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Handwashing with soap, critical in the fight against coronavirus, is ‘out of reach’ for billions – UNICEF
Handwashing with soap, when done correctly, is critical in the fight against the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), but millions of people have no ready access to a place to wash their hands, UNICEF said Monday. In total, only 3 out of 5 people worldwide have basic handwashing facilities, according… Read more
Social Distancing Tips: Ways to Stay Both Sane and Safe
By: Ashmar Mandou Practicing social distancing to mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic may sound scary or impossible to do, but there are ways to appropriately handle the process. The Centers for… Read more
MWRD Releases Fact Sheet: COVID-19
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) is continuing to monitor the information it receives about the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The MWRD is following the guidelines of the U.S. Centers… Read more
Coronavirus: Healthcare Workers Most Vulnerable
“While everyone is worried about family, friends, and cases in the community, we ignore a very high risk and vulnerable group,” says Jagdish Khubchandani, a Ball State University health science… Read more
Social Distancing Executive Order for Cook County Employees
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle issued an executive order limiting public access to County facilities and reducing the number of employees in Offices Under the President required to work… Read more
MWRD Publica Hoja Informativa: COVID-19
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) continúa vigilando la información que recibe sobre el Coronavirus (COVID-19). MWRD sigue la guía de los Centros para el Control y la… Read more
Coronavirus: Los Trabajadores de Salud los Más Vulnerables
“Aunque todo el mundo está preocupado por su familia, amigos y casos en la comunidad, ignoramos un grupo muy vulnerable y de alto riesgo”, dijo Jagdish Khubchandani, profesora de ciencias… Read more
Orden Ejecutiva de Distanciamiento Social para Empleados del Condado de Cook
La Presidente de la Junta del Condado de Cook, Toni Preckwinkle, expidió una orden ejecutiva limitando el acceso al público a la instalaciones del Condado y reduciendo el número de… Read more
State of Illinois and City of Chicago Issue New Guidance to Minimize COVID-19 Spread
Following CDC guidance and recommendations by local public health experts, the State of Illinois and the City of Chicago are issuing new guidance to residents to prevent further spread of… Read more
Boost Your Immunity
There are a number of ways you can boost your immune system this winter, especially with rising incidences of coronavirus cases. You should also to choose one that has the… Read more
