The average person in U.S. uses an average of 2,000 gallons of water per day – a rate that’s higher than any other country in the world. More than five years ago we had seen drought in California with areas hit the hardest being Central Valley, Sierra Nevada Mountains and large areas of central southern costs. In the spring of 2014, lead had managed to get into the water of Flint Michigan. Residents used this water for drinking, cooking and teeth brushing. The water crisis left behind potential ongoing health problems for an estimated 6,000 to 12,000 children may have to face. These issues can include damaging effects to children’s brain and nervous systems. Read more.
U.S. adults who report being vaccinated for COVID-19 or intending to do so as soon as possible continues to rise (currently 61%) and the share taking a “wait and see” approach continues to shrink (now 17%). However, 13% say they will “definitely not” get the vaccine and this percentage has basically remained the same since December, according to the latest KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor . According to the CDC as of March 30 New Mexico had the highest number of people fully vaccinated at 486,883 and the least number of people fully vaccinated was Utah at 365,762. Experts estimate that it will take somewhere around 70% of the population to achieve heard immunity but some experts says it would take up to 90%. With around 16% of the population fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of March 31, and vaccination being an essential component for full reopening of the economy, WalletHub today released its report on the Safest States During COVID-19. Continue reading on Patch Farmingt...
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