A man crosses the Rainbow Bridge during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in Tokyo, Japan, July 25, 2021. REUTERS/Kevin CoombsTOKYO (Reuters) – The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 1,763 COVID-19 cases on Sunday, the third day since the Olympic Games began in the Japanese capital. Infections have been on the rise in recent weeks, reaching 1,979 […]
RSV: Professor discusses 'unusual' summer outbreaks We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Respiratory illnesses like respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are very […]
People wearing protective face masks wait at a bus stop during a lockdown to curb the spread of a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Sydney, Australia, July 22, 2021. REUTERS/Loren ElliottMELBOURNE (Reuters) – New South Wales, Australia’s most populous state, on Saturday reported 163 locally acquired cases of COVID-19, its biggest daily rise, up from […]
ROME (Reuters) – Looking to counter the increasing menace of the coronavirus Delta variant, a growing number of European countries are raising their defences and trying to pressure more people to get vaccinated to stay safe.FILE PHOTO: People rest without wearing masks as Italy lifts mandatory masks outdoors thanks to a decline in the coronavirus […]
Lorraine: Dr Amir discusses vaccinating children We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Dispelling the myths surrounding the Covid jab – causing […]
High blood pressure: Doctor explains benefits of hibiscus tea We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info High blood pressure is a very […]
This Morning: Dr Ranj discusses horsefly bites We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Horsefly bites are on the rise and they […]
Slideshow ( 2 images )SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia’s Victoria state reported a slight easing in locally acquired cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday as the state’s near seven million residents wait to see how long a hard lockdown to contain the latest outbreak will last. A five-day snap lockdown was imposed in Victoria last week, restricting people […]
Slideshow ( 2 images )WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Joe Biden on Friday said social media platforms such as Facebook “are killing people” after the White House continued criticizing the company for allowing misinformation about coronavirus vaccines to be posted on its platform. “They’re killing people. Look, the only pandemic we have is among the unvaccinated. And […]
Jim* looked at me with a big smile on his face while his son adjusted the iPad and joined him. Like many elderly people, he’s very frail and finds it difficult to get to the GP surgery. As his doctor, I’d traditionally have done a home visit, but with travel time and other duties, I’d […]
