Health
Australia Fears Second Wave as State Tightens Virus Controls
- June 22, 2020
Most of the new cases in Victoria came from large family gatherings. Victoria announced 25 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday and a further 19 today . But he said it was unlikely the new cases were related to recent protests, telling the ABC it was mainly families who weren't taking social distancing seriously. (more...)
- June 22, 2020
Most of the new cases in Victoria came from large family gatherings. Victoria announced 25 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday and a further 19 today . But he said it was unlikely the new cases were related to recent protests, telling the ABC it was mainly families who weren't taking social distancing seriously. (more...)
Australian state extends state of emergency as Covid-19 cases surge
- June 22, 2020
Coronavirus restrictions were reimposed in Australia's southern state of Victoria on Saturday, following a persistent rise in infections over the past few days. Western Australia, which shut its borders in April, said it would weigh Victoria's situation in determining when to reopen its borders. Ms Berejiklian last week rejected any suggestion of restricting movement between NSW and Victoria, labelling domestic border closures "artificial". (more...)
- June 22, 2020
Coronavirus restrictions were reimposed in Australia's southern state of Victoria on Saturday, following a persistent rise in infections over the past few days. Western Australia, which shut its borders in April, said it would weigh Victoria's situation in determining when to reopen its borders. Ms Berejiklian last week rejected any suggestion of restricting movement between NSW and Victoria, labelling domestic border closures "artificial". (more...)
Lecce expected to announce Ontario schools reopening plan today
- June 22, 2020
The announcement is expected during the province's daily briefings with premier Doug Ford. "If you don't feel comfortable, if you are anxious about your child returning to school, we will keep at home learning available", Ford added. The Ontario government also announced a plethora of new funding for the education system on June 19. "Some of that is up to the individual school board as to how many people they are able to hire with the funding they have been allocated but we believe it's ... (more...)
- June 22, 2020
The announcement is expected during the province's daily briefings with premier Doug Ford. "If you don't feel comfortable, if you are anxious about your child returning to school, we will keep at home learning available", Ford added. The Ontario government also announced a plethora of new funding for the education system on June 19. "Some of that is up to the individual school board as to how many people they are able to hire with the funding they have been allocated but we believe it's ... (more...)
Two new cases of Covid-19
- June 22, 2020
The coronavirus death toll in the Republic of Ireland has risen to 1,715 after a further two fatalities were announced by the National Public Health Emergency Team. The number of vacant beds in the hospital system has also fallen. Over 173,000 COVID-19 tests have been conducted in the province so far. The weekly Friday update from the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency put the total number two days ago at 802. (more...)
- June 22, 2020
The coronavirus death toll in the Republic of Ireland has risen to 1,715 after a further two fatalities were announced by the National Public Health Emergency Team. The number of vacant beds in the hospital system has also fallen. Over 173,000 COVID-19 tests have been conducted in the province so far. The weekly Friday update from the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency put the total number two days ago at 802. (more...)
Sewage water study suggests coronavirus was present in Italy before China
- June 22, 2020
The countries' healthcare system has been completely overwhelmed by the sheer number of cases with a severe shortage of ICU units and ventilators for COVID-19 as well as other patients. Researchers called these results of "strategic importance". Since the beginning of the epidemic, researchers across the world have been tracing the spread of the coronavirus through wastewater and sewage, finding genetic traces. (more...)
- June 22, 2020
The countries' healthcare system has been completely overwhelmed by the sheer number of cases with a severe shortage of ICU units and ventilators for COVID-19 as well as other patients. Researchers called these results of "strategic importance". Since the beginning of the epidemic, researchers across the world have been tracing the spread of the coronavirus through wastewater and sewage, finding genetic traces. (more...)
United Kingdom Downgrades Coronavirus Alert Level
- June 21, 2020
After three months in lockdown, Health Secretary Matt Hancock described the downgrade as a big moment for the UK. Nicholls added: "The Scottish Government has published its plans and the Welsh Government has delivered new clarity so it's up to Westminster to complete the picture". (more...)
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- June 21, 2020
After three months in lockdown, Health Secretary Matt Hancock described the downgrade as a big moment for the UK. Nicholls added: "The Scottish Government has published its plans and the Welsh Government has delivered new clarity so it's up to Westminster to complete the picture". (more...)
World Health Organization warns of ‘new and risky phase’ as global pandemic accelerates
- June 21, 2020
More than 150,000 new cases of Covid-19 were reported to World Health Organization yesterday ― the most in a single day so far", Tedros told a virtual press conference. "I wish people would wear them, but you can't force people to do something they don't want to do", she said. Ghebreyesus cautioned countries that have began loosening lockdown laws and said "easing restrictions is not the end of the epidemic in any country". (more...)
- June 21, 2020
More than 150,000 new cases of Covid-19 were reported to World Health Organization yesterday ― the most in a single day so far", Tedros told a virtual press conference. "I wish people would wear them, but you can't force people to do something they don't want to do", she said. Ghebreyesus cautioned countries that have began loosening lockdown laws and said "easing restrictions is not the end of the epidemic in any country". (more...)
