Steve Chalke, founder of the academies group Oasis Schools, told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme that 10% of his pupils – about 3,000 children – were currently off due to Covid, adding it was a “pretty alarming situation and we would say that something needs to be done about this now”. BBC News – Health
The country’s top health officer has insisted COVID-19 vaccination efforts are ramping up quickly, as the federal government faces heavy criticism over a relatively slow rollout and missed targets. Acting chief medical officer Michael Kidd said on Monday both supply and administration of jabs would increase in the coming weeks, and that GPs and other… Read More »
NSW residents will at midnight enjoy the easing of several restrictions including the hard border with Victoria. From 12.01am on Monday, residents of both states will for the first time in more than four months be able to freely cross into the other jurisdiction without needing a permit. More people will also be able to… Read More »
On the first day of lockdown, one gym owner showed his defiance by remaining open and was fined for it. BBC News – Health
Making your own hours, wearing what you like and escaping a dreary commute are often the dream. Yet according to experts, working from home – even when it isn’t sprung upon you by circumstances out of your control – comes with a host of problems for focus, productivity and health. igures released this month by… Read More »
LAS VEGAS, NV – SEPTEMBER 23: Former first lady Michelle Obama speaks during a rally for When We All Vote’s National Week of Action at Chaparral High School on September 23, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Obama is the founder and a co-chairwoman of the organization that aims to help people register and to vote.… Read More »