Allergy alert

January, with a maximum peak in March. Other similar pollens would be those of birch and hazelnut, so it could affect people who are allergic to these as well.

When flaring up in the winter weather, these first allergies of the year are often difficult to differentiate from the start of a possible cold or flu. Allergies last as long as the pollen is in suspension, while flu and colds usually last four to seven days Meteored pointed out.

THE 19 ­ year ­ old Spanish pro ­ cyclist Estela Dominguez of the Sopela Women’s team has died in a hit ­ and ­ run incident while out training in Salamanca.

Her death was confirmed by her team on Friday, February 10 with a local news outlet saying that the accident hap ­