Tag: COVID-19
Skills shortage in Finland: A growing challenge amid global trends
Next come Southern Finland with 83 percent, Western Finland with 79 percent and Northern Finland with 75 percent. The industries most affected by the skills shortage are transport and logistics (92%), communication services (91%), industry (84%) and healthcare and life sciences (80%). The five areas of expertise with the most expertise are IT and data, […]
Costs of more than 40 million euros from patient injuries: multiple consequences for society
The increase in the number of applications typically reflects the development of healthcare, and the number of applications has generally been on the rise in the long term. However, this trend was disrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the number of applications decreased. The number of applications submitted in 2022 approached the record set in […]
After Covid, huge demand in the US for flights to Europe
LONDON, England: Despite rising airfares, a potential global economic recession and risks of shutdowns at some European airports due to labor disputes, Americans’ online searches for flights to Europe have surged. American airlines are therefore increasing the transatlantic capacity to monetize Americans’ demand for travel to Europe. Amid rising interest rates, high inflation, mass layoffs […]
Finavia reports a significant increase in turnover in 2022, but low passenger numbers will weaken the result for the year
Turnover increased by 105.3% to 298.4 million euros and the operating profit margin turned positive to 65.4 million euros, an increase of 340.8%. Despite the positive development, the company’s operating profit remained loss-making and was EUR 52.3 million in loss, although it is 60.0% better than a year earlier. Due to China’s COVID-19 restrictions and […]
RIGHT NOW: Norwegian star back in Holmenkollen after covid-19
15.15 Biathlon, World Cup Final OsloSprint men (Alexander Lundholm and Isabell Gradin) Swedish start number: 14, Jesper Nelin22, Malte Stefansson35, Martin Ponsiluoma55, Peppe Femling 61, Oskar Brandt91, Henning Sjökvist
St Patrick’s Day 2023: Celebrating the good people of Ireland
The one thing they got wrong in ‘The Banshees of Insherin,’ the charming Irish film that will most likely end up winning no Oscars on Sunday, is the landlord. He is mostly forgettable and in awe of his regulars – nothing more than a glorified bartender. Perhaps this was intentional and an accurate representation of […]
Well-being at work in Finland continues to decline, according to a study
A recent report from the Institute of Occupational Health shows that there is still a slight decline in Finnish occupational well-being. In the study, 480 Finnish employees aged 22–66 were interviewed, who answered four questionnaires. The experience of individual work ability has weakened at the same time as burnout symptoms have increased. A little over […]
Futures Barometer 2023: Finns’ unwavering confidence in the future in the midst of crises
The survey also revealed that young people in particular have strong faith in the future, and 91 percent of them are interested in it. However, the share of respondents who are excited about the future has decreased, and one in five respondents said they look forward to the future and see a lot of opportunities […]
Customs reports a 46% increase in tax revenue in 2022
According to Tom Fermi, the head of Customs’ customer relations and tax collection, in 2022 the share of customs duties in the entire tax base was approximately EUR 297 million, which is EUR 92 million more than in 2021. The increase was mainly due to increased imports. tariff. The European Union received 223 million euros […]
Finnish customs’ reports are at their peak in terms of regulatory crimes and drug seizures for violation of anti-Russian sanctions
The social effects of Customs’ crime prevention have exceeded 100 million euros, and most of the violations are related to sanctions against Russia and Belarus. Supervisory director Hannu Sinkkonen said that the number of violations of regulations has increased significantly, and last year more than 300 cases were taken into preliminary investigation. Sinkkonen also stated […]
Screen time on the rise: Finnish youth spend late evenings in front of screens
The study also showed that boys and men spent more time on computers and gaming than girls and women, while girls and women were more active on social media. In addition, social media has become increasingly popular among all age groups, as almost everyone under 45 uses social media and 85% of those over 65 […]
A sharp rise in psychiatric diagnoses among young people after the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic
The nationwide registry study examined the use of specialized medical care by all 0-17-year-olds living in Finland from January 2017 to September 2021. The researchers analyzed diagnoses of psychiatric and neurocognitive disorders in specialized medical care according to gender, age, and place of residence. . In the study, the number of diagnoses received by children […]
THL: More than half of Finland has hybrid covid immunity
Three years have passed since the first confirmed case of Covid-19 was detected in Finland.
