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CDC advises people to wear masks without valves, valves

NATIONWIDE – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released new guidelines on wearing face masks during the coronavirus pandemic, advising people not to wear masks with valves or valves. What you need to know CDC advises against using face masks with valves or valves Experts say that valves …

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Publix Joins List of Retailers Requiring Face Masks

FLORIDA Publix joins the list of retailers that require customers to wear face masks. Publix made the announcement shortly after Target and CVS announced Thursday that their stores will require skins. Walmart made the same announcement for its stores and Sam’s Clubs on Wednesday. The Publix mask policy will take …

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Rare case of freshwater amoeba found in Hillsborough

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Florida. – The Florida Department of Health has confirmed a case of Naegleria Fowleri Florida infection in Hillsborough County. Naegleria fowleri is a single-celled microscopic live amoeba. The amoeba can cause a rare brain infection called primary amoebic meningoencephalitis that destroys brain tissue and is usually fatal. The …

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