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Ukraine war conditions become breeding ground for infectious disease outbreaks
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As Ukrainians flee their nation from Russia’s army onslaught, they face the prospect of the invisible enemy – micro organism and viruses that capitalize on the overcrowded circumstances introduced on by the bloody invasion, based on the Washington Submit.
“As we’ve seen in wars through the years, viruses and micro organism are glad to take advantage of these conditions the place human beings are put underneath strain,” mentioned Máire Connolly, professor on the Nationwide College of Eire Galway who research the connection between conflict and illness.
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“These components enhance the danger of outbreaks amongst a inhabitants which might be already coping with the trauma of pressured displacement.”
Because the Russian offensive cuts off journey, Ukraine’s hospitals are working out of significant medical provides. Healthcare employees relocate their sufferers to makeshift shelters as civilian casualties mount underneath the specter of an explosion at any second’s discover, per the information outlet.
“What we’re coping with now in Ukraine is a double disaster,” Connolly added, additionally noting the conflict circumstances are fodder not just for COVID-19, but additionally the continued Ukraine polio outbreak, which worldwide consultants have been making an attempt to finish for months.
She describes the usually the paradoxical plight of refugees as they flee to security solely to finish up in unsanitary and infrequently unsafe circumstances which might be the proper environments for an infectious illness outbreak, such because the reemergence of tuberculosis, the paper added.
Ukraine suffered among the world’s worst charges of COVID-19 as neighboring European nations loved among the lowest vaccination charges in Europe, creating the specter of a COVID-19 surge as 1000’s, probably hundreds of thousands, of Ukrainians search refuge into neighboring nations, per the Submit.
“I’m heartbroken and gravely involved for the well being of the individuals in Ukraine within the escalating disaster,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the WHO, mentioned in a latest assertion.
He posted a video on Twitter of newborns in Ukraine in a makeshift bomb shelter that he referred to as “past heartbreaking.”
This previous Sunday he warned the nation is sort of working on empty with oxygen provides as US officers accuse the Russian army of firing on ambulances and hospitals.
“The vast majority of hospitals might exhaust their oxygen reserves inside the subsequent 24 hours. Some have already run out,” the WHO added.
Compounding the state of affairs, consultants warn the battle might have additionally disturbed delicate radioactive waste saved on the Chernobyl nuclear plant that would ignite one other environmental catastrophe, based on the Submit.
The paper added, nevertheless, worldwide humanitarian organizations are rallying to supply emergency assist, with the WHO offering $3.5 million in further emergency funding, the U.S. Company for Worldwide Improvement deploying a catastrophe response crew to Poland, and along with the State Division, is offering almost $54 million in further help.
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The White Home has requested additionally for $6.4 billion in emergency help with most going to humanitarian help, based on the Submit.
“Covid is understandably not prime of thoughts for anybody [during war conditions],” Rachel Silverman, a coverage fellow on the Heart for International Improvement, texted the Submit from Germany.
“Our priorities have shifted to trauma care, guarantee entry to companies, continuity of care, psychological well being and psychosocial assist,” mentioned Jarno Habicht, the WHO’s consultant to Ukraine.
Folks wishing to donate can go to www.ukraine.who.basis.
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Hiker's death in Utah spotlights need for safety protocols on the trail
A female hiker died on Sunday on a trail near near Quail Creek State Park in southern Utah, according to local reports.
The woman, 56, who was not identified in the report, had sent out a distress call regarding lack of water and high temperatures, but by the time police arrived, she was unresponsive and pronounced dead at the scene.
The local temperature was 106 degrees Fahrenheit when the woman’s death was reported.
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This recent hiking death and others, many of them heat-related, have spotlighted the need for safety protocols.
While experts agree that hiking is considered a good form of exercise, they stress the importance of being prepared before heading out on the trail, especially during the hot summer months.
Outdoor enthusiasts shared the following important tips to help prevent hiking hazards.
1. Study the hiking area before your trip
Before heading out on a hike, familiarize yourself with maps, landmarks and any restricted areas or required permits, say trail experts.
“Research the terrain, trail difficulty, weather conditions and local wildlife,” Joey Coe, a trip leader for Backroads, a California-based travel touring company, told Fox News Digital.
Coe also suggested saving a photo of the trail map on your phone to reference while hiking.
Although cell phones and mapping apps can be helpful, it is important to have a backup paper map in the event of a lost signal, according to Guy deBrun, a lecturer at the Hart School of Hospitality, Sport & Recreation Management at James Madison University in Virginia.
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“Knowledge of how to use a paper map is imperative,” deBrun, who is also an instructor in wilderness first aid, told Fox News Digital in an email.
Hikers should also know the difficulty level of the planned route, according to the American Hiking Society, a nonprofit based in Silver Springs, Maryland.
