High-grade face masks may not provide better protection than surgical masks for health workers, raising concerns about their effectiveness and potential harms.
Third human case of bird flu from cows-this one with respiratory symptoms
Another dairy farm worker in Michigan infected with avian influenza virus, marking the third cow-to-human transmission case, notable for its respiratory symptoms.
Ill-fitting gear endangers female L.A. County firefighters, supervisors say
Female firefighters and lifeguards in Los Angeles County have raised concerns about ill-fitting uniforms designed for men, which impede their movement and increase their risk of injury.
The Board of Supervisors has passed a motion demanding that the county Fire Department develop a plan within 60 days to offer female firefighters, paramedics, and lifeguards uniforms and personal protective equipment made to fit them.