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The Georgia Department of Public Health confirmed on Monday that 19 cases of the coronavirus variant have been found in metro Atlanta. (Shutterstock)
METRO ATLANTA, GA Nearly 20 cases of the new COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7 have been confirmed in metro Atlanta, the Georgia Department of Public Health said on Monday.
This is the same variant discovered in the U.K. and in several other countries and U.S. states. So far, no other COVID-19 variants have been identified in Georgia, the Department of Public Health said. The CDC has said this U.K. variant is likely to be the dominant strain in the U.S. by sometime in March, said Dr. Kathleen Toomey, Georgia Department of Public Health commissioner. We must ensure we are taking every precaution right now to prevent transmission of COVID and to avoid a surge in hospitalizations and loss of life.
UpdatedMon, Feb 1, 2021 at 4:58 pm ET
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A coronavirus vaccine. (Michael Appleton)
QUEENS, NY Seven Queens ZIP codes have been added to the city s list of priority neighborhoods for coronavirus vaccination sites and outreach efforts, officials announced Sunday.
Kew Gardens, Woodhaven, Jackson Heights, East Elmhurst, Richmond Hill, South Ozone Park and Queens Village are now among 33 regions where New York City s Taskforce on Racial Inclusion and Equity will focus its efforts to expand vaccine access and address hesitancy about getting the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the mayor s office.
Residents will get priority for appointments at neighborhood vaccination sites. Eligible essential workers in priority neighborhoods will get to schedule appointments for family members on-site.
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A Slice of Paradise, Dominican Republic
This has become a popular destination in recent years. You have blue skies and pleasant year round temperatures hovering in the mid 80 s. Pair this idyllic climate with direct flights to three different regional airports and 28 courses designed by the likes of Jack Nicklaus, Robert Trent Jones, Tom Fazio and Gary Player, it is easy to understand why the Dominican Republic is touted as the finest golf destination in the Caribbean.
Discover the highest concentration of championship courses on Dominican Republic s east coast around the areas of Punta Cana and Bavaro. Tee off amongst coconut palm groves and revel vistas from ocean flanked fairways at courses such as Punta Espada and Corales. Then take a break from the links to go on a Blue Marlin fishing expedition, watch for whales spouting offshore on Samana Peninsula or set off at sunset on a catamaran cruise. You have the island s longest coral reef stretching nearly thirty miles if y
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The 11th annual U.S. Marine Corporal Nicholas G. Xiarhos Memorial Blood Drive will be held over the month of February. (Shutterstock)
FALMOUTH, MA Are you looking for a way to start off 2021 with something positive? Cape Cod Healthcare could use residents help replenishing the blood supply to help their hospitals get through the start of the new year, especially amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The 11th annual U.S. Marine Corporal Nicholas G. Xiarhos Memorial Blood Drive will be held over the month of February. Supporters are encouraged to select a Cape Cod Healthcare blood drive of their choice in the month of February and donate in the honor of Xiarhos.