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Spring Travelers May Break Airport Screening Record
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently confirmed it is prepared for the increase in air travelers and offers a few travel tips for the most efficient checkpoint experience this spring.
TSA anticipates that its Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) will screen increasing numbers of passengers at airport checkpoints as travel volumes may exceed pre-pandemic levels.
As of February 19, 2023, the TSA reported security checkpoint activity is on par with pre-pandemic 2019.
Ohio's Chemical Spill Lacks Protective Vaccines
A recent commercial train derailment in Ohio has caused many residents have asked about their health risks, including the availability of protective vaccines.
To enhance transparency, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the latest water sample results of the Ohio River by the Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission on February 18, 2023.
This data indicates no butyl acrylate or vinyl chloride has been detected in the Ohio River.
And surface water quality sampling taken on February 10, 2023, showed very low levels of the two contaminants.
Health Risks in Türkiye Increase Following Severe Earthquakes
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), an agency of the European Union, today announced earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria are increasing infectious disease threats that may be concerning in the following two to four weeks.
The ECDC stated in a news release on February 20, 2023, food and water-borne diseases, respiratory infections, and vaccine-preventable infections are a risk in the upcoming period.
Türkiye Health Risks Increase Following Severe Earthquakes
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), an agency of the European Union, today announced earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria are increasing infectious disease threats that may be concerning in the following two to four weeks.
The ECDC stated in a news release on February 20, 2023, food and water-borne diseases, respiratory infections, and vaccine-preventable infections are a risk in the upcoming period.
Are Vaccines Offered for Ohio's Train Chemical Spill
Since a train derailment in eastern Ohio in early February 2023, many residents have asked the U.S. government about health risks, including water quality and the impact of chemicals.
To enhance transparency, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the latest water sample results of the Ohio River by the Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission on February 18, 2023.
This data indicates no butyl acrylate or vinyl chloride has been detected in the Ohio River.
Cabo Verde Visitors Depart with an Unwanted Bacteria
An outbreak of shigellosis cases among travelers returning from the Republic of Cabo Verde has been reported by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
As of February 17, 2023, the ECDC's report confirmed 10 EU/EEA countries, the U.K., and the U.S. confirmed 221 Shigella infections and 37 possible cases, who had visited Cabo Verde, which is located off the west coast of Spain.
Based on the available information, many cases are reported to have stayed in all-inclusive hotels located in the region of Santa Maria on the southern island of Sal.
New Antiviral for Hospitalized Adults with COVID-19 Launches NIH Study
The U.S. National Institutes of Health recently confirmed it had initiated a multi-site, late-stage clinical trial evaluating an investigational antiviral for the treatment of COVID-19.
The therapeutic, known as S-217622 or ensitrelvir fumaric acid, was discovered by Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan, and Shionogi & Co., Ltd.