We all engage in predictions. Simply put, they are what someone thinks will happen in the future. But a robust prediction is more than an opinion; it is an informed opinion. This is where epidemiologists come in. They are medical specialists in epidemiology, i.e. the study (scientific, systematic and based on data) of the distribution […]
All students and staff, regardless of their vaccination status, will no longer be required to wear a mask inside schools and daycare centers from March 12. Governor Gavin Newsom and California state health officials issued the order on Monday, nearly a month after lifting the mandate for vaccinated people to congregate in restaurants and other […]
For several years, I have subscribed to the New York Book Review which was a literary delight. Its overall political orientation is not mine, but that adds to its intellectual appeal rather than diminishes it. Unfortunately, I have a backlog of unread issues and I only recently read an article published on August 19, 2021 […]
Six months into the 2021/22 financial year, 24 of Nepal’s 753 local governments have yet to approve their annual budget and plan, failing to fulfill what is arguably their most critical constitutional role. As Nepal grapples with the multifaceted effects of COVID-19, there are growing concerns that these local governments may be left to fend […]
Covid-19 Omicron outbreak: 13,606 community cases of Covid; 263 in hospital; 5 in intensive care There were 13,606 new community cases of Covid-19 announced in New Zealand today. There were five people in intensive care units and 263 people in hospital, the health ministry said. We finally see the true magnitude of Omicron and it’s […]
When quarantine-free one-way travel (QFT) was introduced in October 2021 for Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu – three countries participating in New Zealand’s Recognized Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme – it was considered that the arrangement would bring significant relief to horticulture and viticulture. grape growers seeking seasonal labor for the 2022 season. Thanks to a series […]
Following this week’s major announcements regarding the end dates for mask requirements and vaccination verification, we checked for county-wide and West Seattle trends via the Public Health – Seattle/King County dashboard. * 42% fewer cases countywide in the past week compared to the previous week* Currently averaging 798 daily new cases countywide (compared to 1,415 […]
LIBRARIES: More hours coming soon February 18, 2022 at 8:33 p.m. Posted in Libraries, White Center News | No comments ” Announced today by King County Library System: Beginning Sunday, February 27, the King County Library System (KCLS) will increase hours of operation by 18% systemwide. Hours of operation vary by location. Find updated hours […]
As part of Governor Little’s initiative to reduce non-essential regulations, Idaho’s licensing boards (including the Idaho Board of Medicine) withdrew their rules implementing the law on Idaho’s telehealth access for health care providers, including physicians, physician assistants, dentists, and psychologists. (See, for example, ex IDAPA 24.33.03.201 and following.). Therefore, physicians and most other health care […]
Click to enlarge screenshot Health worker Ian Hoffman When the state of California revokes its COVID-19 mask mandate next week, Humboldt County will follow suit, health official Ian Hoffman told the oversight board this morning. Hoffman said […]
Click to enlarge California Surgeon General Nadine Burke Harris California surgeon general Nadine Burke Harris – who has raised awareness at the highest levels of state government about the reverberating effects of childhood trauma – will put her professional […]
Refresh 2022-01-31T10:21:54.713Z (Image credit: Chris Jackson/Getty) Spotify has plenty of top podcasters, but they’re not much bigger than Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The two signed a multi-million dollar, multi-year partnership for their Archewell Audio podcast in December 2020, though it has yet to kick off properly. They say that although they are strongly against […]
Cllr Jayne Rear and Cllr Michael Green Lancashire Council is providing schools in the county with air purification units as part of a £150,000 investment to help stop the spread of Omicron. Advertising On Monday, January 24, the government announced it would provide up to 9,000 units to schools and colleges to improve ventilation in […]
Our weekly look at county and West Seattle numbers from Public Health-Seattle and King County moved to Tuesdays for now, given how often Mondays are off in the winter, so here’s what’s happened since last Tuesday: KING COUNTY CUMULATIVE NUMBERS (to date): *319,373 cases – 30,565 more than our last check a week ago (12,140 […]
