board of health
Americannoun
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At first, I didn’t understand how a board of health professionals could think he was doing a bad job.
From Scientific American • May 20, 2022
Though the board of health is responsible for maintaining safe conditions on campuses, the agency can’t take action without the Legislature’s approval.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 11, 2022
The council will meet as the board of health every two weeks to review COVID-19 data and decide if the indoor mask mandate should stay in place.
From Washington Times • Jan. 4, 2022
None has a degree in health, yet, under Maryland law, unless a County Council chooses to set up an independent board of health, the council serves as the board of health.
From Washington Post • Oct. 29, 2021
The man from the state board of health had himself wedged into the second row, briefcase on his lap, with the still pregnant Mrs. Cybulskis on his left and Hattie Mae on his right.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
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