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Corpus Christi – Nueces County Report Two COVID-19 Related Deaths

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – The Corpus Christi – Nueces County Public Health District received notification of two COVID-19 related deaths. The patients were two males in their 50’s, and 80’s. Comorbidities included renal failure, sepsis, atrial fibrillation (A-fib), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and hypertension. Our condolences go out to their families and friends. Further information is not being […]

NOTICE: Boil water advisory issued for Grand Ledge

GRAND LEDGE, Mich. (WLNS) — A boil water advisory has been issued for Grand Ledge due to emergency water main repair near E. Colonial Park Drive. The following addresses are affected by the main break: 1010, 1014, 1020, 1026, 1030, 1011, 1017, 1023, 1031, 1039 E. COLONIAL PARK 1109, 1108, 1107, 1106, 1105, 1104, 1103, […]

Court to hear Virginia school boards’ challenge to Youngkin’s mask-optional order

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A legal challenge from seven Virginia school boards trying to block Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s mask-optional executive order will be heard next week. The schools boards, the one for Richmond Public Schools among them, filed the lawsuit in Arlington Circuit County the day Youngkin’s order went into effect. The boards asked the […]

Reverse mortgage industry adjusts to COVID-19’s Omicron variant

In light of the more virulent “Omicron” variant of COVID-19 – which appears to spread more easily while generally leading to a more mild illness, particularly for the vaccinated – RMD reached out to several reverse mortgage industry companies including lenders, brokers and the trade association to develop a picture of how the business is […]

Students in cold Bridgeport school forced to wear coats

BRIDGEPORT — Teachers and students at Columbus School this week had to keep their coats on and hoods up on Monday, even once inside the building, as teachers reported classroom temperatures of about 50 to 60 degrees. The low temperatures are a recurring problem at the school, said the elementary school teachers, who asked not […]

Self-isolation doesn’t stop SARS-CoV-2 from spreading at home

Share this Article You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. Researchers have detected tiny airborne particles containing RNA from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, both inside and outside of rooms in which infected people were self-isolating at home. This finding suggests that airborne transmission beyond the isolation rooms […]

How to get a healthier home for under $100

It’s as crystal clear as the air and water can be in your home: living in a healthier space is a top priority. From small projects to large remodels, homeowners are focused on how these upgrades might impact their health, while having a positive impact on the environment. “Going green can be affordable when there […]