Tag: Seas
Poisoned
Perhaps the worst poisoning scandal in Swedish history. Some of those affected started the PFAS association in 2015 to get health checks, compensation for medical care and compensation. Then there was one member of the board who was ill, since then everyone has become ill with cancer and thyroid diseases. The victims themselves have had…
Don’t forget Olle Ljungström
Olle Ljungström was only 54 years old when he died after a lifetime marred by addiction but also fantastic music that inspired many Swedish musicians. Olle Ljungström was one of Sweden’s most talented artists and lyricists and started in the band Reeperbahn in the late 70s. In August 2021, he would have turned 60, but…
Summer cottage sales collapse
Finland’s peak holiday home season saw little interest in the lake house market.
This winter will see lower electricity prices, market analysts say
The markets expect there will be enough electricity supply to meet demand this coming cold season.
Moonlit swims return to Helsinki outdoor pools
As daylight wanes and the moonlight takes over, the outdoor pools transform into magical spaces with an ambiance like no other. Differing from regular opening hours, the outdoor pools will remain accessible until 11:00 PM during the moonlit swim events. Swimming time will conclude at 11:30 PM, with an additional 15 minutes allocated for rinsing…
Flyers G Samuel Ersson signs 2-year extension
(Photo credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports) The Philadelphia Flyers signed goaltender Samuel Ersson to a two-year, $2.9 million contract extension Saturday that spans through the 2025-26 season. Ersson, 23, split last season between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms of the American Hockey League and Flyers. He posted a 24-17-1 record with one shutout, a 2.84 goals-against…
Wild mushroom season kicks off in most of Finland
While the harvest is not yet in full swing across the country, some areas such as Central Finland are already filled with fruiting fungi.
Icelandic Drift Championship
Hungry Racing Drift Team and Bílabúið Ehf invite you to the third round of the Iceland Drift Cup Championship. The championship will take place on July 29 at 12:00 at the Aksturssvæði Akstursíþróttafélags Hafnarfjarðar track. Our four drivers will provide an unforgettable experience. They will fight for the top steps of the podium. This is…
Lufthansa will open the Munich-Oulu route in December
The airline plans to fly twice a week between southern Germany and northern Finland during the winter season.
Penguins sign F Andreas Johnsson to a one-year contract
(Photo credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports) The Pittsburgh Penguins signed free agent Andreas Johnsson to a one-year, $800,000 contract. Penguins president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas announced the deal Friday night. Johnsson, 28, split the 2022-23 season with New Jersey and San Jose and had three assists in 13 games. He has 116 points (48…
According to a new study, endometriosis can affect fertility even before diagnosis
It was found that women who were later diagnosed with endometriosis by surgery gave birth to about half as many children compared to those who were not later diagnosed with endometriosis. Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease that occurs in up to 10 percent of women of reproductive age. The condition involves the growth of…
Reindeer hunting season will remain unchanged
The Animal Welfare Advisory Board has proposed to delay the reindeer hunting season to 2023, but it will remain unchanged. The recommendation of the Animal Welfare Advisory Board concerned the welfare of reindeer calves, in particular winter orphaned calves. The recommendation of the Advisory Board refers to Norway where, for this very reason, the hunting…
Canes F Jesse Puljujarvi becomes a free agent after hip surgery
Carolina forward Jesse Puljujarvi recently underwent double hip surgery and will not receive a qualifying offer from the Hurricanes, multiple outlets reported Thursday. Puljujarvi, 25, faces a long recovery period when he enters free agency this offseason. Drafted by Edmonton with the No. 4 overall pick in 2016, Puljujarvi was traded by the Oilers to…
The mystery of the record warm seas
Climate correspondent Marie-Louise Kristola tells what scientists know about the consequences of the heated oceans and how it affects the El Niño weather phenomenon. Host: Lena Nordlund Guest: Marie-Louise Kristola, climate correspondent Producer: Elin Roumeliotou With audio from: BBC, World Meteorological Organization, Wall Street Journal, Gapminder, CBS News, Sky News, Deutsche Welle and 7 News…
Dad got Alzheimer’s
Ellen Enbom’s father suffers from Alzheimer’s disease Ellen Enbom’s father suffers from Alzheimer’s disease. The further into the illness he goes, the harder it becomes for young Ellen to deal with the darkness that surrounds the family. This is her story of being a young relative of someone who is slowly fading away and disappearing.…
Avalanche acquires F Fredrik Olofsson from Stars
The Colorado Avalanche acquired forward Fredrik Olofsson from the Dallas Stars on Thursday for future consideration. Olofsson agreed to a one-year contract through the 2023-24 season, although the Avalanche did not disclose financial terms. Olofsson, 27, made his NHL debut on Dec. 27 in Nashville and appeared in 28 regular season games, scoring four points…
Devils sign F Jesper Bratt to 8-year, $63M extension
The New Jersey Devils agreed to an eight-year, $63 million contract extension Thursday with restricted free agent forward Jesper Bratt. The deal has an average annual value of $7.875 million and runs through the 2030-31 season. Bratt, 24, matched his career high with 73 points (32 goals, 41 assists) and played all 82 games in…
Pop, rock, hip hop or metal: see who will play at 10 Finnish festivals in 2023
In the summer, tens of thousands of people gather at seemingly countless festivals all over Finland. Join Yle Uutis to get information about the biggest events of the season.
