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Monkeypox vs. COVID-19: How to Tell the Difference

What’s the difference between monkeypox and COVID-19? Monkeypox, also known as human monkeypox or smallpox-like poxvirus, and COVID-19 are both diseases that affect humans. But they’re actually very different from each other in how they spread, how much damage they can do to your body, how you contract them, and how you treat them. If […]

Greece Ablaze: Coastal Houses and Forests Burnt, Residents Urged to Prepare N95 Masks

In terms of coastal houses and forests burnt, the fire which broke out on Friday afternoon in the village of Nea Peramos on the outskirts of Athens has caused significant damage to residents’ property, according to local media reports and eyewitness accounts. Apart from buildings and structures, forested areas have also been reduced to ashes […]

Firefighters Face Harsh Weather Conditions in Battle Against Raging Fire Near Yosemite

Firefighters are working to extinguish a raging fire in Yosemite National Park that has forced some visitors to evacuate and created dangerous conditions, with gusty winds, hot temperatures and high humidity. The blaze has burned more than 1,000 acres and is at zero percent containment as of Tuesday morning, according to the National Park Service. […]

Loggers to Wear More N95 Masks as Timber Prices Set to Change Dramatically

Timber prices have dropped considerably in the past few years, forcing many sawmill workers to take on jobs as loggers to make ends meet. Unfortunately, some of these loggers are not making enough money to afford the proper respiratory protection needed to protect themselves from wood dust, increasing their risk of developing respiratory conditions such […]

Los Angeles County may Mandate Face Masks a Week Later as COVID Cases Climb

A week after people in Los Angeles County were told to limit their time outdoors and avoid possible face-to-face contact with others, officials have announced that they may mandate face masks to prevent the spread of the rare respiratory illness called COVID (common acute viral infection). Just how common is this illness? According to figures […]

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