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[ad_1] The controversial appointment of former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott as the UK’s official trade adviser has raised questions about how he will handle conflicts of interest. The UK government officially confirmed Abbott’s appointment on Friday, defying a barrage of criticism over accusations of misogynistic and homophobic comments, and …

[ad_1] Travelers from Portugal arriving in Scotland must now spend two weeks in isolation, but there are still political divisions over the decision. The rules came It took effect from 4 a.m. on Saturday, 24 hours after Wales introduced the same quarantine period for those arriving from the country. However, …

[ad_1] Image copyright Duke University Press Screenshot George Washington University said Jessica Krug would not teach this semester An American academic who said she lied about being black will not teach this semester, George Washington University confirmed. Jessica Krug, an associate professor whose work focuses on Africa and the African …

[ad_1] Patients are told to call NHS 111 before going to the ER in the NHS winter changeover in an attempt to prevent overcrowding in hospital waiting areas The 111 First plan is aimed at reducing long wait times in Britain’s A&E rooms It is currently being tested in Plymouth …

[ad_1] Aviation chiefs last night accused ministers of ‘completely disassociating themselves’ from the industry over coronavirus testing at airports. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has not held an official meeting with Heathrow Airport in recent weeks despite mounting evidence of an industry in crisis. Derek Provan, the head of Southampton, Aberdeen …

[ad_1] Image copyright fake images Attending elementary school does not put children and staff at greater risk of contracting coronavirus than staying home, a study of 131 schools suggests. Tests to find out who had already had the virus found similar levels of antibodies in students and teachers. But the …

[ad_1] Image copyright Reuters Screenshot Portugal had already been removed from the UK’s quarantine list on August 20. Travelers arriving in Scotland from Portugal will have to isolate themselves for 14 days under the new rules that go into effect on Saturday. Scotland and Wales have added the country to …

[ad_1] Image copyright fake images The main test used to diagnose the coronavirus is so sensitive that it could detect dead virus fragments from ancient infections, scientists say. Most people are infectious for only about a week, but could test positive weeks later. The researchers say this could lead to …

[ad_1] Image copyright fake images The main test used to diagnose the coronavirus is so sensitive that it could detect dead virus fragments from ancient infections, scientists say. Most people are infectious for only about a week, but could test positive weeks later. The researchers say this could lead to …

[ad_1] Related topics Coronavirus pandemic image copyrightReuters ScreenshotA vaccine created in Russia has shown signs of an immune response, report says Russian scientists have released the first report on their coronavirus vaccine, saying that early tests showed signs of an immune response. The report published by the medical journal The …