CRIT ‘Safer at Home’ resolution extended to March 31 | News
The Colorado River Indian Tribe have extended their “Safer at Home” resolution through March 31. This resolution is intended to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. It includes a mask mandate for indoor public areas on Tribal lands and regulates the size of types of public gatherings. This came as the Tribes announced March […]
How to Disinfect After Someone in Your House Has Had COVID-19
In May 2020, experts spoke with U.S. News about effective cleaning after a household member had been isolated at home… In May 2020, experts spoke with U.S. News about effective cleaning after a household member had been isolated at home with COVID-19. A lot has changed during the pandemic since then, but thorough cleaning and […]
Is NYC ready to move on from Covid? Depends on who you ask
NEW YORK (AP) — From the frightening, grief-filled early days of the pandemic until perhaps even now, a return to normalcy seemed so out of reach in New York City, where people kept breathing through masks and avoiding indoor gatherings even as other places abandoned COVID-19 safety protocols. But with the city preparing to lift […]
How to Clean Each Type of Flooring the Easy Way
When cleaning your house, you would often do a general sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping of the floors. Cleaning your floors this way is great for general, everyday cleaning, but it does not get rid of the dirt that piles up on the surface and in the nooks of your floorboards. Floors are notoriously dirty. They […]
Norovirus outbreaks increasing in England
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is reminding the public of simple actions that they can take to reduce the spread of norovirus. The advice comes after routine surveillance in England shows that the number of outbreaks caused by the vomiting bug has increased in recent weeks (4-week period from end January to February), initially […]
COVID-19 Vaccine: What to know before this weekend’s Bulls, Blackhawks games
Before the Chicago Bulls take to the court and the Chicago Blackhawks hit the ice this weekend, you’ll want to know the changes to COVID-19 policies at the United Center. As Chicago lifts coronavirus vaccine and indoor masking mandates across the city, the United Center has announced plans to ease some, but not all, of […]
Norovirus cases in England are rising says the UK Health Security Agency with nurseries and care homes among those most badly affected
Outbreaks of norovirus – also known as the winter vomiting bug – are increasing in England with nurseries and childcare settings among those most badly affected. The UK Health Security Agency says the increase in reported outbreaks was initially in educational settings – with 48% more incidents reported than would be expected – but that […]
Omicron Variant Invaded My Home
Two years of over-washing my hands, wearing masks, disinfecting everything, and getting vaccinated (though falling short of being boosted). It didn’t matter. I had it. And so did everyone in my immediate family. Okay, I had actually stopped wearing a mask after they lifted the mask mandates. I had a false sense of security and […]
Self-reported Food Safety Practice and Associated Factors
Introduction Food infection and poisoning occur as a result of people eating food contaminated by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and other food-borne pathogens,1 or their toxins, which can pose a threat to the health of consumers.2 Contamination is caused by improper preservation methods, unsanitary handling and storage, cross-contamination of food contact surfaces, or unhealthy […]
Malheur County’s cases take sharp drop as state prepares to lift mask mandate
Malheur County sees case rates continue to improve, with the community level of Covid now listed as “low.” The improved picture comes as the state prepares to lift its mask mandate a week earlier than planned, on March 12. (The Enterprise/FILE) Finally, Malheur County isn’t ranked at the bottom when it comes to Covid. As […]