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« Last post by Masked Man on April 29, 2026, 08:47:08 pm »
Masks On Sundays: Offered Quarterly Date of event: July 5
Time:
9:00 am - 10:00 amSeries: Masks On Sundays: Offered Quarterly RSVP: https://echovermont.ticketing.veevartapp.com/tickets/view/list/masks-on-sundaysFree Admission Discover and explore at ECHO in a safe, masked environment during this dedicated time for those in our community who are most at risk — including but not limited to, seniors, visitors with disabilities, or those with compromised immune systems. Note: everyone age 2 and older will be required to wear a mask. Questions? Contact Kelsey at kvonderlinn@echovermont.org LINK:https://www.echovermont.org/event/masks-on-sundays-offered-quarterly/2026-07-05/COMMENT: Why aren't there more events like this? I would love to see more events like this! Today I just got back from my fourth Masked Bicycle ride 6 mile round trip to Women's agricultural Center and back .. I picked up my box of vegetables in my safety mask! I just drink a ton of water at home before I stick my mask on so I don't have to take my mask off even once during the whole trip. I stick a box of vegetables in a backpack and ride home. It was a nice ride. Would have loved to see other people masking in public like myself ...but whatever.. not only did I pickup my vegetables, but I listened to music the whole time through my earbuds.. last trip I listened to a historian/philosopher giving a lecture about some classic literature through my earbuds as I rode my bicycle up and down sidewalks and sections of road and across town and back in my mask, The Masked Man
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« Last post by Data Report on April 29, 2026, 06:24:40 pm »
Flu vaccine reduces severe illness in kids, but coverage remains low. This story which mentions more than 1 study was Published on April 28th, 2026. Source of information. 1. CIDRAP. https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/influenza-vaccines/flu-vaccine-reduces-severe-illness-kids-coverage-remains-low
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« Last post by Data Report on April 29, 2026, 06:22:25 pm »
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« Last post by Data Report on April 29, 2026, 06:19:55 pm »
Washington: Second measles case confirmed in Walla Walla County. Source of informattion. 1. Elk Horn Media Group. https://elkhornmediagroup.com/second-measles-case-confirmed-in-walla-walla-county/
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« Last post by Data Report on April 29, 2026, 06:43:10 am »
Measles public exposure locations in NSW for the new measles case in Sydney. Source of information. 1. Health.nsw.gov https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/measles/Pages/public-exposure-locations.aspx
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« Last post by Data Report on April 29, 2026, 06:30:00 am »
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« Last post by Steve on April 29, 2026, 02:50:54 am »
SUMMARY - The number of measles cases in the country of Japan reached 362 in 2026 as at April 19, according to a preliminary figure released on April 28 by the Japan Institute for Health Security (JIHS). There were 57 cases reported for the week up to April 19, the second-highest after the previous week with 62 cases, according to the national institute. 71 per cent of the cases reported so far in 2026 had received one dose or none, or it was not known whether they had been vaccinated at all. LINK - https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/measles-cases-in-japan-rise-past-360-so-far-in-2026-with-many-reported-in-tokyo
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« Last post by Masked Man on April 28, 2026, 11:06:54 pm »
Salmonella illnesses linked to contact with backyard poultry
Investigation Update: Salmonella Outbreak, April 2026
Apr. 23, 2026
For Everyone
Public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella illnesses linked to contact with backyard poultry. Any backyard poultry can carry Salmonella germs that can make you sick. Always take steps to stay healthy around your flock.
LINK:
https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/outbreaks/saintpaul-04-26/investigation.html
NOTE/COMMENT: They don't even have to consume it to get Salmonella... They are getting Salmonella by simply handling live poultry,,
I am but a layperson on the matter but I don't understand why this is even happening because shouldn't farmers be masking and using gloves and goggles anyway because of potential avian flu? It just surprises me people aren't already taking precautions against avian flu because if they were I assume the same precautions might ward off Salmonella as well.
"The precautions for avian flu and Salmonella
are highly compatible, with good hygiene, thorough cooking , and avoiding contact with sick birds or their feces being effective against both. Key actions include washing hands frequently, wearing gloves when handling poultry/bird feeders, and preventing wild birds from interacting with backyard flocks"
"Public Health Actions
CDC advises everyone to take steps to stay healthy around backyard poultry. CDC and state partners are working with hatcheries and stores that sell poultry to educate new poultry owners and control the spread of Salmonella at hatcheries."
P.S. I'm always making the same point over and over: By taking precautions such as masking, washing hands and clothes, etc. we wind up protecting ourselves not just from one virus but from a multitude of viruses. When you mask, you wind up protecting yourself from numerous airborne illness and airborne diseases simultneously all at the same time.
...Update.. Multi-State Outbreak Of Drug-Resistant Salmonella Sickening Young Kids By iHeartRadio Apr 28, 2026 A multi-state salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry is raising alarms among federal health officials, with some infections showing resistance to common antibiotics. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed at least 34 people across 13 states have been sickened by the same strain of salmonella, all traced to contact with backyard birds. Thirteen of those patients required hospitalization. No deaths have been reported so far. Illnesses were reported between Wednesday (February 26) and Tuesday (March 31). The patients range in age from less than one year old to 78 years old, with a median age of just 12. More than 40% of those infected are children younger than five. LINK: https://news.iheart.com/content/2026-04-28-multi-state-outbreak-of-drug-resistant-salmonella-sickening-young-kids/
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« Last post by Data Report on April 28, 2026, 07:59:15 pm »
PGA Tour star Patrick Cantlay will miss the 2026 Cadillac Championship due to illness. Source of information. 1. Men's Journal. https://www.mensjournal.com/sports/pga-tour-golfer-patrick-cantlay-withdraws-cadillac-championship-illness
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« Last post by Data Report on April 28, 2026, 12:03:58 pm »
Measles case detected in Montreal. "Montreal public health is warning of a person who visited several locations in and about the city, “while contagious” with the measles." Source of information. 1. CTV News. https://www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/health/article/measles-case-detected-in-montreal/
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