At the start of the corona crisis, there were warnings that masses of people would lose their jobs, but in the meantime, the Netherlands, together with the Czech Republic, has the lowest unemployment rate in the EU, writes. de Volkskrant. There are currently 73 job seekers per 100 vacancies. Labor economist Arjan Heyma of SEO … Read more
According to Trouw, the Outbreak Management Team is concerned about the possible spread of the coronavirus by vaccinated healthcare workers. Infections with a high contagiousness are found among vaccinated healthcare workers, so there is a risk of transmission of this virus to vulnerable patients. Most ‘breakthrough infections’ among healthcare workers are accompanied by mild or … Read more
British research on 81,300 people shows that cured corona patients score significantly worse than those who have not been infected. In 2020, the BBC called out the ‘Great British Intelligence Test’, which my listeners could take online. The participants who took all nine sets of the cognitive tests – including tests of working memory, attention … Read more
In the summer, many people suffer from swollen ankles or swollen feet. If the ailment disappears after a few days, there is nothing to worry about. If you continue to suffer from it, it is good to go to the doctor. It may indicate heart failure, reports the Heart Foundation. “On a hot day, many … Read more
Much advice has been given about the ideal break between two Pfizer shots. But the answer is there: it’s best to wait eight weeks between the first and second dose. That is the ‘sweet spot’ according to scientists after new research. The Oxford University researchers found that higher levels of antibodies were achieved when the … Read more
In India, at least 4,300 people have already died from something called ‘black mold’. This infectious disease leads to death or severe mutilation. There are now 45,000 known cases in the country, reports the Indian health minister. “Where the fungus goes, the flesh rots,” explains Indian ENT doctor Atul Mittal. Mucormycosis, as the infection is … Read more
Permanent loss of smell and taste, but also fatigue and headaches, the symptoms of lung covid vary widely, as does the severity of the complaints. The numbers on the numbers are alarming in any case. According to a British study, 13 percent still had complaints six months after infection. Italian researchers even report that 40 … Read more
The corona pandemic has changed our view of work. Hours in traffic jams, the noisy open-plan office and other annoying obligations are in many cases not necessary at all to do our work properly. Oxford University anthropologist James Suzman hopes the changes are permanent, he tells in De Standaard. “Our work ethic still stems from … Read more
Now that the delta variant is rapidly spreading, you may start to fear that you will still get sick despite your vaccination. But that chance is very small, explains immunologist Marjolein van Egmond at Op1. “In principle, the vaccines are very good,” says the immunologist. The protection is between 60 and 95 percent. “That is … Read more
After festivals in Breda and Utrecht, there were also events in Amsterdam and Venlo last week. 118 visitors to the Chin Chin Festival in Amsterdam later tested positive and 93 people who were on Stereo Sunday in Venlo were later found to be carrying the corona virus, according to an overview that health minister Hugo … Read more