January 19, 2022 Submitted by Mary Ann Blackmur, Regional Community Outreach Program Manager for Brigham and Women’s Harbor Medical Associates Hingham
We are currently experiencing another COVID-19 related surge, with the spread of the omicron variant affecting homes, schools, and workplaces, including health care.
According to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Covid-19 Interactive Dashboard, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has been steadily increasing since the beginning of November 2021. On November 3, 2021, the reported seven-day average of confirmed COVID-19 cases was 1,298 while the most recent data from January 17, 2022 shows a seven-day average of 10,409 confirmed COVID-19 cases.
Michelle Balconi, Executive Director of Harbor Media, Hingham’s Community Access Television station interviewed Dr. Daniel Kuritzkes, Chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a founding member of Mass General Brigham, about COVID-19, the Omicron variant and what we can do to stop the spread of this virus.
You can view the interview below or by clicking here.
Dr. Kuritzkes advises that “we can bring this pandemic to a close if we can ensure that we protect ourselves and our communities. It is a shared responsibility.”
Here are a few suggestions from Dr. Kuritzkes’ interview with Harbor Media on how we can prevent the spread of COVID-19.
- Wear a mask. The Center for Disease Control ( CDC) continues “to recommend that you wear the most protective mask you can that fits well and that you will wear consistently”. Wearing a mask protects you and others.
- Get vaccinated and get a booster shot if you are eligible. Encourage family and friends to get the vaccine if they haven’t already done so.
- Stay home if you are sick. Monitor your symptoms and get tested if you think you have COVID-19. If you test positive and have mild symptoms, isolate, and follow CDC guidelines.
You can learn more about COVID-19 from the experts at Brigham and Women’s Hospital on the Brigham Health Hub.
Brigham and Women’s Harbor Medical Associates Hingham is accepting new patients.
Call 1-844-RTE3-736 for more information.
That Americans have literally hung on every word from people like Dr. Fauci and Dr. Kuritzke who say that the vaccine prevents the spread of Covid demonstrates just what a degenerate, brainwashed nation we have become. It’s embarrassing.
“Encourage family and friends to get the vaccine if they haven’t already done so.”
Says the person given a bonus for shots injected or paid holidays for conferences. Brought to you by Pfizer!
As of today, 49% of people hospitalized for Covid in MA are vaccinated. Look it up. What a farce.
Fabulous work ladies. Mary Ann, Michell, Laura, and Hillary!!