Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards Change Again – New Regulations Take Effect May 6
As COVID-19 restrictions have relaxed in California and many mask mandates have been lifted, Cal/OSHA has updated its Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS). The new ETS, which take effect on May 6, 2022, reflect a general loosening of restrictions without lifting them completely. The new ETS are slated to remain in effect through the end of […]
N’West Iowa hospitals look back on COVID |
REGIONAL—Marty Guthmiller recalls the date Orange City Area Health System held its first community briefing video to provide information on the emerging coronavirus pandemic: March 19, 2020. “That was a bit of a somber one,” said Guthmiller, the hospital’s chief executive officer. “Part of our purpose was to try to provide some level of assurance.” […]
NDA reports 8th case of highly pthogenic avian influenze
LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Department of Agriculture in conjunction with the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is announcing an eighth confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The eighth farm, a small backyard mixed flock, is in Washington County. According to NDA State Veterinarian Dr. Roger Dudley, […]
What to do if you or your contacts get COVID-19 (May 8 update)
Taipei, May 8 (CNA) Taiwan has seen a spike in locally transmitted COVID-19 infections in recent months, mostly involving individuals who contracted the Omicron variant of COVID-19. While Omicron is highly transmissible, over 99 percent of the reported cases have been mild or asymptomatic. Due to this, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) has shifted […]
9 spots to dust for a healthy home
One household chore you shouldn’t put off for too long is dusting. A few dust bunnies might seem harmless, but that powdery buildup can harbor some pretty gross stuff. Dust is mostly made up of human skin cells, but it can also contain dust mites and their droppings, bacteria, mold, pet dander and even viruses. As […]
Experts say lose the bird feeder as cases of infectious avian flu rise
Michiganders may want to consider temporarily putting away their outdoor bird feeders and bird baths in response to a recent rise in cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Known more commonly as bird flu, the virus can cause severe disease and carries a high mortality in poultry, as well as some wild and domestic […]
High Pollen Weekend: Professional cleaner shares 10 tips to hay-fever free home
Spring is in full force in Britain, and so is hay fever season. Some 10 million people around the UK are negatively affected by hay fever symptoms such as itchy eyes, sneezing and discomfort, according to Met Office data. Common dust mites, dead skin and even animal fur also often result in hay fever-like symptoms. […]
4 Soft Surfaces in Your Home You Didn’t Know You Could Sanitize—But Definitely Should
Ever feel like you’re forgetting something? Maybe it’s the keys you left inside the car just as the door locks click. Or your phone sitting at the grocery store, probably after trying to wrangle open those tricky produce bags. Chances are those little sinking feelings don’t often pertain to cleaning your rugs, curtains, or throw […]
Practical tips for voting day
While voting isn’t a typically comfortable experience, neither is one at the tail end of the pandemic and amid what seems to be the hottest summer yet. So today, The Sunday Times Magazine and Lights, Camera, Boto thought it best to share some tips to ease the discomfort or inconvenience that voting usually brings at […]
Seventh Generation named official disinfectant for Aspen Skiing Company
Vermont Business Magazine Seventh Generation, a leading household, personal care and commercial cleaning products company and pioneer in the environmentally conscious products space, today announced a five-year partnership with Aspen Skiing Company (ASC), a four-mountain winter and summer destination in Colorado. Today’s travelers prioritize hygiene across the entire experience and ASC recognizes the heightened importance of trust in […]