Clinical medicine
UPDATE Iohannis: It seems that over 80% of healthcare workers want to be vaccinated against COVID-19
President Klaus Iohannis said on Thursday that the intention to get vaccinated against the novel coronavirus exists "to a very high degree" among Romania's healthcare workers. "It is very, very important to know that these types of vaccines that are now being approved are safe; they are effective; they measure up to the highest European standards, and that is very important news for Romanians.
Bulgarian Vaccination Plan Ready: 7 Regions, Medics, Police and People over 70 Have Priority
At a working cabinet meeting with Prime Minister Boyko Borissov, Health Minister Kostadin Angelov and Chief State Health Inspector Assoc.Prof. Angel Kunchev presented the National Vaccination Plan against COVID-19, which is due to be approved at a sitting of the Council of Ministers tomorrow. It will also be approved by the National Vaccination Staff.
Athens municipality conducting rapid tests on homeless
The municipality of Athens has launched a drive to test the city's homeless population for SARS-CoV-2 and prevent an outbreak.
The streetwork teams of the municipality's Center for Reception and Solidarity (KYADA) carry out daily rapid antigen tests and take the temperature of dozens of people.
Dr. Alexander Simidchiev: Coronavirus May Stay Longer in the Body and Cause Re-infection
There is an option for the new coronavirus to stay longer in the body and the person could develop symptoms again.
According to the pulmonologist Dr. Alexander Simidchiev "The fact that a person is ill again does not mean that he has become infected again. This is a person who has been ill, the symptoms have subsided and they have returned,"
First Greek rapid antigen test enters final stretch
Τhe production of the first Greek rapid antigen test for the study and defeat of the Covid-19 pandemic has entered the final stretch.
"We are monitoring the situation throughout Europe, new measures will be considered"
She stated that they are monitoring the situation in the whole of Europe, the introduction and relaxation of measures in the EU and beyond, and that they should be guided by that in relation to our situation.
The head of WHO Serbia said at least one thing is positive
Hosted by the Radio Television of Serbia, Ivanua assessed that pressure on hospitals, especially on intensive care units, can be expected in the coming weeks as well.
"I hope that the peak of this wave will arrive as soon as possible," said the head of the WHO Office in Serbia, and assessed that a "difficult" December is ahead, especially for health workers.
MApN: First batch of OROSTIM-HV immunomodulatory product, launched by Cantacuzino Institute
The Cantacuzino Institute is launching the OROSTIM-HV immunomodulatory product, which will be available for purchase starting December 2, at the retail point of the Institute on Splaiul Independentei 103, the National Defence Ministry (MApN) informs.
Ministry announces first Greek-made rapid coronavirus test
The Development Ministry on Monday announced Greece's first locally produced rapid antigen test for the novel coronavirus, hailing its development as a "major success."
A part of a 2.9-million-euro research program funded by the ministry, the test is the result of cooperation between six research centers and four universities.
Scary video shows the moment a motorcycle gets dragged along the road (video)
The rider had a finger amputated