Tag Archives: Events

A Funeral, a Birthday & 3 Deaths: ‘Super Spreader’ Events Show Why Social Distancing Is Key

THURSDAY, April 9, 2020 — They gathered in Chicago to mourn a loved one’s passing. But the new coronavirus was lurking among them, leading to a “super spreader” event that sickened 16 and killed three. It’s tragedies like these that have spurred extended stay-at-home orders across the United States along with bans on group gatherings… Read More »

February 2019 Festivals, Events and Holiday Calendar: Valentine’s Day to Vasant Panchami, Know All Important Dates and List of Hindu Fasts for the Month

February 2019 Calendar (File Image) After enjoying a number of harvest festivals and celebrating the 70th Republic Day in January 2019, we now look forward to celebrations in the second month of the year – February. When speaking of special days in February, the first festivity that pops in our mind is Valentine’s Day. Despite… Read More »

OIG: 46% of Medicare patients in LTC hospitals hit by adverse or harm events

Nearly half of Medicare patients in long-term care hospitals experienced adverse or temporary harm events during their stays. That’s among the findings of the HHS Office of Inspector General, which conducted a two-stage medical record review using physician reviewers to identify adverse events and temporary harm events in the sampled records. One in five Medicare… Read More »

Mack’s Ultra Soft Foam Earplugs, 50 Pair – 32dB Highest NRR, Comfortable Ear Plugs for Sleeping, Snoring, Work, Travel and Loud Events

These ear plugs are molded with super low-pressure, tapered foam to provide unmatched comfort. With a high noise reduction rating (NRR) of 32 decibels, this high performance hearing protection can be used in environments where noise is just a nuisance up to environments with hazardous noise levels. Great for loud concerts, motor sports, sleep, shooting… Read More »