As a brand new paramedic in one of Sydney’s biggest COVID-19 hotspots, day one of Alex’s job was a nightmare. But she says the most terrifying time in the role begins Monday. After 15 weeks of lockdown for Sydney, restrictions have been eased, with everything from gyms and cafes to pools, beauticians and retail stores… Read More »
However, it comes with significant risks. While the link between cases and hospitalisations is weakened, it’s not broken – 100,000 cases a day would probably lead to 2,000 admissions, twice what the NHS sees in the depths of winter for all respiratory infections. BBC News – Health
Irish people could be set to see the tight restrictions of Level Five eased for the first time since Christmas, as Taoiseach Micheal Martin is set to review restrictions. With Taoiseach Micheal Martin set to announce the review of the country’s restrictions on April 5, Irish people could be set to see the tight restrictions… Read More »
While the number of people infected with Covid-19 remains high it’s more likely that new variants will appear, so vaccine developers are having to deal with the rapidlyevolving virus and are looking for ‘second generation’ vaccines. Danny Altmann, professor of immunology at Imperial College London, says it may be wise to “hedge your bets”. “What… Read More »
KHN Midwest editor and correspondent Laura Ungar appeared on Spectrum News Bay News 9 to discuss her recent investigation with The Associated Press on how Florida slashed its local health departments — downsizing staffing from 12,422 full-time equivalent workers in 2010 to 9,125 in 2019 and cutting spending from $ 57 to $ 34 per… Read More »
The Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has cautiously welcomed a “promising” drop in the number of coronavirus cases, but it comes as authorities say the virus-stricken state could still see many more deaths in the week ahead. Deputy chief medical officer Professor Michael Kidd has also noted the fall in case numbers but with an added… Read More »