Coronavirus: Hongkongers stranded aboard Diamond Princess cruise ship to be flown home on Cathay Pacific flights, as city confirms three new cases

By |2020-02-23T06:51:04+00:00February 23rd, 2020|

But for some 2,000 Hongkongers locked down in mainland China’s Hubei province – the epicentre of the outbreak – there remains no sign of escape Beijing’s top man in Hong Kong, Luo Huining, visits mainland companies to inspect stock as panic buying continues to clear city’s supermarket shelves   CC0 Creative Commons Pixabay Read more… [...]

Here’s how long coronaviruses may linger on contaminated surfaces, according to science

By |2020-02-23T06:51:03+00:00February 23rd, 2020|

(CNN)   Concerns are mounting about how long the novel coronavirus may survive on surfaces — so much so that China’s central bank has taken measures to deep clean and destroy its cash, which changes hands multiple times a day, in an effort to contain the virus. It is unknown exactly how long the novel coronavirus can linger on [...]

Coronavirus: vital to stop human-to-human spread in Wuhan, says China’s top expert as death toll hits 1,868

By |2020-02-23T06:50:59+00:00February 23rd, 2020|

WHO delegation of medical experts heading to other regions after meetings in Beijing – but will not visit the outbreak’s epicentre of Hubei Chinese government unveils relief measures, particularly targeting SMEs and Hubei businesses, as outbreak hits sectors from farming to tourism Read more… The post Coronavirus: vital to stop human-to-human spread in Wuhan, says [...]

UN chief says new virus poses ‘enormous’ risks

By |2020-02-23T06:50:56+00:00February 23rd, 2020|

LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — The U.N. secretary-general said Tuesday the virus outbreak that began in China poses “a very dangerous situation” for the world, but “is not out of control.” Speaking in an interview with The Associated Press, Antonio Guterres said that “the risks are enormous and we need to be prepared worldwide for that.” [...]

Coronavirus: Hong Kong families await return of thousands of stranded domestic helpers as the Philippines lifts travel ban

By |2020-02-23T06:50:52+00:00February 23rd, 2020|

A 32-year-old becomes first Filipino maid diagnosed with Covid-19 in the city as local total hits 62 Helpers can head back to Hong Kong but concerns raised over waiver requirement Read more…   The post Coronavirus: Hong Kong families await return of thousands of stranded domestic helpers as the Philippines lifts travel ban appeared first [...]

Is Buttered ‘Keto Coffee’ Good for You?

By |2020-02-23T06:50:43+00:00February 23rd, 2020|

What you should know about Bulletproof Coffee There’s a lot of hype around the benefits of adding butter to your coffee. The trend is popular among followers of the keto diet (low-carb, high-fat) and intermittent fasters. Take your morning cup of joe, add two tablespoons of butter, some oil and call it Bulletproof Coffee. No doubt it’s an [...]

What Wellness Programs Don’t Do for Workers

By |2020-02-23T06:50:38+00:00February 23rd, 2020|

The idea of employee wellness is not new, but it has not always been an $8 billion industry in which employer-subsidized fitness memberships, meditation classes, and catered meals are the norm. In 1864, the Pennsylvania Mine Safety Act was codified into law, promising Pennsylvania mine workers minimal ventilation to help prevent the black lung, and marking the beginning of [...]

NICE calls for immediate action on air quality in homes

By |2020-02-22T06:30:53+00:00February 22nd, 2020|

In January, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published guidance arguing that poor air quality in dwellings is an ‘imminent risk’ to people’s health. The publication, Indoor air quality at home (NG149), offers recommendations to a range of stakeholders including local authorities, healthcare professionals and ventilation specialists. NICE’s key aim is to [...]

First case of novel Coronavirus confirmed in Humboldt County

By |2020-02-22T06:30:52+00:00February 22nd, 2020|

HUMBOLDT COUNTY, Calif. — The following is a press release from the Department of Health and Human Services: First case of COVID-19 confirmed in Humboldt County The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services Public Health Branch has received confirmation from the California Department of Public Health and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and [...]

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