Health
Why Does India Have So Few Organ Donors?
India has one of the world’s lowest rates of organ donation and lags far behind the rest of the globe. Experts believe that significant changes are needed to increase the donor rate in the South Asian nation.
China’s Latest Covid Wave May Hit 65 Million a Week With Mild Symptoms
The latest Covid wave is something most people do not take seriously, said Mr. Lin, who requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of the issue. The resident of Quanzhou in Fujian province said, “They go about their activities normally and don’t do any protection. No one wears masks.”
Why 40°C Is Bearable in a Desert but Lethal in the Tropics
Being deprived of shade exposes the body to heat from direct sunlight, while higher humidity means that the rate of evaporation from our skin will decrease. It’s this humidity that meant the recent heatwave in south-east Asia was so dangerous, as it’s already an extremely humid part of the world.
Covid Outbreak Does Not Affect DPP’s Ability to Maintain Power
It may not be surprising that the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak cast a long shadow over Taiwan, as it has with the rest of the world.
A Response to ‘Taiwan Should Not Risk Booster Shots Over Omicron’
Responsible public health experts should emphasize the use of boosters in combating Covid-19 and the importance of vaccinating the world.
Singaporeans Are Upset About Covid Restrictions. Will They Notice Migrant Workers?
There are likely more people upset about being blocked from going to a restaurant or a gym, because of their vaccination status, than people upset about the prolonged and unfair confinement of tens of thousands of men regardless of their vaccination status.
Overcoming the Next Challenges in Taiwan’s Vaccination Campaign
As Taiwan’s government is stepping up to secure vaccine supplies from global manufacturers, it should boost confidence in domestically-produced vaccines by asking the companies to kick off Phase III trials.