Tag: Outbreak
In Helsinki, about 150 cases of food poisoning caused by oysters
The study of food samples is still in progress, but some patient samples have already been completed. So far, seven people have tested positive for the norovirus associated with this outbreak. Those who ate oysters are advised to contact environmental services and provide information for the ongoing investigation. A report on the outbreak will be […]
Explosion at Oils gas station
The capital’s fire brigade was called after reports of an explosion at the Olis petrol station at the intersection of Álfheima and Suðurlandsbraut around 2.30pm today. According to information from the fire department, three ambulances and two firefighting vehicles have arrived at the scene and the situation is being assessed. “This is under evaluation, but […]
Explosion at Olis petrol station
The fire brigade was called after reports of an explosion at the Olís petrol station at the intersection of Álfheima and Suðurlandsbraut at around 2.30pm today. According to information from the fire department, three ambulances and two firefighting vehicles have arrived at the scene and the situation is being assessed. “This is under evaluation, but […]
WHO reports 14,000 monkeypox cases worldwide, including 5 deaths
“Nearly 14,000 confirmed cases of #monkeypox have been reported to WHO this year from over 70 countries and territories. So far 5 deaths have been reported, all in Africa. @WHO will continue to do everything possible to support countries to stop transmission and save lives,” Tedros said in a tweet. Tedros also said that while […]
More than 550 confirmed cases of monkeypox have been reported: UN
The majority of reported cases have been sexual encounters between men, and these communities seek to inform their members of the risks and preventative actions that can be taken. “But we all need to work hard to combat stigma, which is not only wrong, it can also prevent people from seeking treatment, making it harder […]
Countries should take the right steps to curb ape poisoning: WHO
We believe that if we take the right action now, we can probably curb this easily. That’s why we’re doing this announcement today and trying to raise awareness because we’re right, at the very beginning and we have a good opportunity to stop the broadcast now, ”he said. Sylvie BriandWHO Director of Global Influenza Preparedness. […]
Research: Outdoor activities are still a key part of the Finnish way of life
“Finns do outdoor activities on average 3 times a week and 182 times a year. Women are a little more active than men. condensed Marjo NeuvonenLuke’s project manager. According to the study, about 30 percent of recreational activities took place in areas within 300 meters of the home and 85 percent in areas within 1,000 […]
Siren tests will sound more sinister than previous years
Did you know that today is World Asthma Day and tomorrow, sometime the fourth of May is with you, etc., World Star Wars Day. Save a thought for Darth Vader that he must tolerate back-to-back days where he celebrates his greatest enemies. In order not to be left out, Denmark has two big days this […]
The Sweden of shelters on ice
Sweden is a world leader in shelters – around 65,000 have been built in the country and together they can accommodate 7 million people. Vetenskapsradion Historia investigates how it came about that Sweden became a madhouse at the time just before the outbreak of World War II and how the shelters shaped the country. But […]
Ukrainian children start school in Tampere
A group of Ukrainian schoolchildren have started classes in Tampere. A total of 39 Ukrainian children have arrived in Tampere since the outbreak of the war in their home country. Lessons at Pellervo School in the city’s Kaleva district began Monday morning as the week was intense with their arrival last week. Director of Basic […]
The first post-pandemic indoor athletics worlds start in Belgrade
BELGRADE, March 18 (Xinhua) – The World Indoor Athletics Championships started in Belgrade on Friday after a long hiatus. The first global senior athletics championships since the outbreak of the pandemic drew nearly 700 athletes from around the world. The first athlete to taste gold was Lazaro Martinez from Cuba who won the men’s triple […]
Laws of War – This is how Putin can be judged
Early Thursday morning, Ukraine was invaded by Russia. Large parts of the world have condemned the aggression. But what international laws apply in the event of an outbreak of war, what consequences can the attack have for Russia in the long term and which can be more specifically prosecuted for crimes? – Theoretically, you can […]
The coronavirus mainly kills people over the age of 80 in Germany
“By the end of 2021, after the outbreak of the pandemic, 96,200 more people had died than would normally have been expected. This means that the number of additional deaths due to the pandemic is lower than previous estimates suggest, says Joachim Ragnitz from the Dresden branch office of the ifo institute. Again, in the […]
The number of pilots is constantly growing
Icelandair currently employs approximately 320 pilots. Recently, the company resumed work on its flight crew, which was laid off during the epidemic when flights practically ceased. The fewest pilots were in the first half of 2020, around 70. The number has increased since then in line with the company’s reconstruction, says Ásdís Ýr Pétursdóttir, a […]
Unvaccinated foreigners pointed out with fingers
The outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic has created another reason for pointing the finger at foreigners living in Iceland. Repeatedly, during successive waves of virus infections that broke out in the country, it has been pointed out that the reason for the increase in infection is largely foreigners living and working in Iceland who travel […]
New Year’s Eve car bonfires
New Year’s outbreaks have been canceled in most parts of the country. However, in many places there will be fireworks displays that people can view from a safe distance. In addition, in some places there will be so-called “Car fires” – and it’s not about burning tires. New Year’s fires are a constant element of […]
