In a newly published book, WHO/Europe provides up-to-date guidance for ensuring healthy nutrition and physical activity of primary school-aged children while cultivating good habits that will last into adulthood
Sep 23, 2020The new policy to be effective Monday will require drivers in many markets to use selfie pictures to certify they are wearing masks before going online, and will allow riders and drivers an option to cancel a booking if the other party is not using a face covering.
May 14, 2020American Airlines Group Inc, Delta Air Lines Inc and United Airlines Holdings Inc have told employees that they may deny boarding at the gate to anyone not wearing a face covering, and are providing masks to passengers who do not have them
May 13, 2020"That suspension should, at a minimum, include H-2B visas (non-agricultural seasonal workers), H-1B visas (specialty occupation workers) and the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program (extension of foreign student visas after graduation)," top US senators wrote to Trump
May 08, 2020As millions of Buddhists around the world celebrate the sacred occasion of Vesak, the UN chief called on all nations to celebrate Lord Buddha's wisdom by taking action for others with compassion and solidarity, "and by renewing our commitment to building a peaceful world.
May 06, 2020Remdesivir: In the first proof of successful treatment against the illness that has claimed more than 226,000 lives, a clinical trial of the drug remdesivir showed that patients recovered about 30 percent faster than those on a placebo
Apr 30, 2020This new data discovery tool will allow researchers to quickly and easily classify a deadly virus like SARS-CoV-2 in just minutes, according to the researchers, including Gurjit Randhawa from Western University in Canada
Apr 29, 2020This new data discovery tool will allow researchers to quickly and easily classify a deadly virus like SARS-CoV-2 in just minutes, according to the researchers, including Gurjit Randhawa from Western University in Canada
Apr 29, 2020Bill Gates also warned that trying to rush a reopening and generating "exponential" growth in Covid-19 cases "will be seeding other parts of the country," comparing it to the infection spreading via international travel in early 2020.
Apr 27, 2020"China's Communist government needs to be held accountable for their role in lying about the Coronavirus pandemic, and the US Congress needs to respond - now," said 48-year-old Nikki Haley, a former US Ambassador to the United Nations
Apr 25, 2020The WHO estimates that in 2018, there were 228 million cases of malaria in 89 countries, with 405,000 resulting deaths. No significant gains were made in reducing malaria cases from 2014 to 2018. As of April 21, 2020, globally 2.2 million SARS-CoV-2 cases and 170,000 COVID-19-related deaths have bee
Apr 25, 2020India remittances may fall to $64 billion From $83 billion. Globally remittances are projected to decline sharply by about 20 percent this year due to the economic crisis induced by the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown.
Apr 23, 2020India remittances may fall to $64 billion From $83 billion. Globally remittances are projected to decline sharply by about 20 percent this year due to the economic crisis induced by the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown.
Apr 23, 2020An analysis of Veterans Health Administration (VA) data found that 28% of 97 patients given hydroxychloroquine along with standard care died, compared with a death rate of 11% for the 158 patients that did not receive the drug
Apr 22, 2020The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has called for policy-makers and practitioners to look into lessons from the past crises to address the challenges faced by girls as the governments of various counties prepare for "indefinite" school closures
Apr 22, 2020France’s Prime Minister Édouard Philippe on Sunday said that although the country looks to be on track to lift its near two-month coronavirus lockdown as planned on May 11, the country's return to normality would be gradual and slow.
Apr 20, 2020Chinese scientists have said the virus likely jumped from an animal to humans in a market that sold wildlife in Wuhan, but the existence of the lab has fuelled conspiracy theories that the germ spread from the facility.
Apr 18, 2020Coronavirus: Addressing the Development Committee Meeting during the annual Spring Meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, the IMF Managing Director said a large global contraction in the first half of this year was inevitable.
Apr 18, 2020Chinese scientists have said the virus likely jumped from an animal to humans in a market that sold wildlife in Wuhan, but the existence of the lab has fuelled conspiracy theories that the germ spread from the facility.
Apr 18, 2020Coronavirus: Addressing the Development Committee Meeting during the annual Spring Meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, the IMF Managing Director said a large global contraction in the first half of this year was inevitable.
Apr 18, 2020The ministry said 1,767 mariners, nearly all from the Charles de Gaulle itself, had been tested and results showed at least 668 to be infected with the new coronavirus. Results are still not in from a third of the tests.
