Public health measures, vaccines stressed with COVID on rise in WNY We don t want to trip right before the finish line, and unfortunately it looks like that s what s happening right now, Dr. Peter Winkelstein said. Author: WGRZ Staff Updated: 11:13 PM EDT April 10, 2021
BUFFALO, N.Y. The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Western New York has now gone up for three straight weeks.
That reality is raising the level of concern among local health leaders who believe our region is now hitting a third wave.
With hospitalizations on still the rise, comes the question of, Where are we headed?
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Medical expert: No question WNY is experiencing 3rd COVID wave
Local experts say this wave is different from what we saw earlier in the coronavirus pandemic, however, in that it appears to be hitting a younger age group. Author: WGRZ Staff Updated: 11:14 PM EDT April 9, 2021
BUFFALO, N.Y. There s no question we are now experiencing our third wave of COVID in our area, said Dr. Peter Winkelstein, the executive director of the Institute for Healthcare Informatics at the University at Buffalo s Jacobs School of Medicine.
Across Western New York, the region has gone from 137 hospitalizations on March 20, to 297 on April 8, which is near the high point in total hospitalizations seen during the first wave, according to data from the state.
How to Use Nasal Spray Correctly and Safely, According to Doctors
Follow this technique to make sure your nasal spray is effective. AegeanBlueGetty Images
Using a nasal spray seems pretty straightforward: You stick it up your nose, squeeze or pump, and go about your day. But, according to a recent TikTok video, it’s very likely that your technique could use some improvement for max efficacy. (Remember: Nasal sprays are lumped into different categories, but are most often used to relieve allergy symptoms or congestion due to a cold or flu.)
The TikTok comes courtesy of Sina Joorabchi, D.O., an ear, nose, and throat doctor and sinus surgeon with South Florida ENT Associates. In the video, Dr. Joorabchi breaks down the how to use nasal spray correctly:
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