throughout history, when cities survived epidemics, they responded by improving things such as sanitation and public parks. (irishtimes.com)
The country's aggressive social distancing policies and experience with prior epidemics were seen as effective measures in stopping the spread. (witf.org)

Here, we experimentally investigate the influence of face masks on physical distancing. (nature.com)
Eighty-four participants with or without face masks passed virtual agents in a supermarket environment to reach a target while interpersonal distance was recorded. (nature.com)
Wearing face masks (both self and other) reduced physical distancing. (nature.com)
More specifically, wearing of face masks might reduce adherence to physical distance recommendations. (nature.com)
In Germany, we found that frontline workers were often the enforcers of an ever-growing list of rules, such as wearing face masks, following social distancing and checking vaccine certificates. (menafn.com)
Although airborne transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) from person-to-person over long distances is currently thought to be unlikely, the current epidemiological evidence suggests that airborne SARS-CoV-2 infection transmission in confined, indoor spaces is plausible, particularly when outdoor airflow rates are low and when face masks are not utilized. (cdc.gov)
The results of this study indicate that increased outdoor airflow rates and the use of face masks by both employees and customers could substantially reduce SARS-CoV-2 transmission in New York City nail salons. (cdc.gov)
Businesses should utilize multiple layers of infection control measures (e.g. social distancing, face masks, and outdoor airflow) to reduce airborne infection transmission risk for both employees and customers. (cdc.gov)

The largest increase in mortality recorded during the pandemic was seen among people aged 65 and over, with men disproportionately affected. (charite.de)
This brief looks at mortality rates in care homes, as well as the policy responses undertaken during the pandemic. (oecd.org)
These occur on average every 20-30 years, placing a major burden on health services and society due to the increased morbidity and mortality. (who.int)
In contrast, there was no increased mortality among persons aged 40-64 years and a 19% increased number of deaths of those aged above 65 years born in Sweden, EU or North America during these three months. (lu.se)
Quarantine has consistently shown to be effective in the Islamic Hijri year of 1348 (1929-1930), and with a in mitigating the mortality and incidence of pandemic rent of 4800 Gulf Rupees per annum, the position was diseases, more recently confirmed with the current very well suited for its purpose. (who.int)

In a previous influenza pandemic in the 19th century, the majority of deaths occurred 2 years after the initial wave. (nih.gov)
A study carried out in Philadelphia and published this month found that increasing tree coverage there by 30 per cent in all neighbourhoods could prevent between 271 and 400 deaths annually, through encouraging physical activity, and decreasing air pollution, noise and heat. (irishtimes.com)
Since the pandemic began, Vietnam has reported 6,713 cases and 47 deaths as of Saturday. (witf.org)
Early on in the pandemic, Vietnam was praised for low case numbers and deaths. (witf.org)
Before the pandemic took hold, the United States was already facing another public health crisis - alarming rates of opioid-related overdose deaths. (cdc.gov)

However, as loss severity continues to rise , auto insurance rates will increase. (statefarm.com)
These findings highlight variation in pandemic influenza incidence and severity among age groups. (nih.gov)
The table below provides further definition of population groups for pandemic vaccination by tier for a pandemic with a high or very high level of severity, the estimated size of the group, and a brief description of the working group's rationale for prioritizing that group. (cdc.gov)
recommends a phased approach to implementation at the community level, as evidence of community spread of disease increases or begins to decrease and according to severity. (cdc.gov)

Where I live, everyone just stopped wearing masks and social distancing,' Salmon said. (yahoo.com)
As people used their mental energy to adapt to changes like wearing masks and social distancing, they had fewer resources to confront new challenges. (menafn.com)

This cropping season, observing all safety measures amidst the COVID pandemic (see box), more than a 1,000 farmers will be participating in demonstrations on growing improved groundnut, pigeonpea and vegetables with balanced application of fertilizers and planting orchards at two learning sites of a successful watershed initiative in southern India. (icrisat.org)

