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What is Ebola and why is the outbreak in DRC causing so much concern?

Strain of virus with no vaccine has potential to overrun response impeded by conflict and misinformation Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are losing their battle to contain the country’s deadliest Ebola outbreak . DRC’s health ministry declared an outbreak in Ituri province on 15 May, though sequencing shows it had begun in February. It has since spread to five other…

What is Ebola and why is the outbreak in DRC causing so much concern?

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California Bill Targets Toxic Chemicals in Disposable Diapers

The bill would require manufacturers to list all intentionally added ingredients online and on diaper packaging by 2029.

  • Assembly Bill 1901 aims to require diaper manufacturers to disclose all added chemicals by 2028.
  • Consumer safety groups support the bill, while manufacturers oppose it.
  • Violations could result in penalties up to $10,000 per day.

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