Sanitary sewer cleanings, inspections July 25 – 30

Residents on the streets listed below may see vehicles, work crews, and small equipment. Work crews will be wearing reflective vests and appropriate identification. Certain conditions may cause this schedule to change. West Hickman 5 Council Districts 3 and 5 Alumni Dr Camino Dr Cero Cir Cottage Grove Ln Galaxie Dr Garden Grove Walk Honeycreek […]
Acute Infectious Nonbacterial Gastroenteritis: Symptoms and Causes

Acute infectious nonbacterial gastroenteritis is a type of stomach infection caused by viruses or parasites. Other types of gastroenteritis are caused by bacteria. Acute nonbacterial gastroenteritis typically lasts less than 14 days, and most cases resolve in just a day or two. Symptoms most often include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The infection is typically mild, […]
Birds into ‘Anting’ – Herald Democrat

By Becky Emerson Carlberg For The Shawnee News-Star Weekender Some families have doctors, others lawyers and those that enter into law enforcement. My family were lovers of the written word and became teachers. My parents were teachers. Several aunts and uncles were educators. Even my grandmothers were involved with schools. My Oklahoma grandmother taught in […]
Economists say our markets could be shut overnight if foot and mouth disease sneaks into New Zealand

Foot mats were rolled out at Auckland Airport containing chemicals that kill foot and mouth disease. It’s targeting footwear because the virus can survive on shoes for up to 24 hours. “We’ve obviously got to maintain the economy in New Zealand, we’ve got to protect our farming community,” Biosecurity NZ northern regional commissioner Mike Inglis […]
Beware of algae in water tanks this summer – Ohio Ag Net

By Richard Purdin, Ohio State University Extension ANR/CD Educator, Adams County July got off to a hot and dry start for much of Ohio and for livestock managers this brings on added chores on the to do list to keep livestock healthy and productive. Water is the source of life and I often preach on the […]
Cholera tightens grip in Odisha’s Rayagada district, death toll rises to eight- The New Indian Express

By Express News Service BERHAMPUR: The death toll from cholera outbreak in Rayagada’s Kashipur block rose to eight after one more person reportedly succumbed to the water-borne disease. The latest victim was identified as 60-year-old Dalmi Majhi of Sanamatikana village in Nakatiguda panchayat. On Monday night, Dalmi complained of loose motion and vomiting. Family members […]
Healthy Home Environmental Services Simplifies Mold Inspection for Orlando Homes

Healthy Home Environmental Services is a full-service company specializing in mold testing, leak detection, and water testing in Orlando My son kept getting sick and we could not figure out why. We call Dana & Sally from Healthy Home Environmental Service. They tested and the results were positive for mold. Thank you!” — Tomás Braddie […]
FDA warns consumers about injury risk associated with ultraviolet wands

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers about the potential injury risks associated with the use of certain brands of UV wands. Consumers are advised not to use the wands for disinfection because they may expose the user or others nearby to unsafe levels of ultraviolet-C radiation and may cause injury to the […]
Health Canada approved Robots to help Hospitals save lives and combat infections

Health Canada has approved Regency Robotics autonomous UVD UVc light disinfection robots to combat Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs) and help save lives Toronto hospitals that have tested these disinfecting robots have found they provide more certainty around disinfection and reduce the time to disinfect rooms, which turns the rooms around faster.” — Dan Mellor, President […]
China Apologizes for COVID Home Break-Ins After Rare Backlash

Authorities in southern China have apologized for breaking into the homes of people who had been taken to a quarantine hotel in the latest example of heavy-handed virus-prevention measures that have sparked a rare public backlash. State media said that 84 homes in an apartment complex in Guangzhou city’s Liwan district had been opened in […]