Yle’s sources: No wine in grocery stores this election season
The issue has been discussed in the ongoing negotiations to form the government, but the Christian Democrats are against major legislative changes.
So you can safely sunbathe this summer
It strengthens your immune system and prevents cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and eczema. Plus, it makes you sleep better. Hear Ulrika Björksténscience commentator, on how to sunbathe safely while minimizing the risk of skin cancer. Host: Robin Olin Guest: Ulrika Björkstén, science commentator at Ekot Producer: Karl Kadhammar With audio from: Youtube channels Amielo and Life…
Finnish bird species: Gulls, crows “fiercely” protect the chicks during the breeding season
Newborn chicks can’t fly until around the beginning of July, which means vulnerable birds can be on the ground when people approach.
Right now: Talk before the Champions League final
Manchester City could become the second English team to win the league, FA Cup and Champions League in the same season. The last obstacle left on the road is Inter in the CL final on Saturday. The match starts at 21.00 and is broadcast live in P3. Discussion in P3 already from 19.00 with Samir…
Rangers sign F Anton Blidh to two-year extension
The New York Rangers on Thursday agreed to a two-year contract extension with forward Anton Blidh. Multiple outlets reported it’s a two-way deal with an average annual value of $775,000. Blidh, 28, appeared in 14 games and didn’t record a point in his first season with the 2022-23 Colorado Avalanche. He had 12 points (four…
CPH INSIDER: Goodie bags and coffee for the first 100 customers
The first 50 visitors to Adelborg, a new home store opening in Carlsberg Byen, on Friday and Saturday will be treated to free coffee and goodie bags. The 650 sq m store will officially open tomorrow and will feature mostly overseas designs for the home as well as clothing and art. Perfect fitIts founder Line…
DeSanti’s plan to beat Trump
Republican Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida is expected to announce his presidential candidacy for the 2024 election shortly. He will do so in a conversation with Twitter owner Elon Musk on his platform. Why exactly Twitter? And why exactly Musk? At the same time, the Republican senator from South Carolina, Tim Scott, has declared that…
Goran Greider
He is one of Sweden’s most influential social debaters and editor-in-chief of the social democratic newspaper Dala-Demokraten. Goran Greider has published over 30 books and poetry collections and been awarded a wide range of prizes and awards. Among other things, he has been named one of the country’s ten most important opinion leaders. In 2021,…
Monday’s papers: Parties talking immigration policy, higher air travel costs, thunderstorm season
Finnish government negotiations are expected to focus on the most divisive issues this week, including immigration policy.
Sunny and dry weather continues
In most parts of Finland, it will be 20 degrees Celsius on Saturday, and weather forecasts predict that the warm season will continue.
The season of “night’s night” begins in the northern part of Finland
When the sun sets over Utsjoki in the Finnish Lapland municipality on Monday, it will be the last time for more than two months.
