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Coronavirus updates from around the world
UK confirms first cases; US warns on travel.
Planning application for upgrade of N24 road in Carrick-on-Suir will go on public display next week
The planning application for a long-awaited upgrade of 3.8km of the N24 running through Carrick-on-Suir will go on public display for six weeks starting this Monday, February 3. The p...
Tipperary hospital on worst overcrowded list for January
South Tipperary General Hospital in Clonmel was one of Ireland's most overcrowded hospitals this January. 12,024 admitted patients went without beds in Ireland’s hospitals this January, ac...
WARNING: Do not allow babies consume water from Tipperary supply
Irish Water has issued a drinking water restriction notice to Tipperary residents. On the advice of the Health Service Executive, water from the Templetuohy Water Supply Scheme should not be con...
Roscrea ‘early years’ workers to join protest
Early Years Professionals at Little Learners community childcare service and First Steps Roscrea are supporting protest on February 5 organised by SIPTU
Furious Chinese put images of the swastika, sanitary pads and skulls on Danish flag after the European nation refuses to apologise over 'insulting' cartoon depicting the Chinese flag with 'images of the coronavirus'
The online campaign started after a Danish newspaper published a satirical cartoon about the deadly coronavirus and then refused to apologise - moves that infuriated China.
'Hey pretty ladies, put on your masks!' China’s drone army tackles coronavirus by ordering people to wear protection or return home and spraying disinfectant over villages and cities
Vigilantes and government officials are reportedly using the drones to warn individuals about the dangers of coronavirus. The videos are believed to have been filmed in Inner Mongolia, China.
Head teacher apologises for posting pictures of pupils on notice board showing their progress after students complained it would damage their mental health
Abbey College in Ramsey, Cambridgeshire was trialing a new method of encouraging Sixth Form students to behave by introducing a 'rating system'.
Locust plague decimating east Africa, including swarms 40 miles wide, is getting worse and threatens to become a humanitarian crisis, UN warns
The insects are munching their way through farmland across Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia, Dijibouti and Eritrea, putting 12 million people into acute food insecurity. The UN has called for action.
Farm for sale but the locals are WILD! Animal park available for £1.5m comes complete with monkeys, porcupines, meerkats, goats, sheep and cattle
As well as native Scottish wildlife such as Highland cattle, goats and sheep, Auchingarrich Wildlife Park near Comrie, Perth and Kinross is home to several more exotic creatures like lemurs (pictured).
China's drone army fighting coronavirus: Farm, police and personal drones are repurposed to spray disinfectant over villages and cities hit by killer virus
Drones are currently being used in the coastal provinces of Jilin, Shandong and Zhejiang with individual devices disinfecting an area of 16,000 square metres in a single morning.
Not the best timing! Budget hotel chain at the centre of the coronavirus outbreak tweets out '#happyfriday!' promotion... hours after two guests were confirmed as UK's first cases
The budget hotel chain at the centre of the coronavirus outbreak sent out an ill-timed tweet promotion...just hours after it confirmed two of its guests were the UK's first cases of the disease.
Plastic peril strikes: Haunting image shows dead sea turtle after it died from lack of oxygen while tangled in fishing wire
Photojournalist Shane Gross, 34, took the haunting photos of a turtle seemingly screaming while trapped in fish wire, near the coast of Harbor Island in the Bahamas.
Cambodia's health minister is ridiculed for saying that the country is too HOT for a coronavirus outbreak - as governments send mixed messages about whether to wear masks
Mam Bunheng claimed to a Phnom Penh newspaper that the virus cannot spread in temperatures higher than 86F (30C), but the human body temperature is higher.
9-1-1 Emergency: A call for ailing Sask. hospital system to help seniors
As Saskatchewan’s senior population grows and dementia rates rise, hospitals are struggling to meet the needs of confused and elderly patients who find themselves in the emergency room.
The Latest: England confirms its first cases of new virus
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Many initiates continue to die and only a few are held accountable
Icamagu Institute national chairperson Onke Cetywayo said that while a few arrests were made, this was not “reflective of ...
Kenya travel agents urge public to postpone non-essential travel to China
The Kenya Association of Travel Agents urged travellers to put off non-essential travel to parts of China in the face of the deadly coronavirus.
Our journalist's near death experience while crossing the raging Mzinyathi River
Wading into danger, reporter Thami Magubane and photographer Doctor Ngcobo experienced first-hand the perils that pupils ...
Botswana registers first case of 'suspected' Coronavirus
Botswana registered its first "suspected" case of the coronavirus on Thursday, the government said
How outbreak of coronavirus will affect passengers traveling on MSC Orchestra from Durban
The MSC Orchestra has been operating out of Durban waters since the cruise season began in December which runs until the last departure on April 18
Emergency operations centre opened and ready to tackle coronavirus, says Mkhize
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has moved to assure the public that there has been no cases of the coronavirus detected in the ...
SA treating common flu with suspicion amid coronavirus, says Mkhize
Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize said on Friday his department was treating even the common flu with suspicion, as part of ...
Bridges to be built to help pupils cross rivers
The KZN Transport Department has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Premier’s Office, Department of Public Works ...
New coronavirus outbreak affects tourism in Canada
Tour companies and hotels in destinations popular with Chinese tourists are starting to see cancellations after a new form of virus that has led to mass quarantines and 170 deaths in China.
Portion of TTC's Line 1 closed this weekend
Commuters will be faced with yet another subway closure this weekend on Line 1.
Homes with view of St James' Park proposed as part of Newcastle city centre development
Plans for 66 flats on the Newcastle Helix site outline innovative scheme for flexible housing
Beyond Brexit: Fishing, farming and science set for biggest shake-up in 70 years
It was hard to find a more pro-remain sector of the UK economy than Britain's scientific research sector. Science is, and always has been an international enterprise dependent on the free movement of people and just as importantly research funds. And most of the money, and people, come from the EU. The government's announcement this week for a fast-track visa system for "top talent" in research has allayed some of the scientists' fears.
Major developments for Cullompton and Tiverton go to consultation
Plans for 500 homes and Cullompton regeneration go to the public
Tools needed to help young people in Africa
RGB Building Supplies has joined forces with South West-based charity Amigos
Inspectors give their verdict after return visit to Torbay's 'inadequate' children's services
Two inspectors from the government standards watchdog Ofsted - the Office for Standards in Education - carried out a monitoring visit to the department on January 8
Exeter University cancels Chinese New Year celebrations over coronavirus outbreak
Two people have now been diagnosed in the UK
Humane Society Adopts Socially Conscious Sheltering Approach
The Santa Barbara Humane Society has formally adopted Socially Conscious Sheltering to define its values and approach to animal welfare.
Nonprofit Receives Grant to Help Prevent Local Oil Production
Santa Barbara County faces a tripling of onshore oil production. Three oil companies are proposing to drill and operate over 700 new wells in Cat Canyon Oil Field, posing dangerous threats to clean air, clean water, public safety, and our climate. What’s more, these oil companies are not proposing conventional oil drilling, which is risky enough, but rather they are seeking permits for extreme, enhanced oil extraction processes known as cyclic steam injection and steam flooding, which are far riskier and more energy intensive than traditional drilling. The Environmental Defense Center (EDC) has just received $10,000 in grant funding from the Fund for Santa Barbara to help confront this major threat.
