Public Health

Can you vape in public in South Africa? South Africa’s new cigarette and vaping laws won’t do what they say on the packet: tobacco company. Current smoking laws ban smoking in public places but allow for designated smoking areas in bars, taverns and restaurants provided that they do not take up more than 25% of … Read more

People frequently congregate in shisha lounges to unwind, mingle, and consume flavored tobacco using a water pipe. However, a lot of individuals are confused about the age limitations as a result of the popularity and accessibility of shisha lounges. Is the legal drinking age to enter a shisha club 18? What age is required to … Read more

Do you still have to wear a mask in Larimer County? No. There are no state or local public health orders requiring masks for personal services. Read more on www.larimer.org The short answer is that you must still wear a mask in Larimer County as of May 2021. In July 2020, the county passed a … Read more

Can I smoke cigarettes in public in New Jersey? The NJ SFAA prohibits smoking in essentially all workplaces and places open to the public, effective. In 2007, the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services (NJ DHSS) promulgated regulations to help implement the 2006 NJ SFAA. Read more on www.njgasp.org Knowing the rules and laws … Read more

How old do you have to be to smoke hookah in Texas? 21 years of age “”Beginning on 09/01/19, this state requires that adults must be 21 years of age to purchase tobacco or vapor products,”” it declares. Read more on www.dallasnews.com The minimum age in Texas to buy or use tobacco products, including hookah, … Read more

Can water parks make you sick? Pools, hot tubs, splash pads, and water parks can easily be contaminated by a person with diarrhea. Swimmers get ill by swallowing contaminated water. Chlorine doesn’t kill germs instantly which means germs can spread even in properly maintained pools, splash pads, or water parks. Read more on www.health.state.mn.us During … Read more

TORONTO – With key public health and health care indicators continuing to improve and the provincewide vaccination rate surpassing the targets outlined in the province’s Roadmap to Reopen, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health the Ontario government is moving the province into Step Three of the Read more on news.ontario.ca Ontario has … Read more

Do you have to wear a mask outside in Connecticut? These general safety protocols regarding use of face masks are currently in effect: Outdoors: Masks are not required to be worn by anyone. Unvaccinated individuals must continue to wear masks. Some businesses, state and local government offices, and certain events, may still require universal masking. … Read more