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Virtual Iowa caucus may not happen
The decision removes a potential cause of a flawed count on caucus night that could undermine the integrity of a process that has been criticized even in its traditional form. Carol Tyler, a Democratic caucusgoer from Des Moines, didn't think she would participate in a virtual caucus. Some activists have pushed the idea of absentee voting, which Iowans already do in primaries and general elect... [Full Article...]
Bills to release LeSean McCoy
Gore, 36, was still effective in 2018, recording the fifth-highest yards-per-carry mark (4.6) of his 14-year career, albeit on his second-fewest attempts per game. After drafting Singletary in late April, Bills GM Brandon Beane insisted to reporters that McCoy would remain the starter. "There's no questions about that". [Full Article...]
Arizona has most West Nile cases in the country — CDC
Only 1 in 5 infected with the virus get symptoms, but 1 in 150 can develop serious nervous system issues. Montana averages 37 cases of West Nile per year, though numbers can fluctuate wildly from single digits into the hundreds. Protecting themselves especially between dusk and dawn , periods when mosquitoes are most active, and at any time in shady, wooded areas. "Unlike the common cold whic... [Full Article...]
Miami calls for removal of electric scooters before Hurricane Dorian arrives
They weigh up to 40 pounds, are made of metal and feature a deck that swivels around the handlebar riser - not the kind of thing you want being tossed about by hurricane-force winds. Lyft said it will remove and secure all of it 244 scooters by noon Friday. Uber said that Jump scooters will be removed by noon Friday and that it will monitor other Florida cities where Jump is available. [Full Article...]
Measles no longer considered eradicated in four European Union countries, including the UK
Following several years of steady progress toward elimination of measles in the WHO European Region, the number of countries having achieved or sustained elimination of the disease has declined. Those outbreaks have largely been among children in the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community whose parents have refused to vaccinate them. For 2018 , Albania recorded 1,466 cases, Greece recorded 2,... [Full Article...]
Milwaukee Issues Health Alert, Urges Residents to Stop Vaping "Immediately"
All six cases were diagnosed in the last 60 days. State health officials want Coloradans who vape to contact their doctors and local health departments and immediately if they experience such symptoms as shortness of breath, trouble breathing, chest pain, cough, fatigue and possible fever. [Full Article...]
Related Severe Respiratory Illness Numbers Rise in Iowa
Almost 200 cases have been reported so far. The illness has widely varying symptoms, but some doctors are calling it a 'chemical pneumonia'. In central California, seven people were hospitalized in Kings County with illnesses that a doctor there connected with bootleg or street-purchased cannabis pens or cartridges. [Full Article...]
More vaping illnesses reported, many involving marijuana
They are the player and obviously have an influence on young people's minds. "I can sell it.' They can, but I think the health commissioner has to take it to a higher level", Murphy said. So far, no deaths have been reported. The illness has widely varying symptoms, but some doctors are calling it a 'chemical pneumonia'. People can learn more about e-cigarettes and vaping products-including what t... [Full Article...]