MSF working in UK to combat Coronavirus
DR ALAN PEREIRA COVID CARE MEDICAL TEAM LEADER Dr Alan Pereira is a doctor and public health specialist with MSF and has worked in emergencies all over the world, including the crisis in South Sudan and conflicts in Yemen and Syria. Right now, he’s working in London. MSF has deployed Continue Reading
COVID-19 AND LOCKDOWN WORLD REACTION
Around the world sample of reaction to COVID-19 There’s been an uptick of rhetoric blaming someone for the coronavirus outbreak. Specifically, China and the Chinese people. Instead of using neutral and scientific language like “coronavirus” and “Covid-19,” people are posting online about the “Chinese virus,” “Chinese coronavirus,” “Wuhan virus,” or Continue Reading
China sends Medical Supplies to Syria
China delivered two boxes of medical supplies to Syria to help in its fight against COVID-19 yesterday, Syrian state media reported. Test kits arrived at Damascus International Airport when Syrian and Chinese officials, all wearing face masks, were ready to accept the delivery. China’s ambassador to Damascus said the delivery Continue Reading
Corby Students 3D-Print PPE for frontline COVID-19 workers
Ciceros.org would like to say “well done” to Kettering Science Academy students Maciej Smolinski and Sean Dimmock who have with other students used 3d printers in the most ingenious way to produce more than 600 face shields to help save hospital workers against Covid 19. The Year 10 boys created Continue Reading
Boris Johnson – Our Thoughts and Prayers
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Prime Minister Boris Johnson who today is in the intensive care unit of St. Thomas’ Hospital London suffering the effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) He was admitted to the ICU department on the advice of his doctors who have been monitoring his health. Continue Reading
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Italian Outbreak Spreading
The UK is warning against all but essential travel to parts of northern Italy at the centre of a growing coronavirus outbreak. Four schools in England have closed for deep cleaning following the return from ski trips in Italy. The Health Secretary Matt Hancock denied any plans to stop flights Continue Reading
