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Times West Virginian FAIRMONT: The only thing Tafara Ushendibaba knew about Fairmont State University before he enrolled was what his siblings had told him. His older brother Tatenda and older sister Tendai vouched for the school after making their way from their homeland of Zimbabwe years prior to get an education at the Locust Avenue campus. “My siblings put in a good recommendation,” Ushendibaba said. During this weekend’s commencement exercises, Ushendibaba will graduate with a busin...

04/22/21 National Safety Council Pittsburgh, PA — NIOSHs National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory is set to undergo a $14 million renovation and expansion, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced March 29. The project is intended to support the labs Human Performance and Physiology Branch, its respirator certification program, and research and development of new personal protective equipment technologies. CDC is slated to start developing design plans in the fall, w...

As East Carolina University approaches the end of the spring 2021 semester, ECU Chancellor Philip Rogers reflects on the challenges the ECU community has faced throughout the year. In an email sent to ECU students, Rogers said although there’s optimism for summer vacations and continued vaccine availability, students shouldn’t forget struggles endured “as a country, as Pirate Nation, as families and as individuals.” He said the COVID-19 pandemic presented challenges for the ...

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Abstract Many countries across the globe utilized medical and non-medical facemasks as non-pharmaceutical intervention for reducing the transmission and infectivity of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19). Although, scientific evidence supporting facemasks’ efficacy is lacking, adverse physiological, psychological and health effects are established. Is has been hypothesized that facemasks have compromised safety and efficacy profile and should be avoided from use. The current article comprehen...

Abstract Many countries across the globe utilized medical and non-medical facemasks as non-pharmaceutical intervention for reducing the transmission and infectivity of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19). Although, scientific evidence supporting facemasks’ efficacy is lacking, adverse physiological, psychological and health effects are established. Is has been hypothesized that facemasks have compromised safety and efficacy profile and should be avoided from use. The current article comprehen...

Reply Mark Tschampl takes his new position on Monday, April 19. (Photo supplied by Governor Brad Little ) BOISE, ID — Governor Brad Little announced Monday he appointed Mark Tschampl as Chief Administrator at the Idaho Division of Veterans Services. Click here to subscribe to our free breaking news alerts delivered to your inbox and mobile devices. You can also download our free Patch mobile app on Android or iPhone. "As a veteran himself, I have the utmost conf...

Gov. Little appoints IDVS Chief Administrator Mark Tschampl BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – Governor Brad Little announced Monday he appointed Mark Tschampl as Chief Administrator at the Idaho Division of Veterans Services. “As a veteran himself, I have the utmost confidence Mark will serve and support those who have served our country,” Governor Little said. “His career experience in the military and leadership roles in numerous civilian positions will prove to be extremely valuable in his new...

Punch Newspapers Sections Published 5:03 am A new study carried out by researchers at the University of Guelph, Canada, says young people who smoke cannabis stand increased risk of developing heart disease later in life. The research, experts say, is the first to look at specific risk indicators for cardiovascular disease in young, healthy cannabis users. This is even as family medicine specialist, Dr. Gabriel Omonaiye, said the adverse effects of marijuana on the cardiovascular system are due ...

© Pixabay / Engin_Akyurt The diapers most of us are wearing on our face most of the time apparently have no effect at stopping Covid-19. This explains a lot. Did you hear about the peer-reviewed study done by Stanford University that demonstrates beyond a reasonable doubt that face masks have absolutely zero chance of preventing the spread of Covid-19? No? It was posted on the the National Center for Biological Information government website. The NCBI is a branch of the National Institute for ...