Thus, following distance recommendations requires behavioral adaptation via self-control and might be challenging for some people. (nature.com)
After COVID-19, people returned to their pre-pandemic driving routines. (statefarm.com)
The lawmakers should all educated people not to let their guard down and take precautions like wearing masks, maintain social distancing and sanitization. (indiatimes.com)
When the pandemic began keeping people home, the parks and trails team saw increased recreational foot traffic. (esri.com)
To proactively educate the public about provincially passed-down social-distancing guidelines and recommendations, the city installed over 1,250 signs encouraging people to stay 2 meters (about 6 feet) apart, abiding one-way rules, and more. (esri.com)
Older adults are less likely to use the internet than younger people living in Canada, and many report that information technologies do not improve their quality of life or save time. (sfu.ca)
Even with the best crystal ball on the market, no one could have predicted a pandemic would completely upend the way of life for people everywhere. (infegy.com)
While not a crystal ball, social media analytics platforms like social listening can help you track the millions of conversations about the coronavirus and how people are experiencing it. (infegy.com)
Though they are averaging fewer overall customers, social distancing and customer limits have reduced the number of people who can be served in a given day. (chicagotribune.com)
Last week, more than 1.7 million people in France made vaccine appointments after the president announced proof of vaccination would be necessary to enter restaurants, cinemas and theaters as well as to board long-distance trains and planes. (yahoo.com)
The pandemic has sparked a lot of concern, which has led people to 'stock up' on various goods. (ysi.com)
Before the pandemic, eating disorders were already a pressing public health issue, affecting millions of people globally. (wgntv.com)
ANGELINA SUTIN: There was a lot of fear early on because we are social animals, and we want to be around other people. (bonesbrigaderecords.com)
Sutin says it looks to her like the efforts people made to stay connected - dance parties at a distance, Zoom charts, singing from balconies and porches - made a difference. (bonesbrigaderecords.com)
Guidance for targeting vaccination defines population groups in four broad categories that correspond with the objectives of a pandemic vaccination program - to protect people who: 1) maintain homeland and national security, 2) provide health care and community support services, 3) maintain critical functions of society, and 4) are in the general population. (cdc.gov)
Capacity building of partners, including the social care sector, to provide MHPSS services to vulnerable populations such as the elderly in care homes, internally displaced persons, refugees, the homeless, people with disabilities and poor families. (who.int)
Worldwide, the number of people with COPD is increasing. (msdmanuals.com)

While these measures reduce the risk of infections, they may also increase risk behavior. (nature.com)
Risk compensation theories suggest that the introduction of safety measures is often accompanied by increased risk behavior 5 . (nature.com)
In contrast, a study in Germany found increased compliance with other safety measures after the implementation of a mandatory mask policy 9 . (nature.com)
The results suggest that similar measures could be useful for fighting future influenza pandemics. (nih.gov)
Social distancing measures can be implemented during unusual infectious diseases outbreaks. (nih.gov)
The results suggest that school closure and other measures could help to mitigate future influenza pandemics. (nih.gov)
But as coronavirus spread, the help stopped as social distancing measures were implemented. (invisiblepeople.tv)
This study, carried out throughout Spain, sought to shed light on other possible routes of transmission of the COVID-19 disease, risk factors, and the effectiveness of the hygiene measures recommended by the Authorities, in order to detect critical points of exposure to the virus and thus minimize its spread-not only in this pandemic but also for any future events that could compromise public health. (scitechdaily.com)
From head-mounted thermal scanning devices to technology-supported social distancing measures, new technologies have seeped into our airports and changed the passenger experience. (sita.aero)
2,6 Pandemic measures have created a scarcity of healthcare resources, including access to medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD), also known as medication-assisted treatment (MAT), w hich may lead to discontinued treatment. (cdc.gov)
Quarantine measures and social distancing, particularly during social events like weddings and funerals, further impacted relationships within families and society as a whole. (who.int)

This document seeks to document for the public the key events of the pandemic as they unfolded and CDC's response. (cdc.gov)
CDC's telehealth guidance, discuss frontline clinician experiences related to telehealth implementation across the spectrum of health services and diverse patient basis, discuss how current experiences can inform strategies to identify and improve telehealth access and equity, and list strategies to facilitate and promote telehealth and address barriers to implementation during COVID-19 and beyond. (cdc.gov)

