Researchers at Oxford have made an important discovery: they have launched a test that can identify, in just 20 minutes, whether or not a person has antibodies to Covid-19. Those who find out they are immune to coronavirus can return to work and resume their lives. The British government has already ordered 50 million tests that will be ready by June and says it is vital to saving the economy.
A test costs 10 pounds and is done through a small sting that takes a drop of blood. It works on the principle of pregnancy test: if after 20 minutes two lines appear, it means that there are antibodies to Covid-19. One line shows that the person is either vulnerable or the test has failed.
The test was developed by researchers at Oxford in collaboration with a firm backed by the British government. It wants to produce 1 million tests per week, by summer, and from next year to reach a production capacity of 50 million tests. The plan is for people to take pictures of the test result and send them to a central unit, where they will be entered into a database. Those who are immune to the virus will be able to return to work and thus the country's economy would have a chance.
In the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Boris Johnson, recovered from a serious infection with the new coronavirus, resumes his activity on Monday. He was tested positive for the new coronavirus on March 26, he was hospitalized ten days later at St. John's Hospital from London, after which he was transferred the next day, April 6, to the intensive care unit, where he left after three days.
Self-isolation is such a regime when the maximum number of people do not allow contacts with each other. Simply they spend all their time at home and go out only in case of an important need. For example, buy products at the supermarket.
This is an important and practically way to deal with a pandemic. The less you contact people, the lower your risk of getting sick or infecting others. Staying healthy right now is an important help to society and the medical system, which is under heavy pressure. After all, if at the same time more people get sick than the medical facilities are able to accept, someone will not be helped. To prevent this terrible situation, stay home. Moreover, if you come up with different activities, it will not be boring at all.
From a legal point of view, the individual quarantine is applied in two ways:
(1)institutionalized quarantine (most often referred under the term quarantine), when an individual is placed by authorities in special quarantine centers for a certain period of time;
(2)home isolation (also referred to as self-isolation), when an individual has the obligation to remain in the home area for a period of time decided by the authorities.
Contact with other people should be avoided so to keep away the coronavirus infection. The World Health Organization recommends not approaching others closer than a meter, and the American Center for Disease Control and Prevention - 1.8 meters. It is believed that at this distance the virus particles will not be transmitted by coughing or sneezing. That’s why at home we feel safe, the feeling of safety is the most important now. Self-isolation means safety.
The Slovenian government has announced the end of the new coronavirus pandemic in the country, with the news being the first country in the European Union. Slovenian authorities have confirmed less than seven contaminations a day in the past two weeks.
People coming to Slovenia from other EU member states are no longer required to be isolated for at least seven days, as they have been since early April, the government said in a statement on Thursday. Slovenia, a country with 2 million inhabitants bordering Italy, Croatia and Austria, has a total of 1,500 infections and 103 deaths from COVID-19, with few new contaminations in recent days.
Slovenia, a country of two million people, has reported 1,464 infections with the new coronavirus and 103 deaths from covid-19. "Slovenia has calmed the pandemic in two months. Today, Slovenia has the best epidemiological homage in Europe, "Prime Minister Janez Jansa announced in Parliament on Thursday.
Some restrictions will remain, such as banning public gatherings, wearing a mask and complying with social distancing rules. Earlier this week, the Slovenian government announced the lifting of most restrictions starting next week, including the reopening of shopping malls and hotels with less than 30 beds.
The coronavirus pandemic is creating big troubles for people. Work and studies from home are the new conditions for everyone all across the globe. To prevent the virus from spreading at the workplace, schools and universities, more and more companies are turning to remote work as a necessary step to continue realizing their agenda. This unpredicted new reality is for an unknown time limits, but it made the bosses meet their employees online.
One of the leaders decisions, is to encourage people to work from home during quarantine. Working from home for someone is paradise, but for others can be horrible. Families with children found here a big problem, no video conference without them. There are also some people who have problems with modern technology, so they transform themselves in a potato, using some filters and are unable to figure out how to turn the filter off.
The global work-from-home movement intended to maintain efficiency during the COVID-19 pandemic, so people can maintain economic stability in their family budget. The closure of schools and transition to “distance learning” for children, created the condition of studying at home, so students now are the one who also have daily online conferences.
For many persons, setting up a home office is a full creation, while in self-isolation people get creative. Some parents share their desk space with kids or are having furry little friends participate in conference calls. No matter in which situation you are, you have to work or study at home. Online conferences are the best option, while learning and working process is maintained.
