Scientists support the rollout of portable CO2 monitors to UK schools
UK schools have received more than 300,000 CO2 monitors as part of a government initiative to reduce COVID-19 spread in classrooms. Scientists from Cambridge, Surrey and Imperial College London are supporting the rollout of portable monitors to UK schools as part of project CO-TRACE. The researchers behind the collaboration have produced materials to help teachers […]
Town of Coaldale purchases new Zamboni
(Photo: Town of Coaldale) By Justin Goulet Jan 17, 2022 | 10:16 AM COALDALE, AB – The Town of Coaldale has purchased a new piece of equipment for its arena. The town’s gotten a new electric Zamboni thanks to $50,000 in funding from the Electric Vehicles for Municipalities (EVM) Funding Agreement through Alberta Municipalities. Officials […]
Central Pa. couple evolves from making beer to a ‘farm-to-table’ winery that also produces, sells ciders
This is the 10th in a series of weekly stories that profile Pennsylvania wineries. Derrick Michael began home brewing in 2008. Not long after, he and wife Heather bought a piece of property outside Elizabethville at the base of Broad Mountain, in Dauphin County. Over time, they would plant hops and grapes, the latter now […]
LCPS reaffirms mask requirement amid governor’s order; supervisors to consider resolution backing school division’s authority on masking | News
Loudoun County Public Schools announced on Monday will it continue requiring face masks be worn when schools reopen Tuesday and through the rest of the week following an executive order by the newly-sworn in governor that would give parents control over their child be masked in school. On Saturday, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) signed […]
Southeastern Massachusetts Red Cross Blood Drives
The American Red Cross is facing a national blood crisis. Without more donors, hospitals may be forced to make tough decisions about which patients receive transfusions and who must wait. You can help. No matter your blood type, your donation is critically needed now. Use the Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS […]
Former Wayne County Commissioner to challenge Tlaib for 12th District U.S. House seat – Press and Guide
Phillip Cavanagh, the son of former Detroit Mayor Jonathan Cavanagh, an attorney and former State Rep. and Wayne County Commissioner has set his sights on being the new U.S. Rep. for Dearborn and the surrounding areas. “Michigan’s new 12th U.S. Congressional District needs a representative that will work to build trust, respect and relationships in […]
Lung infections can be dangerous
Lungs play an important role in our body hence it is necessary to prioritize lung health. Very often we tend to take them for granted; however, like other parts of the body, they age with time. They lose their strength and become less flexible which results in breathing difficulty. While our body does protect the […]
Declare your classroom’s CO2 levels: A call for accuracy by Covid Ecoles Quebec
Teachers and staff in schools across Quebec are being encouraged to share their classrooms’ CO2 readings on website Covid Écoles Québec, which was originally created to track the number of positive COVID-19 cases in schools. Founder Olivier Drouin says he started the CO2 detector page for the same reason he began asking people to declare […]
Dewan: Parents urged to COVID-19 test children weekly amid omicron surge
Health and education experts maintain that the risks from the COVID-19 infection are outweighed by the known and well documented social and mental health harms of remote learning, even during the current omicron surge. California’s determination to use every available tool to keep schools safe during this pandemic is allowing us to keep classrooms open […]
Burera residents tipped on ways to tackle malnutrition | The New Times
The Public Health Students Association from the University of Rwanda (UR) has completed a campaign on fighting malnutrition in Burera District. The outreach activities included preparing a balanced diet, preparing long-lasting kitchen gardens and sanitation practices, such as hand washing, cleaning kitchens, using clean latrines and feeding the children. The integrated campaign also focused on how to improve domestic […]