Central Texas schools develop COVID-19 protocols for students, staff
As students across Central Texas return to the classroom, school districts’ protocols surrounding COVID-19 remain largely the same as at the end of last school year — no mask or vaccination requirements, and recommendations for students and staff members to stay home if they’re sick. Few districts will offer remote learning options, though. In updated […]
Fort Myers man shares experience aiding Kentucky town during flood
Overwhelming devastation. Those are the only two words a local Red Cross volunteer is able to find to describe what he’s seen in the aftermath of flooding in Kentucky. Couches, fridge doors and vending machines from a gas station lie scattered across the ground. People across the region have lost their homes to the flooding, leaving many without […]
Indonesian students learn about biosecurity at Katherine Rural Campus
Students from Indonesia’s Gadjah Mada University have been studying at Katherine Rural Campus to foster understanding of Australian systems and processes when it comes to the livestock industry, biosecurity, and production systems. SIX students from Indonesia’s Gadjah Mada University have settled into their new surrounds in the Top End, as they begin a 10-week course […]
Senate building closed on August 22 for COVID-19 disinfection
Facade of the Senate of the Philippines building (FILE PHOTO) MANILA, Philippines — The Senate building in Pasay City will be closed on Monday, August 22 for disinfection against COVID-19. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri on Friday said that he made the directive after seven senators recently tested positive for COVID-19. “I have instructed the […]
Can You Get Monkeypox From Something You Touched?
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Key Takeaways Monkeypox is mostly spread through intimate skin-to-skin contact with an infected person. Few cases of monkeypox have been traced back to contact with contaminated surfaces. The monkeypox virus can spread to soft surfaces (like bed linens) and may survive on other surfaces that are in cool, dark environments. Commercial cleaning products like bleach […]
Public Health Preparations for the Fall Semester : UMass Amherst
In an email to the campus community, Ann Becker and Jeffrey Hescock, co-directors of the Public Health Promotion Center (PHPC), welcome everyone back to campus and outlined COVID protocols for arriving on campus and the fall semester, as well as considerations regarding the monkeypox virus. That email is as follows: Dear UMass Amherst Community, As […]
What’s a garden without birds? Create habitat so they thrive | Home And Garden
Birds in the garden provide lovely song and a unique connection to nature. They also help both plants and people by reducing the number of pests in your yard, from aphids to stinkbugs. You can attract more birds by creating better habitat. That includes planting native plants, which attract native insects. Select a mix of […]
What Employers Need to Know About Monkeypox
Already weary from the Covid-19 pandemic, governments and businesses are now facing a new public health challenge. Monkeypox is spreading rapidly in the United States and globally. Although this infectious disease presents significantly less risk than Covid-19, employers should be prepared to address potential infections in their workforces and communities. The monkeypox virus is a […]
Hidden Hazards | NIH News in Health
May 2022 Print this issue Clearing Out Toxins in the Home Some hazards in the home are easy to see. Like a loose electrical socket. Or torn carpet on the stairs. But others are harder to spot. And some are invisible, in the very air you breathe. These include lead, mold, and radon. But there […]
These 5 types of oils are natural painkillers, they will leave the worst headache
Headache is a common problem. Headaches can occur due to stress, fatigue, prolonged viewing of mobile and laptop screens and many other reasons. Taking painkillers every time is not the right way to get relief from headache. Later on, you can have many other serious health problems. You can also try many home remedies for […]