Prowers County Public Health and Environment reported case of Monkeypox – Lamar Ledger
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment notified Prowers County Public Health and Environment Thursday of a confirmed case of smallpox. Health officials said in a news release that the risk to the general public remains low. “The purpose of this communication is to let the public know that monkeypox has been confirmed in our community and that the risk to the public is low,” said Meagan Hillman, director of Public Health and Environment at the Prowers County. “To maintain the confidentiality of individuals, no further information will be shared regarding this case or future cases.” Monkey pox has…
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Mama bear and two cubs rescued from sewer in Simsbury – Hartford Courant
Three bears were rescued from a sewer grate in Simsbury Wednesday afternoon after being trapped underground overnight. The bears, a mother and two cubs, were trapped in the Banks Road sewer for hours before being rescued by several officials Wednesday, according to Jason Hawley, a wildlife biologist with the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s bear program Environment of the state. . Banks Road resident Scott Conrad said he initially learned about the bears when a neighbor told him around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The bears were there until they were rescued around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. It took a log, a…
Read More »Rally for the Kids: Medford News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News
Volunteers from two states come together to host a livestock show and auction at The Expo after the McKinney fire forces the cancellation of the Siskiyou Gold Fair Micah Deboer, lead installation technician for The Sign Dude, hangs a banner promoting the Siskiyou Gold Fair at the Jackson County Expo on Thursday. [Jamie Lusch / Mail Tribune] Minutes after it was announced that the 2022 Siskiyou Gold Show had been canceled this week due to the McKinney fire in Siskiyou County, Jackson County Expo Director , Helen Baker, was ringing. Officials at the Siskiyou County Fairgrounds had to give up…
Read More »Wildfire risk map removed – Medford News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News
The Oregon Forestry Department said Thursday that the map needs to be refined The state will take a fresh look at the wildfire risk map released last month. [Map from Oregon Explorer] The director of the Oregon Department of Forestry announced Thursday afternoon that the state is withdrawing the wildfire risk map created and released last month. Notices sent to property owners listed on the map as high and extreme risk areas and urban-forest interface areas are also cancelled. The wildfire risk map, created as part of SB 762, which passed the Legislature in 2021, was the subject of a…
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BREAKING NEWS: MONKEYPOX COMES TO THE FLORIDA KEYS
The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County reported Wednesday, July 13, the first confirmed case of monkeypox in the Florida Keys. The virus is spread through casual skin-to-skin contact, including sexual activity, with a monkeypox lesion or rash, said Alison Kerr of the county health department. He added that hotel housekeepers who change sheets are also vulnerable to the virus. He recommended that these workers wear gloves and long sleeves when changing clothes. Testing is done by feeling and testing one of the rashes or skin lesions that are symptomatic of monkeypox and can appear anywhere on the body….
Read More »US declares monkeypox a public health emergency – WFTV
The United States has declared monkeypox a public health emergency to help build the federal response. >> Read more trending news Seconds CNNthe Biden administration declared monkeypox a public health emergency on Thursday. President Biden’s health secretary, Xavier Becerra, made the announcement, declaring that the monkeypox outbreak is now a national health emergency. The virus now poses a significant risk to Americans, and the declaration will set in motion plans to help contain the threat, according to the New York Times. “We are ready to take our response to the next level to address this virus and urge all Americans…
Read More »Woman escapes from TCSO custody after breaking into single Tulsa home
Tulsa County Sheriff’s deputies have identified a woman who escaped custody after breaking into a single-family home in Tulsa Thursday night. Deputies have issued an arrest warrant for 31-year-old Misty Jordan-Eaglin. The suspect is also wanted on two warrants out of Tulsa County and Sapulpa County, according to authorities. This is a breaking news update, the original story can be found below. — The owner of the unique spaceship home in Tulsa says two people broke into the home Thursday night and one of them escaped from custody. According to owner Terry Buckner, he saw the two people on his…
Read More »Rogue Valley Live Streams, Virtual Events: August 5 – Medford News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News
Hear Liz Moore discuss her best-selling novel “Long Bright River” and other works on Tuesday, August 9. Check out the listings. Photo by Maggie Casey *Note: To submit your event to Tempo, please email information to Tempo@rosebudmedia.com. Recurring events Ashland Senior Activities A variety of virtual and in-person activities and services are available to adults 50 and older Monday through Friday through the Ashland Senior Center, 1699 Homes Ave. See ashlandseniorservices.org or call 541-488-5342 for a complete list. Visit to the garden of native plants Take a virtual tour of 11 gardens to explore trees, shrubs, perennials and wildflowers that…
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