“It’s also helpful to identify possible emergency exit points,” Maggie Peikon, manager of communications with the American Hiking Society, told Fox News Digital via email.
Online forums and trail reviews can also provide valuable information about the terrain, she added.
2. Set a ‘time plan’ for your hike
Whether you are setting off alone or with a group, let someone know your expected time frame for arriving at predetermined spots along the trail, experts recommend.
“Knowledge of how to use a paper map is imperative.”
One approach is to create a “time control plan,” which considers linear distance and elevation.
A general rule of thumb is to travel two miles per hour, adding one mile for every 1,000 feet of elevation gain.
“Most novices fail to plan for elevation gain,” deBrun told Fox News Digital.
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“One thousand feet of elevation gain adds one mile to your total mileage. So, if you are hiking five miles and gaining 2,000 feet, you [should] consider it seven miles. Divide by two miles an hour to estimate your time.”
It is also important to project the amount of daylight you will have during your excursion to avoid returning in the dark if you don’t have the necessary gear to hike at night.
3. Know your limits
It’s best to start small and build, starting with short, easy, well-marked trails that match your fitness level, experts agreed.
“Take breaks as needed, and don’t push too hard,” said Coe.
Peikon added, “If you’re feeling too tired, or realize you’re not going to make it to your destination within the time frame you prepared for, turn around and err on the side of caution.”
It’s also important to stay on the trail, she said.
“Avoid taking shortcuts. Getting off the trail for any reason can easily result in becoming directionally disoriented and getting lost.”
4. Maintain a safe distance when hiking
Aim to keep a distance of at least a few feet between hikers to avoid accidents and allow space for wildlife, experts advised.
For people hiking in a group, it’s best to avoid taking up the whole trail width, according to the American Hiking Society.
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Hikers going downhill should yield to those going uphill.
Also, be wary of potential poisonous vegetation in that region so you can keep a safe distance and avoid accidental contact, experts cautioned.
5. Prepare for weather conditions
Hikers should consider local weather patterns when deciding what to wear on a hike, experts told Fox News Digital.
“In many mountainous areas, lightning storms regularly occur in the afternoon,” deBrun said. “Hikers should take this into account.”
Coe recommended dressing in layers to help adjust to changing temperatures.
“Moisture-wicking, quick-drying materials are best,” he said.
Bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and rain gear, experts advised.
For family hiking trips, it’s important to be aware of children’s body temperature. “If you are carrying a child, he or she may be cold while you are burning up,” Peikon said.
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“Conversely, you may feel chilled while your child is warm from running around and playing.”
If multiple children are on the hike, dress them in bright, visible clothing so you can more easily spot them, Peikon said.
6. Wear comfortable, supportive footwear
Multiple hiking trip leaders suggested wearing sturdy, well-fitted hiking boots with good ankle support.
“Break them in before your trip to avoid blisters,” Coe cautioned.
Running shoes or trail runners can be appropriate, deBrun said, but hiking boots may be more appropriate in wet or rocky terrain.
7. Bring along essential equipment
Pack a compass or GPS, whistle, flashlight, a basic first aid kit and trekking poles (if needed), said experts.
Teach children to blow the whistle several times in the event they wander away from the group, they also advised.
Pack a compass or GPS, whistle, flashlight, a basic first aid kit and trekking poles (if needed).
“Be aware of your group’s medical needs and any potential allergies,” Coe said.
Hikers might also want to consider taking a wilderness first aid course, he added.
In areas where bears are prevalent, experts suggest packing bear spray to use in the event of an unexpected encounter.
It’s also a good idea to check with local animal experts about how to navigate an encounter with wildlife.
8. Stay fueled and hydrated
Pack lightweight, high-energy foods such as nuts, dried fruit, energy bars and sandwiches, and avoid bringing perishable items unless you have proper storage, experts said.
It is also important to leave no trace of food behind.
“Carry out all trash and leftover food to avoid attracting wildlife and to prevent littering,” Coe advised.
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Packing enough water is essential.
“Bring at least half a liter of water for every hour you plan to be hiking,” Peikon said — even more when hiking in the heat.
Very few water sources are safe to drink without purification, deBrun cautioned.
“Research water sources and bring a water purification system for longer hikes,” he said.
9. Use caution with cellphones and selfies
Selfies can distract hikers from their surroundings, which can increase the risk of falls or cause them to miss a hazard, according to hiking experts.
“It is always tragic to hear of fatalities due to selfies, which does happen every year in U.S. national parks,” Coe told Fox News Digital.
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If you need to use your phone, stop walking and stay aware of your surroundings, he said.
“Use your phone only for emergency calls and navigation as needed,” Coe added.
Melissa Rudy of Fox News Digital contributed reporting.
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