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Public health alert issued for ready to eat meat and poultry products due to possible foreign matter contamination

October 10, 2020

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert for ready-to-eat meat and poultry bowl products, due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with extraneous material, specifically glass.

FSIS is issuing this public health alert out of the utmost of caution to ensure that consumers are aware that these products should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because it is believed that the products are no longer available for consumers to purchase.

The ready-to-eat meat and poultry items for this public health alert were produced by Taylor Farms in Dallas, Texas on Oct. 5 and Oct. 6. The following products subject to the public health alert are:

10-oz. plastic bowl package containing “MEAL SIMPLE SPAGHETTI SQUASH AND ALFREDO WITH CHICKEN” with lot code TFD279AU23 and best by 10/15/2020; or lot code TFD280AU23 and best by 10/16/2020.

New Public Health Orders Issued In Boulder County: What To Know

October 8, 2020

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BOULDER COUNTY, CO — Two new public health orders were issued Wednesday in Boulder County after a drop in coronavirus cases.

One order limits gathering sizes for people ages 18 to 22 years old, and the other order provides guidance for collegiate group homes.

“We are so pleased that the number of new COVID-19 cases in this age group has dropped significantly,” said Jeff Zayach, Boulder County Public Health executive director.

“Thank you to every single young adult in our community who has been following this order, on top of all of the other behavior changes we’ve asked of you. Your actions have made a difference!”

The county’s first order outlines four levels for gatherings for 18 to 22-year-olds:

No gatherings at all
Private gatherings of six people
Attendance at regulated events
Gathering sizes permitted under the state dial level for Boulder County

“The metrics that trigger changes in restrictions

New Public Health Orders Issued In Boulder County

October 7, 2020

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BOULDER COUNTY, CO — Two new public health orders were issued Wednesday in Boulder County after a drop in coronavirus cases.

One order limits gathering sizes for people ages 18 to 22 years old, and the other order provides guidance for collegiate group homes.

“We are so pleased that the number of new COVID-19 cases in this age group has dropped significantly,” said Jeff Zayach, Boulder County Public Health executive director.

“Thank you to every single young adult in our community who has been following this order, on top of all of the other behavior changes we’ve asked of you. Your actions have made a difference!”

The county’s first order outlines four levels for gatherings for 18 to 22-year-olds:

No gatherings at all
Private gatherings of six people
Attendance at regulated events
Gathering sizes permitted under the state dial level for Boulder County

“The metrics that trigger changes in restrictions

Health advisory issued for Cascade Reservoir due to harmful algae bloom

October 6, 2020

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A recent water sample shows cyanobacteria are present, and they can be harmful to pets and humans.

CASCADE, Idaho — Health officials are warning recreationists about using Cascade Reservoir due to the presence of a harmful algae bloom in the water.

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has been monitoring the reservoir and says a recent water sample shows that concentrations of a toxin-producing cyanobacteria are present. These type of bacteria can be harmful to humans and pets.

Central District Health and DEQ have issued a health advisory for reservoir users.

Cyanobacteria are a natural occuring in bodies of water, however when temperatures rise, their populations can bloom and toxic chemical compounds, or cyanotoxins, can be released into the water.

Algae blooms may look like mats, foam, spilled paint, or surface scum, and have a foul odor. They can move around to different areas, water depths and change in severity.

Coronavirus latest: 227 new cases, mask recommendations issued for Pirkanmaa college students, Vaasa steps up restrictions | Yle Uutiset

October 6, 2020

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Marianne Hietamäki ja Minna Panula valmistautuvat koronavirusnäyttteen ottoon. — Healthcare workers Marianne Hietamäki and Minna Panula at a coronavirus testing site.

Image: Päivi Rautanen / Yle

10,929 lab-confirmed infections as of Tuesday 6.10 (up by 227 since Monday)
346 deaths linked to coronavirus as of Monday 5.10 (up by 1 since 2.10)
28 people in hospital, 8 of whom in intensive care as of Monday 5.10
Hospital districts report on deaths and hospitalised patients on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

6.10 16:55 Marin promises action as Helsinki mayor calls for more mask usage

Finland’s Prime Minister Sanna Marin has promised new measures aimed at tackling the rising rate of coronavirus infections.

Meanwhile Helsinki Mayor Jan Vapaavuori announced at a press conference on Tuesday afternoon that the capital region had formed a coordination group to manage the crisis, with an immediate call for more people to use masks in the cities of Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa.

Ohio Senate passes bill to limit orders issued by Ohio Department of Health

September 30, 2020

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The Ohio Senate has passed a bill to limit the scope of the Ohio Department of Health’s orders during the COVID-19 pandemic.Senate President Larry Obhof announced Wednesday that the Senate has passed Senate Bill 311, which establishes “common-sense limitations” on the Ohio Department of Health’s “ability to issue mandatory quarantine or isolation orders during crises,” according to a release from the Ohio Senate.“Senate Bill 311 restores the proper balance between the legislature and the executive branch,” said Obhof, who co-sponsored the bill. “We have seen too many decisions being made by an administrative agency rather than by the Legislature.” The bill would prohibit mandatory statewide quarantine orders, such as stay-at-home orders, for those who have not been directly exposed to COVID-19. Quarantine orders would still apply for those who are sick or have been directly exposed.“This bill clarifies what the intent of the legislature has long been: quarantine and isolation … Read More

Warnings Issued as Virus Cases Rise in New York

September 28, 2020

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After months of a decline in the rate of positive test results, New York reported a spike in its rate of new coronavirus cases on Monday, as state and New York City officials continued to warn about dangerous behavior in several communities in the city and its northern suburbs.

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said the statewide positivity rate was approximately 1.58 percent, a sharp increase from results reported on Sunday, and weeks prior.

Mr. Cuomo, a third-term Democrat, said the increase was primarily because of clusters in Brooklyn, as well as in Rockland and Orange Counties, in the Hudson Valley, saying there was “significant action” in those areas.

Officials are particularly concerned about eight neighborhoods in Brooklyn and Queens, some with large Orthodox Jewish communities, that have accounted for about one-fourth of New York City’s new cases in the past two weeks, despite representing about 7 percent of the city’s

Disaster declaration issued for Texas county after brain-eating amoeba found in water supply

September 28, 2020

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Naegleria is a parasite that usually infects swimmers in lakes and rivers.

September 28, 2020, 3:12 AM

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for Brazoria County Sunday after Naeglera fowleri, a potentially deadly amoeba, was found in the city of Lake Jackson’s water supply.

Authorities said the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality was working alongside officials with the city of Lake Jackson, the Texas Division of Emergency Management, the Texas Department of State Health Services, the Centers for Disease Control, and the Environmental Protection Agency to resolve the issue.

Texas authorities initially alerted residents to the threat by sending an urgent message about brain-eating amoeba found in the southeast county’s water’ supply.

A “Do Not Use” water advisory was issued for Lake Jackson, Freeport, Angleton, Brazoria, Richwood, Oyster Creek, Clute, Rosenberg, Dow Chemical, TDCJ Clemens