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Boris Johnson defended the latest draconian measures after criticism from Conservative backbencher Desmond Swayne.
Boris Johnson defended the latest draconian measures after criticism from Conservative backbencher Desmond Swayne.
COVID-19 is surging to record levels in many areas of the country, but you have the power to stem the spread. It just takes a few simple actions, performed consistently, as the Centers for Disease Control&Prevention says in its recommendations. "Older adults and people who have certain underlying conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes are at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19 illness," but anyone—at any age—can get sick and have their lives ruined, or end. Here's what the experts at the CDC advise to shield yourself and those around you from coronavirus. Read on, and to ensure your health and the health of others, don't miss these Sure Signs You've Already Had Coronavirus. 1 Wear a Face Mask "Everyone should wear a mask in public settings and when around people who don't live in your household, especially when other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain," the CDC says. 2 Practice Social Distancing Remember that people who don't have symptoms can still spread COVID. Outside your home, the CDC recommends keeping 6 feet of distance between yourself and people who don't live in your household. At home, if anyone is sick, have them keep 6 feet of distance between themselves and other family members. 3 Avoid Crowds Being in congregate settings "like in restaurants, bars, fitness centers, or movie theaters put you at higher risk for COVID-19," the CDC says. 4 Wash Your Hands "Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing," the CDC advises. If you're not near soap and water, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. 5 Cover Coughs and Sneezes Always cough or sneeze into a tissue, or cover your nose and mouth with the inside of your elbow. Wash your hands thoroughly, or use hand sanitizer, immediately afterward.RELATED: If You Feel This, You May Have Already Had COVID, Says Dr. Fauci 6 Clean Surfaces The CDC recommends cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces daily. "This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks," the agency says. 7 How to Survive This Pandemic It bears repeating: Do everything you can to prevent getting—and spreading—COVID-19 in the first place. Wear a face mask, get tested if you think you have coronavirus, avoid crowds (and bars, and house parties), practice social distancing, only run essential errands, wash your hands regularly, disinfect frequently touched surfaces, and to get through this pandemic at your healthiest, don't miss these 35 Places You're Most Likely to Catch COVID.
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Whole Foods has purchased a local whole grocer in Jackson Hole and will turn it into the first of the chain's locations in Wyoming.The owners of the local grocery store, who founded the company in Wyoming in 1987, decided to sell to Whole Foods because the missions of the two stores are similar, according to Buckrail. (Before your next shopping trip, read up on the Grocery Shortages To Expect in 2021, According to Experts.)"For more than ten years, it has been an honor to steward Jackson Whole Grocer. During that time, our team has proudly served our customers and community," the owner of Jackson Whole Grocer, Jeff Rice, says. "We are confident that our customers and employees will greatly benefit from the working and shopping experience that Whole Foods Market offers, and we are excited to welcome Whole Foods Market to the Jackson community."The store will stay open as the ownership changes, which is expected to close soon. Whole Foods will also offer positions to all employees who are qualified.Currently, Whole Foods has stores in all states except Alaska, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, West Virginia, Delaware, and Vermont. In development right now is the first location in Wisconsin, as well as stores in other states. In October 2020, the company announced the first Whole Foods in Idaho, which is said will take about a year to build.To learn more about the grocery chain and how to shop there, here are the 25 Best Ways to Save Money at Whole Foods.To get all the latest grocery store news delivered right to your email inbox every day, sign up for our newsletter!
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More than 10% of those who get COVID will feel sicker, longer—they are victims of Long COVID, or Post-COVID Syndrome. The symptoms can be as painful as they are unnerving: tinnitus, migraines, myalgia, hair loss—the horrors never cease. Now, a new study has determined the most common characteristics. "This is the first study on COVID investigating 3,762 patients beyond 6 months of illness, tracking the prevalence of 205 symptoms in 10 organ systems," say the researchers. "We focused on mapping the longer-term impact of COVID-19 on health, work, and returning to baseline." Read on to see if you have the most frequent symptoms reported after month 6—and to ensure your health and the health of others, don't miss these Sure Signs You've Already Had Coronavirus. 1 You Will Most Likely Suffer Fatigue Up to 80.3% Experienced This In nearly every study of Long COVID, fatigue is the most common symptom. This fatigue doesn't just make you feel "sleepy"; it's a soul-sucking, full-body drain that can leave many incapacitated, or at the very least feeling "no longer themselves." Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert and the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has likened Long COVID to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or myalgic encephalomyelitis, for which there is no cure. The hallmark symptom for CFS/ME is a fatigue that doesn't improve after six months—and worsens with exertion. Which leads us to our next slide…. 2 You Will Likely Have Post-Exertional Malaise Up to 75.0% Experienced ThisPost-exertional malaise—aka "PEM"—"has been described as a cluster of symptoms following mental or physical exertion, often involving a loss of physical or mental stamina, rapid muscle or cognitive fatigability, and sometimes lasting 24 hours or more," reports one study. The worsening symptoms can include "fatigue, headaches, muscle aches, cognitive deficits, insomnia, and swollen lymph nodes. It can occur after even the simplest everyday tasks, such as walking, showering, or having a conversation."RELATED: 7 Tips You Must Follow to Avoid COVID, Say Doctors 3 You Will Likely Have Cognitive Dysfunction Up to 58.8% Experienced This Long Haulers have reported "brain fog"—which Dr. Fauci describes as a difficulty to concentrate—as well as hallucinations, confusion and clumsiness. "Many other long haulers describe their most debilitating persistent symptom as impaired memory and concentration, often with extreme fatigue," reports JAMA Network. "The effects are different from the cognitive impairment patients might experience after a critical illness." "I do think there's a subset of patients [who] weren't even in the hospital who have a postviral brain fog," said COVID-19 Recovery Clinic (CORE) of Montefiore Medical Center in New York, codirector Aluko Hope, MD, MSCE. 4 How Long Do These Symptoms Last? How Will They Impact Your Life? "These three symptoms were also the three most commonly reported overall," say the study's authors. How long will they last? Long COVID may last forever; after all, there is no cure for CFS/ME. Other people recover within a year. Doctors just don't know yet. To get granular, according to the study: "In those who recovered in less than 90 days, the average number of symptoms peaked at week 2, and in those who did not recover in 90 days, the average number of symptoms peaked at month 2. Respondents with symptoms over 6 months experienced an average of 13.8 symptoms in month 7," they continued. "85.9% experienced relapses, with exercise, physical or mental activity, and stress as the main triggers. 86.7% of unrecovered respondents were experiencing fatigue at the time of survey, compared to 44.7% of recovered respondents. 45.2% reported requiring a reduced work schedule compared to pre-illness and 22.3% were not working at the time of survey due to their health conditions." 5 What to Do If You Have Long COVID Symptoms "Patients with Long COVID report prolonged multisystem involvement and significant disability," report the study's authors. "Most had not returned to previous levels of work by 6 months. Many patients are not recovered by 7 months, and continue to experience significant symptom burden." If you experience any of these symptoms, contact a medical professional immediately. And to protect your life and the lives of others, don't visit any of these 35 Places You're Most Likely to Catch COVID.
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