Apr 16, 2020Retired captain Tom Moore, who has used a walker to move around since breaking his hip, said he was grateful to the National Health Service (NHS) for the treatment he received in the past and wanted to do something in return
Apr 15, 2020Adopting safety measures during the coronavirus lockdown, women dairy farmers are ensuring that the supply of milk to consumers is not disrupted while protecting the livelihood and economic interests of member farmers.
Apr 15, 2020Adopting safety measures during the coronavirus lockdown, women dairy farmers are ensuring that the supply of milk to consumers is not disrupted while protecting the livelihood and economic interests of member farmers.
Apr 15, 2020Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was expected to meet late Monday with a panel of experts advising the government on the global pandemic, with widespread reports that he would announce a state of emergency as soon as Tuesday.
Apr 07, 2020The latest move comes a day after Prime Minister Scott Morrison said that overseas students were not eligible for any financial support as under their visa arrangements, it was a requirement for them to support themselves for a year in Australia
Apr 07, 2020Responding to widespread supply chain disruptions, the World Bank is also helping countries access critically needed medical supplies by reaching out to suppliers on behalf of governments. The World Bank is also encouraging others to provide financial support to developing countries for the COVID-19
Apr 03, 2020Prime Minister Netanyahu had earlier gone into seven-day self-isolation after a close aide was found to have contracted the deadly virus, but he has so far tested negative. His quarantine had ended Wednesday night.
Apr 03, 2020Reportedly among the 18 cases linked to the kindergarten centre, 14 were staff members, including the principal. The other four are related to the principal's family members. Later, when three employees of Dover Court International School were tested Coronavirus positive, it is declared a coronaviru
Mar 26, 2020Civil Society 20 (C20) is one of the eight official Engagement Groups of the G20. It provides a platform of Civil Society Organizations around the world to bring forth a non-government and non-business voice.
Mar 23, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic is a global health and societal emergency that requires effective immediate action by governments, individuals and businesses. All businesses have a key role to play in minimising the likelihood of transmission and impact on society.
Mar 18, 2020To assist the fight in Hubei, a total of 42,000 medical personnel from across the country were dispatched to the province. Around 65,000 pieces of medical equipment including ventilators and ECMOs (artificial lungs) had been sent to Hubei by March 3.
Mar 16, 2020Tweeting on CGC's official account, Al-Mizrem said that should there be such a decision, it would be announced in a transparent manner through official media channels. He also urged for implementing all guidelines and instructions of preventive measures set by the health ministry.
Mar 14, 2020All donations made to the United Nations Foundation and Swiss Philanthropy Foundation are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by the law, where applicable (U.S. and Switzerland). Additionally, Swiss Philanthropy Foundation has partnered with Transnational Giving Europe to extend tax benefit to ce
Mar 14, 2020The Ministry also advised individuals with respiratory illness symptoms to avoid mixing in crowded places. It also called on members of the public to seek information from official sources, and avoid the spreading of misinformation.
Mar 13, 2020People with high risk of exposure to the virus causing COVID-19 – for example, they've traveled to China's Hubei province or live with a symptomatic person without taking the recommended precautions – could face quarantine or isolation under public health orders, the CDC says.
Mar 12, 2020UAE update for Covid19
Mar 11, 2020The health authorities swung into action on Tuesday after they received reports that a school in Noida had asked parents to take their kids home since some children had attended a birthday party organised by the person who was on Monday tested positive for coronavirus
Mar 03, 2020There is no known connection between the new patient and anyone else diagnosed with the disease, known as covid-19. On Wednesday, health authorities revealed the nation’s first case of community transmission, a woman in Solano County, about 90 miles away.
Feb 29, 2020The researchers first showed they could drive rapid genetic changes in human cancer cells in the lab using high levels of APOBEC3B, which is able to edit the DNA code of cells, giving rise to genetic changes that can be seen as 'signatures' or 'footprints'.
Feb 10, 2020The death toll in China from the novel coronavirus epidemic soared to 908 and reports of confirmed cases have numbered over 40,000, Chinese health officials reveal on Monday.The spread of coronavirus outside China has apparently slowed down but could accelerate with any breach of conditions
Feb 10, 2020Amgen Scholars Program (ASP) is an international program funded by the Amgen Foundation with the direction of Harvard University, aiming to increase research opportunities for students committed to pursuing careers in the field of biomedical science.
Jan 16, 2020To this end, the Board of Trustees of GMU headed by Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder and President, recently appointed Prof. Sherief Khalifa, the Dean of GMU's College of Pharmacy as the University's Vice Chancellor for Quality and Global Engagement.
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