The additive impacts of COVID-19 and the opioid crisis increase the likelihood of illness and death among workers struggling with OUD. (cdc.gov)

After lengthy social distancing and various forms of quarantine ( 1 ). (who.int)

The Zacks Accident and Health Insurance industry is expected to ride on the increase in underwriting exposure. (zacks.com)
Increasing underwriting exposure, sustained decrease in claims frequency rates attributable to a better working environment and conservative reserve levels have been boosting the industry's performance. (zacks.com)
The phases will be implemented if all industry guidelines are adhered to, all health criteria is met, and there is no increased risk of exposure or uncontrolled transmission," according to the guidelines. (cnn.com)
personnel at increased risk of exposure to persons with pandemic illness, and also increased work load to respond to the pandemic. (cdc.gov)
9 A tradeoff also exists in the choice to practice social distancing, which reduces the risk of COVID-19 exposure, but increases the risk of overdosing alone and decreases the opportunity for rescue through bystander administration of lifesaving naloxone. (cdc.gov)
Factors contributing to COPD include an increase in smoking in many countries and, throughout the world, exposure to toxins in biomass fuels such as wood and grasses. (msdmanuals.com)

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), a federal advisory committee that develops recommendations for the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on use of vaccines to control diseases in the United States, would serve as the advisory committee for developing recommendations for use of pandemic vaccine. (cdc.gov)

The pandemic had increased the negative impact on people's mental health. (cafod.org.uk)
In data he had collected before and during the pandemic, he found that though some aspects of people's well-being had declined significantly, the quality of their close social relationships barely moved, on average-down about a tenth of a standard deviation. (harvardmagazine.com)

On 7 May 2009, just eight months after the conclusion of our field exercise, the first case of pandemic influenza was detected in Australia. (who.int)
Conclusion: it is necessary to improve networking, provide better training to health professionals, offering support and active listening skills to women who face situations of domestic violence. (bvsalud.org)

Interpersonal distance (IPD) is not only a major measure against viral transmission but also a powerful social cue that allows to coordinate behavior and relations on a habitual and mainly unconscious level 10 . (nature.com)
Corticosteroids have no impact on cold symptoms and may increase viral replication. (medscape.com)

Actions such as social distancing are especially critical when medical countermeasures such as vaccines or therapeutics are not available. (cdc.gov)

The onset of this third pandemic wave occurred within 2 to 5 weeks of the beginning of the fall school term and was marked by increased disease incidence among school-age children. (nih.gov)

However, the exercise did not adequately challenge the public health planning team that synthesizes surveillance data and forecasts risk, nor did it identify planning issues that became evident during the subsequent pandemic. (who.int)

Hartford HealthCare, the parent company of Meriden's MidState Medical Center and the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain and Southington, has been reevaluating space and equipment at its seven hospitals and other facilities for possible redundancies and ways to ensure there is adequate room for increased volume. (myrecordjournal.com)
Hartford HealthCare and other hospitals have been looking at ways to increase space for several weeks. (myrecordjournal.com)
Administration of the US Department of Health and Human Services, or HHS, defines telehealth as the use of electronic information and telecommunications technologies to support long distance clinical healthcare, patient and professional health related education, and public health and health administration services. (cdc.gov)
precarious, unhealthy, unstable, with irregular hours or hourly pay, without sufficient health insurance, or access to consistent healthcare, and/or the inability to speak freely to an employer or lack of clarity around who the employer of record is, these workers face increased vulnerability. (cdc.gov)

If the A1c is under 7%, you're not likely to have significant complications from COVID-19 as long as you take precautions such as masking and social distancing. (medscape.com)

Fortunately, there is a growing recognition of the challenges the sector faces and an increasing desire for positive change. (lawgazette.co.uk)

Also, the increasing adoption of technology in operations will help in the smooth functioning of the industry amid coronavirus-induced challenges. (zacks.com)
The pandemic accelerated digital transformation and the adoption of new learning models at many colleges and universities - but higher ed culture has some catching up to do. (campustechnology.com)
Although voluntary adoption of social distancing by the public and community organizations is possible, public policy can enhance implementation. (cdc.gov)

