MCGUIRK: When I think of Covid, I am ashamed of myself

There have been a glut of articles in recent days and weeks looking back on the Covid 19 pandemic which gripped Ireland (and most of the western world) five years ago this week. I look back, dear reader, on the first few weeks of that pandemic with utter shame, and more shame that I have … Read more

Women’s alcohol consumption during the restriction phases of the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil: a phone-based survey | BMC Women’s Health

This study describes women’s alcohol consumption and drinking occasion characteristics throughout the three phases of lockdown restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic in São Paulo, Brazil. The results suggest that women had a moderate risk pattern for alcohol consumption. Most women reported not consuming alcohol three months before the interview; those who consumed alcohol did … Read more

HMPV Case LIVE: What does WHO have to say about rising HMPV cases in China? ‘Entirely expected…’

HMPV Case LIVE: Several state governments have heightened their surveillance amid rising cases of respiratory illnesses, especially those due to Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV). Reports of HMPV outbreak in China have also raised concern for another health emergency. In India, at least eight HMPV cases have been detected.  Health Minister JP Naddaearlier said that HMPV is … Read more

Cebu City 'quite good' with half of COVID-19 patients recovered: mayor – ABS-CBN.COM

Cebu City ‘quite good’ with half of COVID-19 patients recovered: mayor  ABS-CBN.COM Source link