COVID-19: BA.4 and BA.5 variants spur 20 percent rise in cases
New York: COVID-19 cases are on the rise in some 110 countries, driven by the BA.4 and BA.5 variants, said the UN health agency chief on Wednesday, amounting to a …
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What COVID-19 taught us about risk in a complex, inter-connected world
A new UN report has shed fresh light on the ways that the COVID-19 pandemic unleashed cascading risks, particularly on vulnerable people, worldwide. From the mangroves of West Bengal to …
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Quebec witnesses spike in COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations
Representative image of Quebec/ credit: Pixabay Montreal/CMEDIA: The province of Quebec witnessed an increase in infections related to COVID-19, with reportedly 1,226 hospitalizations in the last 24 hours and five more deaths. …
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UN drug report shines a light on cannabis, cocaine, and methamphetamine trends
New York: Legalized cannabis use in some countries and states appears to have accelerated daily use and related health impacts, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) revealed in …
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Monkeypox is not presently a global public healthemergency, says WHO
New York: The monkeypox outbreak does not currently constitute a global public health concern, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Saturday, though “intense response efforts” are needed to control further spread. …
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New York: Addressing the first meeting of the World Health Organization’s Emergency Committee on Thursday over the global Monkeypox outbreak, the WHO chief told members that person-to-person transmission was ongoing, …
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Over 200 Canadians have Monkeypox infection which causes long-lasting painful symptoms
Toronto/CMEDIA: Monkeypox (MPXV) virus known for long-lasting, painful symptoms has infected more than 200 Canadians as a result of a global outbreak that began in May. As of June 22, …
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Safe in the sun? UN launches new app to help beat skin cancer
Scientific evidence shows that overexposure to UV radiation is the major cause of skin cancer. To help people protect themselves adequately, a consortium of UN agencies on Tuesday, launched an …
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Celebrating the union of body and soul: UN marks International Yoga Day
UN delegates and staffers spread out their yoga mats and stretched into various yoga “asanas” or poses, at an outdoor event on Monday evening at UN Headquarters in New York, …
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Consulate Gen of India Toronto office observes International Yoga Day, requests participation
Toronto/CMEDIA: Consulate General of India Toronto in collaboration with various organizations is celebrating this year’s 8th edition of the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2022 and extends its invitation to our …
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