Excavation to Begin on Next Phase of Summerland Oil Well Cleanup
During the week of February 10, 2019, exploratory excavation work will begin on oil wells leaking onto Summerland Beach, as part of the planning for capping up to three more wells on and off the beach – including the notorious Treadwell #10 offshore well (pictured above). The actual capping work will take place during the months of June/July 2020. State Lands Commission staff notified Heal the Ocean of its progress report to the State Legislature, “Coastal Hazards and Legacy Oil and Gas Well Removal and Remediation Program,” which it presented in December 2019 as preparation for this next phase of the cleanup.
‘Albatross cops’ fitted with radar detectors to spot illegal fishing
Albatross have been fitted with technology to help in the fight against illegal fishing in a new trial. Researchers tracked the birds as they flew over the Antarctic Ocean and were drawn towards
Cheap as bread, girls sell sex to survive crisis in Africa
LONDON, Jan 31 — Young girls in southern Africa are selling sex — sometimes for less than the cost of bread — to survive a hunger crisis ensnaring tens of millions, aid agencies said yesterday. In Angola, girls of 12 sell themselves for as little as 40 cents (RM1.64) to feed their families as...
WHO: Closing borders could allow China virus to spread faster
GENEVA, Jan 31 — The World Health Organisation cautioned today that closing borders was probably ineffective in halting the transmission of the deadly novel coronavirus from China and could even accelerate its spread. If you close official border crossings, you can “lose track of people and...
Malaysia plans tougher penalties for illegal loggers in forest law reform
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 31 — Malaysia is set to beef up its decades-old forestry laws this year in an effort to protect its rainforests from illegal loggers, a senior minister said today. The move would stiffen penalties, including fines and jail terms, for those found guilty of cutting down trees without...
Italy declares state of emergency over coronavirus
ROME, Jan 31 — The Italian government declared a state of emergency today to fast-track efforts to prevent the spread of the deadly coronavirus strain after two cases were confirmed in Rome. Italy had said yesterday it was stopping all flights to and from China following the news that two Chinese...
Health minister: Registration of students from Wuhan suspended temporarily
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — The Education Ministry (MoE) is temporarily suspending the registration of students from the city of Wuhan in China’s Hubei province at all Malaysian education institutions due to the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad...
Wuhan virus outbreak: First infected Singaporean among three new cases, bringing tally to 16
SINGAPORE, Jan 31 — A 47-year-old Singaporean woman is among the latest batch of three people who have tested positive for the Wuhan coronavirus, bringing the number of imported cases here to 16. In a press release today, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said she was one of the Singaporeans who was...
Chinese official says slow response made virus epidemic worse
BEIJING, Jan 31 — China’s delayed response to the discovery of a deadly new coronavirus infection worsened the epidemic, the most senior official from the city at the centre of the outbreak said today. More than 210 people have died and nearly 10,000 others have been infected in China by the...
Bionic jellyfish? Yes, and they are here to help
WASHINGTON, Jan 31 — It may sound more like science fiction than science fact, but researchers have created bionic jellyfish by embedding microelectronics into these ubiquitous marine invertebrates with hopes to deploy them to monitor and explore the world’s oceans. A small prosthetic enabled...
Thailand confirms first human-to-human coronavirus transmission
BANGKOK, Jan 31 — Thailand has seen its first case of human-to-human transmission of the new coronavirus inside the country, a health official said today, as it raised its total number of cases to 19, the second-highest after China. The first patient to contract the virus inside Thailand is a...
Rust offers a cheap way to filter arsenic-poisoned water
When water flows deep underground, it often dissolves inorganic substances from mineral deposits in the earth's crust. In many regions, these deposits contain arsenic, a naturally occurring element that ...
New cobalt complex could reduce the cost of hydroformylation
A team of researchers from Louisiana State University and ExxonMobil Chemical has found a way to replace the rhodium catalysts used in the hydroformylation process. In their paper published in the journal ...
National survey: Students' feelings about high school are mostly negative
Ask a high school student how he or she typically feels at school, and the answer you'll likely hear is "tired," closely followed by "stressed" and "bored."
Mountains influence the impact of earthquakes
According to the research of Professor Mark van der Meijde, mountains influence the impact of earthquakes. It was already known that the topography of an area has an influence on earthquakes, but the ...
Turning up the heat on antibacterial-resistant diseases
Photothermal therapy (PTT) is a proposed treatment for diseases like antibacterial-resistant infections and cancer, but despite over a decade of research, scientists have been unable to find a safe and ...
Robotic submarine snaps first-ever images at foundation of notorious Antarctic glacier
During an unprecedented scientific campaign on an Antarctic glacier notorious for contributions to sea-level, researchers took first-ever images at the glacier's foundations on the ocean floor. The area ...
Efficient cryopreservation of genetically modified rat spermatozoa
Rat spermatozoa are two to four times larger than that of other animal species and are easily damaged by changes in pH, osmotic pressure, and temperature. Because these animals are very frequently used ...
Estuarine and coastal environments play a crucial role in microplastic concentrations
Every year, about 8 million metric tons of plastic are put into the world's oceans. Of particular concern are microplastics, materials found in the marine environment that occur in sizes below five millimeters ...
Nesting nanotubes to create 1-D van der Waals heterostructures
An international team of researchers has found a new way to create 1-D heterostructures—by nesting nanotubes. In their paper published in the journal Science, the group describes how they nested the ...
Zoo improvements should benefit all animals
Zoo improvements should benefit all animals and include a wide range of "enrichment" techniques, researchers say.
Got slime? Using regenerative biology to restore mucus production
Let's talk about slime.
Study identifies the first potentially invasive species to reach the Antarctica on drifting marine algae
Drifting algae in the Austral Ocean can bring invasive species to the Antarctic coasts, according to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports. The new study describes the first scientific evidence ...
Release contaminated Fukushima water into sea: Japan panel
Radioactive water from the stricken nuclear plant in Fukushima should be released into the ocean or vaporised into the air, an expert panel advised the Japanese government on Friday.
Exploring strangeness and the primordial Universe
Physicists believe that in the Universe's first ten microseconds free quarks and gluons filled all of spacetime, forming a new phase of matter named 'quark-gluon plasma' (QGP). Experimental and theoretical ...
DNA extracted in museum samples can reveal genetic secrets
DNA in preserved museum specimens can allow scientists to explore the history of species and humanities impact on the ecosystem, but samples are typically preserved in formaldehyde which can damage DNA ...
Rivers are warming at the same rate as the atmosphere
Researchers at EPFL and the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) have found that the temperature of Swiss rivers is rising steadily. This situation is straining ecosystems ...
Chemist synthesizes iron coordination polymer with nicotinic acid derivative
RUDN chemist synthesized iron (II) 3-D coordination polymer, the first coordination compound of iron, assembled from substituted nicotinic acid H2cpna. This compound can be used in production of catalysts, ...
Simplifying simple sequence repeats
Simple sequence repeats (SSRs) are regions of DNA with high diversity, and they have long been a mainstay for botanists examining the genetic structure of plant populations. However, as the cost of sequencing ...
