Friday, April 26, 2024

Priorities post-COVID-19 outlined at Tourism Policy School

Tourism Minister Stuart Nash says planning is underway for a new-look tourism sector post the COVID-19 vaccination programme and when international borders re-open.

Smoking rates surge during COVID-19

University of Queensland researchers have found nicotine consumption in Australia increased by 30 per cent during the early stages of COVID-19.

​NTU spin-off ARTICARES launches portable arm rehabilitation device for use from hospital to home

A new portable arm rehabilitation robot will help patients to carry out robot-aided therapy at home, allowing them to perform intensive exercises without visiting hospitals...

Is New Zealand well prepared for the next COVID wave?

Following the Government decision to drop most mandatory Covid public health measures, Professor Michael Plank and co-author David Welch talk numbers on The Conversation.

As COVID cases rise, rates should stay low

With a surge in coronavirus cases in Victoria and other states, there is a strong reason to keep the official cash rate on hold, according to The Australian National University's Shadow RBA.

Westminster alumnus-led vaccine manufacturer set to play leading role in large scale production of...

Westminster alumnus Adar Poonawalla, who is the CEO of the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer called Serum Institute of India...

Booster vaccination strongly enhances COVID-19 immunity in care home residents and staff – study

A COVID-19 booster vaccination markedly increases immune response in residents and staff within care homes, making it vital that people living and working in these settings get their third ‘jab’, a new study reveals.

Expert Comment: Mental Health Issues Rise Due to COVID-19 ‘Almost Inevitable’

People in the UK are living in highly uncertain times. Along with the uncertainty surrounding our future relationship with the EU, and the increasing evidence of global climate change

Hundreds of young people receive first Covid-19 jabs during two-day walk-in vaccination drive for...

A walk-in vaccination service at Kingston University saw hundreds of students, staff and young people aged 18 and over from across the borough visit campus to receive their first doses of the Pfizer vaccine.

Elimination strategy optimal pandemic response – new research

A goal of eliminating community transmission of the pandemic virus causing COVID‑19 is achievable and sustainable as a response strategy for COVID‑19 and other emerging pandemic diseases...
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