President Donald Trump Signs Coronavirus Aid Package with Paid Sick Leave, Free Testing
March 19, 2020
Washington, D.C. – “President Donald Trump on Wednesday, March 18th, 2020 signed into law a multibillion-dollar emergency aid package aimed at helping Americans impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19),” Morgan Chalfant reports in The Hill.
The bipartisan measure, resulting from negotiations last week between the Donald Trump Administration and Congress, “includes provisions offering paid leave benefits for Americans, bolstered unemployment benefits and free diagnostic testing for the virus.”
U.S. President Donald J. Trump
Consumer Reports Tests Found Insect Repellents That Are Safer, More Effective Than Some Deet Products
May 18, 2015
For the first time, picaridin & oil of lemon eucalyptus products top the ratings
Yonkers, NY – there is good news for consumers concerned about dousing their skin with potentially harmful repellents in order to arm themselves against insect bites. Consumer Reports tests found the more effective bug repellents were also among the safer choices.
For the first time ever in Consumer Reports tests, the top scorers (Sawyer Fisherman’s Formula & Repel Lemon Eucalyptus) outperformed products that contained up to 25 percent deet, a chemical that can cause serious side effects. [Read more]
Tennessee Department of Health says it’s Time to Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide
March 11, 2014
Tennesseans Urged to Protect Skin, Eyes from Sun Damage
Nashville, TN – As the hours of daylight increase and spending time outdoors beckons, the Tennessee Department of Health reminds sun seekers to protect their skin and eyes with the international “Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide” message. [Read more]
Gardening Health and Safety Tips
March 31, 2012
Washington, D.C. – Gardening can be a great way to enjoy the outdoors, get physical activity, beautify the community, and grow nutritious fruits and vegetables. Whether you are a beginner or expert gardener, health and safety are important.
Below are some tips to help keep you safe and healthy so that you can enjoy the beauty and bounty gardening can bring. [Read more]