New Zealand reports two new COVID-19 cases
- June 21, 2020
Thursday's positive case was a man in his 60s who is in quarantine after arriving from Pakistan. It said that 386 contacts of the pair who had arrived from the United Kingdom had been followed up. "That's an area we're absolutely going to be bolstering" he said. She travelled with her partner who has also been tested, but their result is pending. (more...)
- June 21, 2020
Thursday's positive case was a man in his 60s who is in quarantine after arriving from Pakistan. It said that 386 contacts of the pair who had arrived from the United Kingdom had been followed up. "That's an area we're absolutely going to be bolstering" he said. She travelled with her partner who has also been tested, but their result is pending. (more...)
Lyft commits to fleet of 100-percent electric vehicles by 2030
- June 21, 2020
They have also engaged with Colorado policymakers regarding EV tax credits and other partners like the Environmental Defense Fund to enable the company to push through with the initiative successfully. As the newest member of EV100, and the largest in terms of vehicle-related commitments , we'll be collaborating with a group of forward-looking companies committed to accelerating the transition to electric vehicles and making electric transport the new normal by 2030. (more...)
- June 21, 2020
They have also engaged with Colorado policymakers regarding EV tax credits and other partners like the Environmental Defense Fund to enable the company to push through with the initiative successfully. As the newest member of EV100, and the largest in terms of vehicle-related commitments , we'll be collaborating with a group of forward-looking companies committed to accelerating the transition to electric vehicles and making electric transport the new normal by 2030. (more...)
International Day of Yoga 2020: Yoga asanas to cure diabetes at home
- June 21, 2020
Last year PM celebrated International Yoga Day with around 50,000 enthusiasts in Dehradun. However this year, events related to the occasion have been pushed indoors due to the pandemic and social distancing measures. This year, the day has come amidst Coronavirus pandemic. Yoga develops inner awareness. As a "warm-up" prior to the event, the embassy also organized a number of events such as Yoga video blogging contest and Yoga quiz, with details published on the mission's website and ... (more...)
- June 21, 2020
Last year PM celebrated International Yoga Day with around 50,000 enthusiasts in Dehradun. However this year, events related to the occasion have been pushed indoors due to the pandemic and social distancing measures. This year, the day has come amidst Coronavirus pandemic. Yoga develops inner awareness. As a "warm-up" prior to the event, the embassy also organized a number of events such as Yoga video blogging contest and Yoga quiz, with details published on the mission's website and ... (more...)
Two new COVID-19 cases reported in New Zealand on Sunday
- June 21, 2020
One of the new cases is the infant child of the couple who tested positive yesterday, and the other is a 59 year old woman who travelled from Delhi . The child was under 2 years old. This doesn't capture the total number of tests performed in relation to this case, as numerous contacts of that person had already been tested as part of managed isolation rules. (more...)
- June 21, 2020
One of the new cases is the infant child of the couple who tested positive yesterday, and the other is a 59 year old woman who travelled from Delhi . The child was under 2 years old. This doesn't capture the total number of tests performed in relation to this case, as numerous contacts of that person had already been tested as part of managed isolation rules. (more...)
Raleigh's Webb Simpson part of 4-way tie at Heritage
- June 21, 2020
Mexico's Abraham Ancer and Americans Webb Simpson and Ryan Palmer shared the lead entering today's final round of the tour's second event after a three-month coronavirus hiatus. "So I feel confident, just in being on those phone calls, in what the PGA TOUR's going to do going forward here, and hopefully contact tracing doesn't lead to anybody else testing positive within the bubble". (more...)
- June 21, 2020
Mexico's Abraham Ancer and Americans Webb Simpson and Ryan Palmer shared the lead entering today's final round of the tour's second event after a three-month coronavirus hiatus. "So I feel confident, just in being on those phone calls, in what the PGA TOUR's going to do going forward here, and hopefully contact tracing doesn't lead to anybody else testing positive within the bubble". (more...)
Marshall County, Pulaski County COVID-19 Cases Increase
- June 21, 2020
Dare County announced two new positive COVID-19 test results on Saturday, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 46. "We wish to express our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the healthcare workers who treated the deceased", Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said in a statement on Thursday. (more...)
- June 21, 2020
Dare County announced two new positive COVID-19 test results on Saturday, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 46. "We wish to express our condolences to the loved ones of the departed and thank the healthcare workers who treated the deceased", Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said in a statement on Thursday. (more...)
COVID-19 Cases Up, Health Minister Optimistic
- June 21, 2020
About 60 per cent of the new cases confirmed over the last 24-hours occurred in either Toronto (71) or Peel Region (54), which have both been held back from entering the second stage of the province's reopening plan due to a higher volume of infections. (more...)
- June 21, 2020
About 60 per cent of the new cases confirmed over the last 24-hours occurred in either Toronto (71) or Peel Region (54), which have both been held back from entering the second stage of the province's reopening plan due to a higher volume of infections. (more...)
