Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

EU countries prolong COVID-19 certificates amid rising cases

European Union countries approved Tuesday extending the use of COVID-19 certificates by one year until the end of June 2023 as cases of the deadly virus start to grow again ahead of the summer holiday season.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

How readily does COVID-19 spread on school buses?

Although in-school transmission of COVID-19 among K-12 students is low when safeguards are in place, the risk of acquiring COVID-19 during school bus transportation is unclear. A study published in the Journal of School Health ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

German health minister floats lifting of mask rules

Germany could soon begin easing rules on mask-wearing as the country enjoys a sharp drop in COVID-19 infections, Health Minister Jens Spahn said Monday.

Health

Study to evaluate zoning code reforms and physical activity

Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have received a $1.5 million federal grant to examine the relationship between zoning code reforms, the physical environment, and physical-activity behavior in communities ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

COVID-19 cases rising in Moldova, seen as 'out of control'

Moldova registered a record number of new cases of the coronavirus during the first week of June, the government said Monday, as a former health minister described the pandemic situation in the country as "out of control."

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Sweden unveils plan to ease virus restrictions

Sweden's government on Thursday announced a plan to ease restrictions designed to curb the spread of COVID-19, starting on June 1 but without a firm date for a complete reopening.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Ebola scare strikes Kampala

Kampala residents have been urged to avoid contact after the deadly Ebola virus hit the city but security guard Joseph Karuba's job is to frisk people and he doesn't have gloves.

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