Respiratory illness among children could lead to polio-like condition
(WXIN) – Doctors across the U.S. have seen an increase among children of a respiratory virus that can cause polio-like muscle weakness. In most cases, enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) causes a respiratory illness with mild symptoms. It can, however, result in a condition called acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) that can cause inflammation of the spinal cord. […]
Mom wants kids to have a cleaning checklist – Chicago Tribune
Dear Amy: My son has just started his junior year of college. I never thought he was the neatest person. My view on this changed when he went away to college and shared a two-bedroom suite with others. Compared to his suitemates, my son is neat, clean, and considerate of the shared space. I am […]
Half of Health Care Facilities Globally Lack Hygiene Basics
A recent Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) for Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) report by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has revealed that slightly more than half of the world’s health care facilities lack extremely basic hygiene services—specifically soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer. About 3.85 billion […]
Ask Amy: Visit to son’s college dorm room has mom asking ‘Is this the way people are living?’
Dear Amy: My son has just started his junior year of college. I never thought he was the neatest person. My view on this changed when he went away to college and shared a two-bedroom suite with others. Compared to his suitemates, my son is neat, clean, and considerate of the shared space. I am […]
AdventHealth Training Center, Home to the Orlando Magic, to Feature Violet Defense’s UV Disinfection Technology
New state-of-the-art facility will be the first in the nation to fully integrate Violet Defense’s UV technology with building automation system via BACnet standards. Violet Defense Violet Defense ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Orlando Magic’s new training home, the AdventHealth Training Center, will have UV disinfection technology from Violet Defense installed throughout […]
Corpus Christi – Nueces County Report Three COVID-19 Related Deaths
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – The Corpus Christi – Nueces County Public Health District received notification of three COVID-19-related deaths. The patients included one female and two males in their 70’s. Comorbidities included Diabetes, Hypertension, Renal Failure, and Dementia. Our condolences go out to their family and friends. Further information is not being released for privacy and confidentiality […]
Changes To COVID-19 Restrictions At Council Facilities
Tuesday, 13 September 2022, 10:09 amPress Release: Horowhenua District Council The Government has decided to remove the COVID-19 Protection Framework (traffic light system) as of 11.59pm on Monday 12 September 2022. All mask wearing requirements have been removed, except in healthcare and aged care facilities. Horowhenua District Council’s Chief Executive, Monique Davidson says, “We’re following […]
After caring for Mike the Tiger for 26 years, veterinarian David Baker saying goodbye | Entertainment/Life
Mike matters. A scroll through Mike the Tiger’s Facebook page put this thought into perspective for David Baker. LSU School of Veterinary Medicine’s Professor of Laboratory Medicine, David Baker, who also serves as the primary caregiver for the university’s live mascot, shares a moment with the late Mike VI during a visit on Sept. 30, […]
Dirty Mess on Plane Leads to Questions About Cleaning Protocols
When COVID-19 hit two years ago, airlines made it a point to significantly upgrade their respective cleaning measures on planes. Now, a TikTok video from a passenger showing a filthy mess on a plane as flyers boarded the flight has prompted a social media backlash and questions about whether airlines are still following the rigid […]
How to install a new tub or sink drain ring
Q: I just inherited my parents’ house, which was built in the 1950s. The drains in the bathtub and the bathroom sink are discolored. One is brass, the other steel. I’ve been cleaning the grout and the sink area with a paste of bleach and baking soda. What can I do to stop the deterioration? […]