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State Of Emergency Declared As NY Prepares For Omicron Variant..

The new COVID-19 variant has yet to be found in the U.S., but Governor Kathy Hochul warned Friday: it`s coming.

Challenging times strike the medical waste industry ..

Challenging times strike the medical waste industry

Biden Administration Unveils $3.2 Billion Hunt For Pill To Treat COVID-19, Other Viruses..

Dr. Anthony Fauci said such pills could be “powerful tools for battling the pandemic and saving lives.”

Make sure PPE is designed to fit everyone..

Make sure PPE is designed to fit everyone

These communities remain at high risk for dangerous Covid-19 variants rapidly increasing in US, expe..

These communities remain at high risk for dangerous Covid-19 variants rapidly increasing in US, expert warns

California spent more on PPE than any other state..

California spent more on PPE than any other state

Governor Cuomo Announces COVID-19 Restrictions Lifted (Video)..

70% of Adult New Yorkers Have Received The First Dose of The COVID-19 Vaccine

The first state to shut down due to Covid-19 reopens today..

The first state to shut down due to Covid-19 reopens today

NY on Cusp of Restriction-Erasing Milestone; City to Hold Ticker-Tape Parade ..

NY on Cusp of Restriction-Erasing Milestone; City to Hold Ticker-Tape Parade

America’s broken PPE supply chain must be fixed now..

America’s broken PPE supply chain must be fixed now

New daily COVID-19 cases and deaths fall for first time in 4 days, while vaccine concerns grow with ..

Current vaccination rates suggest U.S. will fall well short of President Biden’s vaccination goal

The CDC, WHO and medical professionals say people who have recovered from COVID-19 should get fully ..

The CDC, WHO and medical professionals say people who have recovered from COVID-19 should get fully vaccinated

New PPE Billing Law in Effect..

New PPE Billing Law in Effect

Biden to announce plan to give 500 million Covid vaccines to countries in need..

The announcement comes amid concerns about Covid-19 variants and China`s and Russia`s vaccine diplomacy strategies.

CDC issues new travel advice for more than 120 countries..

Dozens of countries were added to the CDC`s lowest category of Covid-19 travel risk on Monday.

A new CDC study finds that mRNA #COVID19 vaccines reduce your risk of infection by 91%..

A new CDC study finds that mRNA #COVID19 vaccines reduce your risk of infection by 91%

Fake medicines, recycled PPE: Scammers worsen India COVID misery..

Scammers rip off desperate COVID-19 patients and relatives amid India’s devastating second wave of the pandemic

Dr. Fauci: The Covid-19 pandemic ‘isn’t over yet’ (Video)..

Dr. Fauci: The Covid-19 pandemic ‘isn’t over yet’

Healthcare PPE Market to Reach USD 27,264.4 Million by 2028..

Rising COVID-19 Cases Worldwide to Augment Growth

'It's too premature': Why Canadians won't be taking off COVID-19 masks like Americans anytime soon..

`It`s too premature`: Why Canadians won`t be taking off COVID-19 masks like Americans anytime soon

Half Of All U.S. Adults Are Now Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19..

Half Of All U.S. Adults Are Now Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19

Why We Can't Wait For The Next Pandemic For A Better PPE Plan..

Why We Can`t Wait For The Next Pandemic For A Better PPE Plan

PPE shortage could become a challenge in case of another pandemic, expert says..

PPE shortage could become a challenge in case of another pandemic, expert says

U.S. Could Produce Up to 1 Billion Vaccine Doses by Year-End..

U.S. Could Produce Up to 1 Billion Vaccine Doses by Year-End

Fact check: Businesses can legally ask if patrons have been vaccinated. HIPAA does not apply...

The claim: HIPAA prevents anyone from asking if you are vaccinated

Fauci says public is 'misinterpreting' latest CDC mask guidance..

I think people are misinterpreting, thinking that this is a removal of a mask mandate for everyone. It`s not, Dr. Anthony Fauci said.

Global Personal Protective Equipment Market to Hit $93.5 Billion by 2026..

Rising with a CAGR of 10.0% during COVID-19 Disaster

Gov. Cuomo announces New York to adopt CDC mask guidelines for fully vaccinated..

Gov. Cuomo announces New York to adopt CDC mask guidelines for fully vaccinated

The Ethical Supply of PPE During COVID, and Beyond..

As history has shown, a problem of scarcity provides an opportunity for bad actors.

CDC to ease up guidance on indoor mask-wearing..

CDC to ease up guidance on indoor mask-wearing

Gov. Cuomo announced SUNY/CUNY vaccination requirement for students..

Gov. Cuomo announced SUNY/CUNY vaccination requirement for students

Fauci says indoor mask guidance can ‘start being more liberal’..