University of Otago epidemiologist Dr Amanda Kvalsvig has done Aotearoa New Zealand a favor by advocating in the mainstream media (January 11) that all schools, including early childhood settings, should delay reopening after summer vacation until ‘basic protections’ against the omicron variant of Covid-19 were in place: . His argument was that more time was […]
The recent announcement by Prime Minister François Legault that Quebec plans to charge unvaccinated adults “significant” fees – nicknamed “unvaxxed tax” in English or “vaccimpôt” in French – has sparked controversy among journalists, health professionals. health, politicians and people with Twitter accounts. Although the idea garnered some support – for example, the president of the […]
On January 4, the British newspaper the Guardian published an insightful article from its health policy editor Denis Campbell:. Campbell is an experienced journalist. He writes for the Guardian and his weekly sister on Observer on the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), public health and medicine since 2007. On this occasion, he focuses on the […]
The UConn women’s basketball game at Villanova on Friday, Jan. 7 has been called off due to COVID-19 issues in the Huskies’ schedule, the school said on Tuesday. While the Big East will try to reschedule the game, it is the Huskies’ fourth game that has been canceled. One – against Marquette on December 29 […]
Fifty-four children and 964 adults have been hospitalized with COVID-19 – numbers the Saint-Louis area has never seen before, the St. Louis Metropolitan Pandemic Task Force reported today. The figures come from the four main hospitals in the region: BJC Healthcare, St. Luke’s Hospital, Mercy and SSM Health. The numbers reported today represent the results […]
Sooooooo despite the death sect capitalists screaming that she would not kill for the economy and the Maori party claiming ‘genocide’ and the madmen of Qanon, the ZB troll farm and woke public health madmen screaming all no – Jacinda’s 90% goal saved us from Delta. But then came the omicron. How ironic for a […]
Imagine how wild Hosking would have gotten if Jacinda had demanded that all Maori be vaccinated first. Waitangi Tribunal rules government response to Covid-19 puts Maori at risk The Waitangi court has made a scathing ruling on the government’s response to Covid-19 and the vaccine rollout, saying Maori are in danger. One of the problems […]
Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles knows a lot about viruses. She directs the laboratory of bioluminescent superbugs (production and emission of light by a living organism for us, mere mortals) at the University of Auckland. She is an outstanding communicator on the coronavirus, in particular, and science, in general, in mainstream and social media. In addition, […]
Santa Claus stops here: Cobram houses look very festive. Photo by Megan Fisher. Photo by Megan Fisher Happy sauce festival to all! It’s Georgia Rossiter keeping you up to date with the headlines of the Greater Shepparton four days before Christmas. For those who aren’t Paul Kelly fans like me, December 21 is the date […]
Here’s our weekly update on the local pandemic numbers and ratings: KING COUNTY CUMULATIVE NUMBERS (until Friday, as they are not updated on weekends): * 179,394 cases – 2,946 more than a week ago (6,370 total in West Seattle, up 120)* 8,937 hospitalizations – 54 over a week ago (262 total from West Seattle, up […]
Three main pillars were outlined in the “health reforms” for New Zealand’s health system announced by Health Minister Andrew Little in April. The “reforms” are about to come into effect in July next year. Two of these pillars make sense and have the potential to help improve the efficiency of the health system, particularly by […]
For reasons ranging from lack of funds and conflicting needs to long wait times and complicated registration processes, the average Nigerian prefers to self-medicate or go to the neighborhood pharmacy or pharmacy when does not feel well, rather than see a doctor. Very few Nigerians can afford the services of private hospitals, let alone have […]
Georgia Rossiter on the blog today, bringing you the latest news in and around the Goulburn Valley. Expect a 26 degree high and light cloud cover throughout the day, depending on the weather. Update 2:30 p.m .: Grade 6 students visit the new GSSC campus First look at the high school: Over 300 grade 6 […]
Georgia Rossiter on the blog today, bringing you the latest news in and around the Goulburn Valley. Expect a 26 degree high and light cloud cover throughout the day, depending on the weather. 10:40 a.m .: Victorian-era ombudsman deems border exemption regime ‘unfair’ The Victoria Ombudsman’s investigation into the Victoria Department of Health’s border exemption […]
Here is Rosa Ritchie back The news’ blog to guide you through the latest news across the GV. It will be a mostly sunny day today with a high of 26 and light showers expected in the afternoon. UPDATE 4:40 p.m .: Kyabram man airlifted to hospital We now have a few more details on […]