Not-so-dirty birds? Not enough evidence to link wild birds to food-borne illness
When food makes people sick, some blame birds because they hang around farms, and their feces can contain E. coli, Salmonella and Campylobacter, three common pathogens that can cause food-borne illness.
NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope ends mission of astronomical discovery
After more than 16 years studying the universe in infrared light, revealing new wonders in our solar system, our galaxy and beyond, NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope's mission has come to an end.
Exploring the school-age social, emotional, and behavioral health landscape
How you interact, how you feel, and how you act: The three basic tenants of social, emotional, and behavioral health are simple concepts, yet they can be some of the strongest predictors of well-being ...
Survival of Australian species hinges on working together
When faced with unfavorable environmental conditions, rodent species are likely to form social groups and work cooperatively, according to a new study by researchers at The University of Western Australia.
Image: Lake George, Uganda
World Wetlands Day is celebrated internationally each year on 2 February. It marks the anniversary of the signing of the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, known as the Ramsar Convention, ...
Want to make college more equitable? Start with the board
Most students are familiar with their university's chancellor or president. But what about the people who make up their school's board of trustees?
Emergency declared for bushfire-threatened Canberra
Authorities in Canberra on Friday declared the first state of emergency in almost two decades as a bushfire bore down on the Australian capital.
Study provides first look at sperm microbiome using RNA sequencing
A new collaborative study published by a research team from the Wayne State University School of Medicine, the CReATe Fertility Centre and the University of Massachusetts Amherst provides the first in-depth ...
Biochemist discovers a promising enzyme to fight cancer cells
A RUDN University biochemist has studied the stimulating effect of chemical substances on the catabolic enzyme PAO (polyamine oxidase). The results could contribute to the development of drugs against ...
From Antarctica to space: Telemedicine at the limit
ESA is working with Argentina to test telemedicine device Tempus Pro in the harsh conditions of Antarctica as Europe prepares for its next phase of human exploration in space.
More countries publishing ecosystem accounts, considering environment in economic decisions
New research shows that an increasing number of countries are publishing ecosystem accounts, helping to embed nature in economic and financial decisions.
Making simulated cosmic dust—in the microwave
Cosmic dust is the key to the chemical evolution of stars, planets, and life itself, but its composition is not well understood, and we can't currently collect samples for analysis. A few examples have ...
Chemists simplify the synthesis of antitumor compounds
A RUDN chemist in collaboration with colleagues from N.D. Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry and N.K. Koltsov Institute of Developmental Biology (IDB), RAS have developed a new method for the synthesis ...
As forests burn around the world, drinking water is at risk
Fabric curtains stretch across the huge Warragamba Dam to trap ash and sediment expected to wash off wildfire-scorched slopes and into the reservoir that holds 80% of untreated drinking water for the ...
Endoplasmic reticulum found to contact at least two membraneless compartments and influence their behavior
A team of researchers at the University of Colorado has found that the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) makes contact with at least two membraneless compartments in cells and influences their behavior. In their ...
Coronavirus: Health officials seek people in contact with UK’s first cases
The pair are currently being treated by Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Coronavirus: First two patients in UK receiving treatment at specialist centre
The patients are understood to be undergoing treatment at the Newcastle Royal Victoria Infirmary.
Coronavirus outbreak: What we know so far
A global public health emergency has been declared as cases continue to spread.
Countryside service cuts planned
Cuts of £150,000 suggested as part of proposals for a council's housing and community development service could see staff replaced by volunteers.
Safety groups calls for restriction on SUVs around towns and cities
European Transport Safety Council says that larger vehicles should be banned in order to protect pedestrians.
Newcastle hospital treating coronavirus pair urges patients to attend as normal
The two patients taken unwell are being treated at the Royal Victoria Infirmary.
'Fly-tipping epidemic': Telford councillor to call for waste collection charges to be scrapped
Charges for bulky waste collection in Telford should be scrapped in an effort to address a fly-tipping "epidemic", a councillor has said.
Two members of the same family test positive for coronavirus in England
The Chief Medical Officer said the UK is prepared, and used to managing infections.
Shropshire maternity services 'on par or better' than other trusts in England, according to new survey
Maternity services at the Shropshire NHS trust at the centre of an inquiry into baby deaths are on par or better than other trusts in England, according to a survey of more than 150 women.
Coronavirus: What will happen to the British people being quarantined?
It is understood the British passengers will be taken to an NHS facility on the Wirral to be quarantined for 14 days.
Thousands on virus lockdown at China-backed plant in Indonesia
More than 40,000 workers at a vast Chinese-controlled industrial complex in Indonesia have been quarantined over fears about the spread of a deadly coronavirus strain which has killed more than 200 people in China, it said Friday.
Science and Mathematics to be taught in English again
KUALA LUMPUR: Science and Mathematics subjects will once again be taught in English.
'We are on high alert' - No confirmed coronavirus cases in SA, says Health Minister Zweli Mkhize
There has been no confirmed case of the coronavirus in South Africa, according to Health Minister Zweli Mkhize.
US tells its citizens 'do not travel' to China because of coronavirus
The United States has told its citizens "do not travel" to China, raising its advisory status to the highest level of alert because of the coronavirus epidemic.
New study pulls back veil on Everett’s coronavirus patient
A New England Journal of Medicine article with local expert insight is guiding officials worldwide.
Arlington, Snohomish could see serious flooding this weekend
Officials are urging Snohomish County residents to plan ahead — and not to drive on flooded roads.
U.S. Maternal Death Rate Holds Steady
In 2018, 658 women died while pregnant or within 42 days of the end of pregnancy, and there were 17.4 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births.
New Study Says Lower Age of First Colonoscopy
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force -- which sets federal screening standards -- still recommends a starting age of 50 for people at average risk.
CDC: Flu deaths reach 10K this season
The CDC estimates that so far this flu season there have been at least 19 million flu illnesses and 180,000 hospitalizations.
Dunbar Cave State Park honored as top park in 2019
The state's Department of Environment and Conservation has announced that Dunbar Cave State Park has been selected as the 2019 Tennessee State Park of the Year.
Botswana registers first suspected case of coronavirus
Symptoms include fever, cough, difficulty in breathing, fatigue and headache.
Dundee head teacher shows ‘very strong leadership’, says glowing school report
A Dundee school has been praised for its “positive culture” and respectful and supportive relationships following an inspection.
Dundee drug discovery firm announces first ever clinical trials for AI-developed compound
A Dundee-based firm has announced the first ever clinical trials for a drug molecule developed using artificial intelligence (AI).
Warning to public following ‘sewage-related’ incident in popular Fife park
Visitors to a popular public park in Fife have been urged to avoid contact with the water amid fears of a sewage spill.
Dundee stop in 600-mile mental health road trip
Two mental health campaigners are visiting Dundee as part of a 600-mile trip around Scotland in a bid to get people talking.
Carnoustie residents demand renewables giant moves controversial cable landing site
Carnoustie community leaders have moved to protect local tourism from “huge disruption” caused by controversial plans to bury an electricity cable next to their world-famous golf course.