Austrians stormed shopping malls, Spaniards filled the streets after 49 days of isolation
The countdown has begun until the great release, announced by the authorities on May 15. Plans are being made about the operation of restaurants, hotels, rules have been imposed for the reopening of hair salons. The somewhat normal life is enjoyed by the citizens of other European states. The images of Austrians rushing into shops, or those of Spaniards enjoying sports and walks are as optimistic as they are disturbing. Authorities warn that the danger has not passed.
Since 1 May, Austria has further relaxed measures imposed in the context of the coronavirus pandemic and allowed the reopening of hairdressing salons, larger shops and shopping malls. And the images speak for themselves about the impatience with which people have been waiting for this relaxation. Queues formed in front of clothing stores, sidewalks were crowded, and parks and markets became promenades again.
Austria will further relax its containment measures from May 15, when restaurants and cafes will be reopened and religious services will be able to resume, Chancellor Sebastian Kurz was quoted as saying by Reuters on Tuesday.
Relaxation also is in Spain, one of the hardest-hit countries in terms of deaths due to the new coronavirus. Over the weekend, in Barcelona, runners and cyclists littered the streets near the beach, where surfers enjoyed the waves.
In Madrid, cyclists and young people on skateboards walked the boulevards, crossing police lanes trying to prevent congestion. Spain was one of the countries hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic and imposed strict containment measures in March. Sports and recreational activities have been banned in an attempt to stop the spread of coronavirus.
Josh Billings said, "The dog is the only being on Earth who loves his master more than himself," and not infrequently we were moved by the stories we heard about a dog's sacrifices for its owner. Below we have made a selection of the most beautiful and impressive movies with dogs and puppies.
Hachiko: A Dog Story
One of the most beautiful and exciting movies with dogs. You will follow a story that will surely mark and sensitize you. The movie with the dog Hachiko is based on a true story that takes place in Japan in the ‘20s. The puppy used to go together with his master to the train station every day, when he left for work, but, unfortunately, his master died suddenly. Hachiko continued to come to the station to wait for his master for 9 years, every day, from 5 o'clock until the last train in the evening.
101 Dalmatians
The movie with 101 Dalmatian dogs was the movie that has charmed generations in a row. It's the Disney brand, and Cruella is the negative character who manages to create a whole hysteria when she ends up kidnapping all the Dalmatian puppies in London. It is part of the series of the best dog movies.
Eight Below
A true story, based on the friendship and loyalty that binds between several dogs and his master. It is one of the puppy movies that teaches us a real life lesson and what fighting for survival means.
Marley & Me
A special movie for puppy lovers. You will be able to follow the story of two young married who decide to take a dog, a Labrador, which they call Marley. Their life changes completely when his master realizes that with his dog he has a lot of writing materials for the newspaper he works for, and his success is not long in coming.
Beethoven
The Beethoven movie is part of the list of classic pet movies, but it is one of the most loved movies with dogs, especially by the little ones. It is about a Saint Bernard dog with a strong personality who is adopted by a family with three children. This is where the adventure begins, and the emotions are not lacking at all.
A dog’s Purpose
One of the best movies with dogs, which highlights the most beautiful friendship story between a little boy and his dog. The movie focuses on the destiny of a devoted puppy, who discovers his purpose, that of making everyone around him laugh and love. It is an emotional movie that will make you cry in many moments.
Red Dog
The movie is based on a true story and tells the story of a dog named Red, who once arrived in Pilbara, Australia, becomes the symbol of an entire community. It is one of the most exciting movies with dogs, because the story is based on a real friendship between a dog and a man.
I am a Legend
An impressive movie in which you will discover Lieutenant Robert Neville, the only healthy man left in New York City after a mutation, who killed about 90% of the people on earth. The real and emotional story of the movie focuses on the dogs' unconditional love for their owners.
A Dog Year
Jon Katz (Jeff Bridges) is a writer in a time of crisis, when he no longer manages to pay due attention to his family or meet the deadlines set for his future project. Although he had two dogs, Stanley and Jules, in his life he also comes with a sympathetic patriot, eager but extremely intelligent and affectionate, named Devon. Thus, it becomes quite difficult for Jon to deal with three animals. The film is inspired by the writings of journalist and writer Jon Katz, a great dog lover, who dedicated numerous volumes to these dogs.
A dog's way home
What to do if you and your beloved master are separated by hundreds of kilometers? Bella knows the answer: she will definitely return home, no matter what it costs her! And her path will be full of incredible adventures, dangers and amazing discoveries.