Kiowa County COVID-19 Update - May 18, 2022
DATA
- Cases: 319
- Hospitalizations: 13
- Deaths**: 6
*These are cumulative totals as of 05/18/2022 4:00PM
**Deaths in people with a recent positive COVID test (down one after review process)
COVID-19
Flags lowered in remembrance of one million American lives lost to COVID-19
Flags on public buildings are being lowered in remembrance to one million lives lost to COVID-19 in the United States
Countries with lower-than-expected vaccination rates show unusually negative attitudes to vaccines on Twitter
In countries with lower-than-expected COVID-19 vaccination rates, mentions of side effects and negative emotions dominated overall social media discourses on COVID-19 vaccines.
Will new vaccines be better at fighting coronavirus variants?
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What is Paxlovid and how will it help the fight against coronavirus?
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Survey shows continued apprehension among rural residents regarding COVID-19 vaccinations
A survey by a rural health organization regarding COVID-19 vaccines shows apprehension by many about getting the shot.
The pandemic’s gardening boom shows how gardens can cultivate public health
As lockdowns went into effect in the spring of 2020 to slow the spread of the coronavirus, reports emerged of a global gardening boom, with plants, flowers, vegetables and herbs sprouting in backyards and on balconies around the world.
Should you wear a mask on a plane, bus or train when there’s no mandate?
Masking may no longer be required on mass transit, but you can always choose to still wear a mask.
Denver International Airport no longer requiring masks for travel
Denver International Airport is no longer requiring passengers to wear facial coverings after a federal judge struck down the federal mask mandate for public transportation.