In the Seychelles, an archipelago located in the Indian Ocean, 62% of the 98,000 inhabitants are vaccinated and 70% have received at least one dose of vaccine. However, the epidemic is on the rise again. Why is this happening?
On the occasion of the Global Handwashing Day, this Wednesday, let’s remember that a lot of progress remains to be made, especially in Pasteur’s country, to fight against viruses. A short history of hygiene and edifying results of several scientific studies.
Viewpoint- By announcing the return to freedom after a year of confinement and various restrictions, did the President of the Republic take the risk of a new outbreak of the virus? Decryption.
The epidemic is out of control in India where three variants have merged to form a triple mutant that is more contagious than the original virus and resistant to current vaccines. Several countries including France are taking drastic precautions against India. But the Indian variant is already in Europe.
A team of researchers would have confirmed a preventive anti-Covid treatment by nasal route reducing by 80% the risk of contracting the disease! Explanations with two experts.
Faced with the acceleration of the epidemic, the ARS Grand Est encourages all health professionals to come and support the health institutions.
The vice is tightening around the places and situations of contamination of Covid-19. In a recent study, the Pasteur Institute targets contamination in enclosed spaces and during meals. Interview with Dr. Jean-Michel Wendling, Occupational Health Specialist in Strasbourg.