CCTV installed at Perth high-rise flats after spate of fires leave residents in fear
CCTV cameras have been installed at a block of high rise flats in Perth after emergency services were called to three fires at the building within the space of as many weeks.
Council leader dismisses quality of life table putting Dundee 29th out of 32 Scottish districts
New figures ranking Scottish local authority areas based on quality of life have been dismissed as “not necessarily robust”.
Retailers call for two hours free parking in Perth city centre to bring back shoppers
Retailers have called for two hours of free parking to be introduced in Perth city centre to help bring shoppers from the outskirts and beyond back to the high street.
Binn chiefs quizzed over £70m Glenfarg incinerator project
Binn Group bosses held talks with local residents yesterday to share details of their plans for a £70 million incinerator at Glenfarg EcoPark.
Scottish Natural Heritage launches bid to block beavers from damming Meigle Burn
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is attempting to beat Perthshire beavers at their own game by installing a "water-gate" in the Meigle Burn.
Travellers make last-gasp bid to stay put at North Esk Park during crunch site visit
Travellers made a last-gasp plea to stay in an unauthorised Mearns encampment during a crunch visit to decide its fate.
Q&A: Evacuations from China's virus-hit Wuhan
The United States, France and Japan are among nations that have already sent aircraft to remove their nationals.
'Saaf Bath' initiative to set up portable public toilets catering especially to women
During the first phase of the project by February 2020, portable public toilets will be set up in Lahore and Karachi.
UK officials say 2 people test positive for novel coronavirus
Both patients are members of the same family, UK's NHS official says.
Severe storms could kick off Super Bowl weekend
(CNN) — With festivities kicking off for Sunday’s Super Bowl, severe storms may dampen plans Friday evening into Saturday morning. Fans arriving in Miami late...
Suspected case of Coronavirus in Botswana
-Botswana has registered its first case of coronavirus on 30 January 2020.
Long noncoding RNA can protect our metabolism against metabolic complications
Unlike what we commonly refer to as 'genes', these phantom genes or 'Long noncoding RNA' (LncRNAs) do not lead to the production of proteins that our cells, and thus our entire bodies are made of.
Discovery about how cancer cells hide from the immune system could improve treatments
Researchers have shed light on the mechanism through which cancer cells become camouflaged to escape immune system detection and attack.
Patients with type 2 diabetes can achieve cardiovascular protection from use of SGLT2 inhibitors
All type 2 diabetes patient subgroups are likely to achieve cardiovascular protection from the use of SGLT2 inhibitors, according to a large multi-study review published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
A collaborative partnership to understand the impact of music therapies on mental health
The Health and Technology District has partnered with Music Heals and SFU on a new research study using advanced neuroscience and functional brain imaging to understand the neuro-physiological impacts of music therapies on improved mental health.
Scientists describe genetic program behind primordial lung progenitors
For the first time, researchers describe the genetic program behind primordial lung progenitors--embryonic cells that give rise to all the cells that form the lining of the respiratory system after birth.
Study: Low-birth weight associated with poor cardiorespiratory fitness later in life
Babies born with low birth weights are more likely to have poor cardiorespiratory fitness later in life than their normal-weight peers.
A new study reveals the secrets of mucus production that could be applied to cancer biology
The cells that produce mucus are known to be involved in serious health conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and even cancer.
Regenerative biology could be used to restore mucus production, shows study
Mucus is a protective, slimy secretion produced by goblet cells and which lines organs of the respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems. Slime production is essential to health, and an imbalance can be life-threatening.
No masking the best way to avoid the scary coronavirus: Wash your hands
Americans are watching with alarm as a new coronavirus spreads in China and cases pop up in the United States. They are barraged with information about what kinds of masks are best to prevent viral spread. Students are handing out masks in Seattle. Masks have run out in Brazos County, Texas.
GENOMICA is developing new Wuhan coronavirus diagnostic kit
GENOMICA, a wholly owned company of PharmaMar Group, is developing a kit to reliably detect and identify the new virus known as "Wuhan pneumonia" (coronavirus 2019-nCoV).
Small birthweight can cause breathlessness in later life, finds study
A new study finds that babies born small for their gestational age are not so fit when it comes to their heart and lungs capacity.
American Medical Association releases six tips to improve heart health
To help the millions of Americans currently living with high blood pressure reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke, the American Medical Association is offering six tips that Americans can take to improve their heart health.
Jackson Laboratory announces research affiliation, publishes new papers on genes and microbiome
January has been an exciting month at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX). With this surplus of news, we wanted to share three major stories from the past week:
Medtronic receives CE Mark for Cobalt and Crome portfolio of ICDs and CRT-Ds
Medtronic plc today announced it has received CE (Conformité Européenne) Mark for its Cobalt and Crome portfolio of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD) and cardiac resynchronization therapy-defibrillators (CRT-D).
New combination treatment could help fight advanced melanoma
A study by researchers at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center suggests that using an immunotherapy drug called NKTR-214, also known as bempegaldesleukin, in combination with an infusion of anti-tumor immune cells, or T cells, may produce a stronger immune response that could help fight advanced melanoma.
Preeminent hospitals penalized over rates of patients’ injuries
Hundreds of hospitals across the nation, including a number with sterling reputations for cutting-edge care, will be paid less by Medicare after the federal government pronounced that they had higher rates of infections and patient injuries than others.
Choice of anesthesia may change metastatic process of breast cancer
A new study led by Stony Brook University Cancer Center researchers to be published in Nature Communications suggests that the choice of anesthesia may change the metastatic process of breast cancer by affecting the cytokine and microenvironment.
Choice of anesthetic for breast tumor resection may influence cancer outcomes
A study led has added to the evidence that the type of anesthetic administered to cancer patients during tumor surgical resection may affect cancer outcomes.
Thousands on virus lockdown at China-backed plant in Indonesia
More than 40,000 workers at a vast Chinese-controlled industrial complex in Indonesia have been quarantined over fears about the spread of a deadly coronavirus strain which has killed more than 200 people in China, it said Friday.
Release contaminated Fukushima water into sea: Japan panel
Radioactive water from the stricken nuclear plant in Fukushima should be released into the ocean or vaporised into the air, an expert panel advised the Japanese government on Friday.
Italy declares state of emergency over coronavirus
The Italian government declared a state of emergency on Friday to fast-track efforts to prevent the spread of the deadly coronavirus strain after two cases were confirmed in Rome.
'Our names will live in infamy': Mayor of Wuhan offers to resign over virus response
The mayor of the city where the coronavirus outbreak began offered to resign and said his handling of the epidemic was “not good enough.”
‘Sit and wait to die’: Wuhan citizen blasts Chinese response to 'demon' coronavirus
A Chinese citizen living in the epicenter of the deadly coronavirus says the government is not being truthful with people who are "really helpless" to combat the superbug, which has killed more than 200 and infected over 9,000 throughout the country.
