Medics – Page 3 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Tokyo Games could create ‘Olympic’ Covid strain, Japanese Doctors Union warns

Posted on May 29, 2021May 29, 2021By Editor

The head of the Japan Doctors Union, Dr. Naoto Ueyama, has warned that holding the Summer Games in Tokyo as planned could create an ‘Olympic’ strain of Covid-19, as the Asian nation battles a fourth wave of the virus. … Read More >Tokyo Games could create ‘Olympic’ Covid strain, Japanese Doctors Union warns

270 doctors killed by second Covid-19 wave in India as overall medic death toll reaches almost 1,000

Posted on May 21, 2021May 21, 2021By Editor

At least 270 doctors in India have died during the current wave of the pandemic, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) said on Tuesday. The announcement came on the same day India’s confirmed coronavirus cases surpassed 25 million. … Read More >270 doctors killed by second Covid-19 wave in India as overall medic death toll reaches almost 1,000

Smearing yourself in cow dung won’t cure Covid, Indian doctors warn, as country’s seven-day case rate hits new high

Posted on May 13, 2021May 13, 2021By Editor

The head of the Indian Medical Association has warned his fellow citizens against the practice of covering themselves in cow dung as a treatment for Covid-19, as the nation’s seven-day case rate reaches a new high. … Read More >Smearing yourself in cow dung won’t cure Covid, Indian doctors warn, as country’s seven-day case rate hits new high

USA

Nurse launches petition to opt out of mandatory Covid-19 vaccination at Texas hospital as it vows to FIRE those who refuse the jab

Posted on April 26, 2021April 26, 2021By Editor

A hospital system in Houston, Texas has required all staff to be vaccinated against the coronavirus by summertime, prompting protests from employees, who’ve launched a petition against the mandate as the deadline draws near. … Read More >Nurse launches petition to opt out of mandatory Covid-19 vaccination at Texas hospital as it vows to FIRE those who refuse the jab

Security forces fire on protesting medical workers in Myanmar, leaving at least one dead – local media

Posted on April 16, 2021April 16, 2021By Editor

Security forces for Myanmar’s military government have fired on protesting medical workers in the city of Mandalay, killing one and reportedly arresting six demonstrators. A further 14 individuals were detained in the city. … Read More >Security forces fire on protesting medical workers in Myanmar, leaving at least one dead – local media

EU

Blood clots & one death reported in Denmark after hospital staffers take AstraZeneca vaccine

Posted on March 22, 2021March 22, 2021By Editor

Two hospital staffers in Denmark experienced blood clots and cerebral haemorrhaging after they were vaccinated against Covid-19 with AstraZeneca’s jab. One has since died. … Read More >Blood clots & one death reported in Denmark after hospital staffers take AstraZeneca vaccine

World

Health officials investigating ‘white woman only’ job posting by Canadian hospital

Posted on March 18, 2021March 18, 2021By Editor

Canadian health officials are investigating a Quebec hospital over a recent job posting asking for a candidate with “white skin” to help with a patient who refused service from people of color. … Read More >Health officials investigating ‘white woman only’ job posting by Canadian hospital

EU

Half of French care home workers reluctant to take Covid-19 vaccines due to lack of ‘confidence’ in government – reports

Posted on March 11, 2021March 11, 2021By Editor

Nursing home staff in France are hesitant to take a Covid-19 jab, according to local media, with a trade union official telling RT that the problem is the lack of communication and trust in authorities. … Read More >Half of French care home workers reluctant to take Covid-19 vaccines due to lack of ‘confidence’ in government – reports

Health

‘Physical therapy’ developed for recovering Covid-19 patients looking to retrain their lost sense of smell

Posted on March 10, 2021March 10, 2021By Editor

Doctors working with recovering Covid-19 patients experiencing protracted, long term loss of smell have developed a kind of “physical therapy” or active rehab for the nose to regain some olfactory capabilities. … Read More >‘Physical therapy’ developed for recovering Covid-19 patients looking to retrain their lost sense of smell

EU

France warns it could make covid jabs compulsory for health workers amid ‘unacceptable’ uptake

Posted on March 10, 2021March 10, 2021By Editor

The French government has said that the level of Covid-19 vaccine uptake among those working in healthcare settings “is not acceptable” and said it could make the jab compulsory if vaccination rates don’t improve. … Read More >France warns it could make covid jabs compulsory for health workers amid ‘unacceptable’ uptake