Posts Tagged ‘COVID-19’
Pandemic or not, kids are still getting — and spreading — head lice
According to those in the world of professional nitpicking, Pediculus humanus capitis, the much-despised head louse, has returned. “It’s definitely back,” says Scott Weiss, owner of Torrance Lice Removal. It’s a sign that things are coming back to normal.” Colds and more serious bugs like respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, are also back. That may…
Read MoreGeorge Parents Face Murder Charge in Death of Daugther With Severe Lice
Some experts were skeptical that lice alone could have killed the girl, Kaitlyn Yozviak. The case underscored fears about how the pandemic has cut children off from people who could report neglect. By Maria Cramer, New York Times Oct. 5, 2020 The 12-year-old girl had no bruises on her body. She was not malnourished, according to…
Read MoreCOVID-19 and Head Lice: 5 Things They Have in Common
Schools have enough challenges keeping head lice outbreaks from happening and no doubt will be challenged to minimize the spread of COVID-19. So with schools starting up this time of year that got us to thinking about some of the things COVID-19 and Head Lice have in common: 1.Not Always Simple to Identify the Symptoms:…
Read MoreFACILITY CLEANLINESS-COVID-19 MITIGATION
At Torrance Lice Removal, the health and safety of our customers and employees is critical. We are here to serve you, and we want to share information with you about how we operate safely, effectively, and so you and your family can be treated in the cleanest possible medical environment. We ask that all of…
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