US advises against travel to China; virus declared emergency
US State Department advises against all travel to China on Friday
Work underway to build 29 new homes in Bedminster
The development is set to be completed early next year
Primary school Easton is rated 'good' for 'first time' by Ofsted in remarkable turnaround
Former pupil Bristol mayor Marvin Rees paid a visit to congratulate the school
Airport expansion would be 'life sentence' for local communities say campaigners
Campaigners are urging councillors to go against officers' advice and reject airport expansion plan
Two cases of Coronavirus confirmed in UK
Here are the symptoms you need to be aware of
WATCH: 69-tonne footbridge at motorway service station near Bristol taken down
Around 70 people took part in the operation
Orkney named best place to live in Scotland for eighth consecutive year
Orkney is the only Scottish area to feature in a list of the UK’s best places to live – taking the top spot in Scotland for the eighth year in a row.
It could be up to three years before a coronavirus vaccine is accessible, Canadian scientists say
The team at the International Vaccines facility are in preliminary stages of developing a prototype and say it could be a year before the vaccine is ready to test on humans
Autonomous vehicles could benefit health if cars are electric and shared
What impact will self-driving cars have on public health? The Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) has taken part in a study that analyzed the potential risks and benefits of autonomous vehicles ...
As cities grow, the Internet of Things can help us get on top of the waste crisis
Total global waste is expected to double from nearly 2 billion tonnes in 2016 to an estimated 4 billion tonnes by 2050 as consumer-oriented urban populations grow. As population growth increases consumption ...
Discovery takes pressure off blood measurements
Researchers at Monash University are on the verge of creating a revolutionary, portable blood pressure monitoring device that can provide data continuously to patients from the comfort of their home.
Study gets up close with near-death experiences
Those who momentarily shuffled off this mortal coil returned with positive perceptions of what they discovered on the other side—a finding that encourages researchers to dig deeper into the ways people ...
Researchers look at novel methods to enhance battery performance
Researchers at Penn State are looking at innovative ways to improve energy storage in an effort to better utilize renewable energy technologies.
Sneinton Square to become UV skate park inspired by nature for Nottingham Light Night
'Skate of Nature' will transform Sneinton Square with half pipes and forms, each decorated with UV artwork
Coronavirus arrives to the UK after two cases confirmed by health bosses
They are members of the same family
County council launch free app to help people get the most out of services
The MyNotts app will make it easier to report potholes, arrange a wedding and find out more about visitor attractions
Coronavirus outbreak: 366 Indians to be evacuated from Wuhan and quarantined
Over 366 Indians are being evacuated from China and flown to New Delhi by Saturday early morning due to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019 nCoV) outbreak. Sources said that they will be directly escor
B.C. coronavirus testing continues, still only one confirmed case
International emergency measures aimed at poorer countries, Dr. Bonnie Henry says
Tragic nurse who failed to be diagnosed for cervical cancer died after doctors' 'neglect'
Julie O'Connor was diagnosed with cervical cancer 'in 10 seconds' after she was forced to go private following an all-clear from a smear test and a biopsy.
Full-time janitors set to go at seven schools in Lanarkshire
Already, 22 of the 29 smallest schools in the region are forced to rely on a part-time janitor.
First two cases of deadly coronavirus confirmed in UK
Both patients are currently "receiving specialist NHS care" after they tested positive for the virus.
Anger over cut to Cambuslang bus service
The 172 will no longer call at several stops
Kilbowie outdoor centre closure agreed by North Lanarkshire Council
The residential facility, which provides outdoor education for Primary Seven groups, is to shut in 2020-2021.
Fight on to stop school change
Cllr Forbes and parent council attend key meeting over Invergowrie primary on Monday
Health risk to Scotland remains 'low' as first two UK cases of coronavirus are confirmed
The number of patients being tested for suspected cases of the deadly disease in Scotland has remained at 16 in the last 24 hours.
It's too easy for West Dunbartonshire youths to get booze, says alcohol charity chief
A new study found found minimum unit pricing (MUP) has had little impact on underage drinkers.
Cleaner dies after falling through false ceiling at Tampines Mall
SINGAPORE: A cleaner died on Saturday (Jan 25) after falling through a false ceiling at Tampines Mall. The Indian national, who was employed by ...
Nearly 1,000 students, staff on leave of absence after returning from China, says MOE
SINGAPORE: A total of 967 students and employees from schools in Singapore have been placed on a leave of absence because of their recent travel ...
UK confirms first 2 cases of Wuhan coronavirus
LONDON: Two patients from the same family in England have tested positive for coronavirus, the first such cases in Britain, England's chief ...
State of emergency declared as bushfire threatens Australian capital
Australian officials declared a state of emergency for the capital city of Canberra and surrounding regions on Friday, as soaring temperatures and ...
Evacuations from Wuhan: What are the risks?
Countries are scrambling to airlift their citizens from the Chinese city of Wuhan as it struggles to get to grips with the spread of a SARS-like ...
Irish Water say Boil Water Notice lifted for the majority of customers in Tallanstown
Irish Water
Dundalk Schools bring robots to life at Vex regional finals in DkIT
VEX Robotics Challenge
‘Life-threatening’: Airport staff demand halt to flights from China
Staff at airports across Australia are threatening to walk off the job unless they are allowed to do more to protect themselves from the deadly coronavirus.
NSW strikes ‘landmark’ energy deal with Federal Government, Greens call it ‘climate criminality’
A "landmark" agreement between the Morrison and Berejiklian governments that will see more than $2 billion invested into a new gas-fuelled energy deal has A "landmark" agreement between the Morrison and Berejiklian governments that will see more than $2 billion invested into a new gas-fuelled energy deal has been slammed as "climate criminality" by the Greens.
Dust, heat and fire emergencies – but no relief in sight for weary Victorians
Victorians have endured a scorching day, with bushfires, dust storms and poor air across the state – and the weather bureau warns there is more to come.
Unions say workers’ welfare a ‘prime concern’ amid coronavirus outbreak
Airport workers have reported not being given gloves or hand sanitiser, GMB union said.
Overweight cat Sox bids for place in pet slimming contest
The PDSA Pet Fit Club sees 20 animals selected to take part in a six-month diet and exercise programme.
Wildfire creates state of emergency in Australian capital
The threat is posed by a blaze on Canberra’s southern fringe that has razed more than 53,000 acres.
Climate activists from African nations make urgent appeal
Greta Thunberg joined the activists for a press conference in Sweden.
What will happen to healthcare after Brexit?
Travellers are advised to ensure they have adequate travel insurance for the full duration of their trip, both in 2020 and beyond.
Summer-born children more likely to struggle with basic skills, figures suggest
Youngsters born in the summer are less likely to have a ‘good level of development’ at age five than those with autumn birthdays, figures suggest.
Medication ‘likely to be cause of death’ of dementia patient (82), inquest hears
MEDICATION prescribed to a dementia patient at St Saviour’s Hospital in 2018 was likely to be the cause of her death, a professor who reviewed the case has told an inquest.
US bars China travellers
The United States on Friday declared a public health emergency and announced significant entry restrictions because of a new virus that hit China and has spread to other nations.
State of coronavirus in B.C.
B.C. Health Minister, Adrian Dix and health officer Bonnie Dix held a joint press conference Friday to update British Columbians on the latest coronavirus information.