SILBERNER: Early in the pandemic, Dana moved to San Francisco from Mexico, where she'd spent most evenings dancing on the beach. (bonesbrigaderecords.com)
These pediatric findings are similar to several previous studies in the overall and adult type 1 diabetes populations, including analyses from the UK Biobank early in the pandemic. (medscape.com)

Modi said MPs should take all necessary steps to increase vaccination to quell the pandemic. (indiatimes.com)
Reflecting public values and the need to address multiple important objectives with the pandemic vaccination program, each of the top tiers includes populations from all four categories for a very severe pandemic. (cdc.gov)
the tiered schema outlined in this document will be adapted to provide guidance on targeted vaccination during the pandemic. (cdc.gov)

When Alaska's first COVID-19 case was discovered in March, the director of the state's public health laboratory began scrambling to find enough technicians and microbiologists to confront the emerging pandemic. (kuer.org)

The accident and health insurance space has witnessed growth over the years, primarily driven by an increase in benefits offered by employers. (zacks.com)
They used influenza surveillance data covering 40% of the population that was compiled by a large private health system, the Mexican Institute for Social Security. (nih.gov)
The effects of social distancing, lockdown, and the unpredictable nature of the virus have put enormous strains on our mental health and wellbeing. (lawgazette.co.uk)
As I sat around in my apartment in the weeks and months that followed, I couldn't help thinking of the pandemic's social tolls, aside from its obvious health ones. (harvardmagazine.com)
Though the federal government is now spending billions of dollars to increase capacity and staffing at state and local public health labs, it isn't as simple as posting a "Help Wanted" sign. (kuer.org)
Jilly isn't alone in struggling to keep his public health lab running amid the largest pandemic to affect the U.S. since the 1918 flu. (kuer.org)
The reductions came despite repeated warnings from government agencies and experts that the public health system wasn't prepared for a pandemic or biological attack. (kuer.org)
In our ongoing UK study , we interviewed managers and health and safety representatives from organisations including local government, social care, retail and waste management. (menafn.com)
Farmers saved on average Rs 2,500 per ha on chemical fertilizer application annually with the added advantage of improved soil health. (icrisat.org)
The long-term care (LTC) sector was generally ill-prepared to tackle a health emergency: just over half of OECD countries had guidelines on infection controls in LTC before the pandemic. (oecd.org)
In addition, enhancing LTC response to emergencies requires co‑ordination channels between public health authorities and the social sector, but also adequate follow-up mechanisms on the strategies undertaken with standardised data on infections and characteristics of facilities and residents. (oecd.org)
Feedback from service users and their families indicated the growing importance of mental and physical health during the pandemic, with a call for increased efforts to combat social stigma and improve services. (who.int)
Sudan faced several challenges in addressing mental health issues during the pandemic. (who.int)
2 Australia has invested in pandemic planning and exercises at a national and state level to test border control, inter- and intra-government decision-making, deployment of the National Medical Stockpile, national health emergency response and public communications, 3,4 but extended exercises at a regional level are uncommon. (who.int)
Health care and public health should ensure that adults with uncontrolled seizures have appropriate care and self-management support in order to promote seizure control, improve health and social outcomes, and reduce health care costs. (cdc.gov)
According to the perception of the health professionals during the pandemic, there was an increase in violence attributed to social distancing. (bvsalud.org)
This approach enabled analysis at the intersection of housing affordability, social integration and health. (lu.se)
Pandemic COVID-19 presents an unprecedented challenge that validates that worker health is public health. (cdc.gov)

The right kind of workers' compensation policy translates into personal care for injured workers, increased productivity, higher employee morale, lower turnover, reduced claims costs and less financial worry amid rising medical costs. (zacks.com)

The Swedish strategy for dealing with covid-19 has been criticized for not accounting for difficulties of conducting voluntary social distancing in settings with household overcrowding, dependence on public transport and large proportion of service sector workers. (lu.se)

Negative percent reductions reflect percent increases. (cdc.gov)
Workers are facing additional stress and anxiety, stemming from uncertainty and fear, over possible job losses, reductions in income, significant work changes, and increased demands at home and work. (cdc.gov)