More than half of Finns have COVID-19 antibodies caused by both the vaccine and the disease: study
Randomly selected adults aged 18-85 from different parts of Finland were invited to the study, and blood samples were taken from almost 9,800 people. Antibodies to the coronavirus infection in children and adolescents were also examined using anonymized surplus serum samples from the HUS diagnostic center. These studies have made it possible to assess the […]
Bulgaria is second in the EU in the number of people killed on the roads
Romania and Bulgaria report the highest number of victims in road accidents in the EU in relation to the size of the population, according to data from the European Commission. The countries’ overall ranking by number of deaths has not changed significantly compared to the period before the pandemic – in 2022, the roads were […]
Recession gives rise to gambling addiction in Sweden, says government authority
STOCKHOLM, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) — There are signs that gambling addiction is becoming a growing problem in Sweden due to the recession, the Public Health Agency said on Monday. – There is a risk that more and more people will have a gambling problem and that the consequences (of their addiction) will become worse, says […]
Working from home attracts people from big cities to the suburbs
A survey of 12,000 German people conducted in the fall of 2022 found that 38 percent of those leaving large cities moved to the suburbs and 30 percent to smaller cities with a population of 100,000 to 500,000. Only 9 percent moved to small cities and 5 percent to the countryside. These results show that, […]
COVID-19 infection increases risk of diabetes: Study
The trend, Kwan says, is worrisome because most people in the United States will eventually experience infection with COVID-19. “This study will help us better understand—and better prepare for—the post-COVID-19 era of cardiovascular risk,” Kwan said. The findings, published today in JAMA Network Open, also suggest that the risk of type 2 diabetes appears to […]
Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon resigns
It is an immeasurable privilege – one that has sustained and inspired me in good times and in the darkest of my hardest days,” Sturgeon said in a statement released today. “Given the nature and scope of the challenges facing the country, I feel a duty first and foremost to our country – to ensure […]
Sweden discards 8.5 million doses of covid-19 vaccine
STOCKHOLM, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) — Sweden has discarded nearly 8.5 million doses of vaccine against covid-19, local media reported on Sunday. The discarded doses correspond to approximately 20 percent of the vaccine doses Sweden has procured, according to the Public Health Agency’s statistics, Sveriges Radio reported. Richard Bergström, Sweden’s former national vaccine coordinator, told Radio […]
Media support proposals for the negotiation round: The grants aim to support socially important communication and versatile news media
The grants would be awarded through the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency (Traficom). The first supplementary budget proposal for 2023 includes a total of 7 million euros in reserve for such grants. “Responsible, versatile and independent media is the cornerstone of a democratic society. The media industry has been adapting to technological changes and competition […]
The anger after the death of Tire Nichols
29-year-old Tire Nichols died in hospital days after a violent police intervention in Memphis, Tennessee. Several police officers have been fired and charged over his death. Roger Wilson is in Memphis and talks about people’s anger over the death of yet another young man and about the demands for change in the American police system. […]
In Germany, 180,000 more people died during the Covid years than normally expected
In the age group over 80, the excess mortality was 640 per 100,000 people, and in the age group 60–79 92. In the two youngest age groups, the relative excess mortality was much lower, 12 and 1, respectively. “What’s surprising is that excess mortality accelerated again in 2022,” says Ragnitz. There were approximately 39,000 deaths […]
China Introduces IceBurial Technology Amid Rising Covid Deaths
Peking [China]Jan 20 (ANI): Amid rising death toll in China due to covid-19, IceBurial technology has been introduced, alleged inconvenient truths by Jennifer Zeng covering first-hand information and unique insights about China and the Chinese Communist Party. “This type of burial has been carried out in Wuhan City on an experimental basis. Corpses can be […]
Tourism will return to pre-pandemic levels in some areas in 2023
Depending, among other things, on the extent of the economic recession, the continued recovery of tourism in the Asia-Pacific region, and the development of Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. All areas will be restored More than 900 million tourists traveled internationally in 2022 – double the number in 2021, though still 63% of pre-pandemic levels, according […]
