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New Covid post-exposure antibody treatment on trial
2 months ago by Sarah PeddieIn a trial first of its kind, 10 people have been given antibodies as a form of emergency protection after being exposed to Covid-19. The experimental vaccine is being offered to people who have been in close contact with a confirmed coronavirus case within the past eight days. If the experiment is effective then it could help protect vulnerable people who have not yet been,...
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Covid breaches could lead to deportation in Australia
2 months ago by Sarah PeddieTemporary visa holders in Australia who break coronavirus health orders could be deported says Immigration Minister. Alex Hawke, the Immigration Minister said that temporary visa holders like backpackers and holiday makers who break the coronavirus health rules could be stripped of their visas and be deported back home. The warning came after police were called to Bronte Be...
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7 New Year's resolutions for job seekers
2 months ago by Sarah PeddieThe new year is fast approaching and some of you may be looking for a new start in a new job. Usually, the first quarter of the year is the best time of year to find a new job so it’s a good time to start looking and applying for the jobs you are interested in. We have some new year’s resolutions for you to take on board if you are currently looking for a job which will hop...
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Five reasons to apply for new jobs in December
2 months ago by Sarah PeddieAs 2020 comes to a close, many people may be looking for a new start in 2021 which will include looking for a new job. If you are thinking about looking for a job at the start of next year then you may want to rethink this and start looking a bit earlier. Looking for a job just before the new year hits is actually the best time to search. Now that 2021 is just around the co...
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New Zealand to roll out Covid-19 vaccine for free
2 months ago by Sarah PeddieNew Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that every New Zealander will get the Covid-19 vaccine free of charge, as will the Pacific Islands. The country has ordered 15 million courses of Covid-19 vaccines from four different providers. Last Thursday, the Prime Minister confirmed that the treatment would be free for everyone and that health workers and border offic...
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Health Canada to cut nicotine concentration in vaping products
2 months ago by Sarah PeddieHealth Canada is currently trying to lower the nicotine concentration in e-cigarette products in efforts to decrease the use of vaping products amongst youth. The proposal is to decrease the maximum nicotine concentration from the current limit of 66 mg/ml to 20 mg/ml - which is the cap in the European Union. The proposed regulations would also prohibit the packaging and sa...
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