By Jennifer Porter GoreWord in Black Christmas, Kwanzaa and other end-of-year holidays typically mean travel followed by close indoor contact with friends or loved ones — near-perfect conditions for nasty airborne viruses to spread. And when it comes to communicable illnesses, experts say, this holiday season is going to be a doozy. This December, public […]
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Soul Shop for Black Churches equips faith leaders to address suicide in their congregations
Soul Shop for Black Churches is equipping faith leaders to address suicide and trauma in Black communities, providing training that combines mental health expertise with pastoral care. The program empowers congregations to have open conversations, reduce stigma and offer hope to those in desperate situations
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CDC shooting tied to anti-vaccine beliefs leaves officer dead, sparks outrage over rhetoric
A gunman who blamed the COVID-19 vaccine for making him suicidal opened fire outside CDC headquarters in Atlanta on Aug. 8, killing DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose and striking multiple buildings. Identified as 30-year-old Patrick Joseph White, the shooter was stopped from entering the CDC before attacking a nearby pharmacy, prompting renewed debate over anti-vaccine rhetoric, political hostility toward federal workers, and CDC security.
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COVID-19 and the classroom: A look at how schools have recovered in the past five years
By Gene A. LambeySpecial to the AFRO On Friday, March 13, 2020 teachers and members of the school community had their last normal day in the workforce. As fear of a deadly virus spread, infection rates traveled faster. In recognition of the fifth anniversary of the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the AFRO reached out […]
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Five years later: Nurses speak on surviving the COVID-19 pandemic
Nurses on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic are being recognized for their sacrifices and contributions, and are being encouraged to return to the profession.
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Lessons from the lockdown: Five years later, business owners reflect on the COVID-19 pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, entrepreneurs were forced to adapt and some were able to expand their businesses, while others lost their livelihoods, with the key takeaways being to stay focused on what you can control and be proactive in diversifying your business.
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Five things we know and still don’t know about COVID, five years after it appeared
The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has resulted in more than 20 million deaths worldwide, and the virus continues to evolve, making it difficult to determine its origin and develop next-generation vaccines.
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Walking pneumonia cases surge
MedStar Health has reported a 356% increase in walking pneumonia cases in October, and physicians suggest that people take preventive measures such as wearing masks and washing hands frequently to reduce the risk of contracting the infection.
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Mindful meditation, yoga and other ways to relieve stress
Engaging in activities such as breathing exercises, chewing gum, drinking tea, napping, laughing, kissing, watching TV, listening to music, reading, practicing religion and spirituality, cooking and baking, healthy eating, exercising, yoga, aromatherapy, hypnosis, and petting dogs and cats can help reduce stress and improve whole-body wellness.
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World health officials say nearly 10,000 COVID-related deaths in December signal deepening health crisis
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia (NNPA NEWSWIRE) — The World Health Organization (WHO) reported a staggering total of nearly 10,000 global deaths in December, raising alarm bells about a worsening worldwide health crisis stemming from the continued threat of COVID-19. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus also noted pressing humanitarian crises in Gaza, […]
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New COVID-19 variant HV.1 emerges as dominant strain in the U.S.
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire As COVID-19 continues to evolve, a new variant has emerged, garnering attention from health officials across the United States. Known as HV.1, the latest variant has shown a significant surge in cases, raising questions about its potential impact on public health. According to data from the Centers for Disease […]
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Children hit hardest by the pandemic are now the big kids at school; many still need reading help
By Heather Hollingsworth, The Associated Press They were the kids most disrupted by the pandemic, the ones who were still learning to write their names and tie their shoes when schools shut down in the spring of 2020. Now, they’re the big kids at elementary schools across the United States. Many still need profound help […]