Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Swiss eye lifting all COVID curbs despite record cases

Switzerland said Wednesday that the pandemic phase of COVID-19 could soon be over as it ditched some restrictions and mulled lifting all remaining curbs in mid-February.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Hong Kong leader says coronavirus now spreading 'out of control'

The deadly coronavirus is spreading out of control in Hong Kong with a record 100 new cases confirmed, the finance hub's leader said Sunday as she tightened social distancing measures to tackle the sudden surge in infections.

Addiction

Q&A: COVID-19 is worse for drug users, according to survey

Is the COVID-19 pandemic likely to affect the health and well-being of people who use illicit drugs such as opioids, cocaine and methamphetamines? Yes, and it's a key public-health issue, says Sarah Larney, a newly recruited ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Mali seeks to contain Ebola fears after girl dies (Update)

Mali authorities on Saturday sought to calm fears after Ebola claimed its first victim in the African country, a contagious toddler who took a 1,000-kilometre bus journey before being treated.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

What the Omicron variant means for your holiday travel

Since the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus was dubbed "a variant of concern" just after Thanksgiving, a number of countries around the world began imposing new travel restrictions in response to its spread. And, while ...

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