Hong Kong hospitals hit 90 percent capacity as virus cases surge

Hong Kong hospitals hit 90 percent capacity as virus cases surge

HONG KONG — Hong Kong’s hospitals reached 90 percent capacity on Thursday and quarantine facilities were at their limit, authorities said, as the Chinese territory struggled to snuff out a record number of new Covid-19 cases by adhering to China’s “zero tolerance” strategy. To ease the strain on the city’s healthcare system, officials said they … Read more

Long lines at testing centers as virus cases surge in Hong Kong

Long lines at testing centers as virus cases surge in Hong Kong

HONG KONG — The Chinese territory of Hong Kong reported 986 new coronavirus infections on Thursday as authorities scramble to contain an outbreak that medical experts warn could see 28,000 daily cases by the end of March, with the unvaccinated elderly a particular worry. The rise in cases, up tenfold since Feb. 1, is proving … Read more

Super gonorrhoea symptoms to watch for as three more cases found in UK

Super gonorrhoea symptoms to watch for as three more cases found in UK

Three more cases of the antibiotic-resistant “super gonorrhoea” have been found in the UK. This new strain of the STI is resistant to ceftriaxone, which is the main drug used to treat the infection in the UK. With STIs on the Rise in the UK, Dr Sameer Sanghvi, Clinical Technology Lead at LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor, … Read more

Two cases of rare infection transmitted through rats found in UK with third under investigation

Two cases of rare infection transmitted through rats found in UK with third under investigation

Three people in the UK are suspected of contracting a rare infection which is transmitted by rats. Two of the cases of Lassa Fever have been confirmed with checks being carried out on the third, according to The Mirror. All three are members of the same family in the East of England and are linked … Read more

Former Pope Benedict asks for forgiveness over allegations of inaction in abuse cases

Former Pope Benedict asks for forgiveness over allegations of inaction in abuse cases

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Across Asia, spike in virus cases follows Lunar New Year

Across Asia, spike in virus cases follows Lunar New Year

SINGAPORE (AP) — Many Asian countries are facing a spike in COVID-19 infections after the widely-celebrated Lunar New Year holidays, as health officials grapple with the highly-transmissible omicron variant and expectations that numbers will continue to rise in coming weeks. The Lunar New Year, which is China’s biggest holiday, was celebrated across Asia on Feb. … Read more

Most spiking cases 'lack motive other than to distress', study suggests

Most spiking cases 'lack motive other than to distress', study suggests

The latest wave of spiking cases could be fueled by people wanting to carry out pranks or cause distress, new research suggests. The majority of victims (84 per cent) spiked in 2021 who participated in this year’s Global Drug Survey said they had not subsequently been assaulted. However some 14 per cent said they had … Read more