Aug 6, 2021
Clothing Donations Are Still Safe Under Delta
With coronavirus cases again on the rise due to the highly contagious Delta variant, remember that clothing donations can be made without coming into close contact with other people or risking viral transmission. Put lightly used clothing and household goods into boxes and bags, contact ClothingDonations.org to schedule a convenient, contactless pickup, and place those […]
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Aug 5, 2021
Get Vaccinated If You Haven’t Already
More than 70% of eligible adults in the U.S. have had at least one dose of a #coronavirus #vaccine as of this week. Widespread misinformation forestalled President Biden’s July 4th target, but with the highly contagious #Delta variant causing upticks in infections, now is the time to get vaccinated if you haven’t already. “Vaccination will […]
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Aug 4, 2021
Mask Up for Travel and Crowds, Experts Say
As #coronavirus infections started to slow this spring, more people started traveling and attending in-person events such as outdoor concerts. With the #Delta variant causing viral hotspots nationwide, experts told CNBC, the best protection is to get vaccinated. But you should also “mask up” in any situation where you must be in close proximity to […]
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Aug 3, 2021
Rise in COVID Cases Spurs Renewed Mask Guidance
Cases of the #coronavirus are again increasing due to the #Delta variant, which is estimated to be approximately three times as transmissible as the original COVID strain, NPR says. While surges are biggest where vaccination rates are low, even vaccinated people are being advised to wear masks when in close proximity to others since they […]
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Jul 22, 2021
Never Leave Kids, Pets in the Car
Acting like miniature greenhouses, car interiors heat up fast in the #summer sun. Never leave children, elderly relatives or pets inside a hot car; all are extremely vulnerable to heatstroke and serious trauma or death can occur within minutes — even if the windows are cracked or it doesn’t seem “that” hot. Keep a bottle […]
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