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    22 hours ago

    As of October 25, cases continue to increase nationwide. Average daily cases in the previous 7-days increased 26% from the previous 7 days. Help slow the spread: Wear a mask, wash your hands, and stay 6 feet apart. Learn more:

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  2. 29 minutes ago

    New finds 1 in 4 exposures among healthcare workers in Minnesota were higher-risk involving close, prolonged contact w/o appropriate PPE with someone who had the virus. 1 in 3 of those exposures occurred outside of direct patient care.

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  3. 2 hours ago

    . finds telehealth visits increased by more than 50% during 1st 3 months of 2020 compared w/ the same period in 2019. Telehealth could have many benefits during the pandemic such as expanding access to care & reducing exposure for staff & patients.

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  4. 3 hours ago

    76% of attendees of an overnight retreat developed after a student tested positive, a new finds. These findings highlight the importance of preventive measures in group settings. Learn more: .

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  5. 3 hours ago

    What seemed like a typical sore throat led to a series of health problems that became life-threatening for 19-year-old Morgan. Because of syndrome, a rare illness, Morgan developed pneumonia and blood clots. Read Morgan’s story here: .

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  6. 3 hours ago

    Never drive through flooded areas. As little as six inches of water can cause you to lose control of your car. Turn around, don’t drown!

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  7. 4 hours ago

    The environment affects children differently than adults. Because their bodies are still growing, children are at greater risk if they are exposed to environmental contaminants.

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  8. 5 hours ago

    Respiratory syncytial virus, or , is common this time of year and can be serious for infants and older adults. Learn more about symptoms and care: .

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  9. 5 hours ago

    Election officials: Help maintain healthy polling locations & slow the spread of . Consider offering alternative methods, remind workers & voters to stay 6 ft. apart, provide hand sanitizer w/ at least 60% alcohol, wear masks. Learn more: .

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    23 hours ago

    If the power goes out, use generators safely to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Keep them outside, at least 20 feet from any windows, doors, or vents, and use a battery-powered CO detector. Learn more:

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    24 hours ago

    If you need to stay at a disaster shelter during Hurricane , take actions to protect yourself and others from . Learn more:

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  12. 22 hours ago

    incidence varies across age groups. Beginning in June, COVID-19 incidence increased steadily among people ages 18-24. This age group continues to have the highest incidence of COVID-19. For more data on COVID-19 demographic trends, visit:

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  13. Retweeted
    Oct 28

    can be devastating, but you can be prepared. Remember to never drive through flooded waters. Visit the CDC website for important information:

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  14. 24 hours ago

    Amy Kirby and Mia Mattioli are specialists in how wastewater can carry disease-causing germs. They’re using their skills to study sewage samples for early warning signs of outbreaks in a community. Learn more: .

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  15. 24 hours ago

    : The Real-Time Learning Network provides expertly curated and timely resources for the frontline healthcare community. Learn more from and at .

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  16. Oct 28

    October is National Substance Abuse . Learn more about substance use disorder and the dangers of : .

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  17. Oct 28

    New: If you smoke, you are at higher risk for severe illness. Learn steps you can take to protect yourself and slow the spread at: .

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  18. Oct 28

    Are you more likely to get very sick from COVID-19? Your jurisdiction may offer alternatives to in-person voting for people at increased risk of severe illness from . Learn more: .

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    Oct 27

    Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning can cause deaths after disasters. Have you replaced your carbon monoxide detector battery lately?

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  20. Oct 28

    Don’t let life’s curveballs get in the way of learning your risk. Scheduling a telehealth appointment may be an option for you to talk about your risk and whether genetic counseling and testing is right for you.

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