Blood tests may help detect who is likely to have prolonged Covid: Study
Generally, the body’s protein levels are stable. But the researchers found a dramatic difference in the levels of some proteins up to six weeks after infection, suggesting disruption of several important biological processes. Using an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm, they identified a “signature” of the abundance of various proteins that successfully predicted whether a person […]
Huge increase in demand for stoves as Russia cuts gas supply to Europe
While Russia continues to reduce its gas supplies to Germany, the stove market is facing an unprecedented increase in demand, both from customers in Denmark and Germany. “Our stoves are worth their weight in gold right now,” says Anders Kajgaard, factory manager at the North Jutland stove manufacturer Rais, to Nordjuyske. Labor shortageGermany has always […]
Lindén: Removing Covid-19 from the list of universally dangerous diseases is worth discussing
Mika SalminenHealth and Safety Director of the Institute of Health and Welfare (THL), told MTV News on Saturday that Covid-19 can be removed from the list because it no longer meets all the criteria of a universally dangerous disease. “I think it’s a viable option,” he said. “We could do excellently even with a smaller […]
The oldest Finn dies at the age of 110
Finland’s oldest person, Astrid Qvist, died Monday evening, July 18. Qvist’s Covid-19 test was positive a few days earlier. Qvist also had underlying medical conditions. Qvist, who turned 110 in March, died in his hometown of Närpie on the west coast of Finland. His niece, Ulla Mangsvisited him a few weeks ago. "He was in […]
The EU is urging other covid-19 boosters for 60- to 79-year-olds
BRUSSELS, Belgium: Amid a new increase in covid-19 affecting the continent, European Union officials spoke about the importance of vaccinating people aged 60 to 79, along with other vulnerable people. In a statement, EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Stella Kyriakides said: “With cases and hospital stays increasing again as we enter the summer […]
Radicals threaten to overthrow Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen after the Mink Commission’s report
The Radicals have announced that they will cast a no-confidence vote if Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen does not call an election before the Folketing opens on 4 October. This comes as a result of the recently published report from the Mink Commission, which found that the Prime Minister acted illegally when, at the end of […]
EU approval of minimum corporate tax blocked by Hungary
BRUSSELS, Belgium: Hungary has blocked a global agreement to introduce a minimum corporate tax rate previously proposed by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Budapest’s move to oppose the proposal, which is supported by more than 100 countries, could potentially force EU finance ministers to postpone a vote scheduled to be included in […]
The Ministry of Finance warns of a recession
The Ministry of Finance released a weaker economic review on Friday, warning of more than previously expected slowing economic growth and accelerating inflation. It estimates that Finland’s GDP will grow by 1.4 per cent this year, but will slow over the next two years. The ministry forecasts growth of just 1.1 per cent next year […]
COVID-19 cases are again increasing in Denmark
Further increases are expectedMeanwhile, the dominant BA.2 variation is losing momentum, and its share of new cases fell from around 61 per cent in week 19 to just over 41 per cent in week 22. A similar trend is emerging throughout Europe, and SSI is following developments closely. “The increase in infection we are seeing […]
SAS gets Denmark postponed in the wake of nightmare suckers
Some strings attached A broad majority in the Folketing today not only agreed to forgive DKK 3.5 billion in debt to SAS, but also to increase Denmark’s ownership share in the airline from around 21.8 per cent to up to 30 per cent. However, the government has demanded that SAS find other investors to support […]
SAS ve continues: 1,000 pilots threaten to strike
Denmark to the rescue?The pilots are unhappy with the airline’s plans to cut costs to survive, and long-term negotiations between the two parties have broken down. The pilots have therefore announced that they intend to strike no earlier than 24 June, unless an agreement can be reached with SAS’s management. SAS Scandinavia accounts for the […]
A nationwide campaign in Finland encourages passengers to return to public transport
The campaign is a response to the collapse in passenger numbers during the COVID-19 pandemic. It encourages passengers to return to public transport and thereby meet people and attend events. Its core message is, “We’re waiting for you!” The campaign will appear on several different communication channels – online, radio and social media. The campaign […]
iPhone users can now add vaccine records to Apple Health, cash stages