Fauci says indoor mask guidance can ‘start being more liberal’

Spending on PPE is Forecast to Almost Triple by 2027..

Spending on PPE is Forecast to Almost Triple by 2027

Responsible sourcing is key to rid labor abuse from PPE supply chain ..

Legislation and governmental sanctions can help, but businesses must commit to ethical sourcing standards.

Google backtracks on office returns and will allow employees to work remotely..

Google backtracks on office returns and will allow employees to work remotely

Biden shakes up vaccine strategy as he sets new goal..

He`s aiming to vaccinate at least 70 percent of adults by July 4 as the pace of vaccinations has been slowing

Covid vaccine safety system has gaps that may miss unexpected side effects..

The U.S. is relying on a patchwork network of vaccine monitoring systems

White House to shift how vaccines are allocated to states as Biden sets new inoculation goals ..

The move comes as Biden is also aiming to have 160 million Americans vaccinated with both doses by July 4

Covid-19 vaccine myths: These reasons for not getting a shot don't hold up. In fact, they'll set the..

Covid-19 vaccine myths: These reasons for not getting a shot don`t hold up. In fact, they`ll set the US back

Reaching ‘Herd Immunity’ Is Unlikely in the U.S., Experts Now Believe..

Reaching ‘Herd Immunity’ Is Unlikely in the U.S., Experts Now Believe

PTSD Linked to Lack of Protective Equipment..

PTSD Linked to Lack of Protective Equipment

Data: Vaccine reduces risk of contracting COVID-19 by 99% ..

Data: Vaccine reduces risk of contracting COVID-19 by 99%

Coronavirus is ravaging India – here's how you can help..

Coronavirus is ravaging India – here`s how you can help

COVID-19 vaccines may not offer complete protection for people with compromised immune systems ..

But experts say immunocompromised persons should still get vaccinated.

CDC issues new outdoor mask guidance for fully vaccinated people..

CDC issues new outdoor mask guidance for fully vaccinated people

FDA says N95 face masks should no longer be reused..

FDA says N95 face masks should no longer be reused

Fake Covid-19 Certificates Hit Airlines, Which Now Have to Police Them ..

Test results, often required to fly across borders, can be easily manipulated

The race to cure long Covid, the world’s next health crisis..

Millions of people worldwide are suffering from an array of symptoms months after contracting Covid-19

CDC recommends that pregnant people get a Covid-19 vaccine..

CDC recommends that pregnant people get a Covid-19 vaccine

Threats to PPE: supply and fraudulent products..

Threats to PPE: supply and fraudulent products

All adults in US now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine..

All adults in US now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

The warning signs of a longer pandemic..

The warning signs of a longer pandemic

IRS Announces that COVID-19 Related Personal Protective Equipment Qualifies as a Medical Expense..

Group Health Plans, Health FSAs and HRAs May Need to Be Amended as a Result

Bringing quality certified PPE to physicians and communities - AMA (Video)..

Bringing quality certified PPE to physicians and communities - AMA (Video)

Manufacturers warn US must do more to maintain fragile PPE production..

Manufacturers warn US must do more to maintain fragile PPE production

FDA and CDC call for 'pause' on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine after blood clot reports ..

FDA and CDC call for `pause` on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine after blood clot reports

New California law requires hospitals to stockpile COVID protection ..

New California law requires hospitals to stockpile COVID protection

Fauci says new Covid-19 cases are at a disturbing level as the US is primed for a surge ..

Fauci says new Covid-19 cases are at a disturbing level as the US is primed for a surge

Fauci thanks US health workers for sacrifices but admits PPE shortages drove up death toll..

Exclusive: top expert says health workers ‘have lived up to the oath they take’ but says shortages of protective gear have contributed to excess deaths

COVID-19 PPE is now HSA, FSA eligible..

Face masks, hand sanitizer and other personal protective equipment used to prevent COVID-19 spread can be treated as medical expenses

3 ways to avoid costly and risky PPE scams..

Hospitals have had to scrutinize vendors more heavily since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, a habit that will likely continue

Covid-19 PPE litter is killing wildlife ..

Covid-19 PPE litter is killing wildlife

US will seize all Top Glove imports after finding 'sufficient evidence' of forced labor..

Malaysia`s Top Glove has seen demand for its rubber gloves soar during the pandemic.

PPE like face masks and hand sanitizer can be tax-deductible medical expenses, IRS says..

PPE like face masks and hand sanitizer can be tax-deductible medical expenses, IRS says

Fake Vaccines, PPE Threaten The Supply Chain..

Fake Vaccines, PPE Threaten The Supply Chain

Masks, gloves, and other PPE are saving lives — and causing pollution..

Masks, gloves, and other PPE are saving lives — and causing pollution

Biden seeks tenuous balance on school reopening and variant threats..

