Author: Pat Cassella
As of July 30, 2022, Approximately 2 years after the coronavirus pandemic has reached the entire world, the World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared the monkeypox virus a global health emergency. This is the highest-level deterrent the virus has been given. The virus is also now spreading in places that it has not been seen before. Here is all you need to know about monkeypox spreading through the United States. (1) What is monkeypox? Monkeypox is a virus spread through close contact, mainly skin-to-skin contact or particles of the virus being left on things like bed sheets, silverware, or…
Have you gotten dinged for failure to meet OSHA fire safety requirements recently? What a hassle. There are so many requirements to meet. OSHA or the Occupational Safety and Health Act was created in 1970 to “because of public outcry against rising injury and death rates on the job – the agency has focused its resources where they can have the greatest impact in reducing injuries, illnesses, and deaths in the workplace, (OSHA.gov, 2022). While the requirements can be burdensome, you can live with the knowledge that your business is safe from the financial damage of a fire or worse.…
Kevin Samuels has died, his mother confirmed to the Daytona Examiner. The dating coach and image consultant died at the age of 57. While the exact cause of the influencer’s death has yet to be made public, millions of Americans across the nation have taken to Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok to express their opinions and thoughts on Samuels’ legacy, and whether he, like so many other celebrities of his generation, deserves to be “canceled” or recognized. A Little More On Kevin Samuels Over the course of his career, Kevin Samuels had become known as a beacon of strong-willed and goal-oriented…
The world has been held hostage by the coronavirus for the last two years. Even after the development of different vaccines, the virus is still wreaking havoc all over the world. The vaccinations and social distancing may have controlled the spread of the virus, but the discovery of new variants keeps derailing the entire rehabilitation process. Since the last two years, there has been a range of coronavirus variants; some of them are mild while others are extremely deadly. You might have heard about the Delta Variant, which was first identified in India and closed down the entire country. The…
It’s with great sadness and sorrow that we report the death of a Northern Virginia child. According to a statement by the state health officials, the child succumbed to a COVID-19 related inflammatory syndrome. The child aged between 10-to-19 years lived in Prince William County’s Prince William District. Reports indicate that there are over 5526 cases of this rare but severe condition. The illness is referred to as multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). Out of the reported cases, only 48 have died. Here’s the breakdown of the rare condition’s reported cases: According to the Virginia health data, the state…
On Monday, October 4th, 2021 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States issued emergency use authorization (EAU) for one type of at-home COVID testing. The specific home test is made by ACON Laboratories and is called “Flowflex Covid-19 Home Test. It brings us one step closer to reliable over-the-counter (OTC) tests that address this public health need. At-home antigen tests are nothing new, but for COVID-specific testing, this supplier and test is brand new. Soon, adults will be able to purchase this OTC test without the need for a prescription. The FDA expects this authorization to double…
It’s not every day that you walk down your street and see a coyote standing there — unless you live in Daytona Beach, that is. On Monday, a resident spotted a coyote near Seabreeze Blvd in the area, where it was roaming the road near a parking lot. Over the last year, there have been multiple sightings of the wolf-like canines in Volusia County, leading to concerns that their population is growing uncontrollably and putting lives in danger. If you’re wondering why there have been so many sightings and whether it’s cause for concern, all will be revealed shortly. Not…
Bad news befell the Daytona Beach community when police officer Jason Raynor passed away on 17 August. The 26-year-old was first taken to Halifax Medical Center in Volusia County back in June after being shot in the head while on duty, where he remained in critical condition ever since. Unfortunately, the situation has now ended in the way everyone hoped it wouldn’t. The death was announced the day after by Chief Jakari Young of the Daytona Beach Police force, who spoke of the “senseless tragedy” and promised the young man’s sacrifice wouldn’t be forgotten. The funeral Raynor’s funeral took place…
The shooting of Police Officer Jason Raynor sent shockwaves through Daytona Beach back in June. More than a month on, a suspect has been sentenced to trial, and Raynor continues to recover in hospital. Meanwhile, the local community has continually supported the investigation and the officer through fundraising efforts, ensuring that justice is served and his family remains looked after during this difficult time. The suspect has been charged with attempted first-degree murder and will face the court in August The story so far On June 23, Jason Raynor was shot in the head while on duty. The officer was…