Snowfall warning for Hwy 1
UPDATE 10:29 a.m. DriveBC has now issued a travel advisory for Highway1 in both directions between Columbia River Bridge and the B.C. Alberta Border for 219.5 km, Revelstoke to Field.
Chinese tourists cancelling
Tour companies and hotels in destinations popular with Chinese tourists are starting to see cancellations after a new form of virus that has led to mass quarantines and more than 200 deaths in China.
Canada needs more doctors
Canada lags well behind all but the United States among 11 of the wealthiest nations when it comes to the number of doctors per capita, a new report indicates.
New rental homes for WFN
The provincial government and Westbank First Nation on Friday announced plans to collaborate on building 17 new rental homes on the reserve.
Fourth virus case in Canada
UPDATE: 1:10 p.m. Ontario health officials say the province now has a third confirmed case of the novel coronavirus, bringing Canada's total number of cases to four.
Coronavirus - what to know
Canada has three confirmed cases of the new coronavirus that has infected almost 10,000 people globally in the last two months. While the World Health Organization has declared the outbreak a global health emergency, Canadian public health officials say the risk of contracting the illness in this country remains low.
Busing fees could double
It could cost parents in the Central Okanagan twice as much to get their student a seat on a school bus.
Thieves target non profit
For decades Venture Training has been assisting people with a variety of developmental challenges, so the loss of $800 is a huge blow to the non-profit group.
Plans out for downtown loo
Kelowna's planning department is reviewing detailed designs for a new pop-up bathroom facility to be erected on Queensway Avenue.
Hwy 1 to close overnight
UPDATE: 3:20 p.m. Avalanche control work on the Trans-Canada Highway will close the route overnight between Revelstoke and Golden.
50 million locked down
Carrying permits demanding “fast passage,” truck drivers rushed a 560-ton shipment of disinfectant from eastern China to Wuhan, the locked-down city of 11 million people at the centre of a vast effort to contain a new viral disease.
Vaping will be allowed on the grounds of Derriford Hospital again
The plans would make Devon’s largest hospital tobacco-free rather than smoke-free, as it is now
Anger over plan to build new housing estate off Tavistock Road
Local residents are objecting to a proposed new access from Lady Fern Road, a cul de sac
LGUs told to form task forces vs nCov
THE Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has advised all local government units (LGUs) to create their respective Corona Virus Task Forces to help contain the spread of the disease in the country now that health authorities have confirmed the first case of novel coronavirus (2019 nCov) in the Philippines.
Safety measures vs nCoV ordered
THE Department of Education (DepEd) has ordered school officials to strengthen the promotion of awareness and precautionary measures for schools and their immediate communities following the first confirmed case of novel coronavirus (nCoV) infection in the Philippines.
MMDA extends free Pasig River ferry rides
The ferry service runs from Pinagbuhatan in Pasig City to Escolta in Manila, with 11 stations: Pinagbuhatan, San Joaquin and Maybunga in Pasig City; Guadalupe, Valenzuela in Makati City; Hulo in Mandaluyong City; and Lambingan, Sta. Ana, PUP, Lawton, Escolta in Manila City.
Rare-earth miner Lynas to build waste treatment plant in Malaysia
Rare-earth mining firm Lynas has reached a deal with the Malaysian state of Pahang to build a waste treatment plant in the country.
Scotland weather forecast: Danger to life warning as Scotland to be pummelled with 80mph winds after wild weekend
A DANGER to life warning has been issues with Scotland to be pummelled by 80mph winds next week. Met Office experts are warning of extreme conditions on Monday afternoon and throughout the rest of …
Economic Survey: Free medicines not really free for most patients
More than 60% of the patients are still forced to pay for some of the medicines they receive
UK confirms first two coronavirus cases
Two cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the United Kingdom, the first such cases seen, British health authorities said on Friday.
Economic Survey 2019-20: Stubble burning incidents come down
But farmers continue this practice every year, starting winter
Kodaikanal lake needs a new lease of life
Municipality plans facelift to the waterbody; environmentalists say water pollution should be addressed
TS plans S-Hub with ₹25 cr. seed fund
Incubator to promote start-ups, sanitation and waste water recycling
1,471 under surveillance in State for novel coronavirus
50 persons are in isolation wards of various hospitals, rest under home quarantine
ONGC’s gas pipeline in A.P’s KG Basin leaks, no damage reported
Villagers spot it on Friday morning and alert officials; ONGC team rushes and cuts off supply
Make Kurnool a greener city: Hafeez Khan
The MLA launches ‘Mana Kurnool-mana badhyatha’ initiative
Two-day cultural extravaganza ‘Namma Madurai’ begins today
Focus of the event will be on cleaning and protecting the Vaigai
State customises nCoV guidelines
Certain steps of protocol may change as and when a situation arises
Condition of coronavirus patient stable: Minister
Medical board formed; isolation wards in all private hospitals
Private schools appoint fresh graduates without B.Ed. degree as teachers
By recruiting fresh graduates without B.Ed. qualification for teaching tasks, private schools in the region seem to be enabling sustenance of self-financed colleges of education.There have been instan
Britain reports first case of coronavirus infection in two from same family
The two were transferred to a specialist infectious disease unit in Newcastle, northeast England.
Kerala Coronavirus patient shifted to Thrissur Medical College
The medical college student from Wuhan University was shifted to an isolation ward set up in the Medical College Hospital in the early hours on Friday
KRU starts functioning from own campus
V-C sets the ball rolling by donning the role of a teacher
Join hands to battle virus: expert
‘Interdisciplinary research programme needed to control coronavirus’
Doctors start terrace garden at trauma centre
It aims at promoting ‘grow your own food’ concept and works as a stress buster for doctors
Army establishes coronavirus quarantine facility for students returning from China
The quarantine facility consists of accommodation barracks for the students, administrative areas and medical facility area.
Make engineers accountable for bad roads, HC tells govt.
Court says right to good and safe road is a fundamental right
Economic Survey 2019-20: High fees push poor out of education system
Survey points to challenges of affordability and quality
Hospitals create awareness of coronavirus
Private hospitals in the city are not keen on setting up isolation ward but some have started awareness of symptoms of the infection. Two days after the first positive case of coronavirus was confirme
Vulture sanctuary in cold storage
Increased visits by tigers in the corridor area adds urgency to the issue
People need not panic about cornavirus: DC
‘While no case was reported in the district, the administration is geared up to tackle the situation’
‘Rural visits will be made part of curriculum’
Visit to rural areas as part of their study will be made mandatory for students, said Andhra Kesari Tanguturi Prakasam University’s Officer on Special Duty(OSD) K.V.N.Raju.Taking part in a workshop on
‘Fatalities can be avoided only if blood diseases are detected in time’
Health staff asked to take such cases to the notice of nodal hospitals
Coronovirus: N95 masks in short supply in Bengaluru
Karnataka seeks 6,000 more personal protection kits from Centre
Medical camps in Nagoba jatara reveal a worrying trend in tribal health
Unbridled usage of pain killers by the aboriginal people is leading to kidney damage and other ailments, say doctors
Two years on, Alandur foot over-bridge awaits opening
The Alandur Metro Station has an entry/exit only on one side of the road, and the foot over-bridge would be very useful for commuters
Trees being ‘killed’ on Idukki cardamom estates
Owner, workers of a plantation at Thondimala arrested for injecting chemicals into trees to destroy them
First two cases of coronavirus in the UK confirmed as guests of York hotel
Health officials are urgently trying to trace those who came into contact with two people
First two coronavirus cases in the UK confirmed by health officials
The Department of Health declined to say where in England the two coronavirus patients were from
What are the symptoms of coronavirus?
