Category Archives: Health News

Covid-19 is more widespread than ever in the US, even hitting Americans living on islands

The virus is now hitting urban, suburban and rural areas and has even spread to Americans living on distant islands. Hawaii and Puerto Rico both saw their highest seven-day averages of new daily cases on Monday, per data from Johns Hopkins University. Nationally, the seven-day average of new daily cases is at about 60,000 and… Read More »

Fury over anti-masker’s ‘disgusting attack’

Victoria’s chief police commissioner has torn into anti-maskers who think they’re above the law, slamming the foolish behaviour as “unacceptable, selfish and an arrogant approach”. It comes after police revealed a 26-year-old constable allegedly had her head smashed into the ground several times by a Melbourne woman who refused to wear a face mask. Commissioner… Read More »

‘I’m struggling with anxiety and OCD every day – I need constant reassurance’

Dear Coleen I live with my parents and brother and love them to bits – they’ve done so much for me, including financially. I contend with obsessive-compulsive behaviour (OCD) on a daily basis, where I feel I have to check things multiple times to alleviate anxiety. The worst part is the intrusive thoughts I have,… Read More »

Case of Ontario man who ignored COVID-19 quarantine order shows challenges of crucial contact tracing

Article content continued The public-health department of Peel region west of Toronto said Wednesday it typically manages to reach contacts within 24 to 48 hours of a case being identified. At the peak of the pandemic the unit had 237 staff doing contact tracing, though that number had dwindled to 190 by the end of… Read More »