Have been exposed. Exposed. Tonight, fox 28 News Reporter dora miller tells us about the healthrisk of cancercausing asbestos. Asbestos is typically known for causing mesothelioma. We talked to the Iowa Department of Public Health to find out how much is too much exposure and at risks people face. Face. I dont think i was seriously exposed to it, i probably just got a little bit in my lungs. Im sure i got some kind of exposure. Thats brent busch recalling his exposure to asbestos while working at Jefferson High School in 2013. The Iowa Department of f publbl heheth says breathing in a little is expected, the worry comes after long term exposure. Exposure. Were exposed to asbestos in some form every day of our lives, asbestos is a very natural occurring material so were all exposed to some small level. But how much is too much . Ken says that dends, but there are places that have higher amounts and thats not safe. Highest levels in construction zones where theres been very poor manageme
Conditions solid. Not much to worry about. Thanks for joining us im kevin barry. Im doid. Its going to be a windy and warmer day today. No surprise as weve been thinking about this warm weather five weeks ago. Around our viewing area will be very gusty a wind advisory is in effect through 6pm tonight our planner features sunny windy weather today a man who pleaded guilty in a cedar rapids stabbing will be sentenced this morning. Michael lehman will be in court at 1030. 30. Back in november he was arrested for the stabbing death of 23yearold jimmijon lee lint. Lint. Police say the victim was guilty. He was arrested for the stabbing death. The victim stabbed multiple times in rural cedar rapids. Witnesses told cbs2 they got a woman charged in connection of the death of 14yearold em ma red linger. Released by a federal judge but has to wear a tracker until her trial starts. Will be tried in juvenile court. Three other people also face charges in connection to redlingers death. Cbs 2 news
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An empty hospital bed.
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Even as vaccination numbers across Minnesota rise, strict COVID-19 restrictions remain in place at hospitals.