By Michael Le Page , Clare Wilson , Jessica Hamzelou , Adam Vaughan , Conrad Quilty-Harper and Layal Liverpool Father and two children walking to school wearing face masksSally Anscombe/Getty Images Latest coronavirus news as of 5 pm on 25 August UK government under pressure to review policy on face coverings in schools in England… Read More »
New rules for our new normal While lockdown may have lifted in your area, the risk of COVID-19 remains as cases surge throughout the country. At the same time, many of us are weary of months of social distancing and eager to socialize with loved ones and friends, but the changing nature of the disease… Read More »
Australia’s deputy chief medical officer says there’s no reason for borders to be shut as state leaders squabble over coronavirus-related border closures. NSW will relax travel rules within the state from June 1 with regional travel allowed for interstate visitors and residents. But Queensland is holding firm, telling its tourism industry to prepare for a… Read More »
Making your own hours, wearing what you like and escaping a dreary commute are often the dream. Yet according to experts, working from home – even when it isn’t sprung upon you by circumstances out of your control – comes with a host of problems for focus, productivity and health. igures released this month by… Read More »
Regulations proposed nearly a year ago to improve the use of electronic health records (EHRs) remain under review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), delaying potential benefits for patients and clinicians alike — despite generating significant support from stakeholders and technology experts when they were introduced. The two rules, from the Centers for… Read More »
Proposed changes to rules governing the confidentiality of patient records created by federally assisted substance use disorder treatment programs are facing strong opposition from stakeholder groups. Addiction treatment, healthcare and privacy rights organizations are raising the red flag regarding last week’s proposal from the Department of Health and Human Services—they contend that the rules would… Read More »