All that sanitizer people have been using since the start of the COVID-19 epidemic has led to more than just dry hands and eye-watering smells: It’s nearly blinding some children. Source: https://www.livescience.com/covid-19-pandemic-hand-sanitizer-burns.html
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Hand sanitizers sold in beer cans and children’s food pouches? Don’t buy them, FDA says
Some hand sanitizer products are being packaged in containers typically used for food and drinks. Source: https://www.livescience.com/hand-sanitizer-food-drink-packaging-fda-warning.html
4 die from drinking tainted hand sanitizer, CDC reports
The hand sanitizer products contained methanol, a toxic substance. Source: https://www.livescience.com/hand-sanitizer-methanol-deaths.html
How hand sanitizer caused a man’s unusual ‘hangover’
The man was taking disulfiram, a medication to treat alcohol abuse that causes hangover-like effects. Source: https://www.livescience.com/hand-sanitizer-alcohol-reaction-disulfiram.html
Hand sanitizer and fireworks don’t mix, experts warn
It’s a dangerous combo. Source: https://www.livescience.com/hand-sanitizer-fireworks.html
Emergency Preparedness: How Much Food & Water Per Person
Dr. Michael Beach is an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, who teaches and practices disaster preparation and response. He’s a member of disaster medical assistance teams and has helped respond to Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Sandy, and the 2010 earthquake in Haiti—and most recently, those on cruise ships during the COVID-19 […]
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One company’s hand sanitizer products contain potentially deadly substance, FDA warns
The warning applies to nine hand sanitizer products made by the company, called Eskbiochem. Source: https://www.livescience.com/hand-sanitizer-methanol-fda-warning.html
Apple Opens 100 More US Stores — With Mandatory Temperature Checks For Customers
“Apple is in the process of reopening 100 U.S. retail stores,” reports Apple Insider, adding “as expected, those outlets look a lot different post-coronavirus.” For example, the company is performing temperature-checks at the door and requiring facial coverings before entering the store. Apple has also indicated that it will provide facial coverings to customers if need be. As you approach the…
Small Protest Outside Tesla Plant Calls For Arrest of Elon Musk
A small group of protesters “rallied outside Tesla’s Fremont manufacturing plant Saturday, calling for CEO Elon Musk to be arrested and jailed,” reports a local Bay Area news site:
Carlos Gabriel is an employee, and has refused to return to work. “I’m worried for my health,” said Gabriel. Gabriel is worried about the spread of COVID-19 and the difficulty of social distancing…
Uber Will Require All Drivers and Riders To Wear Masks Starting Monday
Uber is launching a new set of safety features in its app, including a tool that checks if drivers are wearing face masks before starting trips. From a report: The move is an attempt by the firm to restore momentum in its core ride-hailing business as countries look to gradually start lifting their coronavirus lockdown restrictions. Starting Monday, drivers and riders…