NY and NYC's rate of positive results in ongoing tests continues to below one percent, but the price for that level of safety is high. In NYC, groups continue to be restricted to no more than 50. The Orthodox Jewish communities generally exceed those numbers for funerals and weddings. The events are then followed by … Continue reading Fine tuning of coronavirus restrictions continues in NYC
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Helichrysum oil – a shame its potential has not yet been fully researched
Am definitely not medically trained. All I know is that I used this oil on a recent scar that was still ugly. Why? My piano teacher suggested. It made a difference but I can't link it directly to the oil. But I remember it whenever I have a new scar. https://www.healthline.com/health/helichrysum-essential-oil Everything You Need to … Continue reading Helichrysum oil – a shame its potential has not yet been fully researched
Masks work, but some are more equal than others
Bottom line is that bandanas and gaiters don't work as well as other masks but primarily because they tend to be single layer or light fabric. The material matterss. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/aug/19/coronavirus-masks-not-created-equal Masks blunt the spread of coronavirus – but not all are created equal Published findings on effectiveness of 14 different face-coverings spark debate over bandannas … Continue reading Masks work, but some are more equal than others
Not everything stays in Vegas — like the COVID-19 you take home
Reminds me of the spread of COVID after students took spring break at southeast United States beaches -- except this happens every wee https://www.propublica.org/article/cellphone-data-shows-how-las-vegas-is-gambling-with-lives-across-the-country Cellphone Data Shows How Las Vegas Is “Gambling With Lives” Across the Country Las Vegas casinos, open for months now, are a likely hotbed for the spread of COVID-19. For many … Continue reading Not everything stays in Vegas — like the COVID-19 you take home
46 million in U.S. about to lose access to fresh water
Local environmental lobbying groups like Food and Water Watch worked hard to ensure that individuals did not have their water turned off because they'd lost their jobs due to COVID-19. Unfortunately, many of the moratoriums are running out and people already worried about eviction are about to lose their water supplies as well. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/aug/14/water-shutoffs-moratoriums-end-coronavirus Millions … Continue reading 46 million in U.S. about to lose access to fresh water
COVID-19 symptoms often appear in order
If you prefer to hear your news, the interview -- all 9:37 of it -- is at the below website. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/covid-19-symptoms-order-usc-study/?ftag=CNM-00-10aac3a COVID-19 symptoms often appear in this order, according to a new study BY ELIZABETH ELKIND AUGUST 14, 2020 / 1:57 PM / CBS NEWS Researchers at the University of Southern California say they've found that … Continue reading COVID-19 symptoms often appear in order
Another use for your instapot or rice cooker — your N95 mask
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/mask-n95-multicooker-covid/2020/08/14/94544304-dd8d-11ea-809e-b8be57ba616e_story.html Researchers found a way to clean N95 masks for reuse — in a common electric cooker Researchers out of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign show household electric cookers can be used to decontaminate N95 respirators for reuse. (Global Food and Water Safety/University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) By Allyson ChiuAugust 14, 2020 at 11:48 a.m. … Continue reading Another use for your instapot or rice cooker — your N95 mask
Good intentions on homeless bring on NIMBY and concern about results
NYC has been moving largish groups of homeless into residential hotels in well-to-do neighborhoods such as the Upper West Side where I live. We've have two knifings at the local subway stop (arrest made), masturbation and drug taking on the street, concern about the sex offenders included among those housed, and more. It turns out … Continue reading Good intentions on homeless bring on NIMBY and concern about results
A neck gaiter whose fabric makes it easy to breathe is a lousy mask
Somehow it doesn't surprise that a mask substitute that feels like you're wearing nothing at all is no good as a mask. Researchers are testing various varieties to see which ones work. https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/mask-test-duke-covid/2020/08/10/4f2bb888-db18-11ea-b205-ff838e15a9a6_story.html Wearing a neck gaiter may be worse than no mask at all, researchers find This story has been updated to provide more … Continue reading A neck gaiter whose fabric makes it easy to breathe is a lousy mask
Age alone can be a reason not to go to family gatherings (bummer)
Am not this old yet, but I'm still in a position where it's really difficult to conclude that it's simply not safe for me to venture out for some expeditions. I empathize totally with this writer. https://www.nextavenue.org/over-80-and-healthy-but-no-birthday-trip/ The pandemic changes plans, but there is gratitude for good health By Elaine SolowayAugust 7, 2020 Credit: AdobeThe … Continue reading Age alone can be a reason not to go to family gatherings (bummer)
The logic behind the coin shortage produced by the pandemic
The nicest explanation I've seen yet for not only why there's a coin shortage but who gets hurt by it. https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2020/08/national-coin-shortage-everything-to-know.html Everything You Need to Know About the National Coin Shortage By Molly Olmstead Aug 07, 20201:29 PM A nurse visits a laundromat in Florida on Thursday. Tony Giberson via Imagn Content Services LLC If … Continue reading The logic behind the coin shortage produced by the pandemic
How I wish society as a whole could handle the maskless as airlines do
I thoroughly enjoy articles that set out facts, clearly explain the analysis being applied, and tear to bits the American insistence on individual "rights" over the health of the community. If only these arguments were applied in the gun "rights" arena. Coronavirus FAQ: Can An Airline Put You On A No-Fly List For Refusing To … Continue reading How I wish society as a whole could handle the maskless as airlines do
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