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Updated December 17, 2020: NYC has seen a surge in COVID-19 cases, with a positivity rate of 4.2% last week. NYC could be facing a shutdown shortly after Christmas, according to Mayor de Blasio, if NYC residents don't wear masks, stay home when sick and social distance. There are some restrictions to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and avoid a lockdown. These restrictions include a maximum gathering size of 10 people, as well as restaurants and bars to close indoor dining. A total of 42,900 doses of the Pfizer vaccine have arrived so far. New York City expects a total of 465,000 doses in December.
By Mira Research Team
Tamiflu costs up to $250 or $135 for the generic version without insurance. At CVS, the average cost of Tamiflu without insurance is $115.50.
By Alyssa Corso
The actual price you pay out-of-pocket will be determined by the manufacturer of the vaccine, the type of vaccine, and how many doses are required. For example, childhood immunizations can cost upwards of $650 without insurance.
By Jacqueline Slobin
Christmas is canceled if you cannot host a safe Christmas gathering. In this article, we outline whether or not Christmas 2020 is canceled. Some alternative ideas for a safe Christmas include keeping dinners to only members of your household, have dinner outside, social distancing, keeping windows and doors open, and wearing masks unless eating, in this case, Christmas may not be canceled. In terms of traveling for Christmas, you should analyze your risk and your mode of transportation. If gathering with family members from outside your community, it is advised that everyone quarantines or minimizes contact with other people for the two weeks leading up to Christmas. Some states have holiday COVID guidelines.
By Mira Research Team
Infectious Disease Experts predict that will begin to see a return to a somewhat normal way of life toward the last quarter of 2021 if 75% of the U.S population will take the COVID-19 vaccine. It is expected that we will be able to have small indoor gatherings and experience more normal domestic travel by the fall of 2021. It is also predicted that rapid antigen testing at airports will help travel return to normal next year as well as vaccine distribution.
By Khang T. Vuong, MHA
COVID-19 can be contagious for 14 days. If you test positive for COVID-19, you need to self isolate for 10 days and make sure that you do not have a fever or worsening symptoms before seeing others.
By Alyssa Corso
The costs of screening mammograms and diagnostic mammograms differ. A 2D screening mammogram is often ordered once a year for women with no current signs or symptoms of breast cancer and has an average out-of-pocket cost of $200-$350.
By Alyssa Corso
The best time to get a flu shot is before the flu is spreading in your community. Since the flu peaks in February, and begins to spread throughout October and into March or April, it's recommended to get your flu shot by the end of October.
By Alyssa Corso
If you have insurance, you can also get a free flu shot at local pharmacies such as health care resources; Walgreens, CVS, and Rite Aid.
By Alyssa Corso
Official CDC guidance does not require fully vaccinated persons to quarantine after exposure but recommends getting a COVID-19 test 3-5 days after exposure. Even if you are not experiencing symptoms, you should wear a mask indoors for 14 days after exposure to prevent spreading the virus.
By Khang T. Vuong, MHA
After closing its seed round, Mira makes key hires to expand the team and grow the company.
By Khang T. Vuong, MHA
Health experts are predicting that there will likely be a second or third wave of coronavirus as we enter the fall and winter.
By Mira Research Team