Blackhawks sign G Arvid Söderblom to 2-year extension
The Chicago Blackhawks signed goaltender Arvid Söderblom to a two-year contract extension on Wednesday. The deal has an annual cap hit of $962,500 for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons. Söderblom, 23, finished 2-10-2 with a 3.45 goals-against average and .894 save percentage in 2022-23. The Swedish netminder is 2-12-2 with a 3.69 GAA and a…
Seasonal allergy season at its peak
Pollen amounts are skyrocketing this week in Finland. Some sufferers are even triggered by food.
The University of Helsinki makes a breakthrough in Parkinson’s disease
Researchers say certain strains of bacteria in the gut are a likely cause of Parkinson’s disease.
Jokers get a license, return to the Finnish league next season
The club was owned by Russian oligarchs and their home arena is still unusable due to sanctions.
Leafs, Wild, Sens, Wings play in Sweden in November
The 2023 NHL Global Series will feature four teams and four games in Stockholm, Sweden, from November 16-19. The Toronto Maple Leafs will play regular season games outside of North America for the first time. It will be the second trip for both the Detroit Red Wings and Minnesota Wild and the third for the…
Olkiluoto 3 starts full electricity production a day earlier – but 14 years late
Although the unit was hoped to help Finland survive the challenging winter, it will finally become a permanent cornerstone of the electricity network just as the season ends.
Icelandic airlines spread their wings
Icelandic airlines are breaking records for the number of new destinations added to their destinations, and 24 foreign airlines will fly to Keflavík airport later this summer. As announced, in this summer season, Iceland will be able to reach 83 destinations with 26 airlines. Sonja Arnórsdóttir, head of sales and marketing at Play, says that…
The Nature League kicks off the spring viewing season
Luontoliitto starts its traditional spring observation trip this weekend.
Marco Kasper, Red Wings top pick in 2022, ready for NHL debut
Marco Kasper, the 8th overall pick in the 2022 draft, will make his NHL debut with the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday night in Toronto. Coach Derek Lalonde confirmed after Sunday’s morning skate that Kasper will play center along with Andrew Copp and Lucas Raymond. Kasper, a native of Austria who turns 19 next weekend,…
People who hesitate about vaccines have a more positive attitude to statistical information than to communication based on vaccination experiences
The study found that the less confident people were in the safety of vaccines, the more they based their decisions on the experiences of others rather than statistical data. The study investigated whether people who hesitated to get the COVID-19 and flu vaccines were more receptive to vaccine information based on other people’s experiences and…
The technology that can reveal Alzheimer’s long before symptoms
Hear about the blood test that can show the disease even in people who are still cognitively healthy. And about the genetic test that shows future risk of suffering – is it a good idea to, like actor Chris Hemsworth, take such a test when you’re 39? Louise asks how much you want to know…
Mother of young children Annika’s fight against ALS
When Annika Andersson in Vilhelmina is 26 years old, she has just started her career, got pregnant and notices that something is wrong with her body. Her legs buckle and she falls down the stairs several times. After two years of commuting to experts in Umeå, she finally gets the news: She has ALS. She…
Þorrablót once again at home
“Now is the time for prayers and the hope that these high-ranking gentlemen will open their eyes,” says Jóhannes Stefánsson, restaurateur in Múlakaffi. Bóndadagur, or Icelandic Men’s Day[1] January 21st, and during the normal season, the first major þorrablót events in the country should take place on the weekend of January 15-16. Given the current…
Volunteers have cleaned Helsinki’s entire coastline twice
The SATAKOLKYT project began in 2019 and was originally scheduled to end in December 2021, but was extended to next year with additional grants. “We are very pleased to be able to continue cleaning up the Baltic Sea and the beaches,” says the project coordinator. Karoliina Eronen. “Next year, the project will focus especially on…
Iceland in the highest CDC risk category and another infection record
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has placed Iceland in the highest risk category, Level 4. This means that people are advised to avoid traveling to Iceland. The CDC advises those who must travel to stay fully vaccinated. It is also reminded that even fully vaccinated people are susceptible to COVID-19 infection,…
Andy Murray settles with Jannik Sinner in Stockholm