Government lower COVID-19 alert level from four to three
- June 21, 2020
Whilst this could lead to further lockdown restrictions being relaxed - July 4 is widely presumed to be the next date for easing measures to occur, with outdoor pubs and restaurants and hair salons possibly able to reopen, and overnight stays potentially allowed - it's vital to note that social distancing must still be practised. (more...)
- June 21, 2020
Whilst this could lead to further lockdown restrictions being relaxed - July 4 is widely presumed to be the next date for easing measures to occur, with outdoor pubs and restaurants and hair salons possibly able to reopen, and overnight stays potentially allowed - it's vital to note that social distancing must still be practised. (more...)
British Columbians in Hospital with COVID-19
- June 21, 2020
In-class instruction has been paused, and no contacts with children were reported. The person had been in contact with other adults at the school, but not with children, Henry said. Seven outbreaks remain active at health-care facilities, and Henry confirmed those at Mission Hospital, Tabor Home in Abbotsford, and Maple Hill in Langley are linked. (more...)
- June 21, 2020
In-class instruction has been paused, and no contacts with children were reported. The person had been in contact with other adults at the school, but not with children, Henry said. Seven outbreaks remain active at health-care facilities, and Henry confirmed those at Mission Hospital, Tabor Home in Abbotsford, and Maple Hill in Langley are linked. (more...)
Robert Pattinson Talks about Actors Who Inspire Him to Play The Batman
- June 20, 2020
It's insane, to me, the comedy movie he just did with Willem Dafoe. It's hard to even think about anything else with it other than, like... "I'm about 80 percent done with my part, so I would just like to do the last 20 percent". "I loved him in the Safdie brothers movie ['Good Time"] that he did. You're like, 'Is that funny?' Like, 'I have no idea what's going on.' In the piece, Pattinson also claims he can't remember the plot of Tenet , an upcoming movie he just starred in directed by ... (more...)
- June 20, 2020
It's insane, to me, the comedy movie he just did with Willem Dafoe. It's hard to even think about anything else with it other than, like... "I'm about 80 percent done with my part, so I would just like to do the last 20 percent". "I loved him in the Safdie brothers movie ['Good Time"] that he did. You're like, 'Is that funny?' Like, 'I have no idea what's going on.' In the piece, Pattinson also claims he can't remember the plot of Tenet , an upcoming movie he just starred in directed by ... (more...)
Steroid Drug May Help Seriously ill COVID-19 Patients
- June 20, 2020
For patients on ventilators, the treatment was shown to reduce mortality by about one-third, and for patients requiring only oxygen, mortality was cut by about one-fifth, according to preliminary findings shared with World Health Organization this week.? "This is great news and I congratulate the Government of the United Kingdom, the University of Oxford, and the many hospitals and patients in the United Kingdom who have contributed to this lifesaving scientific breakthrough". (more...)
- June 20, 2020
For patients on ventilators, the treatment was shown to reduce mortality by about one-third, and for patients requiring only oxygen, mortality was cut by about one-fifth, according to preliminary findings shared with World Health Organization this week.? "This is great news and I congratulate the Government of the United Kingdom, the University of Oxford, and the many hospitals and patients in the United Kingdom who have contributed to this lifesaving scientific breakthrough". (more...)
Keep a lid on it: Flushing a toilet may spread Covid-19
- June 20, 2020
The role of toilets in the transmission of respiratory viruses has not been established, Charles P. Gerba, a microbiologist at the University of Arizona told the Washington Post . The investigators utilized fluid dynamics formulas to simulate the flushing, and discovered that the droplets agitated by the vortices created by the water pouring into the bowl left droplets in the air for a minute - plenty of time to be inhaled or settle on bathroom surfaces like door handles or faucets. (more...)
- June 20, 2020
The role of toilets in the transmission of respiratory viruses has not been established, Charles P. Gerba, a microbiologist at the University of Arizona told the Washington Post . The investigators utilized fluid dynamics formulas to simulate the flushing, and discovered that the droplets agitated by the vortices created by the water pouring into the bowl left droplets in the air for a minute - plenty of time to be inhaled or settle on bathroom surfaces like door handles or faucets. (more...)
European Union in Advanced Talks with Johnson & Johnson on Covid-19 Vaccine Deal
- June 20, 2020
She said that because of the numerous vaccine candidates now being tested, World Health Organization hoped at least some might prove ready for use next year. Hydroxychloroquine is a decades old drug to treat malaria and rheumatoid arthritis. It is being tested on healthcare workers and others with heightened exposure to the virus in large, randomised trials. (more...)
- June 20, 2020
She said that because of the numerous vaccine candidates now being tested, World Health Organization hoped at least some might prove ready for use next year. Hydroxychloroquine is a decades old drug to treat malaria and rheumatoid arthritis. It is being tested on healthcare workers and others with heightened exposure to the virus in large, randomised trials. (more...)
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