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Covid studies to examine virus link with ethnicity

UK scientists are to receive millions of pounds of government funding for a raft of studies to learn why people from an ethnic minority background are at greater risk from Covid-19. Six projects will analyse data on social circumstances, health and day-to-day activities, as well as investigating genetic risk factors. One will follow 30,000 health… Read More: Covid studies to examine virus link with ethnicity »

Computer Vision Syndrome: Coping with Eye Strain

With extended screen time usage by adults and kids to keep up with office & school task there runs a high risk of digital eye strain. High-energy visible light called blue light is emitted by the LED screens of computers, tablets, smartphones and other digital devices. Eye doctors are concerned that the blue light exposure… Read More: Computer Vision Syndrome: Coping with Eye Strain »

Belarus ruler who pushed vodka and saunas as coronavirus remedies gets infected

“ Europe’s last dictator” tested positive for COVID-19 after advocating drinking vodka and going to saunas to stay healthy during the coronavirus pandemic. Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko, 65, announced that he recovered from the coronavirus “on his feet” and never showed any symptoms of the respiratory illness. “Today, you are meeting a man who managed… Read More: Belarus ruler who pushed vodka and saunas as coronavirus remedies… »

Sydney venues shut over COVID, 14 cases

Several restaurants in Sydney’s Potts Point have voluntarily shut their doors until the end of the week amid concerns the inner eastern suburb could be the next NSW coronavirus hotspot. Three more positive cases in the densely populated suburb involving The Apollo and Thai Rock restaurants were among 14 new COVID-19 cases announced on Tuesday,… Read More: Sydney venues shut over COVID, 14 cases »