Monkeypox: What to Know About the Disease and Its Status in Washington
Alison Saldanha / The Seattle Times (TNS) Monkeypox is continuing to spread in Washington, with cases roughly doubling each week. As of late July, 109 cases were identified statewide. Currently, a majority of the confirmed cases in Washington are through local transmission, rather than contact with travel, the state Department of Health said. King County, […]
Spray Coating Fights Viruses and Bacteria
Researchers at the University of Sydney in Australia engineered a new spray coating for surfaces that provides long-term protection against bacterial and viral contamination. The material is intended as a long-term alternative to disinfectant sprays and combines hydrophobic properties with antimicrobial nanoparticles to reduce microbial contamination. The hydrophobicity of the coating prevents liquid droplets from […]
Here We Go Again: Considerations for Employers in Addressing Monkeypox in the Workplace | K&L Gates LLP
As the world continues to struggle with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, another infectious disease is raising alarm bells on the global stage. On 23 July 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared monkeypox a “public health emergency of international concern,” echoing its pronouncement as to COVID-19 in January 2020.1 With employers still managing the effects […]
Mud and Mutual Aid: The Early Days of Recovery from Eastern Kentucky Floods
Teresa Collins stepped onto her porch Thursday morning just in time to see water begin to inundate the low-lying section of her neighborhood in Whitesburg, Kentucky. At first she couldn’t tell what was happening. “In the distance I could see this creamy brown color, and I was thinking, ‘Is that somebody’s house or is that […]
What Illnesses Can You Catch From Your Dog?
Research has shown for many years that dogs have positive effects on the psychosocial and psychical health of their owners. And no doubt that snuggling up with your furry friend at home may seem like the perfect way to end a stressful day. With that one healthy paw, the other paw must also drop: There […]
Health department urges residents to create emergency supply kit | West Orange Times & Observer
The 2022 Atlantic hurricane season started June 1, and although it has been a quiet season so far, the Florida Department of Health in Orange County wants to make sure families are prepared. To assist, here are some tips on what supplies to gather for an emergency supply kit. According to the DOH, an emergency […]
Monkeypox: What to know about the disease and its status in WA
Monkeypox is continuing to spread in Washington, with cases roughly doubling each week. As of late July, 109 cases were identified statewide. Currently, a majority of the confirmed cases in Washington are through local transmission, rather than contact with travel, the state Department of Health said. King County, the state’s most populous area, has about 90% […]
The DIY push to rid indoor air of COVID
The glowing box, pulsing with rainbowy light, looks as if it was dropped into this Studio City living room from a warehouse rave. It came, in fact, from the garage where Alex LeVine has been tinkering with fans, filters and tape, trying to bring a bit of fun to a simple tool to prevent the […]
PRC School District issues COVID based restart plan – Picayune Item
During Thursday’s Pearl River County School Board of Trustees meeting, the Board reviewed and approved the revised re-launch plan for the 2022-23 year. The re-launch plan provides updated guidelines that will be followed by the entire school district to limit the spread of COVID-19. It’s recommended that all PRCSD students, employees and visitors wear a […]
Monkeypox: What to know about the disease and its status in WA | Northwest
Monkeypox is continuing to spread in Washington, with cases roughly doubling each week. As of late July, 109 cases were identified statewide. Currently, a majority of the confirmed cases in Washington are through local transmission, rather than contact with travel, the state Department of Health said. King County, the state’s most populous area, has about […]