Healthcare

COVID Omicron Variant: Netherlands Re-imposes Strict Lockdown, UK Too Mulls Over New Measures

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6 months ago

December 19, 2021

London [UK], December 19 (ANI): Across Europe there is a looming sense of dread over the surge in COVID-19 Omicron variant cases, forcing the Netherlands on Sunday to re-impose strict lockdown and UK mulling over new restrictive measures to contain the virus.
The Netherlands entered a strict new lockdown due to fears over the Omicron coronavirus variant, and the UK’s health minister wouldn’t rule out further restrictions,

Original Post: bignewsnetwork.com

Healthcare

How to Live Longer: Quitting Smoking May Help People ‘gain Nearly 5 Years of Healthy Life’

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3 months ago

April 8, 2022

Briana

SMOKING is one of the most common risk factors with regards to cancer and respiratory diseases. A popular habit for centuries, scientists and doctors know more than they ever have that smoking is bad for the body. As a result, quitting smoking can make all the difference.

Healthcare

6,501 Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine Administered During Past 24 Hours: MoHAP

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3 months ago

April 8, 2022

bignewsnetwork.com

ABU DHABI, 8th April, 2022 (WAM) — The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has announced that 6,501 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were given in the past 24 hours.

The total number of doses provided up to today stands at 24,587,247 with a rate of vaccine distribution of 248.60 doses per 100 people.

Original Post: bignewsnetwork.com

Healthcare

CIBC CEO Says Proposed Bank Tax Could Hurt Canada’s Competitiveness

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3 months ago

April 7, 2022

ctvnews.ca

CIBC’s chief executive officer says a tax hike targeting major financial institutions expected in today’s federal budget could send the wrong signal to the world about investing in Canada.

Original Post: ctvnews.ca