Stockholm [Sweden], November 10 (ANI): Former world setter Andy Murray fought his way through a tense tie-break in the second set to get out of the qualifying place Viktor Durasovic in the opening match of the Stockholm Open on Tuesday. Murray was tested in the second set of his first match at the ATP 250…
Star night for Danish football in Europe
Can you capture Croatia? At night, Denmark collected 1,200 points for the European coefficient ranking, which causes the country to move past Norway and Israel to a total of 20th place. Denmark is now just 1,225 points behind Croatia and a place in the top 15, a position that would give the country five teams…
The winter tire season begins in Finland
Winter tires must be used on Finnish roads from Monday 1 November. but with significant resources: if weather or road surface conditions so require. Amendments to the Road Traffic Act, which came into force last year, placed even more responsibility on the driver to decide whether to use winter tires from 1 November to 31…
Chelsea’s Hakim Ziyech is trying to find his rhythm again
Malmö [Sweden], November 3 (ANI): After scoring the decisive goal in Chelsea’s 1-0 Champions League victory against Malmö on Tuesday, Hakim Ziyech said he is working hard to find his rhythm again. The Moroccan national team player turned in Callum Hudson-Odoi’s low cross during the second half of the match in Sweden to secure Chelsea…
So good is the new season of The Bonus Family
Also hear the interview with the actor Erik Johansson, who plays Patrik in the series, about one of the series’ strengths – that it is so close to reality.“Sometimes I went from my own couples therapy directly to the recording’s couples therapy. You do not know what is what in the end “, says Erik…
The number of RS infections is falling further – but is still high
For the fourth week in a row, fewer people have been diagnosed with RS virus than the week before. This is shown by the latest statement from the Statens Serum Institut (SSI). However, there are still many cases of the respiratory infection that have come quite unusually early this year. Last week, 848 people were…
2022 will be Lisbet Dahl’s last season in Cirkusrevyen
This is stated by Cirkusrevyen in a press release. – The circus revue has over the years become my second family, and therefore it is very sad to have to stop next year, but the time feels just right for me, Lisbet Dahl explains about the decision. – I am deeply grateful for the many…
Snow recycling in northern Finland for skiers in October
Ruka, located in Kuusamo in northern Ostrobothnia, aims to open three slopes for skiers by the end of this week – although the first flakes have not yet caught on the ground. That is why Ruka Ski Resort spreads the snow saved from last season. It uses the frozen white stuff it has kept all…
David Julius, Ardem Patapoutian, received the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 2021
David Julius used capsaicin, a pepper-injecting compound that causes a burning sensation, to identify a sensor at the nerve endings in the skin that responds to heat. Ardem Patapoutian used pressure-sensitive cells to find a new class of sensors that respond to mechanical stimuli in the skin and internal organs. These breakthrough studies trigger intensive…
Danish researchers compare influenza vaccines in a large study
– What our project is about is to test whether it makes sense to give young citizens the high-dose vaccine and thus reduce the number of inpatients and deaths, because we know that the high-dose vaccine is better at preventing influenza diseases. That’s what Tor Biering-Sørensen, head of research and doctor at Herlev and Gentofte…
Highest number of new cases of infection for more than two weeks
There have been daily answers to between approximately 26,300 and almost 52,000 tests. Wednesday’s infection figures have been found in about 40,000 samples. This equates to 1.35 percent of the samples being positive for covid-19. The figure, also known as the positive percentage, is the highest in the period. Another 11 people have been admitted…
The mysterious diseases postcovid and ME – can researchers learn from each other?
Comparative scientific studies of postcovid and ME patients are now underway. Here is a unique opportunity to follow a group of patients with a new disease that follows a viral infection, says Professor Jonas Bergquist at the Biomedical Center at Uppsala University. Kerstin Heiling, chairman of the Swedish Association for ME Patients, believes that post-covide…
Now autumn is coming
Tomorrow, Wednesday 22 September, is the autumnal equinox. This means that this day and day are equal in length. 12 hours day and 12 hours night. When the autumnal equinox occurs, which actually happens at 21.20 Danish time, the summer has officially come to an end, and we start the winter season. Sunday, March 20,…
252 coronary heart disease has been detected in the last 24 hours
In the last 24 hours, 252 people have been diagnosed with coronavirus, SSI reports. The number of inpatients increases by one to 98. There have been three deaths.
