Calling the Midwife – for eLearning

Over 1,000,000 midwives from around the world now have access to an eLearning platform developed for The International College of Midwives (ICM) by Scotland’s leading digital learning and assessment specialist, eCom Learning Solutions.
COVID-19 vaccine scheme for world’s poorest pushes for delivery slowdown

Leaders of the global scheme aiming to get COVID-19 vaccines to the world’s poorest are pushing manufacturers including Pfizer (PFE.N) and Moderna (MRNA.O) to cut or slow deliveries of about half a billion shots so doses are not wasted.
Explainer: How the World Health Organization might face future pandemics

Negotiations on new rules for dealing with pandemics will begin at the World Health Organization on Thursday, with a target date of May 2024 for a treaty to be adopted by the U.N. health agency’s 194 member countries.
California has unveiled a “Smart plan” to combat coronavirus as a manageable threat!

California health authorities have revealed, the next phase of California’s Covid-19 response.
The rise of Omicron as the most contagious variant

Cases of Omicron are spreading like wildfire over the globe. According to the World Health Organization, the omicron variant could become the dominant strain globally. However, those who have been immunized may still have a significant advantage in terms of risk, According to WHO guidelines, all nations should make greater efforts to boost COVID-19 immunization […]
Emirates warns Omicron could cause ‘significant traumas’ for aviation industry

A major hit to the peak December travel season because of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus would cause “significant traumas” in the global aviation business, Emirates airline President Tim Clark said on Tuesday.
Analysis: Ready to pounce: Investors prepare for swings, opportunities as Omicron variant spreads

The latest COVID-19 virus variant has sparked a wild ride in markets.
WHO says it is not yet clear if Omicron causes more severe disease

The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Sunday that it is not yet clear if the new Omicron coronavirus variant is more transmissible compared to other SARS-CoV-2 variants or if it causes more severe disease.
Japan joins Israel in barring foreigners as Omicron worries spread

Japan said on Monday it would close its borders to foreigners, as the world’s third-largest economy joined Israel in taking the toughest measures against the new coronavirus variant Omicron, which also cast a cloud over Australia’s re-opening plans.
Kroger plans for 1 million Covid-19 booster shots a week, including in nursing homes

U.S. grocery chain Kroger Co (KR.N) is gearing up to administer 1 million COVID-19 booster shots a week once they are available to the general public, and plans to offer vaccines in nursing homes for those who cannot go to its stores.