Tag: COVID-19
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Mourning and Technology in Ireland: New TCD Study Launched
H2: A New Question in the Digital Age A digital humanities researcher at Trinity College Dublin has launched a ground‑breaking study to examine how mourning practices in Ireland are being reshaped by Covid‑19 and advancing technology. The project, titled “Mourning and Technology in Ireland,” seeks to understand how individuals and communities mark loss in an…
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Mourning and Technology in Ireland study launches at Trinity College Dublin
New study investigates how Covid-19 and technology reshape mourning in Ireland A digital humanities researcher at Trinity College Dublin has launched a timely study into how mourning practices in Ireland have evolved in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and the rapid rise of digital technologies. The project, titled Mourning and Technology in Ireland, seeks…
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Ireland’s Mourning Meets Technology: New Trinity Study Launches to Map Covid-Era Grief
New Irish Study Examines Mourning in the Digital Age A digital humanities initiative at Trinity College Dublin has launched a ground‑breaking project to understand how Covid-19 and rapid technological change have transformed mourning practices in Ireland. The “Mourning and Technology in Ireland” study, led by a Trinity College Dublin researcher, seeks to map how people…
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Ottawa School Absences Spike to 8% Amid Seasonal Illness Wave
Ottawa sees sharp rise in student absences Ottawa Public Health reports that absence rates in Ottawa schools have climbed to about 8% this season, nearly doubling the peak reached during the previous school year. The data, gathered from two local school boards, signals a significant uptick in student illnesses or other factors contributing to unscheduled…
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North-East Hospitals Under Strain as Flu Surge Exceeds 3,000 Cases in a Week: HSE Urges Vaccinations and Caution
Introduction: Hospitals UnderPressure as Flu Season Intensifies The North-East region is facing notable strain as flu cases surged past 3,000 in just one week, according to the Health Service Executive (HSE). The sharp rise in influenza infections has coincided with ongoing concerns about COVID-19, placing increased demands on emergency departments and acute care facilities. Health…
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North-East Hospitals Under Strain as Flu Cases Surpass 3,000 in a Week
Rising Flu Activity Puts Pressure on North-East Hospitals Health authorities in the North-East are sounding the alarm as flu cases surged past 3,000 in a single week, creating significant strain on local hospitals. The Health Service Executive (HSE) issued the warning as emergency departments and wards reported higher-than-usual attendance. The situation underscores how seasonal flu…
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North-East hospitals under pressure as flu cases surge, HSE issues urgent guidance
Overview: Flu surge strains North-East hospitals Healthcare services in the North-East are facing heightened pressure following a sharp rise in influenza cases. Health Service Executive (HSE) officials reported that more than 3,000 flu cases were recorded in a single week, prompting urgent calls for action from health leaders and frontline staff. The spike comes at…
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Measles Outbreak: COVID-era Skepticism Hurts Vaccines
Overview: Measles Returns as Public Trust Wavers Israel is facing one of its most severe measles outbreaks in decades, prompting public health officials to act swiftly. A key finding from researchers at Bar-Ilan University suggests that the lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have diminished trust in routine childhood vaccines. This erosion of confidence is…
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Measles Outbreak in Israel: COVID-era Vaccine Skepticism
Overview: Measles resurfaces amid waning trust in routine vaccines Israel is confronting one of its most significant measles outbreaks in decades. While public health officials scramble to contain transmission, a growing body of research is pointing to a troubling root cause: the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic has diminished trust in routine childhood vaccines. A…
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Tool Frontman Apologizes for NZ Covid Show Controversy
A Moment Revisited Tool’s lead vocalist Maynard James Keenan has confronted a controversial moment from the band’s early pandemic era, addressing a live audience in Auckland’s Spark Arena. The performance, which occurred at the outset of the Covid-19 outbreak in 2020, became a reference point for discussions about safety, responsibility, and the experiences of touring…