Research has shown that outer space has a negative impact on the cardiovascular system of astronauts. Now, researchers in Israel plan to assess these specific effects in a new study that will be conducted on an upcoming mission and incorporate handheld ultrasound and artificial intelligence. Overseeing it will be the Israeli Aerospace Medicine Institute (IAMI), the Israel Space Agency and the … [Read more...]
World Accreditation Day 2021
09 June 2021 marks World Accreditation Day (#WAD2021), a global initiative established by International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) to promote the value of accreditation. This year’s theme is Accreditation: Supporting the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs are at the core of the United … [Read more...]
Cayman Islands starts genome sequencing of COVID-19 cases
The Cayman Islands has started genome sequencing of local COVID-19 cases making the territory the first in the region, outside of the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), to do so. This was revealed by Governor Martyn Roper who said that this puts the British overseas territory in a different league, as no one else in the Caribbean is doing it. “Other territories and countries are … [Read more...]
Can the USA return to pre-COVID-19 normal by July 4?
As of May 17, 2021, more than 270 million vaccine doses have been administered in the USA, with over 123 million people fully vaccinated, having received the second dose in a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine series (Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech) or one dose of the single-shot vaccine (Johnson & Johnson). President Joe Biden has set a goal of vaccinating 70% of adults by July 4 for the nation to return … [Read more...]
Cayman hits 70% vaccination rate
The Cayman Islands has reached its aspired benchmark and target for herd immunity and border reopening. On Wednesday, June 3, 2021, the Cayman Islands reached a near 70 per cent vaccination rate after vaccinating 45,195 people since the vaccination programme began on January 7. The country implemented a strong promotional tactic to encourage 70 per cent population … [Read more...]
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