WHO clarifies terminology for air-transmitted pathogens
The Peninsula
Geneva: The World Health Organization on Thursday announced a new, catch all terminology for pathogens that transmit through the air, erasing a distin...
Geneva: The World Health Organization on Thursday announced a new, catch-all terminology for pathogens that transmit through the air, erasing a distinction that caused dangerous confusion during the Covid pandemic.
During the Covid-19 crisis the standoff between experts arguing over whether the SARS-CoV-2 virus spread through droplets or through an aerosol mist proved a crucial public health challenge.
In the initial months of the pandemic in early 2020, the WHO and other experts said the virus was spreading via droplets, emitted through coughs and sneezes.
It was understood that such droplets did not linger in the air but sank to cover surfaces that others might touch. That meant the main advice to ward off infection was frequent and thorough handwashing.
It took a while before most experts acknowledged that the virus was spreading more easily through the air, which required other precautions.
Bibimbap is a riot of flavour: a bowl of rice and vegetables with maybe some meat and maybe an egg and probably a sauce that scratches an itch for uma...
Doha, Qatar: LOT The Value Shop has officially opened its doors at LuLu Hypermarket, Barwa Madinatna, offering an exceptional New Year s gift to Qat...
Doha, Qatar: Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), in association with other apex bodies under the aegis of the Embassy of India, conducted a condolence meeti...
Oslo: Electric cars accounted for 89 percent of the new cars sold in Norway last year, a report said Thursday, pushing the country closer to reaching...
To comfort someone is to reduce or eliminate a negative condition, be it physical, mental, emotional or some combination thereof. When used as an adje...
Doha, Qatar: The Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF) marked a significant milestone in its 40th anniversary celebrations with the inauguration of...
Doha, Qatar: Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva Som, Qatar s first full immersion wellness destination and the largest in the Middle East, is celebrating...
Doha, Qatar: Vision International School (VIS) commemorated Qatar National Day with a vibrant celebration that honored the nation s rich heritage, cul...
Doha, Qatar: Kick off the new year with a weekend full of excitement and exploration across Qatar. Whether you re with family or friends, The Peninsul...
Caracas: Venezuela s highest court on Monday fined TikTok $10 million in connection with viral challenges that authorities say left three adolescents...
A culinary collaboration bridging Qatari and Italian traditions, celebrating cultural connections and creative exchange through bread making Doha,...