Amtrak announced new safety measures, including providing boarding information through push notification via the Amtrak app, increasing the number of personnel and by adding additional cleanliness and convenience measures. �As we continue to prioritize health and safety in traveling, it�s important we provide our customers with new, innovative measures that promote physical distancing and contactless travel,� said Amtrak President and CEO Bill Flynn. �We encourage all customers to download the app to receive our new app updates, which will prevent crowding inside the station waiting . . .... Read more.

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Residence halls are among the latest facilities on Purdue's campus seeing increases in cleaning and safety measures amid the coronavirus pandemic.... Read more.

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Washington � Democratic lawmakers looking to reform state unemployment systems have introduced a Senate bill that would incentivize states to address COVID-19 safety and health concerns among workers. The Worker First Act (S. 4252), introduced July 21 and sponsored by Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR), would allocate $10 billion to states that take �steps to ensure worker safety, as well as expand and modernize their unemployment insurance systems,� according to a press release from Wyden, the ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee. Distribution of these . . .... Read more.

The mayor of Columbus partnered with the director of Safe Kids Columbus Monday to discuss the importance of heat safety.... Read more.

While age does have some impact on potential truck driver risk, commercial motor vehicle driving experience is more important than age when considering risk, according to a Virginia Tech Transportation Institute study.... Read more.

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MAKKAH: Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Mohammed Saleh Benten inaugurated on Monday the 45th Grand Hajj Symposium titled �Public Health Rules and their Scientific Applications in Light of the Prophet�s Guidelines and Practices.�... Read more.

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As communities head back to school, safety is paramount. The Burlington Area School District shared safety precautions to start the year with a hybrid model that includes in-person and virtual instruction.... Read more.

Some employees, mostly lower-wage and minority workers in essential jobs, are calling lawyers to complain about the waivers.... Read more.

As Utah school districts work to meet an August 1st deadline to develop plans to reopen this fall, teachers and support staff say safety measures must be... Read more.

Amazon.com Inc.�s policies on safeguarding workers during the pandemic are being examined by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, according to a court filing.... Read more.

Northern Gomeroi Men's Shed Boggabilla receives federal government funding to purchase safety equipment and tools... Read more.

A charity says informing the UK's non-English speakers about Covid-19 is a government "blind spot".... Read more.