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health2 years ago•3 min saved

Rising Respiratory Illnesses Prompt Hospital Mitigations in Illinois

The Illinois Department of Public Health is urging hospitals and medical facilities to increase their mitigation efforts as respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, flu, and RSV, are spiking in the state. With 51 counties reporting medium or high levels of COVID-19 hospitalizations, the health department recommends measures such as masking and screening, especially in areas where vulnerable patients are treated. The rise in respiratory viruses has prompted the department to support facility-wide masking in healthcare facilities located in counties with high levels of COVID-19 hospitalizations or elevated transmission of other respiratory viruses. The number of counties listed at the "high" level for COVID-19 hospitalizations has doubled, and the state has unveiled a new respiratory virus dashboard to track the situation.

via Patch|

#covid-19 #health #hospitals

environment2 years ago•3 min saved

Air Pollution Study Reveals Improved Breathing Conditions Worldwide

A study published in Nature Communications reveals that global exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution has decreased since 2011, largely driven by reductions in China and slower growth in other regions. The study highlights the effectiveness of PM2.5 mitigation efforts, with China's rigorous air quality management contributing to a significant reduction in global mean exposure. However, there is still an urgent need for further reduction in PM2.5 exposure, as millions of premature deaths worldwide can still be attributed to it. Continued monitoring and evaluation of mitigation efforts, especially in poorly monitored but highly populated regions, are crucial for improving air quality and addressing the health impacts of PM2.5 pollution.

via Phys.org|

#air-pollution #environment #global-trends

climate-change2 years ago•2 min saved

The Economic Implications of Climate Change and Carbon Dioxide Emissions

A new study suggests that achieving the 2°C global warming target set out in the Paris Agreement is not economically reasonable without major changes. The study emphasizes the need to prioritize non-market factors such as human health and biodiversity loss in climate change goals. The cost of climate change, including mitigation efforts, is estimated to range from 46 to 230 trillion US dollars, while the cost of additional mitigation efforts is estimated to be 45 to 130 trillion US dollars. The study highlights the importance of integrating climate change, biodiversity, and health issues and accelerating technological innovations to reduce mitigation costs.

via Phys.org|

#biodiversity-loss #climate-change #cost-benefit-analysis

business2 years ago•2 min saved

Target's Profits Threatened by Rising Crime and Retail Theft.

Target CEO Brian Cornell warned that the company expects to lose more than $500 million in profits this year due to increasing retail theft at its stores. The company faced $750 million in losses due to shrink in the last fiscal year. Target is taking mitigation efforts to protect merchandise and is collaborating with legislators, law enforcement, and retail industry partners to advocate for public policy solutions to combat organized retail crime. The company is maintaining its prior guidance of $7.75 per share to $8.75 per share for the full year.

via Fox Business|

#business #mitigation-efforts #organized-retail-crime