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Two healthcare workers in the UK diagnosed with coronavirus

An appeal was launched today in the UK to find patients and friends of two healthcare workers who have tested positive for the coronavirus. There are now eight people in total who have tested positive for coronavirus in the UK. Five out of eight cases were caught from the same Brighton-based businessman who contracted the… Read More: Two healthcare workers in the UK diagnosed with coronavirus »

EPA's Methylene Chloride Ban Excludes Workers

March 18, 2019 — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says it will issue a rule that bans the sale of methylene chloride to consumers but allows for its continued use in commercial products. The deadly chemical is found in paint and furniture strippers. Many stores, including Lowe’s and Walmart, had already stopped selling products with… Read More: EPA's Methylene Chloride Ban Excludes Workers »

New York City to invest $100 million a year to provide healthcare to undocumented, low-wage workers

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a new healthcare plan for “all New Yorkers” to include illegal immigrants and low-wage workers that would cost the city $ 100 million a year. De Blasio made his announcement on Tuesday hours before President Trump was scheduled to air a national address regarding the government shutdown… Read More: New York City to invest $100 million a year to… »