#Old records shed new light on smallpox outbreaks in 1700s

#Old records shed new light on smallpox outbreaks in 1700s

“#Old records shed new light on smallpox outbreaks in 1700s” BOSTON — A highly contagious disease originating far from America’s shores triggers deadly outbreaks that spread rapidly, infecting the masses. Shots are available, but a divided public agonizes over getting jabbed. Sound familiar? Newly digitized records — including a minister’s diary scanned and posted online…

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#Retailers practically giving away hand sanitizer after hoarding it during pandemic

#Retailers practically giving away hand sanitizer after hoarding it during pandemic

“#Retailers practically giving away hand sanitizer after hoarding it during pandemic” As the pandemic wanes, US retailers are frantically moving to clear excess hand sanitizer. After frantically stocking up on disinfectants last year, consumers have largely stopped buying them, partly because the CDC now says that there is minimal risk of getting COVID-19 by touching…

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#Letters to the Editor — May 21, 2021

#Letters to the Editor — May 21, 2021

“#Letters to the Editor — May 21, 2021” The Issue: New CDC guidelines that say it’s safe for the fully vaccinated to go maskless nearly everywhere. Now that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has unshackled the fully vaccinated from wearing masks and social distancing, it’s not going to be easy to get the…

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#‘Saint’ Fauci a lying sinner: Devine

#‘Saint’ Fauci a lying sinner: Devine

“#‘Saint’ Fauci a lying sinner: Devine” This is how confused New Yorkers are about masks. At Barnes & Noble Wednesday, no mask was required to browse the bookshelves, but on the other side of Union Square, the Strand bookstore had mandated masks for all shoppers. Practically everyone inside both stores was wearing a mask, anyway,…

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#NYC supermarket enters ‘hornets nest’ in dropping mask mandate

#NYC supermarket enters ‘hornets nest’ in dropping mask mandate

“#NYC supermarket enters ‘hornets nest’ in dropping mask mandate” Morton Williams customers are sharply divided over the grocery chain’s decision to no longer require vaccinated shoppers and employees to wear masks — a scenario that’s likely playing out at retail establishments across the country. The controversy kicked off on Monday when the popular supermarket emailed…

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#SNL mocks mask rule mayhem with ‘patron saint of Purell’

#SNL mocks mask rule mayhem with ‘patron saint of Purell’

“#SNL mocks mask rule mayhem with ‘patron saint of Purell’” Saturday Night Live didn’t mask the confusion over current government guidance on face coverings — with a cold-open skit mocking the mayhem over when and where masks are needed. The latest episode opened with “a message from Dr. Anthony Fauci,” with Kate McKinnon reprising her…

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