Month: July 2021

The CDC is warning Americans about a Listeria outbreak linked to precooked chicken ahead of July 4 celebrations.  Three people have been hospitalized and one person had died in Texas and Delaware after eating precooked chicken at a long-term care facility or hospital in the last few months.  The actual numbers may be higher, as some people recover from Listeria without seeking medical assistance and it can take one to four weeks for symptoms to show.  LEGIONNAIRES' OUTBREAK AT OREGON APARTMENT COMPLEX LEAVES 1 DEAD While the CDC investigates, the agency recommends that people "reheat precooked chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F" and avoid eating "any cold dishes made with precooked chicken, such as deli chicken salad and salads with chicken sold at a salad bar, a deli counte...

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As more weddings continue to be held outdoors, even as pandemic restrictions are lifted, beauty products will have to work overtime to fight prolonged exposure to heat and other environmental elements. But don’t sweat it — we’ve got you (and your face) covered with several products designed to provide long-lasting wear. Many are sweat, transfer and fade resistant. All About That Base Dr. Marnie Nussbaum, a dermatologist based in Manhattan, recommends using sunscreen with titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, because, she said, “these mineral ingredients are more effective, last longer and block the rays as opposed to chemical ingredients that absorb them.” “Look for broad spectrum, water-resistant products with an SPF of 50 that lasts for 80 minutes,” Dr. Nussbaum said. Sunscreen should...

The second Covid wave in India was slightly different than the first one, with higher mortality being reported in all age groups except those below 20 years, and more people developing acute shortness of breath and requiring supplemental oxygen and mechanical ventilation, a new study said on Saturday. The study – Clinical profile of hospitalized COVID-19 patients in first and second wave of the pandemic: Insights from an Indian registry based observational study – was published in the Indian Journal of Medical Research and has been done by experts from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), All India Institute of Medical Sciences and National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). India witnessed a massive second surge of COVID-19 cases since March after a period ...

Even fully vaccinated people should wear masks, according to the WHO. Sarah Tew/CNET For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Should masks be tossed for those who are vaccinated against COVID? It depends who you ask. In the case of the World Health Organization and the US Centers for Disease Control an...