Imperial Valley News Center
Comoros National Day
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- Written by State Department
Washington, DC - Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo: "On behalf of the Government of the United States, I congratulate the citizens of the Comoros on the forty-third anniversary of your country’s independence on July 6th.
FDA announces revised guidance on the testing of donated blood and blood components for Zika virus
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- Written by Megan McSeveney
Washington, DC - Today the FDA announced the availability of a revised final guidance: “Revised Recommendations for Reducing the Risk of Zika Virus Transmission by Blood and Blood Components.” This revised guidance replaces the August 2016 guidance, which recommended universal nucleic acid testing for Zika virus of individual units of blood donated in the U.S. states and territories. The revised guidance explains that, in order to comply with applicable testing regulations, blood establishments must continue to test all donated Whole Blood and blood components for Zika virus using a nucleic acid test.
Alzheimer’s can devastate healthcare in America
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- Written by John Grimaldi
Washington, DC - A cure for Alzheimer’s disease does not exist and treatments are hit and miss. However, researchers are working overtime to find new ways to deal with the menace of dementia, according to senior advocate Dan Weber.
Death of Saudi Students Attempting to Rescue Children in Massachusetts
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Washington, DC - The United States expresses its heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of Theeb al-Yami and Jaser al-Rakah after their tragic deaths in Massachusetts. The young men drowned while courageously attempting to save children in distress.
Encryption Backdoors are a Bad Idea
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- Written by Jay Thakkar, HashedOut
Jacksonville, Florida - If you have ever been into technical stuff, whether as an enthusiast, as a student or as a professional; you’d know about IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers). If you don’t, let me tell you that it’s the world’s largest professional association of technical professionals—founded 55 years ago.
CDFA Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board vacancies
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- Written by IVN
Sacramento, California - The California Department of Food and Agriculture is announcing three vacancies on the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board. The board advises the Secretary on the department’s Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program, which ensures fertilizing materials are safe, effective, and meet quality guarantees.
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