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Americans pass health test after being evacuated from China
On Tuesday, January 28, the European Commission announced a decision of the block to activate the EU Civil Protection Mechanism following a request for assistance from France to provide consular support to EU citizens in Wuhan, China. Russian authorities have closed some land border crossings to China in the Russian Far East until February 7. " Suspension of visa issuance for the nationals of a ... [Full Article...]
U.S. evacuees land at SoCal military base as coronavirus expands in China
A plane carrying USA citizens from the Chinese city of Wuhan to Ontario, California has been diverted to March Air Force Base in Riverside County, Curt Hagman, the Chairman of the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, announced on Twitter . [Full Article...]
KDHE investigates first potential case of coronavirus in Kansas
In a statement, made available to The Voice on Tuesday, the Ministry of Health said it is now engaging relevant partners, local and worldwide such as World Health Organization, African Centre for Disease Control, West Africa Health Organization and United States Centre for Disease Control, to share information on recommended case definitions, protocols on case detection and management, sample coll... [Full Article...]
UAE confirms first cases of new coronavirus
Four passengers were taken to a hospital after complaining of feeling ill. Another woman developed nausea at the airport and was also hospitalized. Officially known as 2019-nCoV, the virus was first detected in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December. [Full Article...]
Foreigners airlifted from China virus epicentre, death toll hits 132
As the death toll from the new coronavirus tops 100, hospitals in Wuhan , China , are attending to many patients with confirmed or suspected cases of the illness. While around 4,500 people have been sickened in China, the CDC said on Monday that the disease is "not spreading" in the U.S. There have been five confirmed cases so far - all of whom traveled to Wuhan. [Full Article...]
"Mental Health: Every Action Counts", Wednesday is Bell Let's Talk Day
Today is the day we at Bell continue the conversation in order to raise funds and awareness of mental health issues across the country. Shipley said that alongside the launch of Bell MTS in Manitoba in 2017, Bell Let's Talk announced a dedicated fund for Indigenous mental health. [Full Article...]
Flu numbers remain high across the board
Doctors continue to stress the importance of getting the flu vaccine. "People with underlying health conditions such as asthma, heart disease, or compromised immune systems need to realize they are considered high-risk and can develop unsafe complications from influenza", said Tiffany Wilkinson, Communicable Disease Prevention and Public Health Preparedness Division manager. [Full Article...]
Wisconsin family trapped in Wuhan, epicenter of coronavirus outbreak
He said there were more than 400 people wanting to return to Japan still in Wuhan , including those who were working for a Japanese supermarket chain that stayed open to serve customers who needed food. The virus has already claimed at least 131 lives and infected more than 5,000 people in China while also spreading globally, with cases confirmed in Japan, the United States, Europe and elsewhere. [Full Article...]