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Russia

Advanced Western healthcare systems ‘collapsed’ during Covid-19 pandemic, Russia was better prepared to rapidly mobilize – Putin

Posted on February 17, 2021February 17, 2021By Editor

Russia did better than Western countries in mobilizing its healthcare system to fight the Covid-19 pandemic. That’s according to President Vladimir Putin, who called the response in the EU and the US a “collapse.” … Read More >Advanced Western healthcare systems ‘collapsed’ during Covid-19 pandemic, Russia was better prepared to rapidly mobilize – Putin

EU

‘No alternative’: Portugal extends Covid-19 lockdown to March, amid huge pressure on hospitals

Posted on February 13, 2021February 13, 2021By Editor

The Portuguese government has extended the country’s Covid-19 lockdown until March 1 as it battles to relieve pressure on the healthcare system, with hospitals under more strain than at any previous time in the pandemic. … Read More >‘No alternative’: Portugal extends Covid-19 lockdown to March, amid huge pressure on hospitals

EU

Covid-19 patient capacity in Spain’s intensive care wards nearing peak amid ‘concerning’ pressure on hospitals – health minister

Posted on February 9, 2021February 9, 2021By Editor

The Spanish government is worried about the number of Covid-19 patients in intensive care wards, with capacity levels expected to peak by the end of this week, Health Minister Carolina Darias said on Tuesday. … Read More >Covid-19 patient capacity in Spain’s intensive care wards nearing peak amid ‘concerning’ pressure on hospitals – health minister

Japan extends state of emergency with hospitals strained and concern growing about the fate of Tokyo Olympics

Posted on February 2, 2021February 2, 2021By Editor

Japan’s prime minister has announced an extension of the country’s state of emergency until March 7 as hospitals remain flooded with serious cases and the country’s inoculation campaign has yet to start. … Read More >Japan extends state of emergency with hospitals strained and concern growing about the fate of Tokyo Olympics

Russia

Woman kicked in stomach by riot cop during St. Petersburg protests backtracks on forgiveness of offender, says was confused

Posted on January 27, 2021January 27, 2021By Editor

A woman who ended up in hospital after being kicked in the stomach by a riot cop during protests in St. Petersburg on Saturday says forgiving her offender was a mistake and she only did it due to confusion and her soft nature. … Read More >Woman kicked in stomach by riot cop during St. Petersburg protests backtracks on forgiveness of offender, says was confused

On Verge of Collapse? As COVID-19 Keeps Claiming Its Toll, Israeli Hospitals Struggle to Stay Afloat

Posted on January 26, 2021January 26, 2021By Editor

Although Israel’s health care system is considered one of the best in the world, professionals are complaining that the most recent wave of the pandemic has created an unprecedented situation that is putting a strain on the country’s hospitals and staff. … Read More >On Verge of Collapse? As COVID-19 Keeps Claiming Its Toll, Israeli Hospitals Struggle to Stay Afloat

Russia

Riot cop visits hospital to apologize to woman he kicked in stomach during intense protests in St. Petersburg

Posted on January 25, 2021January 25, 2021By Editor

The pair seen in the viral clip which caused so much outrage on social media have met again as the riot police officer came to the hospital to apologize to the woman whom he kicked in the stomach during protests in St. Petersburg. … Read More >Riot cop visits hospital to apologize to woman he kicked in stomach during intense protests in St. Petersburg

Mongolia’s PM resigns after mother and newborn weren’t given warm clothes during Covid-19 hospital transfer in freezing weather

Posted on January 21, 2021January 21, 2021By Editor

Mongolia’s Prime Minister Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh has announced his resignation, after a woman who had just given birth wasn’t given warm clothes as she was being transferred for Covid-19 quarantine. … Read More >Mongolia’s PM resigns after mother and newborn weren’t given warm clothes during Covid-19 hospital transfer in freezing weather

EU

Paris hospital officials warn of tough months ahead, urge stronger measures to curb coronavirus

Posted on January 20, 2021January 20, 2021By Editor

Hospital officials in Paris are warning that the spread of coronavirus threatens to sharply increase in the coming weeks, and stronger measures other than a nationwide curfew may be needed to stem the pandemic. … Read More >Paris hospital officials warn of tough months ahead, urge stronger measures to curb coronavirus

UK

‘Every 30 seconds’ new Covid-19 patient admitted to hospital in England – NHS chief

Posted on January 18, 2021January 18, 2021By Editor

Hospitals are filling up with new Covid-19 patients every day by “lunchtime” as people are infected with the virus at a staggering rate, the Chief Executive of NHS England Simon Stevens has said. … Read More >‘Every 30 seconds’ new Covid-19 patient admitted to hospital in England – NHS chief