Biden seeks tenuous balance on school reopening and variant threats

Planning to take a cruise? You won’t be allowed on board without a COVID-19 vaccination ..

Some 85% of people said they would take a cruise if people were required to be inoculated against COVID-19 in advance

Do Schools Spread Covid-19? Face Masks, Variants and Everything Else You Need to Know ..

Here is what the research says about coronavirus transmission in K-12 schools

US could be on cusp of another COVID surge..

Researchers at George Washington University say low-dose aspirin may lower the risk of going to the ICU or even death from COVID.

CDC relaxes distance requirements in schools from 6 to 3 feet..

The change applies only to students, not teachers or other adult staff.

People should wear a mask in public even after being vaccinated, according to the CDC and health exp..

After you`re vaccinated, it`s critical to keep masking up in many places (for now). Here`s why

Nursing home advocates urge PPE mandates..

30-day minimum supply of personal protective equipment

The US is now in a vulnerable spot with Covid-19. Don't make the same mistakes Europe did, Fauci say..

The US is now in a vulnerable spot with Covid-19. Don`t make the same mistakes Europe did, Fauci says

Better Covid Vaccines Are Coming, WHO’s Chief Scientist Says..

As many as eight new vaccines might be ready by end of 2021

What You Can and Can’t Do if You’ve Been Vaccinated: Travel, Gatherings, Risk Factors, What You ..

Until we reach herd immunity, vaccinated people must navigate some complicated decision-making. Here’s how to assess the risks.

New test can tell if you've had coronavirus in the past..

A new commercially available test called T-Detect has received emergency use authorization from the FDA. The manufacturer says it has the power to tell most patients whether or not they`ve been infected with COVID-19 in the past.

A majority of nurses in a survey say they are still reusing protective gear like masks and gowns a y..

In the National Nurses United survey of nurses in February, 81% said they had reused single-use masks and gowns.

Are Certain Blood Types More Susceptible to COVID-19 Infection?..

Conflicting data and weak control groups should prevent the public from drawing conclusions based on available studies, experts say

How companies pivoted from making dresses, snowboards and whisky to face masks, gloves and sanitizer..

How companies pivoted from making dresses, snowboards and whisky to face masks, gloves and sanitizer

Eli Lilly COVID-19 drug combo cuts risk of hospitalizations, deaths by 87%: study..

The findings further support dosing already authorized by the FDA, Lilly said

Healthcare Personal Protective Equipment Market Size Worth $21.42 Billion By 2028..

Healthcare Personal Protective Equipment Market Size Worth $21.42 Billion By 2028

The personal protective equipment [PPE] market in US is expected to grow..

$ 8.67 Billion Growth in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market In US 2020-2024

HSUS Applauds Congressional Action on Domestic PPE Production..

HSUS Applauds Congressional Action on Domestic PPE Production

Covid-19 Pill Shows Promise in Preliminary Testing ..

Ridgeback Biotherapeutics and Merck Announce Preliminary Findings from a Phase 2a Trial of Investigational COVID-19 Therapeutic Molnupiravir

Healthcare providers should continue to use PPE post COVID-19..

Personal protective equipment (PPE) played a key role in preventing frontline healthcare providers from being at risk of getting infected with COVID-19.

Pandemic PPE can waste recycling, harm animals if disposed of improperly..

Single-use PPE is causing issues for the environment and sanitation workers, and it could potentially be spreading the virus

Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear..

Whether it is for you, your employees, or customers, personal protective equipment and safety gear is now part of running a business.

KN95 vs. N95 masks: Experts explain the differences ..

KN95 vs. N95 masks: Experts explain the differences

PPE is the new plastic waste nightmare threatening the environment ..

PPE is the new plastic waste nightmare threatening the environment

New Yorkers should wear 2 masks until at least June: Mayor..

New Yorkers should wear 2 masks until at least June: Mayor

PPE Waste Disposal a Growing Pandemic Challenge..

PPE Waste Disposal a Growing Pandemic Challenge

The 8 Major Types of PPE Supply Chain Fraud..

Medical device manufacturers need to be aware of what’s happening within the space if they are making protection equipment themselves.

N95 Masks for Sale: How to Know If They're Fake and Where to Buy Real Ones..

Before you buy N95 masks, learn to distinguish between real and fake ones with these easy markers from the CDC.

Homeland Security seizes more than 11 million counterfeit N95 in nationwide scam..

Homeland Security seizes more than 11 million counterfeit N95 in nationwide scam

What if COVID-19 never goes away? What scientists say about future of virus..

One possibility is that the disease continues to persist for a long time but in a much milder form, like a common cold.

Pharmacies now offering COVID-19 vaccines: Here's what you need to know..

