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Alex Jones Warned To Stop Pitching Fake Virus Remedies

Washington (AP) – U.S. health officials are warning conspiracy theorist and radio host Alex Jones to stop pitching bogus remedies for the coronavirus. The Food and Drug Administration sent a warning letter Thursday ordering Jones to stop falsely claiming that toothpaste, mouth wash and other products sponsored by his show can help prevent COVID-19. Jones, known for pushing conspiracy theories about school shootings and the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, touted the products on multiple shows last...

“Black America Must Wake Up To This Viral Threat”

"African Americans are about to learn this awful truth -- in devastating ways." | Why some people of color say they won't wear homemade masks | April 7, 2020 CNN – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now recommending that all Americans wear homemade face coverings in public to help stem the spread of coronavirus. But Trevor Logan, an economics professor at Ohio State University, will not be following this guidance. "We have a lot of examples...

How Easy Is It To Catch COVID-19 At Grocery Store? We Asked A Nurse

""It terrifies me to think people believe they're safe only because they are wearing gloves and not have them be aware that they could still be harming themselves or others." Nurse shows how fast germs spread even if you wear gloves Apr 5, 2020 CNN – On a recent trip to the grocery store, Molly Lixey, a former emergency room nurse in Saginaw, Michigan, told CNN she noticed a lot of people wearing gloves, which she thought was...

Get Weather App Here | Kennedys Ignored Small Craft Advisory

"Winds gusted to 35 mph in that part of the bay on Thursday afternoon, and a small craft advisory was issued. " | Apr 3, 2020 | Kennedy kin presumed dead after canoeing on windy Chesapeake Bay | The Weather Channel – A granddaughter of the late Robert F. Kennedy and her young son are presumed dead after a canoe accident on the windy Chesapeake Bay Thursday afternoon. Former Maryland Lt. Gov. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend says authorities...

“I’m Fine!” Actually, You Can Feel Great And Still Spread COVID-19

A quarter of people in US who are sick have no symptoms April 2, 2020 CNN – On a day several more states, including Florida, told most of their residents to stay at home, the number of US coronavirus cases skyrocketed past 200,000 on Wednesday. The news comes while debate revs up on whether all Americans should be wearing a mask. As of Wednesday afternoon, more than 210,000 people in the United States have been infected, and at...

COVID-19 Self-Care Shopping List

Mar 23, 2020 HealthLine – An estimated 80 percent of those with COVID-19 experience only mild to moderate symptoms. That means you can probably recover at home. Here’s a shopping list Clean water “It’s crucial to stay hydrated, so plenty of fluids, especially if the fever is high,” said Georgia pediatrician Dr. Roy Benaroch. In most instances, tap or bottled water is fine. If you’re relying on bottled water, experts recommend keeping at least a 15-day supply on hand. Pain medication “The...

China’s Appalling Food Safety Record

"China has grown into the third-biggest supplier of foreign food to the U.S., behind Canada and Mexico." – David Ortega, Michigan State University, Sep 2, 2019 "The country has had an appalling food safety record over the past decade." – South China Morning Post, Mar 16, 2019 While there's no basis for believing you'll get COVID-19 from eating Chinese food, reports that the virus likely originated in food markets in Wuhan are causing many U.S. consumers to re-examine the safety...

Is It Safe To Get Takeout?

Top coronavirus questions answered CNN, March 20, 2020 Is it safe to get takeout from restaurants? Yes, but you may want to wipe down the packaging and containers, just in case. There’s no evidence to suggest coronavirus is transmitted through food, the CDC says. It’s generally spread through respiratory droplets. But it’s a good idea to disinfect the takeout containers and wash your hands afterward, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta said. He stressed that coronavirus is...

Is It OK to Take a Walk?

March 20, 2020 The New York Times – In a bygone era — last week, in other words — the best way to cut through New York City stress was, for many, a stroll to the nearest restaurant, bar or maybe (for the virtuous or vain) the gym. Not anymore. With Mayor de Blasio’s closure of the city’s restaurants (except for takeout), bars and gyms, which took effect this morning at 9 a.m., along with schools,...

Stranded US Tourists Desperate To Get Home

March 20, 2020 By MITCH WEISS and HOLBROOK MOHR Associated Press – After being confined to a hotel room in Peru and watching "heavily armed guards" patrolling the streets, Linda Scruggs was awash with emotions Saturday when she glimpsed out the airplane window at the Florida Everglades below. Scruggs and her traveling companion, Mike Rustici, were among dozens of American citizens who caught a LATAM Airlines flight to Miami after being trapped for days in the Peruvian...

Dr. Oz: Now’s The Time For More Sex

“You’ll live longer, get rid of the tension. It’s certainly better than staring at each other and getting on each other’s nerves.” Dr. Oz knows what couples should be doing while sheltered in place March 17, 2020 New York Post – Distancing be damned. TV medical expert Dr. Mehmet Oz says that people stuck inside should be having lots of sex to combat the effects of social distancing for the coronavirus. “The best solution if you’re holed up with...

The Real Reason Stores Are Out Of Toilet Paper

"You will survive without our assistance." – 9-1-1 operators to citizens reporting that they are out of toilet paper Out of t.p.? 9-1-1 says you're crap-out-of-luck Cops beg people to stop calling 9-1-1 when they run out of toilet paper Mar 20, 2020 phys.org – Times of crisis can bring out the best in people. It can also reveal the strangest parts of human nature. While restaurants in six states are offering free toilet paper to those in need in...

Jimmy John’s Safe Again? FDA Not Saying

Unclear if Jimmy John’s still implicated in outbreak; FDA posts new public notice By News Desk on March 18, 2020 Food Safety News – Having originally reported that an outbreak was linked to clover sprouts used by Jimmy John’s restaurants, the FDA now says the E. coli outbreak is related to products from Chicago Indoor Garden that were distributed to Whole Foods, Coosemans and other entities. The new public recommendation posted yesterday by the Food and Drug Administration informs consumers about a...

Tiny Device Distracts More Drivers Than Texting

"Cigarette smoking produces a remarkable risk for road safety ..." Vaping, Smoking While Driving Cause Accidents New 'hands-free' driving laws restrict cellphone use, but saying nothing about cigarettes, e-cigs “Distracted driving is any activity that takes your eyes off the road, your hands off the wheel, or your mind off your primary task of driving safely,” says Doug Smith, senior vice president of personal lines at Erie Insurance. Cigarette smoking is certainly one such activity. Think about it: In...

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