Doctors warn of rise in kids in hospital with burns after parents fall for Covid myth that inhaling steam prevents virus

DOCTORS have warned about an increase of children coming to hospital with burns after parents are falling for the Covid myth that inhaling steam prevents catching the virus. Birmingham Children's Hospital yesterday issued another warning after seeing more scalding cases in its burn unit. They first warned parents about the dangerously false rumour last June. The burns team said at […]

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EU’s ‘spectacular blunder eroding trust’ after claim Ireland could abandon bloc

Brexit: EU is playing ‘hardball’ with Northern Ireland says Hoey When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters.Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer.Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights.You can unsubscribe at any time. The European Union’s threat to impose […]

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Wellington rates: 14 per cent increase proposed, $2.7 billion for water infrastructure

Wellington’s mayor is introducing the most challenging budget he’s ever seen, with the proposition of a 14 per cent rates increase for the city. The capital is facing myriad cost pressures including ageing water pipes, insurance hikes, seismic issues, transport plans and its social housing portfolio. They come on top of the economic fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic. But arguably […]

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Erdogan warns ‘don’t challenge me’ as Turkey and Greece tensions spiral out of control

Turkey: Erdogan warns Mitsotakis 'don't challenge me' When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters.Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer.Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights.You can unsubscribe at any time. President Erdogan gave a speech at the Turkish Parliament and […]

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