Sign up to get our new weekly column as a newsletter.... Officials weren't sure how easily the coronavirus spread between people and were concerned that widespread mask-wearing would deplete the scarce protective equipment front-line health workers needed.... Weeks later, the scientists reversed course and advocated that everyone wear masks, a recommendation that helped slow the spread of the virus, but was politicized when prominent Republicans, including former President Donald Trump, cast d

government guidance stating that it is no longer necessary. More than a dozen councils around the country

initial wariness about a proposed revision. The 2016 guidance succeeded in helping to reduce inappropriate

PETALING JAYA: Oxygen supplementation should only be given under strict medical advice and supervision, says the Malaysian Medical Association( MMA). Its immediate past president Datuk Dr Subramaniam Muniandy said the unregulated sale and purchase of oxygen supplementation canisters should stop as it was not beneficial and might instead cause harm.“ We are deeply concerned over the widespread advertising of these canisters for home use.... Apart from the product being harmful when used incorrec

General and Government lawyers said plans to strengthen guidance would be unlawful, which could

Some states have indicated they will probably heed the federal government’s guidance and require

WELLINGTON: Air New Zealand posted its second straight annual loss and suspended earnings guidance

In the article, published more than a week ago, officials said:" There have been calls for us to also shorten our self-isolation window in line with the United States guidelines of five days." However, it is important to note that we are not comparing like with like.... No date has been set for when the seven-day self-isolation rule will be cut.... The changes were first made in England, followed by Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. One Whitehall source said Mr Javid" wants to see the fewe

Many parents are unaware of official guidance on when their teens should have their first alcoholic

Headteachers have criticised “ confusing ” new Government guidance issued to schools in England on