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Obituary: Sandra Cropper
Celebrations: Nomad Surf Camp — County pocket
Gulf Stream: Longtime mayor, William Koch Jr., dies
Nature Showing Off: http://thecoastalstar.ning.com/profiles/blogs/nature-showing-off-1
From Ocean Ridge Town Hall: The Woolbright Road Bridge will be closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 from 9:00am through 5:00pm due to minor bridge/pole work. Please use the Ocean Avenue bridge in Ocean Ridge or the George Bush Blvd (8th Street) bridge in Delray as alternate routes.
DRINKING WATER PROBLEM CORRECTED
Customers of Boynton Beach Utility were notified of a problem concerning our water supply prior to treatment. Our customers were advised that there was not a need to take any corrective action such as boiling water, but that the Utility was undertaking additional testing to ensure that the drinking water supply was clear.
We are pleased to be able to state that these tests have confirmed there has been no contamination of our drinking water supply, additionally testing of the water supply to the treatment plant has also shown no further evidence of the E. Coli discovered last week.
As always your utility strives to ensure the very best water quality for its customers and will continue to do everything necessary to support that objective.
If you have further questions you may contact Steve Evans, Water Quality Supervisor, at 561 742-6964.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
This notice is being sent to you by Boynton Beach Utility.
State Water System ID#: 4500145-01 Date distributed: March 19, 2012
DENGUE FEVER IN PALM BEACH COUNTY PROMPTS ADVISORY
Palm Beach County, FL— A mosquito borne disease advisory was issued today by the Palm Beach County Health Department following confirmation of a locally acquired case of Dengue Fever.
“We have been closely monitoring the county for the possibility of Dengue being reintroduced in our area since we have seen it in counties north and south of us,” said Health Director Alina Alonso, MD. “With today’s confirmation I am issuing a Mosquito Borne Illness Advisory.”
In 2009 locally acquired cases of Dengue were diagnosed in Key West and since then, others have been found in South Florida. This is the first locally acquired case in Palm Beach County although eight others have been reported this year and acquired out of the country.
Classic dengue fever is characterized by acute onset of high fever, 3-14 days after the bite of an infected mosquito. Patients develop high fevers, severe headache, muscle and bone aches, rash, severe pain behind the eyes and mild bleeding from the nose or gums. Acute symptoms, when present, usually last about 1 week, but weakness, malaise, and anorexia may persist for several weeks. Treatment emphasizes relief of symptoms, avoiding aspirin and other non steroidal anti-inflammatory medications and drinking plenty of fluids. Severe manifestations (e.g., dengue hemorrhagic fever and dengue shock syndrome) are rare but may be fatal.
Dengue is carried by the Aedes aegypti mosquito which is commonly known as the household mosquito but unlike others it is a day biter. The advisory encourages all to drain any standing water from around the home or business as these mosquitoes can leave their eggs in the smallest water reservoirs. All are also advised to cover their windows with screens in good condition, use air conditioning when possible and cover themselves with light weight long sleeve clothing and pants. Insect repellants containing DEET or picaridin are also effective in preventing the mosquito from biting.
Mosquito control has been notified and is stepping up its spraying efforts to reduce the Aedes mosquito population.
Persons experiencing symptoms should see their medical provider or if severe visit the nearest hospital or clinic.
Further information can be obtained by visiting the Department of Health Website at www.doh.state.fl.us, or the Palm Beach County Health Department site at www.pbchd.com.
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