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public-health25 days ago•6 min saved

CDC Airport Air Sampling Detects SARS-CoV-2 in 98% of Samples

A CDC-led study published in PLOS Global Public Health found that air sampling at four major US airports detected SARS-CoV-2 in 98.3% of samples and influenza A in 17.2% between 2023 and 2024. The research suggests that monitoring air in congregate areas like airports can identify respiratory pathogens from diverse populations, including asymptomatic individuals, complementing wastewater surveillance. While influenza detection correlated with wastewater and clinical data, SARS-CoV-2 positivity did not align well with other metrics. The findings indicate that air monitoring could inform mitigation strategies such as enhanced ventilation and resource allocation for future pandemic preparedness.

via CIDRAP|

#air-monitoring #cdc #influenza-a

environment2 years ago•1 min saved

Chemical release at Texas City refinery prompts shelter-in-place, order lifted after Marathon refinery incident

A shelter-in-place has been issued for residents in Texas City, Texas, following a temporary increase in sulfur dioxide emissions at the Marathon Galveston Bay Refinery. The city advised residents to remain indoors with doors and windows closed, and to turn off heating or air conditioning. The affected roads have been barricaded, and traffic is not allowed through. No injuries have been reported, and air monitoring readings currently indicate no danger to life or health. Marathon Petroleum Corp. stated that personnel are responding to the operational upset and that safety is their top priority.

via ABC News|

#air-monitoring #environment #marathon-galveston-bay-refinery

environment3 years ago•2 min saved

Marathon Petroleum's Galveston Bay Refinery prompts multiple shelter-in-place orders in Texas City.

A shelter-in-place has been lifted for Texas City residents after an odor complaint prompted an investigation Tuesday afternoon. The shelter-in-place was issued for all residents east of State Highway 146 due to an incident in progress at Marathon Petroleum's Galveston Bay Refinery Sulfur Plant. Marathon Petroleum personnel are responding to an operational issue at the Galveston Bay Refinery Sulfur Plant and are working to resolve the matter.

via KTRK-TV|

#air-monitoring #environment #marathon-petroleum

disasters3 years ago•4 min saved

Multiple Fires Break Out at Shell Chemical Plant in Deer Park, Texas.

A fire that broke out on Friday at the Shell Deer Park facility in Texas has reignited, with heavy plumes of smoke visible for miles. The Harris County Fire Marshal's Office said it's at one of the same units from Friday, but no injuries have been reported. Air monitoring is ongoing, and no harmful levels of chemicals have been detected in neighboring communities. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

via KTRK-TV|

#air-monitoring #disasters #environmental-mitigation

environment3 years ago•1 min saved

"Indiana Recycling Plant Fire Sparks Evacuation and School Closure"

A plastics recycling plant in Indiana caught fire on Tuesday and is expected to burn for several more days. The EPA is monitoring the air for asbestos and other toxic debris, and about 2,000 people within a 0.5-mile radius of the plant remain under evacuation orders. The cause of the fire is unknown, and it is unclear when investigators will be able to approach the scene. The plant had previously been cited for "unsafe building and unsafe grounds."

via Fox News|

#air-monitoring #asbestos #environment

disasters3 years ago•2 min saved

Multiple Fires in Tacoma Tideflats Prompt Shelter-in-Place Orders and Air Monitoring

A shelter-in-place order has been issued for neighborhoods near a burning fishing vessel in Tacoma, Washington, which caught fire early Saturday morning while moored in the Hylebos Waterway. The vessel is believed to be carrying 55,000 gallons of diesel and 19,000 pounds of freon on board. The EPA is conducting air monitoring in the surrounding areas, and first responders have deployed floating barriers around the vessel to contain any spills. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

via CNN|

#air-monitoring #disasters #fire