Health

Smokers in Italy hit with new fines to protect the young

Smokers in Italy are now facing fines of up to 500 euros ($600) if they light up in a car with a child or pregnant woman—or if they toss a cigarette butt on the street—after new health and environmental laws went into ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Brussels region makes face masks compulsory

The wearing of face masks in public is compulsory in the Brussels region from Wednesday, regional authorities announced, as Belgium battles one of the most serious coronavirus outbreaks in Europe.

Health

Jordan hookah ban sparks public outcry

There's no smoke without ire: a ban on water pipes in restaurants and cafes has caused uproar in Jordan where $1 billion worth of tobacco goes up in smoke every year.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Our on again, off again relationship with masks

As COVID-19's delta variant creates dangerous hotspots of community spread across the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended that everyone—including the vaccinated—resume mask-wearing ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Brussels to relax compulsory mask rule from October 1

Residents of the Belgian capital will no longer be obliged to wear anti-coronavirus facemasks in public from October 1, the regional government said on Wednesday.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Hospitals in southern Dutch province raise COVID-19 alarm

Hospitals in the southern Dutch province of Limburg warned the government Tuesday that they can no longer cope with new COVID-19 patients amid soaring rates of coronavirus infections.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Germany agrees to tighten virus rules as infections rise

Chancellor Angela Merkel and the governors of Germany's 16 states agreed Wednesday to tighten mask-wearing rules and make bars close early in areas where coronavirus infection rates are high, an attempt to avoid tougher restrictions ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Russia issues public transport warning over coronavirus

Russia on Tuesday recommended against hugging, handshakes and taking public transport during rush hour as part of sweeping measures aimed at preventing the spread of the coronavirus.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Bangkok closes public spaces as virus surges in Thailand

Thailand's already locked down capital shut parks and the few remaining public places available to residents Friday, as the country registered a new high of coronavirus infections.

page 24 from 28