Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced 12 New York companies have received support from the State to produce needed supplies to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic. While the State currently has some of the lowest transmission rates in the United States, preparing for a possible “second wave” is vital to protecting…

COVID-19 Update from You First Services, Inc. The fast-spreading coronavirus pandemic has now killed more than 7,100 worldwide infecting over 179,000 people according to Johns Hopkins University. With more fatalities reported outside of China than inside, where the virus is believed to have originated, and illustrating the virus’ rapid spread…

A strange pneumonia-like infection that first popped up in the Chinese city of Wuhan just days ago is beginning to spread. With the total number of infected individuals climbing from 27 to at least 44, 11 of which are considered “severe”. Another 121 people are under medical supervision as doctors…

Health Officials Urge Travelers to Stay Away from Samoa as Measles Death Toll Rises to 70 200,000 South Pacific islanders faced an unprecedented two-day national quarantine. The government of Samoa struggles to arrest a catastrophic measles epidemic that has now claimed many lives. Since 6:00 am on Dec 4, 2019,…

Air pollution in India’s capital surged to its worst levels in years, covering the city in a cloud of thick smog. Despite the government’s vows to tackle the problem, it’s becoming an annual public health crisis. Hundreds of flights were diverted, delayed, and canceled over the weekend due to poor…

The world is unprepared for a global pandemic that could wipe out 80 million people in less than 36 hours along with 5 % of the global GDP. This is unless there is increased funding for disease control and coordination of their efforts to develop strategies to contain the disease,…