Major investments in improving our ability to detect the likelihood of premature death
Thanks to the latest legislative changes, the Danish regions have entered into an agreement to invest DKK 5 million a year in the country’s three forensic institutes for research into hereditary diseases and premature death. This budget will allow forensic pathologists to perform another 150 autopsies with the aim of detecting the presence of pathogens…
Several autopsies are to save lives among the family of the deceased
This is stated by the Danish Regions. The regions have recently entered into an agreement to send around five million kroner a year to the country’s three forensic institutes for the autopsies. That equates to about 150 autopsies that could end up saving lives. – If you suddenly get the knowledge that you have a…
The biggest esports tournament will be held in Iceland
As Vísir reports, the biggest esports tournament, the League of Legends World Championship, will be held in Reykjavik this fall. Riot Games announced this news earlier this month. The tournament will start on October 5 and will last approximately four weeks. This is the final season of the League of Legends professional division and will…
See: Finland sees the first snowfalls
Two centimeters of white stuff covered the village of Näkkälä in Enontekiö in northwestern Lapland on September 13 at about 10:00. However, because the storms were not recorded until 9 a.m., Yle meteorologist Seija Paasonen said Monday rain will not be officially classified as the first snow of the winter season.
The auroral season is considered open
As reported by mbl.is, on Tuesday evening you could admire the spectacular show of the lights of the midnight. Morgunblaðið reporter Hafþór Hreiðarsson, while in Húsavík, took some great photos of the aurora illuminating Skálfandi Bay. This week, the aurora also appeared in the skies over Reykjavik, but its dance only lasted a few minutes…
FACTS: Authorities can still use these corona tools
As of Friday, coronavirus is no longer a socially critical disease, and that means the last restrictions have been blurred. However, corona still has the status of a generally dangerous disease, and that means the authorities still have some tools in the coffers. See overview here: * Restrictions on entry into Denmark. * Possibility of…
There are 461 new corona cases in Denmark
The 461 cases of infection are the second lowest since 5 July. The number is thus only over of the 438 cases of infection that were reported in Saturday’s statement from SSI. In the last 24 hours, 40,149 PCR samples have been taken. These are the samples where one is inoculated in the pharynx. That…
Clouds are replaced later in the week by sun and summer heat
This is what meteorologist on duty at the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI) Mette Zhang says early Monday morning. – You can actually divide the coming week in two, because if we look at Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, it looks like the weather can tease with some clouds during the day. However, there will also be…
All corona restrictions expire on September 10th
Covid-19 will not be considered a socially critical disease in Denmark from 10 September, and all restrictions will disappear. It informs the Ministry of Health. – The epidemic is under control, we have record high vaccination rates, says Minister of Health Magnus Heunicke (S) in a press release. – Therefore, on September 10, we can…
This date expires all corona restrictions
Covid-19 will not be considered a socially critical disease in Denmark from 10 September, and all restrictions will disappear. It informs the Ministry of Health. – The epidemic is under control, we have record high vaccination rates, says Minister of Health Magnus Heunicke (S) in a press release. – Therefore, on September 10, we can…
Unemployment in July was 5.2%
According to the Icelandic statistical office, unemployment in Iceland stood at 5.2% in July. A comparison with June this year shows that seasonally adjusted unemployment decreased by 0.4%, which corresponds to a decrease of 900 people. Unemployment fell by 2.5% between the years, compared to 7.7% in July last year. – ADVERTISEMENT – According to…
The nurses’ conflict shortens DF’s summer group meeting
The parliamentary group has been gathered here since Wednesday. But Friday’s planned program is completely scrapped. This means that the planned press conference on Friday will not turn into anything either. – In light of the Folketing’s urgent processing of the government’s bill on the nurse conflict and the convening of the Folketing, DF is…
Denmark eases cruise ship restrictions as summer recedes
A call for equality It was only last week when the three companies criticized the restrictions on international cruise tourism by Danish law. They saw it not only as a threat to tourism in general, but also to all the jobs that depend on the sector. Although the main season for tourists is coming to…
FACTS: The Epidemic Act defines a socially critical disease
Here you get an overview of how infectious diseases, generally dangerous diseases and socially critical diseases are defined in the Epidemic Act. In section 2 of the Epidemic Act, it reads: * The law covers infectious diseases, generally dangerous diseases and socially critical diseases. * PCS. A contagious disease means a disease or condition which…