Pharmacies now offering COVID-19 vaccines: Here`s what you need to know

1.7 million counterfeit 3M N95 masks seized from Queens warehouse..

1.7 million counterfeit 3M N95 masks seized from Queens warehouse

Massive fake N95 mask scam under investigation, feds say..

Washington state discovered 300,000 recently purchased masks were fake

'We’ve become numb:' Combatting PPE fatigue..

More PPE training is unlikely to address PPE fatigue; here are 7 strategies that will

The NFL is providing free PPE kits to Super Bowl attendees upon arrival at the stadium..

The NFL is providing free PPE kits to Super Bowl attendees upon arrival at the stadium

AG Report Finds Unsafe Staffing Levels and Inadequate PPE In Nursing Homes..

AG Report Finds Unsafe Staffing Levels and Inadequate PPE In Nursing Homes

How to Breathe Better With a Mask..

A respiratory therapist offers tips to breathe easier this winter.

Why the New Covid-19 Variants Could Be More Infectious ..

Why the New Covid-19 Variants Could Be More Infectious

Where to find an N95 or high-filtration mask for Biden's 100-day challenge..

Where to find an N95 or high-filtration mask for Biden`s 100-day challenge

CDC—No Longer Constrained By Trump—Issues Order That Makes Not Wearing A Mask On Public Transpor..

CDC—No Longer Constrained By Trump—Issues Order That Makes Not Wearing A Mask On Public Transportation A Federal Crime

Time to double or upgrade masks as coronavirus variants emerge, experts say..

Better face coverings are needed to curb more-transmissible strains as vaccine rollout is underway, they say

European countries mandate medical-grade masks over homemade cloth face coverings..

European countries mandate medical-grade masks over homemade cloth face coverings

Why You Should Still Wear A Mask And Avoid Crowds After Getting The COVID-19 Vaccine..

Why You Should Still Wear A Mask And Avoid Crowds After Getting The COVID-19 Vaccine

Why Aren’t We Wearing Better Masks?..

Cloth masks are better than nothing, but they were supposed to be a stopgap measure.

LA buckles under COVID-19 surge as bodies pile up and hospitals resort to desperate measures..

Bodies pile up, patient care falters as COVID-19 devastates L.A. County hospitals

Still hunting for Clorox wipes? Shortages now likely to last until mid-2021, company says..

Still hunting for Clorox wipes? Shortages now likely to last until mid-2021, company says

Beware of PPE Scams..

$600,000 of counterfeit PPE seized at Texas warehouse

UK poised for 'Tier 4' lockdown as new coronavirus strain linked to surge in cases emerges..

UK poised for `Tier 4` lockdown as new coronavirus strain linked to surge in cases emerges

Why the Race to Find Covid-19 Vaccines Is Far From Over..

Why the Race to Find Covid-19 Vaccines Is Far From Over

AstraZeneca Trial Promises 'Highly Effective' COVID-19 Vaccine..

AstraZeneca Trial Promises `Highly Effective` COVID-19 Vaccine

Another COVID-19 vaccine success? Candidate may prevent further coronavirus transmission, too..

Another COVID-19 vaccine success? Candidate may prevent further coronavirus transmission, too

Covid-19: Oxford University vaccine is highly effective..

Covid-19: Oxford University vaccine is highly effective

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump test positive for Covid-19..

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump test positive for Covid-19

Russia unveils covid vaccine ‘Sputnik V’, claiming breakthrough in global race before final test..

Russia unveils covid vaccine ‘Sputnik V’, claiming breakthrough in global race before final testing complete

Scientists tested 14 types of masks — here are the ones that worked and didn’t..

Scientists tested 14 types of masks — here are the ones that worked and didn’t

How to properly wear a mask..

How to properly wear a mask

China Dominates Medical Supplies, in This Outbreak and the Next..

CDC Issues Tools To Guide Reopening Of Schools, Businesses, Transit..

CDC Issues Tools To Guide Reopening Of Schools, Businesses, Transit

Thousands of people want to be exposed to Covid-19 for science..

Fauci testifies on Trump's coronavirus response..

Fauci testifies on Trump`s coronavirus response

After recovering from COVID-19, are you immune?..

After recovering from COVID-19, are you immune?

Top health experts caution against reopening society before coronavirus testing capacity expands..

A group of top public health experts has cautioned against reopening society early

Trump says he will temporarily suspend immigration into US due to COVID-19 fears ..

President Donald Trump said late Monday night he will sign an executive order temporarily suspending immigration to the United States as the nation battles the health and economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

Cuomo: It’s Time to Start ‘Reimagining’ What Life Will Be in New York After COVID-19 ..

As new cases and deaths continue to decline, the governor said he wants to use the opportunity to make New York a better place when it does re-open.