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Superspreading events pose outsized risk of COVID-19 transmission

6/8/2020

Public health experts are starting to draw actionable lessons about the nature of how COVID-19 spreads. In addition to maintaining best practices –physical distancing, mask wearing and hand washing – it’s best to avoid extended, crowded indoor gatherings.

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Tenant protections from eviction and utility cutoffs vary by state

10/2/2020

The CDC implemented the eviction freeze on Sept. 4 to reduce the number of people on the streets who could get infected with and spread the COVID-19 virus. Landlords and other groups filed lawsuits attempting to strike down the halt on evictions, so the future of the policy remains uncertain.

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Why can I still buy toxic hand sanitizer?

10/2/2020
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Teresa Murray
Consumer Watchdog

The FDA doesn’t have the authority to stop retailers from selling dangerous over-the-counter products such as toxic hand sanitizer. Our safety system is broken, and we need to fix it. 

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Choosing the best way to pay: Cash, credit cards, debit cards, P2P, checks or online payments

9/22/2020
 | by
Teresa Murray
Consumer Watchdog

Here’s a guide to your rights depending on how you pay

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Six questions to ask before allowing a contractor into your home during the COVID-19 pandemic

9/15/2020

Being proactive and demanding can help keep you and your family safe

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