Green light for 3rd dose of vaccine for immunocompromised in the United States

Green light for 3rd dose of vaccine for immunocompromised in the United States

The United States authorized, on the night of Thursday to Friday, the injection of a third dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine against COVID-19 for certain people with weakened immune systems. • Read also: China opposes new WHO investigation into origin of COVID • Read also: Delta variant: Facebook pushes back office return to January … Read more

One study contradicts previous research that there is a link between blood type and COVID-19 sensitivity.

One study contradicts previous research that there is a link between blood type and COVID-19 sensitivity.

The researches follow one another and do not always give identical results. If studies conducted last year in China, Italy and Spain showed the existence of a link between blood group A and the possibility of developing a more severe form of COVID-19, new research in Utah, USA, dismantles this theory. Analyzes performed on almost … Read more

Many career changes among young people

Many career changes among young people

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced awareness and, above all, a questioning among many people. In doing so, many young people have completely revised their career plans. Closure of factories, businesses and non-essential activities, as well as theaters, have gone through the wringer. An online survey of 2,000 young Quebecers reveals that 15% of them have … Read more

#Netflix ready to launch in 2021, a #newmovie #perweek |

#Netflix ready to launch in 2021, a #newmovie #perweek |

In the face of confinement and the uncontrollable coronavirus pandemic with new strains jumping from country to country, at least Netflix promises to try to keep us entertained during 2021. Thus, the online streaming giant announced its plans to release a new tape, every week, for the next twelve months. On the list that is … Read more

A documentary on mental health

A documentary on mental health

More than ever, mental health is a hot topic. Many Quebecers have seen theirs deteriorate in recent months with the COVID-19 pandemic. But even today, opening up to your problems remains difficult for many people. It is this reality that Hugo Rozon wants to demystify in the documentary The 108 Journey. The 25-year-old takes us … Read more

Killer diseases before COVID: 7 in 10 were noncommunicable conditions

Killer diseases before COVID: 7 in 10 were noncommunicable conditions

The World Health Organization made a foray into the pre-pandemic world on Wednesday, revealing that 7 in ten of the diseases that killed the most people in 2019 were noncommunicable conditions and heart disease first. • Read also: Three times the risk of intensive care for men • Read also: 97% of the victims of … Read more

New York Police Department heavily affected by COVID-19

New York Police Department heavily affected by COVID-19

The New York Police Department (NYPD) is not immune to the COVID-19 pandemic. Like the general population of the city, the famous police force has many members affected by the disease. As of Saturday, 6,743 police officers, or 18.6% of its uniformed staff, were absent from work due to illness. And, still as of Saturday, … Read more