Monday 17 August 2020

Toxic Methanol in Hand Sanitizers: Poisonings Continue

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Across the U.S., 1,585 exposures to hand sanitizer containing methanol have been reported from May to August



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Is It Safe Again to Take the Bus or Subway?

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The drop in revenue and the costs of COVID-19 safety measures have strained transit authority budgets. An industry trade group called on Congress last month to approve $32 billion in emergency funding



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What if ‘Herd Immunity’ Is Closer Than Scientists Thought?


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Sunday 16 August 2020

Scientists See Signs of Lasting Immunity to Covid-19, Even After Mild Infections


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Fearing a ‘Twindemic,’ Health Experts Push Urgently for Flu Shots


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