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Mitigation requirements in Kane County: No indoor seating

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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has issued resurgence mitigation measures beginning Friday, October 23 for Illinois Region 8 which includes Kane and DuPage Counties. Tier 1 restrictions are imposed on restaurants, bars and social gatherings. Indoor bar and restaurant service is prohibited. Social gatherings (including weddings and funerals)...

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Learning how to wear masks essential for the public

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By Larry Quick Eleventh in a series The previous part is at thevoice.us/governmental-policy-makers-rely-on-ethics-science-research. This week we conclude our review of the issues surrounding face coverings. Let’s consider the use of face mask respirators at work-places. A face mask respirator is a device designed to protect the wearer from inhaling hazardous...

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Aurora Public Library District virtual journal to Chicago engages, eases, minds

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The mental toll of the coronavirus lock-down surely has affected us all. According to the U.S. Travel Association, the travel industry has seen a $910 Billion shortfall with far fewer traveling since the beginning of the pandemic. Families are not traveling to see each other across countries, states, and not...

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Governmental policy-makers rely on ethics, science, research

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By Larry Quick Tenth in a series The previous article is at thevoice.us/british-telegraph-newspaper-children-not-spreading-covid-19 This week we will consider the effectiveness of face coverings in stopping the spread of COVID-19. Before addressing all-population mask mandates in non-clinical settings, it should be noted that in clinical settings, face mask mandates are often...

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Kifowit, Hernandez, and Wheeler, October 16 Blood Drive

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The community is needed to help those in need. State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, will be a partner with the State representatives Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, and Keith Wheeler, R-Oswego, will be host to a blood drive in the basement of the former Aurora Library, 1 E. Benton Street in Aurora,...

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Freedom, privacy, at risk with new health technology

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Microchips, nanotechnology and implanted biosensors (chips in humans) are in the news. The following article was included in the Children’s Health Defense (CHD) website by writer Pam Long. “U.S. military personnel will be the first subjects in nanotechnology trials in the pursuit of optimizing health and early detection of disease...

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British Telegraph newspaper: Children not spreading COVID-19

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By Larry Quick Ninth in a series Previous article at thevoice.us/one-doctor-sees-little-covid-19-risk-to-those-under-18-years Last week’s article provided an introduction the issues and decisions surrounding the re-opening our schools and universities. These decisions should be based on the best scientific and medical evidence available. We will continue our discussion this week in part...

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New, free, COVID-19 testing site in Aurora opens

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The free drive-through COVID-19 testing site at the Chicago Premium Outlets in Aurora is relocating to 2450 N. Farnsworth Avenue, in Aurora, less than one-half mile north of the Chicago Premium Outlets. The free drive-through and walk-up testing site is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. until 4...

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One doctor sees little COVID-19 risk to those under 18 years

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By Larry Quick Eighth in a series The previous article is at thevoice.us/vitamins-c-and-d-safe-drugs-can-help-avoid-covid-19. This week’s article will address the issue of how best to re-open our schools and universities. Because this is such an important public policy issue, administrative decisions should be based on the best scientific and medical evidence...

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Discussion on the healthful, beneficial, uses of tonic water

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I read an article in a local newspaper that seemed to suggest that drinking tonic water helps relieve leg cramps. I did a little research and found two things, each the opposite of the other. One side claims that daily small doses of tonic water can help relieve pain and...

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Kane County Health Department Reminds Residents to Get Their Flu Shots

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The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) reminds residents to schedule their flu shots as soon as possible this season. The need for a flu shot is even more important this year due to the presence of coronavirus. The health department warns that flu and COVID-19 each can cause serious respiratory...

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Managing health, Kane County Health Department webinar on Zoom

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The Kane County Health Department’s (KCHD) Kane Health Counts Chronic Disease Action Team will present a free Zoom online webinar “Maintaining Your Health During a Pandemic” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8. Dr. Omar Z. Aiyash, family medicine physician, Rush Copley Medical Group, will present on how to manage your...

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Vitamins C and D, safe drugs, can help avoid COVID-19

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By Larry Quick Seventh in a series The previous article is available at thevoice.us/all-respiratory-viruses-follow-a-bell-shaped-pattern COVID-19 is caused by the SARS-Cov-2 respiratory virus. Have physicians and scientists discovered effective preventative measures and affordable treatments for COVID-19? This week’s article will focus this question. Dr. Delores Cahill, expert immunologist, states that an...

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Aunt Martha’s, Illinois representative Barbara Hernandez to stop the spread of COVID-19 in Chicago’s most vulnerable communities

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In an effort to curb the resurgent spread of COVID-19, Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness will be a partner with State representative Barbara Hernandez (83rd District) to distribute thousands of free protective facemasks on Thursday, Sept. 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 659 S. River Street, Aurora. The...

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All respiratory viruses follow a bell-shaped pattern

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By Larry Quick Sixth in a series The previous article is at thevoice.us/variations-may-make-it-difficult-to-assess-covid-19-deaths Risk is the possibility or probability of an occurrence. Human beings confront the risk of death every day. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) has calculated that the risk of dying from the influenza for...

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Aurora joins National Move with the Mayor Initiative

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Aurora Mayor Richard C. Irvin is joining other mayors in a nationwide initiative to increase outside physical activity and reduce heart disease and stroke by encouraging Aurora residents to get up and get moving.“It’s been a long six months of limited activity in order to keep our community safe,” said...

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Variations may make it difficult to assess COVID-19 deaths

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By Larry Quick Fifth in a series. The previous articles is at thevoice.us/questions-arise-on-state-covid-19-statistical-accuracy This week we will consider COVID-19 death statistics published by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Kane County Health Department. Certified public accountants recognize the necessity for correct account classification of financial transactions. Correct...

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Revival of common sense the request

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August 25, 2020Dear editor; It is the death of common sense: I understand much clearer now the reasons for Christ’s crucifixion: The mob would not defer to truth. Jesus Christ had to go, according to the mob. A virus is not a new invention. Check it out. It was and...

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Questions arise on State COVID-19 statistical accuracy

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By Larry Quick Fourth of a series The previous article is at thevoice.us/kane-county-hospital-covid-19-admissions-low In this week’s article we will consider the accuracy of Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) confirmed case statistics. Does the number of “confirmed cases” accurately reflect a true picture of COVID-19 illness in Illinois? The United...

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Hydrogen Peroxide treatment for cold and flu: Low risk, great potential

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Thomas E. Levy, MD, JD, a board-certified cardiologist, recently stated that whether any therapy is embraced depends almost entirely on how much money can be generated from it. He strongly hints that this is the case with hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19. New drugs always generate more money than old, proven, safe...

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