Health officials warns of ‘severe wave’ amongst young children
Parents of young children are being warned to take heed of a “severe wave” of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) as it spreads across the country. The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NCID) has released data indicating that RSV is surging since lockdown restrictions have been relaxed amid the Covid-19 pandemic. In fact, NCID predicts […]
CDC offers clean up safely tips after a disaster, severe weather
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Severe weather affected several areas in Mississippi on Tuesday, March 22. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offered the following safety tips to protect neighbors and their love ones during cleanup after natural disasters: Get the right safety gear Hard hats Goggles N95 masks (or a respirator with a […]
Inside cleancore, an aesthetic sterilising the internet with flashy cleaning supplies
It’s a warm Sunday afternoon when you stumble across an interesting artwork on Tumblr. The crude editing style and image quality hits you with a wave of ‘vague nostalgia’. “I’ve been here before…but when?” you think out loud. The image and text are eerily familiar yet distant—leaving you confused, disoriented and reminiscent all at once. […]
Cleaning whizz reveals the easy way to clean up sick and all you need is salt
WHEN your little ones are sick, it’s no fun for anyone. From snotty noses to sickness bugs, it can be a lot dealing with sick children and trying to keep your house germ-free. 3 Jen used an egg to demonstrate her simple trick for cleaning up sickCredit: tiktok @cleanwithjen 3 She takes a generous amount […]
Ohio confirms avian influenza in wild birds
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, in three wild birds in northwestern Ohio, March 17. The disease has been found in domestic birds in 17 states as of March 21, including several states that border Ohio. Officials have said it appears to be spreading through wild, migratory […]
Omicron Survives Longer on Surfaces Than Prior COVID Variants
Experts already know that Omicron is the most transmissible SARS-CoV-2 variant, but a new study has found that it survives longer than any previous variant on plastic surfaces and skin. According to the new study, Omicron lasts on plastic for nearly 200 hours and on skin for about 21 hours. How Infections Spread Germs are […]
Debunking myths around household cleaning
Cleaning may appear to be a simple task that can be completed without much thought about how to do it correctly. However, with the threat of COVID-19 still looming, it is critical to understand the truth behind certain myths about cleaning and disinfecting in order to keep viruses and bacteria out of our homes. A […]
Full Moon rituals: How to celebrate the Cancer Full Moon tonight
Following the lunar cycle isn’t anything new, ancient humans used the Moon as a calendar in the sky and treated it as a higher spiritual power. In the last few years, spirituality has boomed and plenty of us are following the Moon’s journey through its eight-phase cycle. But, it looks like the majority of us […]
Late-season rise in flu cases | News
This month’s lifting of state mask requirements put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic is prompting many Oregonians to remove their face coverings. Oregon health officials say it’s a good time to remind people about the importance of getting vaccinated against another circulating virus: influenza. Oregon is seeing a late-season rise in flu cases – […]
Family Life | Your checklist for a happy and healthy home |
Although your home isn’t a living, breathing thing, it still requires love and care to keep it running smoothly. I’ve always found it fascinating, and rather sad, how quickly a home will deteriorate once vacant. The landscaping becomes overgrown and the exterior starts to crumble. The interior becomes inhabited by creepy crawlers and there’s a […]