Thursday, May 23 2013 4:23 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:23:09 GMT
Earlier this month, Time magazine posted a quiz on their website that finds out how millennial you are. We've had a lot of fun with this in the office and wanted to pass it on to you! More >>
Earlier this month, Time magazine posted a quiz on their website that finds out how millennial you are. We've had a lot of fun with this in the office and wanted to pass it on to you! We learned that some of us are young at heart... others, not so much.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 4:09 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:09:05 GMT
The devastation you see on the television following severe weather, like the tornado that ripped through Oklahoma, may leave some children worried or confused about the images they are seeing.More >>
The devastation you see on the television following severe weather, like the tornado that ripped through Oklahoma, may leave some children worried or confused about the images they are seeing.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 4:05 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:05:00 GMT
Defense attorneys for Lisa Graham are now asking the judge to dismiss the case. Graham is charged with the capital murder of her daughter. In 2007, 20-year-old Stephanie Shae Graham's body was foundMore >>
Defense attorneys for Lisa Graham are now asking the judge to dismiss the case.
Graham is charged with the capital murder of her daughter. In 2007, 20-year-old Stephanie Shae Graham's body was found riddled with gunshots.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:56 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:56:02 GMT
Beginning in July, Stewart County will have a new superintendent of schools. Dianne Watkins was voted in by the school board to replace Floyd Fort, who is moving to Pelham City. More >>
Beginning in July, Stewart County will have a new superintendent of schools. Dianne Watkins was voted in by the school board to replace Floyd Fort, who is moving to Pelham City. There have been mixed reviews on the decision, and News Leader 9 has been investigating the circumstances behind Watkins' departure from Randolph County in January.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:43 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:43:04 GMT
It was a time for celebration at Ft. Benning as 59 WHINSEC (Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation) students received their diplomas.More >>
It was a time for celebration at Ft. Benning as 59 WHINSEC (Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation) students received their diplomas.More >>
COLUMBUS, GA -
Recently, public health has received
reports of more people than expected who are seeking health care with
gastroenteritis "stomach flu" in the community.
A virus can cause your
stomach or intestines or both to get inflamed (acute gastroenteritis).
This leads you to have stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, and to throw up.
Norovirus is the most common cause of
acute gastroenteritis in the United States. Each year, it causes about 21
million illnesses and contributes to about 70,000 hospitalizations and 800
deaths. Anyone can be infected with Norovirus and get sick. You can also
have Norovirus illness many times in your life. Norovirus illness can be
serious, especially for young children and older adults.
Norovirus is very contagious.
It passes easily from person to person. You can get Norovirus from an infected
person who can have millions of bacteria in one episode of diarrhea.
Coming in contact with contaminated food or water or touching contaminated
surfaces can cause you to become sick.
According to the CDC, the best way to
help prevent Norovirus is to practice proper hand washing and general
cleanliness. The following are some tips that can keep you from becoming
infected or from spreading the virus to someone else.
Practice proper hand hygiene: Wash your hands carefully, 20
seconds of lather, with soap and rinse with water. Don't forget to
dry. The Norovirus can be found in your vomit or stool even before you
begin to feel sick. The virus can stay in your stool for 2 weeks or
more after you feel better. Therefore, it is important to continue
washing your hands often during this time.
Alcohol-based hand sanitizers can be used in addition
to hand washing. However, they should not be used as a substitute
for washing with soap and water.
Food Handling: Carefully wash fruits and vegetables before preparing
and eating them. Cook oysters and other shellfish thoroughly before eating
them. Be aware that Noroviruses are hard to kill. They can survive
temperatures as high as 140°F and the quick steaming processes that are
often used for cooking shellfish. Food that might be contaminated
with Norovirus should be thrown out. When you are sick, do not
prepare food or care for others who are sick for at least 2 to 3 days
after you recover. This also applies to sick workers in settings
such as schools and daycares where they may expose people to
Norovirus. Keep sick infants and children out of areas where food is
being handled and prepared.
Clean and disinfect contaminated surfaces: If possible and practical it
is best for a sick adult to clean up after themselves. After
throwing up or having diarrhea, immediately clean and disinfect
contaminated surfaces by using a chlorine bleach solution with a
concentration of 1000 – 5000 ppm (5 – 25 tablespoons of household bleach
[5.25%] per gallon of water). It is important for this
solution to mixed fresh every 24 hours. You may use a disinfectant
registered as effective against norovirus by the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA). Keep your hands away from your face, nose and mouth
while cleaning and until you have thoroughly washed them.
