Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

It's still not too late for a flu shot

(HealthDay)—Even though it's the end of February, it's still not too late to get a flu shot, doctors say.

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Wales follows Scotland in unveiling post-Xmas COVID curbs

Wales on Wednesday became the latest UK nation to announce new COVID-19 curbs, as the government in London said it was cutting the isolation period required for positive cases.

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Philippine's Duterte imposes public smoking ban

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has signed an executive order that will impose a wide-ranging ban on smoking in public, reinforcing some of the toughest anti-tobacco measures in Asia.

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Home injuries up during COVID-19 lockdowns

The number of Australians who were hospitalized for an injury that occurred at home increased during the initial COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020, while fewer people were injured in public places, according to a new report from ...

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In Germany, anti-virus measures stumble in courts

A Berlin court on Friday overturned an order for restaurants and bars to close early, the latest in a slew of legal rulings upending measures taken by Germany's national and local governments to fight coronavirus transmission.

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UAE urges COVID caution as cases double in a week

The United Arab Emirates warned Monday that people must follow its anti-COVID measures including wearing masks indoors or face heavy fines, after cases more than doubled in a week.

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