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Anxiety and Depression on the Rise Due to the Pandemic

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Amy Yensi
Manhattan
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For more than a year, New Yorkers have seen their lifestyles turned upside down by the coronavirus. Though the pandemic is not new, some say they still can’t get used to the face masks, social distancing, and restrictions.
“For me, not depression because I’m not the sort of person that gets depression, but definitely anxiety. There’s too much uncertainty about everything. I think a lot of people are having something called pandemic fatigue. Everyone is just sick of it,” said Marcelo de Antunano.
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According to a recent study, adults are now three times more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety post-pandemic

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Kentucky Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility

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Kentuckians 16 and older are eligible for COVID-19 vaccines starting Monday
This move is one week ahead of Gov. Andy Beshar’s original expanded eligibility date
It puts Kentucky almost a month ahead of President Joe Biden’s goal eligibility goal
16 and 17-year-olds can only get the Moderna vaccine, while adults 18 and older can get Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson shots
This move puts Kentucky one week ahead of schedule, as this was originally set to happen next Monday. It also puts Kentucky almost one month ahead of President Joe Biden’s goal to have all American adults eligible for vaccines by May 1.

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Positivity Rate On the Rise in Kentucky

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Bryce Shreve
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Associated Press
Kentucky
PUBLISHED 4:10 PM ET Apr. 03, 2021
PUBLISHED 4:10 PM EDT Apr. 03, 2021
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FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky’s COVID-19 test positivity rate rose to almost 3.1% after declining steadily for several days, Gov. Andy Beshear reported Friday. The positivity rested right at 3% as of Saturday afternoon.
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Gov. Andy Beshear reported Kentucky's positivity rate of 3% Saturday afternoon, the second day in a row it sat at or above 3%
Kentucky's positivity rate had been on the decline for over two weeks
Starting Monday, all residents 16 and older will become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine
This development comes after the governor urged Kentuckians to continue to follow public health guidelines that slow the spread of the virus, even as vaccines become more widely available.

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Ohio Pediatrician Plays Role in Teen COVID-19 Vaccine Study

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Kristen Anzuini
Cleveland
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SOUTH EUCLID — Dr. Shelly Senders is the founder and CEO of Senders Pediatrics in South Euclid. His office has been working with Pfizer to study the effectiveness of the pharmaceutical company’s COVID-19 vaccine on teenagers.
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Pediatrician’s office in Northeast Ohio participated in COVID-19 vaccine study for teenagers
Nearly 150 Ohio teens received either the vaccine or a placebo
The pediatrician's office is looking for younger volunteers for the next vaccine study
Clinical trials began in October and included testing of 144 area youths who volunteered to take part.
Senders said nearly 500 people expressed interest.

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UofL Health Hosts COVID-19 Vaccine For Cancer Patients

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The expansion of UofL Health’s vaccine distribution at the Brown Cancer Center is helping cancer patients struggling to finally get the vaccine.
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UofL Health's Brown Cancer Center established a special vaccine event for cancer patients
Cancer patients are at high risk for COVID-19
Cancer patients were largely excluded from vaccine trials
Hospital leaders suggest patients consulting with their physicians
Colon cancer survivor Scott Farnsworth said the key is a positive attitude.
"I know a lot of people that have passed away with cancer and had a positive attitude, but I don’t know anybody who’s made it through cancer with a negative one," Farnsworth said.

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Which COVID-19 Rules Still Apply In New York City?

The state has eased COVID-19 restrictions as cases have dropped. Here's the latest.

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Vaccine Seekers From Pa. Travel to Ohio for Appointments

Vaccine Seekers From Pa. Travel to Ohio for Appointments
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — About 1,200 people were vaccinated last week at a shuttered Sears store in Belmont County, Ohio, but not all of them were Ohio residents.
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Residents who are not yet eligible in Pennsylvania are seeking vaccines in Ohio
For the next few weeks, there is expected to be high demand from Ohio residents for vaccines
Some counties in rural parts of the state have more availabile appointments
Belmont County Deputy Health Commissioner Robert Sproul said 100 to 150 of the people they vaccinated were Pennsylvania residents who crossed state lines for the shots.

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KDE: Only Symptomatic Students Need Temperature Screening

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Bryce Shreve
Kentucky
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KENTUCKY — Students around the Commonwealth will see some changes to their daily routine after the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) updated the temperature check portion of the "Healthy at School" guidance.
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Starting April 1, KDE guidance says temperature screening are only required for symptomatic students in Kentucky
That's a change from requiring temperature checks for all students and staff
Students who exhibit symptoms of illness while at school should have a physical assessment completed by school staff
Starting April 1, only symptomatic students and staff need to undergo temperature screenings prior to entering a school bus or building. That's a change from requiring temperature checks for all students and staff.

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Vaccine Eligibility Expanding to Ages 16+ on April 5

The continued ramp-up comes as many appointment slots go unfilled at some vaccine sites, Gov. Beshear said.

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