Wash laundry thoroughly: Immediately remove and wash
clothing or linens that may be contaminated with vomit or stool.
Handle soiled items carefully—without shaking them—to avoid spreading the
virus. If available, wear rubber or disposable gloves while handling
soiled clothing or linens and wash your hands after handling. The
items should be washed with detergent at the maximum available cycle
length and machine dry them.
Thursday, May 23 2013 4:05 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:05:00 GMT
Defense attorneys for Lisa Graham are now asking the judge to dismiss the case. Graham is charged with the capital murder of her daughter. In 2007, 20-year-old Stephanie Shae Graham's body was foundMore >>
Defense attorneys for Lisa Graham are now asking the judge to dismiss the case.
Graham is charged with the capital murder of her daughter. In 2007, 20-year-old Stephanie Shae Graham's body was found riddled with gunshots.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:55 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:55:08 GMT
(RNN) - Dozens of Cleveland restaurants have pledged to give the man who rescued three Ohio women from captivity, free burgers for life. Charles Ramsey, the guy who famously stopped eating his Big MacMore >>
More than a dozen of Cleveland restaurants have pledged to give the man who rescued three Ohio women from captivity, free burgers for life.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 2:41 PM EDT2013-05-23 18:41:03 GMT
This letter released to Muscogee County Sheriff's office employees Wednesday raised concern to many in that department, in particular pregnant women.More >>
This letter released to Muscogee County Sheriff's office employees Wednesday raised concern to many in that department, in particular pregnant women.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:21 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:21:05 GMT
After months of negotiations between several Alabama state entities, State Bill 286 is heading to the desk of Governor Robert Bentley after passing the House in a 73-28 vote Monday.More >>
After months of negotiations between several Alabama state entities, State Bill 286 is heading to the desk of Governor Robert Bentley after passing the House in a 73-28 vote Monday.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:33 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:33:34 GMT
Pregnant employees of The Muscogee County Sheriff's office have been concerned about a new policy recently issued regarding workman compensation. A letter released by the Sheriff's office, and signedMore >>
Pregnant employees of The Muscogee County Sheriff's office have been concerned about a new policy recently issued regarding workman compensation.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 4:23 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:23:09 GMT
Earlier this month, Time magazine posted a quiz on their website that finds out how millennial you are. We've had a lot of fun with this in the office and wanted to pass it on to you! More >>
Earlier this month, Time magazine posted a quiz on their website that finds out how millennial you are. We've had a lot of fun with this in the office and wanted to pass it on to you! We learned that some of us are young at heart... others, not so much.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:54 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:54:18 GMT
MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - Your tires may be the most important pieces of safety equipment on your vehicle. If they're not in good condition, you're just waiting for an accident to happen. But the old trickMore >>
The age of your tires is crucial to the safety of your vehicle. But tire manufacturers don't make it easy to determine the date of manufacture. And the 12 News Defenders found old tires for sale at local auto shops.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:56 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:56:02 GMT
Beginning in July, Stewart County will have a new superintendent of schools. Dianne Watkins was voted in by the school board to replace Floyd Fort, who is moving to Pelham City. More >>
Beginning in July, Stewart County will have a new superintendent of schools. Dianne Watkins was voted in by the school board to replace Floyd Fort, who is moving to Pelham City. There have been mixed reviews on the decision, and News Leader 9 has been investigating the circumstances behind Watkins' departure from Randolph County in January.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 2:36 PM EDT2013-05-23 18:36:05 GMT
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria can be difficult to detect, and survival depends on a quick diagnosis and treatment. However, an Auburn University research team has created a test using a biosensor thatMore >>
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria can be difficult to detect, and survival depends on a quick diagnosis and treatment.
However, an Auburn University research team has created a test using a biosensor that will help doctors go from hours to minutes in identifying super bacteria like MRSA, a type of staph bacteria that can cause deadly skin infections.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:44 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:44:09 GMT
It's not every day a baby is born weighing more than a sack of potatoes, or even your average sized watermelon. But for one Columbus family it's been a year since their little – or shall we say bigMore >>
It's not every day a baby is born weighing more than a sack of potatoes, or even your average sized watermelon. But for one Columbus family it's been a year since their little – or shall we say big – bundle of joy arrived.More >>