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SheltieLover
SheltieLover's Journal
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May 5, 2020
YW!
I only made the traditional version once, then remembered soup I' had in a restaurant. BOOM! LOL Soooo much easier to just chop cabbage & toss into pot. 👍
May 4, 2020
Companies are thanking the medical community for their work during the coronavirus pandemic with heavy discounts on food, clothes and gas.
Author: TEGNA
Published: 10:08 PM CDT May 3, 2020
Updated: 10:08 PM CDT May 3, 2020
WASHINGTON As health care workers continue to serve on the front-lines of the coronavirus pandemic, Nurses Week couldn't come at a better time. From Wednesday, May 6 to Tuesday, May 12, nurses will be recognized for their hard work.
The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists said it plans to expand National Nurses Week to a "month-long celebration in May to expand opportunities to elevate and celebrate nursing."
Much more at link, including list of businesses offering free meals & discounts on gas & clothing.
Discounts and freebies for health care workers during Nurses Week
https://www.localmemphis.com/mobile/article/news/health/coronavirus/discounts-and-freebies-for-health-care-workers-during-nurses-week/507-9a763b4d-61c7-466f-a407-703f8a73d0adCompanies are thanking the medical community for their work during the coronavirus pandemic with heavy discounts on food, clothes and gas.
Author: TEGNA
Published: 10:08 PM CDT May 3, 2020
Updated: 10:08 PM CDT May 3, 2020
WASHINGTON As health care workers continue to serve on the front-lines of the coronavirus pandemic, Nurses Week couldn't come at a better time. From Wednesday, May 6 to Tuesday, May 12, nurses will be recognized for their hard work.
The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists said it plans to expand National Nurses Week to a "month-long celebration in May to expand opportunities to elevate and celebrate nursing."
Much more at link, including list of businesses offering free meals & discounts on gas & clothing.
May 2, 2020
A worrying picture'
Doctors here are leading a major research project involving hospitals and universities across Scotland looking at the long term consequences of Covid-19.
For a small number of people, particularly those who have been treated in intensive care, a worrying picture is emerging of patients with lung, kidney or heart damage.
More at link.
BBC: Why your health may never be the same after Covid-19
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-52506669A worrying picture'
Doctors here are leading a major research project involving hospitals and universities across Scotland looking at the long term consequences of Covid-19.
For a small number of people, particularly those who have been treated in intensive care, a worrying picture is emerging of patients with lung, kidney or heart damage.
He said: "We are concerned in the respiratory profession that we are seeing the start of a new lung condition which is post-Covid lung disease. There are a small proportion of patients who will be left with chronic lung conditions as a result of Covid and will require treatment
More at link.
May 1, 2020
The main demands of those organizing the walkouts include more personal protective equipment and pay during the COVID-19 crisis.
Author: Travis Pittman (TEGNA)
Published: 6:56 PM CDT April 30, 2020
Updated: 6:56 PM CDT April 30, 2020
Workers for multiple major retailers including Amazon, Whole Foods and Target are being urged to take part in a general walkout and sickout on Friday. The focus is to protest working conditions amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
May 1 is traditionally known as International Workers' Day, often marked by marches and protests in honor of labor.
Behind the walkout is Christian Smalls, a former Amazon worker who was fired after organizing a walkout last month at an Amazon warehouse in Staten Island, New York. Amazon said Smalls received several warnings for violating social distancing guidelines.
More at link.
Where is OSHA???
Amazon, Target, Instacart workers urged to walkout Friday to protest conditions
https://www.localmemphis.com/mobile/article/news/health/coronavirus/amazon-target-instacart-workers-urged-to-walkout-friday-to-protest-conditions/522-2ae7ac33-39c1-490f-bc28-d10b6425764aThe main demands of those organizing the walkouts include more personal protective equipment and pay during the COVID-19 crisis.
Author: Travis Pittman (TEGNA)
Published: 6:56 PM CDT April 30, 2020
Updated: 6:56 PM CDT April 30, 2020
Workers for multiple major retailers including Amazon, Whole Foods and Target are being urged to take part in a general walkout and sickout on Friday. The focus is to protest working conditions amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
May 1 is traditionally known as International Workers' Day, often marked by marches and protests in honor of labor.
Behind the walkout is Christian Smalls, a former Amazon worker who was fired after organizing a walkout last month at an Amazon warehouse in Staten Island, New York. Amazon said Smalls received several warnings for violating social distancing guidelines.
More at link.
Where is OSHA???
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