The flu-like virus originated in Wuhan, China, and has spread to nearly 20 countries, including the UK
Coronavirus: Hotel in York confirms two UK victims were guests
The pair, who were guests at the Staycity Aparthotels York, are being treated by Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust after they were diagnosed with coronavirus
Coronavirus live tracker: Killer virus reaches UK - how far has it spread?
The map tracks the spread of coronavirus in real time, including Britain's first two cases, amid an outbreak that has killed more than 210 people in China
Fiona Phillips: We must take steps to get our traffic right
The walk to my shopping street is a free-for-all for cyclists and a hazardous journey for anyone on a pedestrian path. And don’t get me started on the roads
Coronavirus UK: Urgent search for people in contact with Newcastle patients
Britain's first coronavirus patients are two members of the same family, who tested positive for the SARS-like bug in England and are being treated in hospital in Newcastle
Community funding up for grabs in City of Wanneroo
COMMUNITY groups can apply for funding and have a say on how the City of Wanneroo distributes funding.
Indigenous kids visit Joondalup for day of fun
ABOUT 25 children from the Aboriginal Middle Years Hip Hop (Beat Walkers) Program arrived in Joondalup yesterday to take part in various activities.
Where are the best places to live in Suffolk and Essex?
Districts across Suffolk and Essex have been named among the best places to live in the UK in the annual Halifax Quality of Life Survey for stunning wildlife, vibrant economies and hot spot locations.
Fresh hope for future of football club ground near A14
Proposals to secure the future of Stowmarket Football Club's ground - and unlock major funding from the FA - are to be considered by a Suffolk council.
IVF 'postcode lottery' in Suffolk and Essex could be coming to an end
The 'IVF postcode lottery' that impacts couples in Suffolk and Essex could be coming to an end under new NHS proposals.
Anger as 210 homes given green light after 8 hours of debate
Villagers are seeking legal advice on how to prevent future developments in their community after plans for a further 210 homes were approved.
Could any closed East Anglian railway lines be reopened as the government seeks to 'reverse Beeching?'
The government has announced it wants to 'reverse Beeching' by reopening long-closed railway lines - and has allocated a £500m to look at possible projects. Two lines in northern England have so far been identified.
Suffolk nursery 'inspires' children to learn, says glowing Ofsted report
Teachers at a Suffolk nursery have been described as 'driven and committed' by Ofsted inspectors who graded it as 'outstanding'.
Retirement complex planned for Eagle Way site in Martlesham Heath
Developers McCarthy and Stone are planning to build new retirement apartments next to a doctor's surgery on the outskirts of Ipswich.
Rail passengers in East Suffolk face weeks of bus trips during track work
Rail passengers in east Suffolk face three weeks of disruption from Monday when Network Rail starts a major resignalling programme on the lines between Lowestoft and Norwich.
Relief as new scheme to control parking problems to be introduced in Woodbridge
Woodbridge will be introducing parking restrictions from April this year as part of the new initiative instigated by the civil parking enforcement (CPE) scheme.
Work on 'modern' £2.4m swimming pool to start this spring
Work on a brand new multi-million pound swimming pool in Hadleigh is due to get underway this spring.
Three Irish citzens evacuated from China amidst coronavirus
The World Health Organisation declared the coronavirus outbreak a global public health emergency yesterday. Three citizens have since evacuated china.
Two people test positive for the deadly Coronavirus in England
The first cases of the deadly coronavirus in the UK have been announced as an evacuation flight from Wuhan is due to land.
Sunlit uplands? Forecast offers bright outlook for UK’s first post-Brexit day
Following a tumultuous three-and-a-half-years, even the February 1 weather forecast is split along Leave-Remain lines.
Coronavirus: First two patients in UK receiving treatment at specialist centre
The patients are understood to be undergoing treatment at the Newcastle Royal Victoria Infirmary.
Coronavirus outbreak: What we know so far
A global public health emergency has been declared as cases continue to spread.
Newcastle hospital treating coronavirus pair urges patients to attend as normal
The two patients taken unwell are being treated at the Royal Victoria Infirmary.
Two members of the same family test positive for coronavirus in England
The Chief Medical Officer said the UK is prepared, and used to managing infections.
Coronavirus test negative, CS says
CS Kariuki says results sent to SA for validation are negative.
Countries ban China arrivals as virus death toll hits 213
Singapore and Mongolia slapped sweeping bans on arrivals from China on Friday and the United States told its citizens to avoid the country after a global health emergency was declared over a viral epidemic that has killed 213 people.
Court orders halt to Tarkwa Bay waterfront evictions
A court in Nigeria's economic capital Lagos on Thursday ordered the military to halt forced evictions of Tarkwa Bay after thousands of people were evicted.
China virus death toll hits 213
The nationwide death toll in China's coronavirus outbreak has risen to 213, with nearly 2,000 new cases confirmed, the National Health Commission said on Friday.
Six reasons Nigerians should value online education
Today’s world is steadily ebbing out traditional methods and conventions in favor of modern technology in various facets of day-to-day living. Thanks to technology, one’s location no longer affects how we communicate, socialize, or work, so why should it restrict how we learn? Online universities were introduced just about two decades ago and were seen […]
School contingency plans in place ahead of TUI strike
Schools have been putting contingency arrangements in place in advance of next Tuesday's one-day strike by members of the Teachers Union of Ireland.
Irish citizens taken to hospital after China evacuation
Three Irish people have been brought to a British hospital for quarantine, after being evacuated from the city of Wuhan in China.
Details of scheme for mica affected homes confirmed
A Government grant scheme, expected to cost at least hundreds of millions of euro to rebuild houses affected by defective concrete blocks due to the mineral mica in Donegal, will give up to €275,000 to owners forced to demolish and rebuild the worst affected homes, RTÉ's Prime Time has learned.
NCT tests resume at six centres as lift checks continue
The National Car Testing Service says car underbody inspections using lifts have recommenced at six centres across the country, but on a restricted basis.
Ferry contract awarded to Polish shipbuilder that built Salish-class vessels
B.C. Ferries has awarded Remontowa Shipbuilding of Gdansk, Poland, a $92.3-million contract to build an additional liquefied natural gas-fuelled ferry to be delivered in 2022.The new vessel, which . . .
Soggy January: Rain of ‘almost biblical proportions’ fell on Vancouver Island
Rain is expected in Greater Victoria over the next few days, but nothing like the amount that has been falling on much of the rest of Vancouver Island. The volume of rain in many Island . . .
Hanoians take action against Wuhan pneumonia - VnExpress International
Families across Hanoi are sending their children to the countryside, disinfecting their homes, and cancelling holidays to counter the coronavirus threat.
