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Old pandemics: Yellow Fever in Buenos Aires

BowTiedMara - Geoarbitrage & Mobility Assets • 137 implied HN points • 14 Feb 23
💾 History Pandemics Hygiene Immigration
  1. The yellow fever pandemic in Buenos Aires in 1871 was devastating, with a high death toll of about 11-15% of the city's population.
  2. Hygiene standards in Buenos Aires in the 1870s were lacking, leading to ideal breeding grounds for disease-carrying mosquitoes.
  3. The Chacarita Cemetery in Buenos Aires, a result of the yellow fever pandemic, is a hidden gem with historical significance and famous burials.
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Plague in Suffolk, 1910

The Quack Doctor • 19 implied HN points • 08 Dec 23
💾 History Medicine Hygiene Disease
  1. Plague, a feared disease in history, unexpectedly invaded Suffolk in 1910, spreading rapidly and causing tragic deaths.
  2. The outbreak highlighted the importance of sanitary measures, including eradicating rats to prevent the spread of the deadly disease.
  3. Efforts to contain the outbreak involved isolating patients, quarantining contacts, and implementing strict hygiene practices to protect the community.

What's Wrong With This Picture (Team Training Exercise)

The Rotten Apple • 10 implied HN points • 04 Mar 24
🍲 Food & Drink Food Safety Training Hygiene Risk Assessment Team Building
  1. The post discusses a team training exercise for front-line workers in food service to identify food safety issues.
  2. The activity aims to get team members thinking about food safety, engage in a risk assessment, and learn about food safety principles such as hygienic design and hand hygiene.
  3. The exercise involves showing an image of someone slicing bacon and asking team members to identify potential food safety problems, errors, or non-conformities.

Hit the Road

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 16 Jun 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Hygiene Travel COVID-19 Safety
  1. Know where you are going and consider the COVID-19 situation in that area to plan your road trip accordingly.
  2. Prepare by mapping out your travel route, filling up your gas tank before departure, and packing snacks for the journey.
  3. Be cautious during overnight stays in hotels, bring cleaning supplies, wash glassware before using, and opt for stairs over elevators when possible.

New Data Suggesting the Open Air Is Safe During a COVID-19 Outbreak

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 14 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Hygiene Social Distancing
  1. Study on the Diamond Princess Cruise Ship suggests that COVID-19 does not travel far in the air, supporting the safety of being outdoors with proper distancing and hygiene measures.
  2. The research showed that transmission mostly occurred in close quarters on the ship, emphasizing the importance of avoiding mass gatherings.
  3. Fresh air and sunlight have benefits; going outside is safe as long as social distancing is maintained, helping reduce stress and improve well-being.

The Coronavirus May Circulate in a Community For 4-6 Weeks Before Detection

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 08 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Health Research Prevention Nutrition Hygiene
  1. The Coronavirus can spread in a community for 4-6 weeks before being detected, making it challenging to prevent further transmission.
  2. By the time the first case is identified, the virus has already spread significantly and may be harder to control.
  3. Research suggests COVID-19 cases double every few days prior to detection, highlighting the rapid spread and importance of proactive measures like hygiene and social distancing.

Help! How can I stop the spread of a “stomach flu” caused by Norovirus?

News from Those Nerdy Girls • 0 implied HN points • 17 Feb 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Infectious Diseases Prevention Hygiene Family Health Public Health
  1. To stop the spread of Norovirus, use bleach, wash hands, avoid sharing, close the lid, and stay home if possible for two days.
  2. Norovirus is highly contagious and causes symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, fever, headaches, and fatigue.
  3. Key tips to prevent Norovirus spread: clean with bleach, wash hands thoroughly, avoid sharing items, close the toilet lid, and stay home to recover and prevent further spread.