Coronavirus

The 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is a new virus that causes respiratory illness in people and can spread from person-to-person.  This virus was first detected in Wuhan, China in December, 2019.  The first case in the United States ...

E-Cigarettes and Youth

The 2019 National Youth Tobacco Survey indicate alarming rates of e-cigarette use among both middle and high school students in 2019.  However,  Interest in quitting vaping by young adults is increasing according to a 2020 survey conduct...

2020 Census

How the 2020 Census will invite everyone to respond (pdf).  This flyer will provide more detail on what to expect. 

Tobacco 21

On December 20, 2019, the President signed legislation to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and raise the federal minimum age of sale of tobacco products from 18 to 21 years.

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