"RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) was notified of a confirmed case of measles that traveled through Washington Dulles International Airport Saturday, January 24. The person is a resident of another state. To protect the patient’s privacy, VDH will not provide any additional information about the patient. Health officials are coordinating an effort to identify people who might have been exposed, including contacting potentially exposed passengers on specific flights...."
https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/news/public-relations-contacts/2026-news-releases/
As the foul weather was rolling in, I got a txt from a colleague of a decade ago. The health department she works for was having trouble getting organized for a medical needs shelter. Her txt was to thank me for the training and experiences when she worked here...It was a boost since I have felt useless since retirement.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8C206vsMPXQ
Vaccine Litigation....
Citizens of the world, I apologize for the incompetence, inconsistency, (verbal) incontinence of our current political leadership. Policies of expediency, without caretaking for our citizens, or our reputation as a member of the community of nations is abhorrent. The Manicula Mussolini should be ostracized and punished until he wields no more power. And, to my fellow Americans who disagree: Fuck you and the horse you rode in on...
Diaper Diplomacy....
Got mom (92) settled into the house. She continues her nesting, I continue to pare down things she does not need.... This morning, French Press...waiting for an electrician and, Habitat for Humanity will meet me at mom's apt to pick up donations. I hope her sewing supplies go to someone who will appreciate them. She has macular degeneration....
Interested in #PublicHealth, #EnvironmentalHealth, #HealthPhysics. #Beerbrewing reader of all things...