It is also more important than ever to check your vaccination status if you are leaving the international area. On the other hand, you don’t have to keep a printed record in your wallet or purse: you can immediately store your vaccination card in your phone to prevent it from being destroyed or lost. If […]
THL laajentaa neljännen koronapistoksen yli 70-vuotiaiksi
Terveyden ja hyvinvoinnin laitos (THL) on laajentanut suosituksensa neljänneksi Covid-rokoteannokseksi riskiryhmiin kuuluville 70–79-vuotiaille. Tiedote tuli torstaina, kun THL:n ja sosiaali- ja terveysministeriön virkamiehet pitivät viimeisen sovitun viikoittaisen Covid-tiedotuksensa ennen kesää. THL suosittelee nyt, että kunnat antaisivat neljännen annoksen Covid-rokotetta yli 70-vuotiaille riskiryhmissä 1 ja 2 vähintään kolmen kuukauden kuluttua kolmannesta rokotuksesta. Ryhmään 1 kuuluvat ihmiset, […]
The number of Covid patients in the intensive care unit falls to a 9-month low
The number of Covid patients treated in hospitals has dropped significantly over the past week, the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) said on Thursday. The total number has fallen by more than half from a peak of 1,026 at the end of March. At the same time, the number of patients in intensive […]
The study sheds light on the duration of the immune response to COVID-19
Long-term observational studies (studies using continuous or repeated measures to monitor specific individuals over time) are necessary to address important questions about the persistence and efficacy of immune responses to SARS-CoV-2. Often, individual cohorts have limited longitudinal data or number of participants to draw robust conclusions. To overcome these limitations, harmonized but independent cohorts – […]
In 2021, Teosto collected 70.1 million euros in music royalties
Although the COVID-19 pandemic continued to affect the music industry, the amount of royalties collected by Teosto increased by almost 7%, or about EUR 4.5 million, compared to 2020. At the same time, Teosto’s own operating expenses decreased. To 4.2%. Royalties collected from concerts, gigs and festivals increased only slightly compared to 2020, from EUR […]
Smallpox – we know that about the infection
Monkey pox was discovered in monkeys in 1958, and the first time it was discovered that the virus infected a human was in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of Congo. About monkey pox Monkey pox is related to the eradicated disease smallpox, but is less dangerous. – It is important to realize that what we […]
The Digital National Gallery provides a platform for new art experiences
“During the COVID-19 pandemic, the use and demand for digital services has increased enormously. The State Art Museum has not had sufficient resources to develop our digital services. Now is the time to invest in creating a platform for continued operations in the future,” says Kimmo Levä, Director General of the National Gallery. The three-year […]
HUS’s boss: Finland’s top death toll goes unnoticed
Insufficient information is provided on this year’s peak in Covid-19 deaths, Lasse LehtonenThe director of diagnostic services at Helsinki University Hospital (HUS) told Yle on Thursday. An inaccurate picture of the country’s pandemic situation could lead to fewer people looking for third doses of vaccines, also called booster vaccines, Lehtonen said, noting that if corona […]
Scandinavian Airlines will cancel 4,000 flights this summer
STOCKHOLM, May 10 (Xinhua) – Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) will cancel around 4,000 flights this summer, citing staff shortages and delayed deliveries of aircraft, the Swedish financial newspaper Dagens Industri (DI) reported on Tuesday. The staff shortage is a result of the covid-19 pandemic since about 5,000 employees were laid off when demand for international and […]
Corona is a good place: most of us have had it and the risk of contraction is low
With corona increasingly a blip in the nation’s rearview mirror, it is generally understood that most adults have contracted the virus at least once since 2020, and that it is no longer considered unusual to have had it two or even three times. To those who have avoided it, it begins to feel as if […]
New COVID-19 sub-variants found in Denmark
By the numbersAccording to the Danish data, there is currently no indication that the new sub-variants entail an increased risk of hospitalization compared to the tribe that is currently dominant in Denmark. The number of COVID-19-related admissions fell by 20 percent to 455 in week 17 – the age group 70-89 is still the largest […]
Blinken tests positive for Covid
Fully vaccinated and boosted US Secretary of State works from home with “mild symptoms” US Secretary of State Antony Blinken tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday afternoon, the State Department announced. The top official is experiencing only mild symptoms and will work from home until he can return to his department, his spokesman added. “The […]
