Flint residents were right. No one listened until professional opinions could not be argued away.

July 29, 2020

By Craig Mauger

Lansing — A divided Michigan Supreme Court  (click here) ruled Wednesday that a class action lawsuit by Flint residents against former Gov. Rick Snyder and state departments could continue despite the government defendants' bid to block it.

The state's high court ruled 4-2 that Flint residents' attempt to recover the value of property that had been allegedly improperly taken could continue through an inverse condemnation claim. And the court ruled 3-3 that their claim of a violation of bodily integrity could continue, allowing a Court of Appeals decision to stand.

Justice Beth Clement, a GOP nominee who worked for Snyder, did not participate in the case....

This is where we are in the USA. Now, judges are partisan. There is a lot wrong that needs to be cleared up.

...However, the state has maintained that the January 2016 lawsuit didn't comply with a six-month deadline after the event giving rise to the suit. The water switch occurred in April 2014....

Flint's water was contaminated an entire year before anyone validated the residents concerns. There is no timeline that maters when such gross negligence AND malpractice is being instituted by a state governor and his staff.

November 11, 2015

By Madeline Sturgeon

Although the residents of Flint, Mich., (click here) had been complaining for months about the color, smell and taste of the community’s water, state and local officials maintained the water supply was safe.

Mona Hanna-Attisha, M.D., M.P.H. FAAP, however, was not convinced.

A dinner party conversation with a water-quality expert stoked the Flint pediatrician’s curiosity and compelled her to seek evidence that would prove the water supply was toxic.

“As the stewards of these children, it is our responsibility to protect them,” said Dr. Hanna-Attisha, a mother of two. “When there is a clear violation of public health that is going to impact these kids today and forever, we couldn’t not do anything.”

With help from colleagues and the AAP Michigan Chapter, Dr. Hanna-Attisha uncovered the data to support her suspicions. A pediatrician at Hurley Children’s Hospital, Dr. Hanna-Attisha had access to a large body of routine blood test records. She started investigating, and what she found was disturbing: The percentage of Flint children with elevated blood lead levels had doubled since the city had changed its water source....

Riverside County, California

Average temperature during July and August 94 degrees Fahrenheit during the day. Today it is 119 degrees Fahrenheit. 

I was very glad Dr. Fauci brought up the idea of goggles. That was goggles and googles.

July 31, 2020

By Cory Stieg

Wearing goggles (click here) or eye shields in addition to a mask might be a good idea to avoid Covid-19, White House advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci said during an interview on Instagram Live Wednesday.

“Theoretically, you should protect all the mucosal surfaces,” Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, told ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton. That includes your nose, mouth and eyes. “So if you have goggles or an eye shield, you should use it.”...

Early on the issue of "blood shot" eyes came up by trained personnel who were in contact with these patients. Then I believe some time ago a journalist that traveled via jet was decked out in everything anti-SARS-CoV-2, except, his eyes and shortly afterward he reported to the public that he contracted COVID-19 and believed it was through his eyes. 

In the picture above this is a person wearing a mask and a shield. The shield protects the eyes and the entire of her face. I am seeing more and more of these shields worn by professionals while caring for the patients. It isn't for me to say as to whether the general public should be wearing them, but, it is my opinion that wearing eyewear such as goggles or sunglasses or eyeglass frames with a safety plastic for the lens will provide the same protection as the shield in day to day activity. It is what I wear anyway. I wear prescription eyeglasses. I don't wear anything else, but, have been recommending them to friends and family when they are out and about even if they don't need prescription eyewear.

I also recommend washing the face, including lips and any exposed areas of the neck and chest, when returning from time away from home. It is my opinion that germs will cling to skin, be it SARS-CoV-2 or average everyday bacteria. Wash hands first, then rinse well and then wash face and exposed neck and chest. Plain old soap and water will do. Hand sanitizer is not necessary UNLESS there is no soap and water available. Then pat dry with a face towel or any other towel one has available. Paper towels can be harsh on the skin for some people. But, when finished put the towel in the laundry hamper and leave a fresh face towel from the closet at the side of the sink for the next person in the household and/or guest.

There are "summertime scarves" or gaiters. (click here). They do not cover the forehead. I don't use this so much as simply wash the face when I arrive home. I trust my skin to be intact when leaving home.

That is what I am doing and what I recommend to people I know well. Anyone else can ask their own professionals and they might get different answers. It is basically good hygiene and nearly mandatory for people with acne. 

IF PRACTICING SOCIAL DISTANCING RULES, THE OPPORTUNITY FOR VIRUS AND BACTERIA TO LAND ON THE SKIN IS LESS.