Exercise modulates iron in Alzheimer’s disease
Disorders of cerebral iron metabolism and iron accumulation are known to be associated with aging and AD, although the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. It is known that iron load and inflammation regulate the synthesis of heptidine, the major iron regulatory protein. In particular, the inflammatory modulating cytokine interleukin-6 (IL-6), which is also known to modulate…
Do not forget Olle Ljungström
Olle Ljungström was only 54 years old when he died after a lifetime full of addiction but also fantastic music that inspired many Swedish musicians. Olle Ljungström was one of Sweden’s most talented artists and lyricists and started in the band Reeperbahn in the late 70’s. In August 2021, he would have turned 60 years…
The highest number of new corona infections since the end of July
Today’s cases of infection have been found among 74,424 PCR tests, where you are vaccinated in the throat. This gives a so-called positive percentage of 1.60. The positive percentage is the proportion of positive samples. In the last 24 hours, 86,026 lightning tests have been performed, which are also called antigen tests. However, positive test…
No new deaths in covid-19 in Sweden
No new deaths with confirmed covid-19 have been reported, the Public Health Agency announces. Thus, a total of 14,658 infected people have died in Sweden. 31 people with covid-19 are currently in intensive care, according to the Swedish Intensive Care Register. It is an increase of two people. A total of 1,109,112 cases of disease…
Almost 1,500 new coronavirus infections reported last weekend in Finland
The total number of infections for the weekend thereby rises to 1,487. “The exact number should be clarified tomorrow,” said Tervahauta. THL on Sunday also reported that five new deaths linked to the coronavirus disease have been reported in Finland, raising the total for the roughly 18-month-long epidemic to 991. A hundred patients were in…
Marcus Ericsson overcomes early injury to win in Nashville
After his car went into the air on the fifth lap, Marcus Ericsson in Sweden took a comeback Sunday to win the inaugural Big Machine IndyCar Music City Grand Prix in Nashville, Tenn. Ericsson’s Dallara-Honda No. 8 was injured after hitting the back of Frenchman Sebastien Bourdai’s car, but he led 37 laps and held…
SSI: We will be able to tolerate much higher infection rates by the autumn
– We will see the spread of infection, where people become infected, but people do not become seriously ill as before and also to a lesser extent. – So we are facing a period where we can tolerate much higher infection rates than before, because those who become infected do not become seriously ill, she…
Hot summer has given the lifeguards extra busy season
The year before, the lifeguards had been in the water 17 times to save lives in the same period. Looking back three years, the figures show that 37 life-saving actions were carried out in 2018. The lifeguards carry out four types of operations on the beaches. These include life-saving efforts, where it is assessed that…
The National Board of Health on the way with relief for the schools
From a political point of view, criticism has been raised that a few days before the start of school, no new guidelines have yet been issued for the schools. – We hope to present relief in the school area next week, where the goal is for the children to get an education with as few…
FACTS: 72 percent of Danes have received the first plug
In the last 24 hours, 8838 more people have started the vaccination against covid-19. Thus, a total of 72 percent of Danes have now contracted the disease. A total of 19,194 have received the final in the last 24 hours…
Fully vaccinated patients with coronavirus at the Helsinki nursing home
The Silver Nursing Home in Lassila, Helsinki, has diagnosed about 14 coronavirus infections, about half of which have been found in residents and the rest in staff. The average age of Silver Road residents is about 86 years, and many suffer from serious underlying diseases. "It is important to remember that the residents of the…
How Iceland adheres to infection control recommendations
Dissatisfaction with infection control rules is increasingly evident in the public, and today there was a protest against the current measures in Austurvellir Square. However, according to Jóhann Karl Þórisson, assistant to the police chief, the vast majority follow the recommendations. When asked about the enforcement of disease prevention laws, Jóhann Karl says the situation…
The infection control team cannot contact everyone
As more and more infections are diagnosed every day, the infection control team is not able to inform everyone who may have been in contact with infected people. Therefore, all those who have been infected are asked to contact those they have had close contact with, and the tracking team will notify them via SMS…
Katla earthquakes are not a sign of an eruption
