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2. Mosquito net - Wikipedia

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   A mosquito net in a beach lodge in Mozambique Ceiling-hung mosquito netting Frame-hung mosquito netting Tent made of mosquito netting Window with mosquito netting. A mosquito net is a type of meshed curtain that is circumferentially draped over a bed or a sleeping area to offer the sleeper barrier protection against bites and stings from mosquitos, [1] flies, and other pest insects, and thus ...

3. United to Beat Malaria - Wikipedia

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   The organization started in 2006 after sportswriter Rick Reilly saw a documentary on malaria while visiting Venice. In April of 2006, Reilly wrote a column entitled "Nothing But Nets" in Sports Illustrated, where he challenged his readers to donate at least $10 for the purchase of anti-malaria bed nets.

4. Bed size - Wikipedia

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   The most common sizes for double beds are: small double size 140 cm × 190 cm (55 in × 75 in); young size 140 cm × 200 cm (55 in × 79 in); double size 150 cm × 200 cm (59 in × 79 in); double size 160 cm × 200 cm (63 in × 79 in); double large size 180 cm × 200 cm (71 in × 79 in); double XL size 200 cm × 200 cm (79 in × 79 in).

5. Malaria - Wikipedia

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   A mosquito net in use. Mosquito nets help keep mosquitoes away from people and reduce infection rates and transmission of malaria. Nets are not a perfect barrier and are often treated with an insecticide designed to kill the mosquito before it has time to find a way past the net.

6. Insect repellent - Wikipedia

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   Using a mosquito net; Wearing long clothing that covers the skin and is tucked in to seal up holes [79] Avoiding the outdoors during dawn and dusk, when mosquitos are most active [79] Keeping air moving to prevent mosquitos from landing, such as by using a fan [79] Wearing light-colored clothing (light objects are harder for mosquitos to detect ...

7. US shuts Kyiv embassy due to 'potential significant air attack'

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   KYIV (Reuters) -The United States shut its embassy in Kyiv on Wednesday due to "specific information of a potential significant air attack" and told its citizens in Ukraine to be ready to swiftly ...