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As schools set out to reopen in the UK a new problem is presenting itself. As many as 25,000 teachers in the UK are now being ordered to self-isolate and stay at their homes. This is happening after teaching union leaders issued warnings of a new lockdown after thousands of students got sent home from…
As winter draws near, health experts are advising in favor of flu vaccine shots to limit flu cases to flood hospitals and for people to develop immunization from it while the chance of Covid-19 transmission is still high. Across the North Coast, however, people have already begun receiving the newest influenza vaccine. In the opinion…
A disease common in horses is now causing a concerning outbreak in people living in Michigan and Indiana. At a time when the threat from the coronavirus forces people indoors, this outbreak may give reason to continue that lifestyle for a little longer. The disease in question is spread through mosquito bites and is called…
As the race for the coronavirus vaccine reaches a later stage in its development, The nation’s top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci believes the vaccine will not be mandated for the general public. In an interview, he revealed his views saying he doesn’t think we’ll see the mandating of vaccines specifically for the public…
Despite the current situation of the pandemic, The World Health Organization implied on Monday that there was still a chance that this pandemic could be turned around. Both the death rate and case rate is expected to reach the depressing landmarks of 750,000 deaths and 20 million cases. Nevertheless, the WHO emphasizes what still can…
The West Coast in the United States is experiencing a dangerous number of wildfires. The fires are spreading through towns as well as cities near the Inland Northwest; these areas, therefore, are overwhelmed with smoke. Spokane’s quality of air and that of the areas near it is nearing dangerous levels consistently for the 3rd day…
AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine trial experienced a hurdle in its trials in the UK when one patient suffered a concerning side effect from the vaccine. Now the Food and Drug Administration is evaluating the risks attached to resuming drug trials in the US after seeing the UK recontinue theirs. A participant of the vaccine trial in…
The coronavirus pandemic has been hard on people from all walks of life, ethnicities, class, and communities. Now in an attempt to cater to the portion of the population that is differently-abled and relies heavily on communication based on face and lip expressions, UK nurses have decided to acquire transparent masks. Identifying the health issue…
Since the coronavirus pandemic began general practitioners have been treating patients through phones or video calls during the months of March and July. This included as many as 102 million appointments, according to the NHS. According to the latest instructions, now general practitioners must meet their patients for in-person appointments if the need arises. NHS in…
As the coronavirus pandemic keeps most of us confined to our homes, a new health concern is sweeping the globe. Obesity is increasing among populations at an alarming speed. 2/3rd of the world’s population is affected in some way by the issue of obesity. This is specifically alarming because obesity can be a gateway to…