Tag: COVID-19
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A busy pandemic hurricane season is ramping up
Article originally written by Chantal Cough-Schulze As a likely active hurricane season starts, the COVID-19 pandemic may complicate preparation and response, experts say. The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is “expected to be a busy one,” said Gerry Bell, Ph.D., lead hurricane season forecaster with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center, in a…
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Sewer surveillance: A potential public health tool
Article originally written by Kerry Halladay The phrase “mirror of society” often conjures up lofty human pursuits like art and literature. But there are other, less flattering, human products that should come to mind. “Sewage is a mirror of society,” asserted Dr. Gertjan Medema. “For a virus’ prevalence in a community, I think sewage is…
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Opinion: Rapid Relief—Dealing with water shutoffs during COVID-19
This was originally published March 28, 2020 by Dr. Manny Teodoro on his personal blog and was republished by the Texas A&M University College of Liberal Arts on April 8. It is republished here with permission. The COVID-19 crisis has escalated America’s water and sewer affordability challenge into a full-blown health emergency. Many low-income households struggle to pay for these essential…
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Trust the tap in the COVID-19 pandemic
Article originally written by Kerry Halladay Stocking up on bottled water is usually a good idea during an emergency, but buying bottled water during the COVID-19 pandemic could actually put you and others at risk according to health officials. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says the best way to prevent the illness is to…