Blinken is testing positive for covid, says the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Washington – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken tested positive for covid-19 on Wednesday and will move to a virtual work schedule, the State Department said. “The secretary is fully vaccinated and boosted against the virus and is experiencing only mild symptoms,” the department said in a statement. Blinken has not seen President Joe Biden […]
The United States’ leading diplomat tests positive for Covid
Fully vaccinated and boosted Foreign Minister Antony Blinken works from home with? Mild symptoms? US Secretary of State Antony Blinken tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday afternoon, the State Department announced. Blinken only experiences mild symptoms and will work from home until he can return to Foggy Bottom, his spokesman added. “The secretary is fully […]
Report: The Finnish shipping market is functioning well
The ministry commissioned a report to get an overview of the shipping market. The report has mainly been prepared by the Maritime Business & Policy Research Group of the University of Turku School of Economics. Cost – effective transport services For Finland in particular, maritime transport is an important and necessary part of functioning foreign […]
Sweden could introduce new measures to combat a possible new covid-19 wave
STOCKHOLM, May 2 (Xinhua) – Just a month after Sweden announced that covid-19 is no longer considered dangerous, and abolished health measures to combat the disease, the country’s public health authority said on Monday that they are ready to introduce new restrictive measures should still be a wave hit the country. In one of three […]
Yle publishes news in Ukrainian
Yle publishes news in Ukrainian to serve the country’s refugees arriving in Finland. The textual news, which is published on weekdays, focuses on top national news as well as stories of interest to Ukrainians. The articles also contain practical information about living in Finland. "We want to support Ukrainians coming to Finland," Aki KekäläinenYle’s Head […]
HUS urges Covid to exercise caution before May Day
At one of the busiest parties of the year, on Labor Day or First of May just a few days away The National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) has stated that users should follow local recommendations to control the spread of covid-19. However, the Public Health Authority has not issued any specific instructions on […]
The gender differences in education are getting bigger
Regional differencesGeography also plays a role, and there are marked differences in the number of higher education received depending on the area of the country people live in. In Region Zealand, only 35.8 per cent of men and 53.5 per cent of women have completed higher education – the lowest proportion in the country. In […]
According to the President of Finland, Covid symptoms are fading and recovering from pneumonia at home
Finnish President Sauli NiinistöLast week, those who were diagnosed with Covid-19 were discharged from Helsinki Hospital on Wednesday after a stay of almost two days. He said his Covid symptoms had decreased, but he was now dealing with a pneumonia case. The 73-year-old president spoke about the development in a Facebook post on Wednesday. "Covid […]
Denmark is a leader in important pandemic data
Vaccine kingsOne of the main reasons for the low mortality rate is the country’s successful COVID-19 vaccination program. Denmark’s excess mortality from 1 March 2020 to 27 March 2022 turned out to be 1,454 per million inhabitants, while it was minus in both Australia and New Zealand. Common to the three countries is that over […]
COVID-19 and influenza cases are declining
Similar flu trendMeanwhile, a similar trend can be seen in the number of new flu cases being documented. In week 14, 2,186 cases were registered – a decrease of 45 percent from the 1,201 documented in the following week. “It therefore appears that the most recent influenza epidemic we have experienced in recent months, which […]
EU extends COVID-19 digital certificates: European Commission
Wigand said at the press conference, adding that it is important to prepare and this useful tool to be ready, especially given the emergence of new versions of COVID-19. The certificate has significantly facilitated safe travel within the EU and supported the tourism industry, Wigand added. The EU has had a digital coronavirus certification system […]
The pandemic is likely to have peaked in Finland, but the patient load in hospitals is slowly declining, health authorities say
The number of coronavirus infections in Finland has fallen for the third week in a row, officials from the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) said at a weekly press conference on Thursday. Although the number of new laboratory-confirmed infections has decreased in all age groups […]
President Niinistö’s Covid-19 test is positive
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö has shown a positive Covid-19 infection, the president’s office announced Tuesday. Niinistö, 73, is well and continues to work remotely despite the infection. However, the president’s planned official visit to Norway on Thursday and Friday and a Q&A session with schoolchildren on Wednesday have been postponed, the agency said. Planned topics […]
