April 1, 2020 — Many emergency room workers remove their clothes as soon as they get home — some before they even enter. Does that mean you should worry about COVID-19 transmission from your own clothing, towels, and other textiles?
While researchers found that the virus can remain on some surfaces for up to 72 hours, the study didn’t include fabric. “So far, evidence suggests that it’s harder to catch the virus from a soft surface (such as fabric) than it is from frequently touched hard surfaces like elevator buttons or door handles,” wrote Lisa Maragakis, MD, senior director of infection prevention at the Johns Hopkins Health System.
for the complete article: webmd.com/lung/news/20200401
** Products Promoted for Pain relief Contain Hidden Drug Ingredients
FDA is notifying consumers of certain products promoted for pain relief that have been found to contain hidden ingredients. These products might cause potentially serious side effects and could interact with medications or dietary supplements a consumer is taking. Consumers should use caution when considering purchasing these types of products.
FDA’s Health Fraud Product Database includes only a small fraction of the potentially dangerous products marketed to consumers online and in stores. Even if a product is not included in this list, consumers should exercise caution before using these types of products.
** Non-sterile, Single-use Pneumatic Tourniquet Cuffs Conservation Strategies – Letter to Health Care Providers June 5, 2023The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is aware of health care facilities and providers experiencing localized supply constraints of non-sterile, single-use pneumatic tourniquet cuffs in the United States. These devices are mainly used in elective limb surgeries and in emergency and trauma settings. During interruptions in the supply of these devices, the FDA is recommending health care facilities and healthcare providers implement conservation strategies such as using alternative devices and reusing existing devices after appropriate sterilization/disinfection procedures have been appropriately followed.
J.T.M. Provisions Company, a Harrison, Ohio establishment, is recalling approximately 22,530 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat beef chili with beans products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically white plastic.
Shot 55 years ago while marching against racism, James Meredith reminds us that powerful movements can include those with very different ideas
Aram Goudsouzian, Bizot Family Professor of History, University of Memphis
Civil rights activist James Meredith grimaces in pain as he pulls himself across Highway 51 after being shot in Hernando, Mississippi, during his March Against Fear. AP Photo/Jack Thornell, File
From Tue, Jun 6, 3:50 AM PDT To Tue, Jun 6, 5:00 PM PDT – by NWS Seattle
WASHINGTON STATE
…ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS TODAY…
Breezy north winds will continue on Tuesday alongside afternoon relative humidity values in the 20 to 30 percent range during the afternoon and into the evening hours.
These conditions will combine to produce a favorable environment for fire starts and fire spreads.
From Mon, Jun 5, 3:52 PM PDT To Tue, Jun 6, 5:00 PM PDT
Special Weather Statement issued June 05 at 3:52PM PDT by NWS Seattle
…ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THROUGH TUESDAY…
Breezy north winds will continue on Tuesday alongside afternoon relative humidity values in the 20 to 30 percent range during the afternoon and into the evening hours.
Conditions will also become unstable on Tuesday as mid- level Haines values approach or reach 6.
These conditions will combine to produce a favorable environment for fire starts and fire spreads.
ce suggests that it’s harder to catch the virus from a soft surface (such as fabric) than it is from frequently touched hard surfaces like elevator buttons or door handles,” wrote Lisa Maragakis, MD, senior director of infection prevention at the Johns Hopkins Health System.
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