On a dreary, damp October afternoon, my curious two-year-old grandson stumbled upon a mysterious, dark object ensnared in a piece of netting by our pond. With his newly acquired vocabulary, he inquired, “What is that, Grandma?” It turned out to be a hedgehog. We attempted to free it gently, but it barely moved, appearing unwell. …
As new variants of COVID-19 become more prevalent, it is expected that there will be a rise in cases this fall. Unfortunately, this has led some public health enforcers and teachers’ unions to call for the reinstatement of mitigation measures, including mandatory masking. Researchers are already recommending that people wear masks indoors again when cases …
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Wednesday that the recently detected BA.2.86 variant of Covid-19 may have a higher likelihood of infecting individuals who have already been vaccinated or previously infected, compared to older variants. However, it is too early to determine if this variant will cause more severe infections than …
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has conducted a risk assessment indicating that the recently discovered BA.2.86 COVID-19 subvariant may have a higher likelihood of infecting individuals who have previously been infected with the virus or who have received vaccinations. However, it is still unclear whether this strain causes more severe illness than …
Americans are causing a headache for employers on August 24th, as they take more sick leave on this day than any other time of year, even surpassing the day after Super Bowl Sunday. While winter is typically associated with widespread illness, data from Flamingo Leave Tracker has shown that sickness can strike throughout the year. …
Decrease article font size Increase article font size The Quebec Health Ministry announced on Wednesday that vulnerable or at-risk individuals in the province should receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster in the fall. This recommendation comes following guidance from Quebec’s immunization committee and Dr. Luc Boileau, the director of public health. The Health Ministry defines vulnerable …
NSW Prepares to Scrap Vaccine and Mask Mandates on Cruise Ships to Revive Economy By Duncan Murray For Australian Associated Press Updated: 05:16 BST, 23 August 2023 In a bid to revive the tourism economy, the NSW government is seeking to scrap vaccine and mask mandates on cruise ships. Currently, these requirements remain in place …
When Can You Expect to Receive Your GCSE Results? Here’s everything you need to know about the release of GCSE results By Jessica Hamilton Published: 10:24 BST, 22 August 2023 | Updated: 10:24 BST, 22 August 2023 With GCSE results day approaching, many secondary school students are eager to receive their grades. This year, the …
A recent study reveals that individuals who have mild cases of COVID-19 are still at a higher risk of developing various health issues for up to two years. These issues include heart problems, blood clots, diabetes, neurological complications, and more. While previous studies have focused on the symptoms associated with “long COVID,” this analysis, published …
Health authorities are actively monitoring the spread of three new variants of COVID-19 that are currently circulating in the country. While COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths remain lower than previous peaks, they have been steadily rising for several weeks. Public health officials assure that they are prepared for the seasonal increase in the virus, as COVID-19 …