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Florida to release genetically modified mosquitoes

FLORIDA – Following lengthy federal and state proceedings, the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District this week approved a plan to release more than 750 million genetically modified mosquitoes in the Keys region to combat an invasive, disease-carrying species of the insect. The genetically modified mosquitoes, named OX5034 by Oxitec, the …

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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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Atlantic storm upgraded to potential tropical cyclone nine

The tropical system we have been monitoring in the Atlantic has been designated Tropical Cyclone Potential Nine on Tuesday with tropical storm warnings now published for much of the eastern Caribbean. What you need to know Another tropical storm in the Atlantic likely to form this week The next named …

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