To heed provincial guidelines during the coronavirus pandemic, the city put up over 1,250 social-distancing signs. (esri.com)
A two-person crew now collects and monitors 1,250 parks and trails signs related to social-distancing guidelines for the public. (esri.com)
The second reason is that, once the pandemic guidelines are relaxed, the parks and trails team will be equipped to comprehensively navigate to change or take them down. (esri.com)
Facilities are following social distancing guidelines and are equipped with Plexiglas dividers inside. (chicagotribune.com)
Only seven OECD countries generated guidelines for better integration of care services with hospitals and only six improved access to palliative care. (oecd.org)

At the time, experts believed that avian influenza A (H5N1) viruses posed the greatest pandemic threat. (cdc.gov)
With components from flu viruses known to affect pigs, birds and humans, it rapidly spread across the world to become pandemic. (nih.gov)

The City's Assistant Director of Parks Operations, Steve Bruneau, consulted with the Parks GIS team to map over 1,250 social-distancing signs within a meter of accuracy for the City's parks and trails assets. (esri.com)
When the request came to collect the social-distancing signs, Tam quickly set up a new map for Esri's Collector for ArcGIS. (esri.com)

Consumers discussed various topics like the pandemic response, staying safe, supporting those involved and social distancing. (infegy.com)
As the pandemic swept around the world, we worked quickly with our Church partners to coordinate our response and we launched our Coronavirus Appeal. (cafod.org.uk)
Most roles were adequately tested with recognized benefit during the actual pandemic response. (who.int)

It's critical the public continues to practice good hygiene and social distance in the upcoming weeks. (myrecordjournal.com)

Throw in a global pandemic like coronavirus, and many inmates find themselves in a dire situation. (invisiblepeople.tv)
A global pandemic, war conflict, and port delays have caused worldwide supply chain problems. (shopify.com)
Due to increasing urbanization resulted in an unprecedented global pandemic. (who.int)

Increased water availability due to watershed interventions has enabled farmers in two states to grow new and better crops and increase production on drought-stricken lands that barely supported subsistence. (icrisat.org)

The methodology includes iterative stages such as integrative literature review, refining the conceptual framework and research questions, designing, pilot-testing and improving mixed-methods data collection tools and collecting empirical data. (lu.se)

While those smarter sensors and stronger devices can help improve safety, they are also more expensive to repair. (statefarm.com)
Safety has always been our number one priority and we are committed to doing our part in this pandemic," said Matt Carpenter, CEO at TheRide. (theride.org)
Improved safety. (vistaprint.com)
Increasing passenger safety, boosting passenger confidence, and making airport and airline operations significantly more efficient, adaptable, and intelligent is the new blueprint for survival, and eventually growth. (sita.aero)
As well as biometrics and automation for improving passenger processing, there is a huge opportunity to increase efficiency and safety for airport and airline crew using technology like SITA Smart Path. (sita.aero)

Your support, prayers and donations are helping to transform the lives of those affected by the pandemic, all around the world. (cafod.org.uk)
With the current coronavirus pandemic still affecting many businesses across the UK and the world, securing your revenue streams and increasing your visibility has never been more important. (123ranking.co.uk)
The fact that such incidents have increased during a world pandemic adds another layer of brutality to Israel's policy. (asianews.it)
Pair the two together, and you get a simulated digital environment that uses augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and blockchain, along with concepts from social media, to create spaces for rich user interaction mimicking the real world. (entrepreneur.com)
Our affiliated professors are based at 97 universities and conduct randomized evaluations around the world to design, evaluate, and improve programs and policies aimed at reducing poverty. (povertyactionlab.org)
If the heterogeneity of the population growth between the regions of the world and between countries in the same subregion is considered, countries from and East and Southern Africa subregions seem to have lower population growth rates than countries in other large subregions, which show significantly higher increases. (bvsalud.org)

Anxiety, Depression Increased During Pandemic. (bonesbrigaderecords.com)
Depression and anxiety are definitely increasing. (bonesbrigaderecords.com)
Unemployment and job loss during the pandemic led to increased levels of anxiety and depression, and some individuals resorted to harmful use of alcohol and other substances. (who.int)

Given this soft pricing, efforts to retain market share will increase pricing pressure, which might curb top-line growth. (zacks.com)

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