If confirmed, Delli-Gatti will inherit NC's efforts to combat climate change, as well as fighting pollution from PFAS, coal ash and hog and poultry farming.
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Traditionally used in natural disasters like wildfires, floods, and hurricanes, strike teams apply an emergency response model to public health crises like novel coronavirus outbreaks.
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Coronavirus Today, February 18:
- Severe weather disrupts life, vaccine distribution
- It's been up to local school boards to decide when to go back. Some legislators want to change that.
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@2000Jschn Sorry, Judy, not sure what to tell you here. We can pass along advice from the state, but we're qualified to speak on health issues, not meteorological. Sorry!
A (cont): Talking with providers about how to ensure they prioritize right ppl
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