Researchers outline the need for a new approach to COVID-19 vaccine testing
Comments on bioethics Nir Eyal and epidemiologists Tobias Gerhard and Brian Strom (the latter is Chancellor of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences) – published in Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety – explores how this parallel approach in vaccine trials could lead to faster and more accurate vaccine evaluation and a more effective pandemic response. In traditional […]
Economists recommend a global easing of coronary virus restrictions
“While protecting public health has been a priority in a pandemic, the financial cost of the coronavirus has been high,” says the ifon researcher. Niklas Potrafke. “The relatively mild effects of the Omicron version mean that restrictions can now be significantly eased.” Calls for the current restrictions to be relaxed were particularly common among Asian […]
The virus wave that changed everything
For two years, the news was filled by the Corona pandemic. Helén Palmqvist Novik is a reporter for P4 Gothenburg and has since the beginning of 2020 reported week after week on covid-19. She has talked to those concerned and with experts, visited nursing homes and hospitals. It is with the help of their voices, […]
COVID-19 may have long-term effects on the brain, research shows
Researchers at Tulane University have explained how COVID-19 affects the human central nervous system. The findings are the first comprehensive assessment of neuropathology associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection in a non-human primate model. The results of the study were published in the journal Nature Communications. Surprisingly, these findings were in subjects without severe viral respiratory disease. […]
HS: In Finland, the number of Covid-19 deaths in the first quarter of 2022 was higher than in the whole of 2021
Just over a third (1,163) of deaths were recorded between January and December 2021. Mika SalminenTHL’s Health Security Manager told Helsingin Sanomat on Sunday that the high mortality rate is primarily due to a sharp increase in coronavirus infections in the early months of the year. The majority of deaths have been observed in patients […]
New COVID mutant “XE” found in UK more infectious than Omicron sub-variant: WHO
“Recombinant XE (BA.1-BA.2) was first detected in the UK on 19 January, and> 600 sequences have been reported and confirmed since then,” the WHO said. “Early estimates suggest that the growth rate in the community is 1010% compared to BA.2, but this finding needs further confirmation. XE is part of the Omicron variant until significant […]
Trade union views: The future of work is flexible
In 1930, the British economist John M Keynes predicted that over time, technological developments would make us so much more productive that the working week would be reduced to 15 hours. We’re still not there. If His prophecy is to come true, there must be a fundamental change in the way we work. Keynes’ prediction […]
New clinical study demonstrates significant and positive effect of dietary supplementation on hospitalization in COVID-19 patients
This centrally conducted study – which allowed homogeneity – included 49 covid patients who were randomly divided into two groups. All patients were over 18 years of age and were hospitalized due to a severe form of the disease. In the first, Nasafytol® group, 25 patients received Nasafytol for 14 days in addition to standard […]
Explanation: The war in Ukraine affects Finnish companies
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the resulting sanctions on Russia affect Finnish companies, according to a study conducted by the Chamber of Commerce. The majority of companies that responded to the survey – 62 per cent – said the ongoing crisis had made it difficult for them to operate. However, only one-fifth of respondents expect […]
Sweden allows the use of a new drug to prevent covid-19
STOCKHOLM, March 29 (Xinhua) – A new COVID-19 prophylactic agent from AstraZeneca has been approved for use in Sweden, the country’s Medicines Agency for Xinhua confirmed on Tuesday. Evusheld has recently been licensed for prescription to individuals who, due to underlying medical conditions, have not developed adequate protection against covid-19 despite being vaccinated. The drug […]
COVID-19 increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, research reveals
Studies have shown that the human pancreas can also be a target for SARS-CoV-2 (a serious acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus type 2 virus). Decreased insulin-secreting granules in beta cells and impaired glucose-stimulated insulin secretion have been observed following Covid-19 infection. In addition, some patients developed insulin resistance after COVID-19 and had high blood sugar, even […]
Saliva test for COVID-19 faster and safer than a nasal scan: study
