Monkeypox cases in kids have Houston-area parents concerned
Parents concerned as more kids test positive for monkeypox Two Houston schools confirm monkeypox cases, causing parents to be concerned. HOUSTON – More children are testing positive for monkeypox, leaving some parents concerned for their kids’ safety at school. IDEA Hardy Charter School in north Houston and Ridge Point High School in Fort Bend County […]
Syracuse open house shows how to maintain a healthy home
Syracuse Director of Code Enforcement Jake Dishaw said a window or fan and proper cleaning can help prevent mold from growing in a steamy bathroom. It was one of the many tips he provided at the Healthy Housing 101 Open House held on Baker Avenue in the city. “We’re in our identified high-risk area for […]
In pictures: Historic Pakistan floods leave thousands homeless and almost €100 billion of damage
One-third of Pakistan has been engulfed by historic flooding. Officials estimate that 33 million Pakistanis – one in seven – have been affected by the climate-driven catastrophe, which has claimed the lives of at least 1,136 people since the “monster” monsoon began in June. Pakistan is dealing with “climate blow upon climate blow,” says Arif […]
Xiaomi launches a huge purifier that also disinfects the air with plasma
Xiaomi has taken everything related to air quality in our homes or workplace very seriously, and just a few weeks after the Smart Air Purifier 4 Compact arrived in Spain, the company has launched another purifier in China plus. Although here that of ‘Compact’ is not seen anywhere. This new (and great) Xiaomi air purifier […]
Singapore further eases COVID-19 restrictions for vessels
MPA Singapore published a new circular, updating the easing of COVID-19 restrictions for vessels in the Port of Singapore. Contactless Operations Owners, agents and masters of vessels are strongly encouraged to conduct all port operations (e.g. cargo operations, bunkering, ship’s supplies and stores, and other marine services) are carried out contactless or contactless with segregation […]
D.C. Circuit rules against nurses’ union suit to speed OSHA healthcare rule –
The D.C. Circuit has ruled that it cannot force the federal government to quickly and permanently enact a proposed rule to protect healthcare workers against COVID-19, after a group of unions filed a petition asking it to do so. The Department of Labor’s Occupational Health and Safety Administration in June 2021 enacted a temporary version […]
Jackson, Mississippi, without reliable running water
The city of Jackson, Mississippi, was without a reliable water supply Monday after rain and flooding pushed the Pearl River to dangerous levels, officials said. Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba declared a water system emergency Monday evening because of complications from the Pearl River flooding. He said issues at the O.B. Curtis Water Plant resulted in low […]
Monkeypox virus detected on household items
The recent outbreak of monkeypox infection in numerous non-endemic countries has led to over 48,000 infections to date. In light of the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the threat posed by the rapid increase in monkeypox cases has been alarming. The mode of transmission of the monkeypox virus has been under scrutiny, as most […]
4 Tips For Cleaning Your Bath Mat At Home
Once surface dirt and stubborn stains have been dealt with, it is time to tackle the meat of the problem, refreshing your bath mat with an overall clean that removes any chance of mildew and bacteria building up in or underneath the bathmat. There are several ways of doing this. The easiest is to put […]
8 Tips for a Pet-Friendly Workplace
MISSION, KS / ACCESSWIRE / August 29, 2022 / (Family Features) From wagging tails popping into virtual work calls to cuddle breaks between tasks, many pet parents have gotten used to the joys of working at home with their furry best friends. As businesses welcome employees back to their offices, the demand for pets and […]