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A crew from Naval Air Station Patuxent River’s Search and Rescue (SAR) squadron was called into action Thursday, January 20, 2022, for medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) of an injured mariner in the Chesapeake Bay.

Because of twin emergencies, everyone in Colorado will get another chance to sign up for health insurance on the state's marketplace.

A wildfire displaced thousands of Coloradans just as the omicron surge began sweeping through the state, so health insurance was likely not on many people's minds when the regular enrollment period for the state's health insurance marketplace ended Jan. 15. "It's such a disruption to people's lives," Colorado Insurance Commissioner Michael Conway said.

The special enrollment period, through March 16, is open to all uninsured Coloradans regardless of whether they’ve been impacted by the fire or omicron.

A wildfire displaced thousands of Coloradans just as the omicron surge began sweeping through the state, so health insurance was likely not on many people’s minds when the regular enrollment

A wildfire displaced thousands of Coloradans just as the omicron surge began sweeping through the state, so health insurance was likely not on many people's minds when the regular enrollment period for the state's health insurance marketplace ended Jan. 15.

The special enrollment period, through March 16, is open to all uninsured Coloradans regardless of whether they’ve been impacted by the fire or omicron.

N95 respirators are commonly used in hospitals worldwide to protect healthcare personnel from infectious pathogens. During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare facilities have experienced shortages of the respirators, forcing personnel to re-use them or resort to less protective masking alternatives.

A new study reported that a common type of N95 respirator reprocessed with VHP maintained its function and effectiveness through 25 cycles of re-use.

Findings can help ease supply constraints BOSTON – N95 respirators are commonly used in hospitals worldwide to protect healthcare personnel from