Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

'Quite scary': UK's top medic in warning over COVID outlook

The British government's top medical adviser has warned that the number of people hospitalized with the coronavirus could reach "quite scary" levels within weeks as cases soar as a result of the more contagious delta variant ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Johnson: England to lift last virus restrictions on July 19

All remaining lockdown restrictions in England will be lifted in a week despite a sharp rise in coronavirus cases, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed Monday. He said it was "the right moment to proceed" as schools ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

England may soon abandon mask requirements, minister says

England may soon abandon legal requirements for wearing masks, a government minister said Sunday as the nation waits for U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson to announce plans for easing COVID-19 measures.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Europe moves ahead with reopening as global virus cases top 7 mn

European countries experimented with further lifting coronavirus restrictions Monday as New Zealand declared victory over the pandemic, even as global cases topped seven million and deaths mounted in Latin America.

Medications

Australia has an acetaminophen poisoning problem

Most of us take paracetamol (acetaminophen) every now and again to reduce pain or fever. As far as medications go, it's one we're unlikely to associate with harm.

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