May 5, 2020

YW!

I only made the traditional version once, then remembered soup I' had in a restaurant. BOOM! LOL Soooo much easier to just chop cabbage & toss into pot. 👍

May 4, 2020

Discounts and freebies for health care workers during Nurses Week

https://www.localmemphis.com/mobile/article/news/health/coronavirus/discounts-and-freebies-for-health-care-workers-during-nurses-week/507-9a763b4d-61c7-466f-a407-703f8a73d0ad

Companies are thanking the medical community for their work during the coronavirus pandemic with heavy discounts on food, clothes and gas.

Author: TEGNA
Published: 10:08 PM CDT May 3, 2020
Updated: 10:08 PM CDT May 3, 2020

WASHINGTON — As health care workers continue to serve on the front-lines of the coronavirus pandemic, Nurses Week couldn't come at a better time. From Wednesday, May 6 to Tuesday, May 12, nurses will be recognized for their hard work.

The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists said it plans to expand National Nurses Week to a "month-long celebration in May to expand opportunities to elevate and celebrate nursing."

Much more at link, including list of businesses offering free meals & discounts on gas & clothing.

May 2, 2020

BBC: Why your health may never be the same after Covid-19

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-52506669

A worrying picture'
Doctors here are leading a major research project involving hospitals and universities across Scotland looking at the long term consequences of Covid-19.

For a small number of people, particularly those who have been treated in intensive care, a worrying picture is emerging of patients with lung, kidney or heart damage.

He said: "We are concerned in the respiratory profession that we are seeing the start of a new lung condition which is post-Covid lung disease. There are a small proportion of patients who will be left with chronic lung conditions as a result of Covid and will require treatment

More at link.

May 1, 2020

Amazon, Target, Instacart workers urged to walkout Friday to protest conditions

https://www.localmemphis.com/mobile/article/news/health/coronavirus/amazon-target-instacart-workers-urged-to-walkout-friday-to-protest-conditions/522-2ae7ac33-39c1-490f-bc28-d10b6425764a

The main demands of those organizing the walkouts include more personal protective equipment and pay during the COVID-19 crisis.

Author: Travis Pittman (TEGNA)
Published: 6:56 PM CDT April 30, 2020
Updated: 6:56 PM CDT April 30, 2020

Workers for multiple major retailers including Amazon, Whole Foods and Target are being urged to take part in a general walkout and sickout on Friday. The focus is to protest working conditions amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

May 1 is traditionally known as International Workers' Day, often marked by marches and protests in honor of labor.

Behind the walkout is Christian Smalls, a former Amazon worker who was fired after organizing a walkout last month at an Amazon warehouse in Staten Island, New York. Amazon said Smalls received several warnings for violating social distancing guidelines.

More at link.

Where is OSHA???