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One in Five COVID-19 Patients Develop Mental Illness

By VOA News A study conducted by Britain’s Oxford University suggests COVID-19 can increase a person’s risk of developing a psychiatric disorder within three months of catching the virus. The study, published Monday in the Lancet Psychiatry Journal, indicates one in five surviving COVID-19 patients was found to be diagnosed with a mental disorder within 90 […]Read More

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Líderes europeos llaman a Biden para felicitarle

El demócrata habló el martes con los mandatarios de Francia, Reino Unido, Alemania e Irlanda. Por Alejandra Arredondo El demócrata Joe Biden, quien se proyecta como presidente electo de Estados Unidos tras los comicios del pasado 3 de noviembre, recibió el martes llamadas de los mandatarios de varios países europeos, quienes lo felicitaron por el resultado electoral. Los líderes […]Read More

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US Supreme Court to Hear Obamacare Case

By VOA News The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in a Republican effort to strike down the Affordable Care Act health care law. The hearing comes weeks after Justice Amy Coney Barrett joined the court, giving conservatives a 6-3 majority. At the center of the case is a requirement in the 2010 law for […]Read More

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Westport Community Schools Launches New Website

WESTPORT — Interim Superintendent Thomas F. Aubin is pleased to announce the launch of a brand new website for the Westport Community Schools, giving the community an updated and modern space to access district news, events and other resources. The new website, westportschools.org, features a user-friendly and ADA-compliant layout that is easy to navigate on both desktop computers and […]Read More

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$0 Benefits That Help You Stay Healthy and Active

Melissa Cummings, BCBSRI executive vice president and chief customer officer The world has definitely changed in the last year, but one thing that hasn’t changed is Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island’s commitment to the health and well-being of our community. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to protect the health of […]Read More