Control and Prevention Measures for protecting workers from exposure to, and infection with, SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), depend on the type of work being performed and exposure risk, including potential for interaction with people with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 and contamination of the work environment. Employers should adapt infection control strategies based on a thorough hazard…
CDC updates COVID-19 transmission webpage to clarify information about types of spread Media Statement For Immediate Release: Friday, May 22, 2020Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 CDC actively reviews our website to make sure the content is accessible and clear for all types of audiences. As a result of one such review, edits were made to the organization of the COVID-19 transmission page,…
Camping is one of the safest vacation plans you can have right now, but it’s not risk-free. Here’s how to do it right. (by Canela López) As more national parks like Yosemite and Zion plan to reopen in early June, more people are wondering how they can enjoy the great outdoors while being as safe as possible. Camping is one of the safer vacations you…
Evan Wilder, who commutes to his job in Washington, was hit by a driver who cursed at him. Evan Wilder, who commutes to his job in Washington, was hit by a driver who cursed at him.Credit…Doug Mills/The New York Times By Nick Wingfield July 20, 2012 WASHINGTON — When Evan Wilder went flying onto the pavement during his bicycle commute…
The infectious disease COVID-19, caused by the novel coronavirus, may continue to spread in our community. We place some people on home quarantine in order to limit the spread of this virus to others in our community. We understand that being placed on home quarantine can be hard on families. Please read this to learn more about home quarantine and…
As schools and workplaces transition to online operations, many families with children have found themselves at home juggling schoolwork, parental duties and little bodies that never seem to stop moving. Museums, arcades, jump parks and other family friendly locations are also closed. But, with a little planning and creativity the whole family can thrive during an extended period of social…
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COVID-19 : Get the latest information from the CDC about COVID-19.Eating, moving and meditating are keys to staying healthy. More health and medical news on the Mayo Clinic News Network. https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/ source Related: By Deborah Balzer Why you need to continue to social distance even as your community opens up May 21, 2020 As many communities in the U.S. begin…
How Can I Make My Home Healthier? Which would you choose: to live in a home you could afford, or one that is healthy for your family? Sadly, too many families in America are forced with that decision every day. HUD believes our communities should make homes available to families that are affordable and healthy. “Healthy Homes” is a century-old…
