Covid: Poor public health made pandemic worse – Sally Davies
The former chief medical officer says high rates of obesity, deprivation and overcrowding have cost lives. Source link
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Covid: Row over regional rules ‘damaging to public health’, scientist warns
Divisions between No 10 and local leaders in England are “very dangerous”, a Sage scientist says. Source link
Red light on, engine off: Arvind Kejriwal calls on public to fight air pollution in Delhi
The Delhi government on Thursday launched a new initiative to tackle the problem of rising air pollution in the national capital. Addressing a press conference on Thursday, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said, “We are launching a campaign ‘Red Light On, Gaadi Off’ to tackle air pollution. There are one crore vehicles registered in Delhi. According … Read more
FIR against former MP CM Kamal Nath, 8 others for violating Covid rules during public meeting
The FIR was filed against former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath and eight other Congress leaders for violating Covid-19 safety protocols during a public meeting. An FIR has been filed against former Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath on charges of violating Covid-19 protocols during a public gathering. (Photo: PTI) An FIR has been registered … Read more
Flushing a Public Toilet? Be Sure to Wear a Mask
By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Aug. 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Flushing public toilets or urinals can spew clouds of particles filled with germs into the air, including the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19, Chinese researchers warn. That’s why wearing a mask is a must if you need to use a public restroom. Both … Read more
Coronavirus antibodies tests ‘put public at risk’
Image copyright Getty Images Poor regulation of antibodies tests – that could indicate if someone has had coronavirus – could be putting the public at risk, doctors have warned. The Royal College of Pathologists has written to the health secretary, calling for rules to be tightened on kits sold direct to consumers. The letter warns … Read more
Nolan encourages public to have cancer checks
Image copyright PA Image caption Linda Nolan and Bill Turnbull have joined NHS doctors in encouraging cancer checks Singer Linda Nolan and presenter Bill Turnbull are among the celebrities with cancer who are urging the public not to put off seeking important checks. Concerns have been raised that people have delayed coming forward because of … Read more
Public Health England ‘to be replaced’
Image copyright PA Media Public Health England is to be replaced by a new agency that will specifically deal with protecting the country from pandemics, according to a report. The Sunday Telegraph claims Health Secretary Matt Hancock will this week announce a new body modelled on Germany’s Robert Koch Institute. Ministers have reportedly been unhappy … Read more