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environment3 days ago

Xi’an’s air carries more microplastics than before, study finds

A Xi’an, China study found microplastics in city air within PM2.5 tripled over the study period, with post‑pandemic samples dominated by white/transparent fibers from discarded masks. Inhaled microplastics can deposit in the nose, throat, and lungs, and younger people may be more susceptible. Sources include masks, synthetic clothing, tires, and packaging; aging plastics and ozone may boost release. Outdoors indoors exchange and air monitors, along with cleaner streets and better waste management, could help reduce exposure, and some cities promote reusable masks. The study was published in the Journal of Geophysical Research.

via Earth.com|
#air-pollution#environment#masks
health-and-medicine3 days ago

Airflow and Masks Proved Key in Stopping Flu Spread in Indoor Trial

In a controlled hotel-room study with five influenza patients and 11 healthy volunteers, close face-to-face contact did not result in transmission, likely due to limited coughing, rapid mixing and dilution of airborne virus, and possibly age-related protection; the findings underscore ventilation, air movement, and masking as effective defenses against indoor flu spread and could inform infection-control guidelines.

via ScienceDaily|
#airborne-transmission#health-and-medicine#indoor-air-quality
politics5 months ago

Lawmakers Debate Mask Policies for ICE Agents

Some Democratic lawmakers are proposing bills to ban federal agents from wearing masks, citing concerns over transparency and accountability, while opponents argue masks are necessary for safety and privacy, especially amid rising threats and doxing of immigration agents. State legislatures are also considering restrictions, though federal regulations may limit their authority. The debate centers on balancing law enforcement safety and public transparency.

via NPR|
#federal-agents#immigration-enforcement#legislation
immigration5 months ago

Debate Over ICE Agents Wearing Masks During Operations

The head of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced he will continue allowing agents to wear masks during arrest raids, citing safety concerns despite criticism over accountability and transparency issues. The practice has been controversial, with critics arguing it obscures identity and accountability, while supporters cite agent safety amid increased assaults. Several incidents of impersonation and misconduct have been reported, prompting calls for legislation to ban mask-wearing by federal immigration agents.

via The Guardian|
#accountability#arrest-raids#ice
politics5 months ago

Debate Over Masked ICE Agents Sparks State and Local Concerns

Several Democratic-leaning states and cities are considering or proposing laws to ban ICE agents from wearing masks and to require them to display IDs during operations, aiming to increase transparency and prevent impersonation, amid concerns over the conduct of plainclothes agents and community safety. These proposals could lead to legal conflicts with the federal government, which argues such restrictions could demonize agents, while local officials emphasize community safety and accountability.

via Axios|
#civil-liberties#ice#immigration-enforcement
health1 year ago

"Fauci Faces GOP Scrutiny Over COVID Response and Allegations"

During a congressional hearing, Dr. Anthony Fauci faced scrutiny for contradicting several of his past statements on COVID-19 measures, including social distancing, masking, vaccine efficacy, and the lab leak theory. Republican members of the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic questioned Fauci on his changing positions, highlighting inconsistencies in his public health guidance throughout the pandemic.

via New York Post |
#anthony-fauci#congress#covid-19
health1 year ago

Comprehensive Review Confirms Effectiveness of Masks

A comprehensive review has found that masks, particularly well-fitting respirators, are effective in reducing the spread of respiratory diseases. While previous studies, including those by the Cochrane Collaboration, suggested insufficient evidence, this new review incorporated both randomized controlled trials and laboratory studies, showing that masks work and respirators are even more effective. The findings support the CDC's guidance on using high-grade respirators in high-risk environments and emphasize the importance of wearing the best available mask to prevent respiratory infections.

via The Conversation Indonesia|
#cdc#health#masks
health1 year ago

CDC Updates COVID-19 Guidelines for 2024

The CDC has updated its COVID-19 guidance, shortening the isolation period to five days and emphasizing a unified approach to addressing risk from COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus. The new recommendations include guidance on testing, mask-wearing, and returning to work after COVID-19. The CDC advises testing for those at higher risk and recommends continued precautions even after isolation ends. The agency also suggests masking and additional precautions for those sick with respiratory viruses, and emphasizes the importance of staying home until symptoms improve.

via CBS News|
#cdc#covid-19#health
international-politics1 year ago

"Sweden Concludes Nord Stream Sabotage Probe, Transfers Evidence to Germany"

Sweden has dropped its investigation into the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipeline, Belgium advises the use of face coverings amid a flu surge, Dutch coalition talks collapse after the shock exit of kingmaker Pieter Omtzigt, Tucker Carlson confirms he's interviewing Vladimir Putin in Moscow, and Germany urges Hungary to quickly ratify Sweden's NATO bid as a matter of loyalty.

via POLITICO Europe|
#belgium#international-politics#investigation
politics1 year ago

"Dutch Coalition Talks Collapse, Leaving Geert Wilders Stranded"

Geert Wilders is left stranded as Dutch coalition talks collapse, Belgium advises the use of face coverings amid a flu surge, Tucker Carlson confirms he's interviewing Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Germany urges Orbán to ratify Sweden's NATO bid as a matter of loyalty, and the EU could use toilet diplomacy to force Viktor Orbán to take bathroom breaks to get approval for its budget.

via POLITICO Europe|
#belgium#dutch-coalition-talks#eu
entertainment1 year ago

"Kanye West Spotted in Multiple Halloween Masks at Son's Basketball Game"

Kanye West wore both a Michael Myers and a Jason Voorhees mask while shooting a music video with Playboi Carti and Luka Sabbat, continuing his recent trend of wearing masks in public appearances. This eccentric style choice has been a recurring theme for Kanye, who has been seen sporting various masks at different events, including his son's basketball game.

via TMZ|
#entertainment#halloween#kanye-west
health2 years ago

"Maryland Hospitals Reinstate Mandatory Masking Amid Respiratory Infection Surge"

Maryland health systems, including Johns Hopkins, LifeBridge Health, and the University of Maryland Medical System, are reinstating mask requirements in patient care areas due to high levels of COVID-19, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases and low vaccination rates. The decision follows guidance from the Maryland Department of Health, which recommends universal masking, vaccination, early treatment, testing, isolation, and ventilation optimization to control the spread of respiratory illnesses. The reinstated precautions will remain in effect until the virus-associated hospitalization rate drops below 10 hospitalizations per 100,000 residents for two consecutive weeks.

via The Baltimore Banner|
#covid-19#flu#health