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U of M student urges caution after contracting coronavirus during spring break trip to Florida
Please enable Javascript to watch this video MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A University of Memphis student is sharing a warning to get tested after she contracted coronavirus during a spring break trip to Florida. Kayley Watkins, 18, is now in recovery. The Germantown native said she, some friends, and her boyfriend went on a spring break …
DeWine urges FDA to approve mask sterilizing technology
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSAZ) — A company has come up with the technology to sterilize face masks amid the coronavirus pandemic. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced the development Battelle has come up with during a news briefing Saturday. “They’ve had a real breakthrough,” DeWine said. “As soon as it is approved by the FDA, we can …
Online petition urges South Padre Island to cancel spring break events due to COVID-19
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – Thousands are calling for South Padre Island to cancel this year’s spring break events in an effort to limit COVID-19 exposure, according to an online petition. According to the online, nonbinding petition on change.org, more than 6,800 people have signed in support of the cancellation, as of Sunday afternoon. It’s unclear …
Pope urges healthy use of technology to prevent human trafficking
Following the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking, Pope Francis says people must be educated about the healthy use of technology, with studies showing that criminal organizations increasingly use the internet to lure victims. By Devin Watkins The Church’s efforts to raise awareness about human trafficking on Saturday – the feast of …
Patient Safety Movement Foundation Urges Clinicians, Patient Advocates, Hospitals & Medical Technology Companies to Support Data Sharing as Part of the 2020 Federal Health IT Plan
IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Patient Safety Movement Foundation is urging clinicians, patient advocates, hospitals and medical technology companies to support Data Sharing as part of the 2020 Federal Health IT plan. “One of the key ways to combat preventable patient deaths in hospitals is for companies to share their data in a HIPAA compliant manner instead of …
As Flu Activity Continues, Health Department Urges Residents to Stay Home When Sick, Follow Other Preventive Measures – Oswego County Today
OSWEGO COUNTY – With cases of flu continuing to increase, the Oswego County Health Department is urging residents to diligently practice personal hygiene to prevent illness and follow other preventive measures to limit the spread of the flu and other respiratory diseases. “Flu activity is currently widespread across New York State,” said Diane Oldenburg, Senior …
Cut meat and dairy intake ‘by a fifth’, report urges
People should cut the amount of beef, lamb and dairy produce they eat by a fifth to combat climate change, a report says. It says public bodies should lead the way by offering plant-based options with all meals. But it says if people don’t cut consumption willingly, taxes on meat and dairy might be needed. …
Pope in Christmas message urges softening of ‘self-centred hearts’
Image caption The Pope mentioned a range of countries where people were suffering The Pope has prayed for a softening of “stony and self-centred hearts” among mankind to help end injustice in the world, in his Christmas Day message. From the Vatican balcony, Pope Francis spoke of “walls of indifference” being put up to people …
Climate watchdog urges PM to get back on track
Image copyright Reuters Boris Johnson has been urged to get the UK back on track with tackling the emissions heating the planet. The Committee on Climate Change, the UK’s official climate watchdog, says the government needs to be meeting its own targets to have credibility with other nations. But it warns that UK efforts to …
PM Modi Urges IISER Scientists To Focus On Low-Cost Technology
IISER scientists presented various topics ranging from new materials and devices for clean energy application, modern agricultural techniques and more They also showcased advanced technologies in the areas of molecular biology, antimicrobial resistance etc. PM Modi visited the state of the art supercomputer Param Brahma facility At the two-day visit of Director General of Police …