“It’s important because people can spread COVID-19 before they know they have it,” said another author. Donald K. MiltonMD, DrPH, Professor of Occupational and Environmental Health at the Institute for Applied Environmental Health, University of Maryland School of Public Health, College Park. “Early detection can reduce the spread of the disease,” he added. The motive […]
Denmark has obtained herd immunity
According to Tyra Grove Krause, scientific director of the Statens Serum Institut (SSI), Denmark has finally reached herd immunity regarding COVID-19 – at least for now. The term herd immunity refers to when there is so much immunity in the population that a disease can no longer spread widely in society. Even without restrictions, infection […]
Men with high BMI in upper adolescence are at risk of severe covid-19: Study
Gothenburg [Sweden]March 19 (ANI): According to a new study led by the University of Gothenburg, men with a high body index (BMI) in their upper teens have a high risk of severe covid-19 and may need to be hospitalized in the future. The results of the study were published in the journal Obesity. The study […]
The number of Covid-19 hospitalizations continues to grow in Finland
On Thursday, there were a total of 820 patients with coronavirus in Finland, 38 of whom were in intensive care. The number of patients in hospital ranged from 600 to 650 between mid-January and early February. The daily number of new infections is currently in the thousands. Salminen added that he sees little benefit in […]
Potential benefits of CBD and reasons for its abundant use
CBD, next to THC, is the second most popular hemp-derived compound. We get CBD by extracting it from hemp and cannabis plants, the same goes for THC, but THC and CBD differ markedly even though they are obtained by the same methods and from the same plants. THC is the compound that gives users an […]
High BMI in upper teens a risk of severe covid-19: Study
Gothenburg [Sweden]March 14 (ANI): A new study led by the University of Gothenburg has found that men with a high body mass index (BMI) in their late teens have an increased risk of severe covid-19 and may need to be hospitalized later in life. The study was published in the journal Obesity. The study included […]
Agreement to reduce the consumption of disposable plastic cups and food packaging
The EU Directive on the reduction of the environmental impact of certain plastic products requires Member States to take measures to reduce the consumption of disposable plastic products in an ambitious and sustainable manner by 2026 compared to 2022. decide on their national measures and monitor their progress. The aim of the directive is to […]
This is how the pandemic has prepared us for the new threats
What insights, experiences and behaviors do we take with us until the covid-19 pandemic subsides? And has the pandemic taught us anything valuable before the next crisis, the war in Ukraine? For two years we have learned to keep our distance, avoid hugs and handshakes, and we do not like to be crowded. Some behaviors […]
Record low number of COVID-19 patients in intensive care units
According to new figures from the National Clinical Quality Program (RKKP), very few of those admitted end up with COVID-19 in the country’s intensive care units. The figures showed that only 1 percent of 10,000 corona-related admissions last month ended up requiring intensive treatment. “The Omicron variant is dominant and makes people less ill. In […]
Many are struggling with long-term COVID-19 effects
Recent mutation expectationsThe study is based on data collected before the dominant Delta and Omicron mutations took control in Denmark, and the researchers do not expect to find the same results in relation to the milder infections seen today. Among the most common long-term effects of COVID-19 were taste and smell problems as well as […]
THL: Many Covid patients still need hospitalization, epidemic uncertain
According to the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), several Covid-19 patients are still treated in Finnish hospitals. Although infection rates have decreased, the number of patients has decreased only slightly. A total of 316 coronavirus patients were reported in the wards on Sunday, February 27, down from just seven a week earlier. However, […]
Ukraine: Millions of people would suffer in a renewed conflict
“Too little attention is being paid to this looming humanitarian catastrophe. Communities are exhausted from the conflict and need humanitarian aid and peaceful solutions instead of weapons. We call on our international partners to support humanitarian aid in Ukraine, which has so far been funded at 9%, to meet existing needs and prepare for emergency […]
COVID-19 infection can be detected in breath tests: Study
The study was published in Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. A new study showed that a few breaths are enough to detect viral residues in small droplets of liquid. This immediately leads to assumptions about possibly replacing unpleasant nasal swab tests with convenient and easy breath tests. Emilia Viklunddoctoral student of occupational and environmental medicine […]
Economist: Employment rate improved in January, but the outlook is mixed
