India has now reported over 300,000 daily new coronavirus cases for close to 2 weeks straight – but did you know Brazil is currently recording a far higher death rate? Last week, Brazil passed 400,000 COVID deaths – the US being the only other country to do so. Brazil’s death count is almost double India’s, despite having around 5 million fewer cases – why?
As of today, May 3rd, any Australian aged 50 or older is eligible for COVID-19 vaccination. The AstraZeneca vaccine will primarily be used for this group, so here’s 3 things you should know about the vaccine.
Many people find it difficult to stay asleep during the night. You might brush it off, but studies show that frequent disruptions to sleep can seriously affect your health – particularly in women.
Studies have shown that your sleeping position may have an impact on your health, especially those with pre-existing heart conditions.
The Medical Journal of Australia recently published a report highlighting several examples of COVID-19 spreading through faecal aerosols – that is, by toilet flushing. An outbreak in an apartment building in China showed that the virus spread to rooms directly above, which fed into the same sewage pipe.
Since the Peppers Hotel COVID-19 leak in Adelaide in November, there have been over 16 hotel quarantine leaks in Australia’s major cities. In the past week, 6 Australians have caught the virus whilst in quarantine. Although some leaks have been minor, Melbourne’s second wave and the December Avalon cluster are reminders of how big these leaks can grow. So what’s going wrong?
In a situation that has baffled experts, 52 passengers on a flight from India to Hong Kong have tested positive to COVID-19, despite testing negative before boarding. During Hong Kong’s mandatory 3-week quarantine period, over a third of the total passengers have tested positive. The airline has reported that it complied with all health guidelines.
Suva, the Fijian capital entered a 14 day lockdown on Monday as a result of a ‘superspreader’ funeral event. Non-essential businesses have been shut down, and around 100,000 people must remain in containment zones.
Taking care of your sleep apnea also means you are taking care of your brain. Sleep apnea is a chronic sleep disorder that involves repetitive pauses in your breathing during sleep. These pauses in your breathing reduce the oxygen flow to your brain, leading to a range of health problems.