Crowded festival season fuels coronavirus anxiety - VnExpress International
A buffalo-fight and poetry events have all been cancelled amid fears Vietnam’s festival-packed lunar January may increase coronavirus infection.
Two cases of coronavirus confirmed in the UK
Two cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the UK, Public Health England has said.Professor...
Coronavirus: Government 'examining immigration position' of Chinese nationals
The Department of Justice says it is "examining the immigration position of Chinese nationals" as...
Army sets up quarantine facility in Manesar for 300 students returning from Hubei
An Air India flight was sent to Wuhan on Friday to bring back the Indian students stuck in Hubei province, the epicentre of coronavirus. The flight is expected to reach India at around 2 am on Saturday.
Japan tells citizens to avoid non-essential travel to China
Japan is advising its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to all of China over the risks of a deadly coronavirus outbreak, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Friday.
Authorities tighten watch on Chinese workers in Indonesia's regions amid coronavirus fears
Amid the expanding coronavirus outbreak, authorities in Indonesia have been increasing monitoring of Chinese workers, especially those who recently arrived in the archipelago from mainland China, where the fast-spreading virus has killed at least 170 since it first emerged in the city of Wuhan, Hubei province.
Cutting down waste: Jakarta's traditional markets to drop single-use plastic bags by July
As an alternative, vendors are expected to educate and provide their customers with ecofriendly bags.
Emergency declared for bushfire-threatened Canberra
It is the first time that a state of emergency has been declared in the Australian Capital Territory since 2003, when fires destroyed almost 500 homes.
York hotel confirmed as location for UK's first coronavirus victims
The hunt is on for anyone who came into contact with the first two confirmed patients
Two patients in England test positive for coronavirus
The cases were confirmed by Public Health England on Friday morning
Everything we need to know about coronavirus as it hits the UK
Here's what you need to know as two cases have been confirmed on British soil
Coronavirus confirmed in UK as patients tested positive
Two patients - members of the same family - have tested positive for the illness
NASA bids farewell to the Spitzer Space Telescope
Named in honor of the famed astronomer, Lyman Spitzer, NASA's infrared space telescope launched into space in 2003. On Thursday, it was finally decommissioned, laying the groundwork for the James Web Space Telescope (JWST) in making future discoveries.
New $2.35M U of S research chair targets beef industry sustainability
Dr. Cheryl Waldner will work with the beef industry to address producer priorities, like improving herd health and managing antibiotic use.
Ohio State futurist visits Air Force Research Laboratory
An unusual guest speaker recently challenged researchers and administrators at the Air Force Research Laboratory to think about artificial intelligence and machine learning and how they will change the home and workplace as well as institutions of higher learning.
Bicycle, walking paths big parts of $12M Salem Avenue upgrade, public hears
DAYTON — Dozens of Dayton residents turned out to learn more about the city's plan to spend $12 million to redo Salem Avenue, a three-phase project scheduled to begin in 2021.
Spouse Employment Training Program aims to heighten job security
Spouses of active-duty Air Force members can receive entry-level dental assistant skills training through the Air Force Aid Society-sponsored Spouse Employment Training Program offered at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.
Hamilton decision clears next hurdle for proposed $11M YWCA facility
HAMILTON — City Council unanimously approved legislation Wednesday that allows the Hamilton Parks Conservancy to manage the two municipal golf courses. The officials also unanimously approved a zoning change that makes it possible for YWCA Hamilton to build more apartments combined with a larger office complex along Grand Boulevard.
UK's health chief slams Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle brand
LONDON — The chief executive of Britain's National Health Service has criticized Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle brand Goop and her new Netflix series, warning it carries “considerable risks to health.”
Cloudy with a Chance of Podcast: Climate Matters
— This week on Cloudy with a Chance of Podcast, Storm Center 7 Chief Meteorologist McCall Vrydaghs and Meteorologist Kirstie Zontini sat down with a climatologist to talk about our changing climate.
Coronavirus: Two people test positive in England
First cases of the virus in the UK announced as evacuation flight from Wuhan due to land
Irish in Wuhan: ‘In 24 hours, everything changed’
Wuhan and its people have shown tremendous spirit in response to coronavirus crisis
Australian bushfires: State of emergency declared in Canberra
Heatwave conditions expected to sweep through Victoria and New South Wales states
East Midlands Airport workers' coronavirus fears over 'protective gear shortage'
Employees at East Midlands, Liverpool and Stansted airports said there was not sufficient protective equipment, while those at Manchester told union they were given face masks but not gloves or hand sanitiser
195 Americans evacuated from Wuhan to be quarantined in California for 2 weeks
The CDC announced Friday that the 195 Americans evacuated from Wuhan, China, to the United States will be quarantined for two weeks to be monitored for symptoms of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.
Facebook fights spread of misinformation about coronavirus online
Kang-Xing Jin, Facebook's head of health, said in a post that the social media platform's third-party fact-checkers are reviewing content and debunking false claims related to the coronavirus.
Not everyone is happy about EPA’s review of glyphosate
One scientist expects this will spur activists to prompt food companies to follow Kellogg’s lead in banning use of grain where glyphosate is used as a pre-harvest drying agent.
US airlines halt flights between US, China due to virus
The U.S. advised against all travel to China as the number of cases of a new virus spiked more than tenfold in a week.
Control on society lets China lock down 50M people, feed them
Authorities have blocked 50 million people from leaving Wuhan and nearby cities at the center of the outbreak. That in turn requires a massive effort to keep them supplied with food and other neces...
U.S to quarantine all 195 American evacuees from China
The U.S. advised against all travel to China as the number of cases of a new virus spiked more than tenfold in a week.
Council repairing major water mains leak in Mayo town centre
STAFF of Mayo County Council have been involved in repairing a major water mains leak in Foxford town centre since 5 a.m. this morning.
Summer start for new Cloongullane Bridge
MAYO County Council is expected to appoint a contractor for the new Cloongullane Bridge between Swinford and Foxford in May, with work on the €2.5 million project to start in early summer.
CDC: Flu deaths reach 10K this season
The CDC estimates that so far this flu season there have been at least 19 million flu illnesses and 180,000 hospitalizations.
It's National Hot Tea Month!
Jen Avis, a health expert from the St. Francis Medical Center joined us to talk about the benefits tea drinking can have.
Derbyshire medical centres issue warning over coronavirus outbreak
Two people have tested positive for the virus in England
Govt debuts pesticide to fight sweet potato pests
Reports indicate that some farmers have started slashing the vines to get rid of the pests
Gov’t pledges to address Childhood pneumonia
Government has been scaling up approaches to protect, prevent and treat pneumonia and diarrhoea among under-fives since 2012.
Social workers are not useless, irrelevant
Social workers like any other professionals play a pivotal role in mentoring and skilling the youth at both micro and macro levels
Telescope reveals details of sun’s turbulent surface
Further observations will help scientists understand and predict solar activity that can disrupt satellite communications and affect power grids.
Facebook fights spread of misinformation about coronavirus online
Kang-Xing Jin, Facebook's head of health, said in a post that the social media platform's third-party fact-checkers are reviewing content and debunking false claims related to the coronavirus.
Coronavirus reaches England as two members of same family test positive
Two members of the same family have tested positive for coronavirus in England.