A nature conservation expert says the earthquakes in the Katla area are not an eruption but tremors that result from seasonal ice release. Most Icelanders have just finished watching the Katla series, so it can be assumed that many people became more interested in the earthquakes that were measured near the volcano last night. Two…
Soon, toilet visits will be part of the corona fight
The infection detection of coronavirus will in future change gears in Denmark and enter the country’s toilets. Literally. On Thursday afternoon, a majority in the Folketing voted in favor of a bill so that authorities – including the Statens Serum Institut (SSI) and municipalities – can monitor infectious diseases via the wastewater from 1 July.…
223 new cases of infection – number of inpatients decreases by three
When the number of samples is set against the number of positive cases of infection, this corresponds to 0.28 percent of the samples showing a positive response for coronavirus. At the country’s hospitals, there are now 64 people who are hospitalized with corona. This is the lowest number since September 19 last year. No deaths…
Rapid tests ready for use
The Icelandic Health Service has started carrying out rapid tests to detect the coronavirus. These tests are intended for those people who must show a negative test result in connection with foreign travel. The quick test costs 4,000 kronor. The price is the same whether the person is insured in Iceland or not. Until now,…
The test capacity will be reduced from today’s date
It has long been reported that test capacity needs to be adjusted as more people are vaccinated and coronary heart disease is under control. According to the Ministry of Justice, there have now been seven days in a row with less than 300,000 daily quick tests, and therefore the capacity is reduced to step 2.…
Sankthansaften saved: No burning ban
They have thus come to the conclusion that there is nothing to prevent the Danes from burning the witch on the fire when it is Wednesday night. The weather over the past 24 hours has had a positive impact on the risk of fire throughout the country. The weather forecasts up to Wednesday also do…
5 Hilma af Klint paintings that capture the Swedish artist’s abstract style
The artist creates charming animal sculptures from found seashells on the beach The photographer captures the adorable friendship between his grandmother and her dog Contemporary oil portraits Explore the fragility of human relationships Photographer compiles 50,000 images of New Zealand into a fantastic 8,000 time delay [Interview]
Capitals sign three to two-way contracts
Washington Capitals signed forwards Garrett Pilon and Michael Sgarbossa along with defender Bobby Nardella on Thursday, all to two-year contracts worth $ 1.5 million. For Pilon and Nardella, the first year of the agreement will be a two-way contract ($ 750,000 NHL and $ 110,000 AHL) and the second year will be a one-way contract…
Denmark signs maritime export agreement with China
Great players on the high seas The Chinese shipbuilding industry is among the largest in the world, which of course makes it a leading market for Danish companies that want to export more sustainable maritime solutions. From 2015 to 2019, Danish exports of maritime goods and services to China have increased by approx. 27 percent…
From today, milder restrictions apply
New rules on disease control restrictions enter into force today. According to the latest regulations, from today the limit of people who can meet and gather will increase from 150 to 300. There will also be a change in the principle of proximity and it will be one meter instead of two meters. During mass…
Flyers sign forward German Rubtsov and Linus Sandin
The Philadelphia Flyers again signed the Germans Rubtsov and Linus Sandin on Monday. Both restricted free agents signed $ 750,000 one-year two-year contracts for the 2021-22 season. Rubtsov, who turns 23 later this month, was Philadelphia’s first inning (22nd overall) in 2016. He participated in four games with the Flyers during the 2019-20 season, but…
The number of contacts is falling: the epidemic is in retreat
In the last five weeks, the figure has been calculated at 1.1. Here it was increasing. – Now the seasonal effect and the vaccines are finally making an impact, Heunicke writes on Twitter. – Thank you to everyone for their huge efforts with testing and detection and for the great support for the vaccination efforts.…
Women report the most coronary work-related injuries
While almost 6,000 women have reported occupational injuries, men account for 2,000 of the reports. Precisely employees in the social and health sector are among the particularly vulnerable when it comes to corona-related occupational injuries. 4700 of the reviews come from employees from here. – Nurses come into close contact with the infected, and therefore…
While waiting for the pandemic to subside
These are some of the questions from listeners that are addressed in Vetenskapsradion Hälsa’s question box program. The panel consists of Elisabeth Bernspång, doctor and investigator at the Medical Products Agency in Uppsala, Helena Hervius Askling, chief physician in infectious diseases at Karolinska University Hospital and chairman of the Swedish Infectious Diseases Association’s vaccine group,…