According to Statistics Finland, the employment rate in Finland has continued to grow this year. But experts say the country has not yet solved its long-term unemployment problem. According to the Laboratory Survey of the Number Crusher, there were 31,000 fewer unemployed in January 2022 than in the corresponding period last year, while there were […]
In the Covid-19 pandemic, setbacks are possible when restrictions are eased
However, the authorities may still issue both restrictions and recommendations on, for example, the use of masks and teleworking in their jurisdiction. Liisa-Maria Voipio-PulkkiA specialist from the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health said the coronavirus epidemic appears to be leveling off, although a rapid turn for the better is not yet in sight. Between […]
FHM: High immunity in the country – the spread of infection decreases
Authorities hold their weekly joint press conference in the wake of the covid-19 pandemic. Participating are Britta Björkholm, head of department at the Swedish Public Health Agency, Mathias Fredriksson, head of unit, the National Board of Health and Welfare and Svante Werger, special adviser, the Swedish Agency for Civil Protection and Emergency Planning.
Denmark may become the zero point for future pandemics
Politicians must act Kolmo went on to argue that the agricultural sector and politicians need to devise a plan to tackle such an eventuality. “We can not just let it spread, as we have seen with the antibiotic-resistant MRSA bacteria we now see in almost all conventional Danish populations, which infect many people every year,” […]
Russian officials respond after the Valieva test delayed the debt
The Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) says that Kamila Valieva’s doping test was sent to a Stockholm lab in due course. The Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) has insisted that it was not the fault of delays in Kamila Valieva’s doping test after appearing to have been blamed by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). The Court of […]
Anti-doping officials explain mysterious Valieva test delays
Officials at RUSADA have issued a statement after figure skater Kamila Valieva tested positive for a banned substance Information about the positive doping test result for the Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva was delayed due to problems caused by Covid-19 at a laboratory in Stockholm, according to an explanation to the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA). […]
According to the study, loneliness is widespread at a problematic level in many countries
The results showed significant data gaps, especially in low- and middle-income countries, as well as significant geographical variability in loneliness. The level in northern European countries is consistently lower than in other regions. Existing evidence showed that loneliness not only affected mental health and well-being, but was also associated with a number of physical health […]
Immigration has declined in Denmark since the start of the pandemic
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, both immigration to Denmark and emigration from Denmark have decreased recently. Although immigration increased by 19 percent last year compared to 2020, the numbers since the pandemic have not been so low since 2013. The number of emigrated Danes and foreigners has also plummeted since the beginning of the pandemic. […]
Denmark decides on fourth COVID-19 vaccination plug
Settlement In addition, people under the age of 18 will not get the third plug that the rest of the population has been offered. The National Board of Health recommends that children aged 5-11 years continue to be vaccinated for the rest of the winter period, as only a few of the vaccinated children have […]
One in three adults develops new diseases after COVID infection, the study found
The conditions involved many important organs and systems, including the heart, kidneys, lungs, and liver, as well as mental health complications. Studies on the incidence and severity of new diseases (consequences) following COVID-19 infection have begun to appear, but few have described the excessive risk of new diseases due to COVID-19 infection in older adults […]
Finland will end negative Covid test requirements at borders
Finland has extended the existing regulations related to the coronavirus to passengers arriving in the country from outside the Schengen and EU areas. This means that until 13 March, travelers from these areas will still need to provide valid certificates of full vaccination or recovery from Covid-19 during the previous six months. Starting next Tuesday, […]
China loses to world champion Switzerland in Olympic women’s team curling
BEIJING, February 10 (Xinhua) – China lost to world champions Switzerland 7-5 in the second round of curling for women’s team in Beijing 2022 here on Thursday night. This is their second loss after falling to Denmark 7-6 during the morning session, and the second straight win for the Swiss, who beat Great Britain 6-5 […]
