Sen. Menendez Urges HHS to Study Health Risks Between PFAS Exposure and COVID-19
July 01, 2020
July 01, 2020
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez joined several of his colleagues in urging the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to examine the potential risks that COVID-19 may pose on individuals exposed to polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals. PFAS, often found in firefighting foam used on military bases, are toxic chemicals and known carcinogens, which can cause cancer, birth defects and im . . .
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez joined several of his colleagues in urging the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to examine the potential risks that COVID-19 may pose on individuals exposed to polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals. PFAS, often found in firefighting foam used on military bases, are toxic chemicals and known carcinogens, which can cause cancer, birth defects and im . . .