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health-covid-192 years ago

"Resurgence of Mask Mandates Amid Climbing COVID-19 Deaths and Respiratory Infections"

COVID-19 deaths have increased by 12.5% in the first week of 2024, prompting the return of mask mandates in some places. The JN.1 variant, accounting for over 60% of new cases in the U.S., is believed to be more transmissible or better at evading immune systems. Symptoms of COVID-19 have also been changing with different variants. Despite the availability of vaccines and treatments, health officials are emphasizing the need for preventive measures as the virus continues to pose a threat.

via Scripps News|
#cdc#covid-19#health-covid-19
health2 years ago

Healthcare Facilities Reinstate Mandatory Masking Amid COVID Resurgence

Johns Hopkins Medicine in Maryland has reinstated mandatory masking for patients, visitors, and employees at all its facilities due to increased hospitalizations from COVID-19, the flu, and RSV. The decision follows a recommendation from the Maryland Department of Health and is based on data showing a combined hospitalization rate exceeding 10 per 100,000 residents. The policy will be in effect on a short-term basis and may be lifted once the hospitalization rate drops below the threshold for two consecutive weeks. Other medical facilities in the state have also reinstated masking or are strongly encouraging its use.

via CBS News|
#covid-19#health#hospitalizations
health2 years ago

"Hospitals Reinstate Mask Mandates Amid COVID Resurgence"

Johns Hopkins Medicine in Maryland has reinstated mandatory face mask requirements for patients, visitors, and employees at all its locations, regardless of vaccination status, due to high rates of viral respiratory illnesses. This decision follows guidance from the Maryland Department of Health and is expected to be in effect on a short-term basis. Other medical facilities, including LifeBridge Health, are likely to implement similar requirements in response to a post-holiday spike in respiratory illnesses and hospitalizations.

via WBAL TV Baltimore|
#face-masks#health#johns-hopkins-medicine
cybersecurity2 years ago

Johns Hopkins Data Breach Impacts Over 300K People

The number of people affected by a data breach at Johns Hopkins Medicine is much higher than initially reported, with over 300,000 individuals impacted. The breach, which occurred in May, involved unsecured protected health information and has prompted a federal investigation by the U.S. Office for Civil Rights. Cybersecurity experts warn that personal and private information, such as Social Security numbers and medication details, may have been compromised. Johns Hopkins Medicine is actively communicating with affected individuals and offering resources for protection against identity theft or fraud.

via WBAL TV Baltimore|
#cybersecurity#cybersecurity-attack#data-breach
neuroscience2 years ago

Psychedelics Reopen Critical Learning Windows in the Brain.

A recent study by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine reveals that psychedelic drugs may be capable of reopening “critical periods” in the brain, when mammals are more receptive to learning from their environment. The effect varies in duration, from two days to four weeks, depending on the drug. This discovery offers potential applications in treating conditions like stroke and deafness, as well as providing insight into the functioning of these drugs and their impact on molecular mechanisms.

via SciTechDaily|
#critical-periods#johns-hopkins-medicine#learning