Health & Science

Saturday, October 10th 2020 - 08:31 UTC
Spanish government ignores Madrid authorities and declares a lockdown on the 3,8 million people city

Spain's government invoked a state of emergency on Friday to reimpose a partial lockdown for several million people in and around Madrid, one of Europe's worst COVID-19 hotspots after a court had struck down the measures.
Saturday, October 10th 2020 - 08:27 UTC
Trump/Biden October 15 debate cancelled: campaigns have announced alternate plans for that date

The Oct 15 presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden will not proceed, the Commission on Presidential Debates said in a statement on Friday, adding that both campaigns had announced “alternate plans for that date.”
Saturday, October 10th 2020 - 08:19 UTC
Covid-19 disrupting mental health services in most countries, WHO survey finds

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted or halted critical mental health services in 93% of countries worldwide while the demand for mental health is increasing, according to a new WHO survey. The survey of 130 countries provides the first global data showing the devastating impact of COVID-19 on access to mental health services and underscores the urgent need for increased funding.
Friday, October 9th 2020 - 09:51 UTC
Chilean scientists research possible mutation of coronavirus in Magallanes, a region closely linked to the Falklands

Scientists in Chile are investigating a possible mutation of the novel coronavirus in southern Patagonia, a far-flung region near the tip of the South American continent that has seen an unusually contagious second wave of infections in recent weeks.
Friday, October 9th 2020 - 09:45 UTC
EU seals Covid-19 vaccine deal with Johnson & Johnson, securing 1,1 billion doses for its 450 million population

The European Union has sealed a deal with Johnson & Johnson to supply up to 400 million doses of its potential COVID-19 vaccine, as the bloc builds up stocks amid a global scramble to secure shots.
Friday, October 9th 2020 - 08:51 UTC
Two women won the Chemistry Nobel Prize for genome editing technology

Scientists Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna won the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the development of a method for genome editing.
Friday, October 9th 2020 - 08:08 UTC
Prince William announces the Earthshot Prize to reward innovative solutions for the planet's challenges

Britain's Prince William on Thursday launched a “prestigious” environmental prize aimed at turning “pessimism into optimism” by rewarding innovative solutions to the planet's biggest problems.
Thursday, October 8th 2020 - 09:00 UTC
Falklands reports no coronavirus positive cases in 165 days, and 2,682 swab tests

The Falkland Islands government reported on Wednesday that 2,682 swab tests have been completed with no coronavirus positive results in 165 days. The population of the Falklands is estimated at 3,600.
Thursday, October 8th 2020 - 08:50 UTC
Falklands' government reviewing coronavirus quarantine policies

The Falkland Islands Government is reviewing some of the detailed policies around coronavirus quarantine to ascertain whether current arrangements remain satisfactory.
Thursday, October 8th 2020 - 08:00 UTC
World Medical Association General Assembly will be a virtual meeting

In view of the coronavirus pandemic, the World Medical Association’s annual General Assembly this year will be a virtual meeting from October 26 to 30.