The people of Myanmar face death and uncertainty from two sources as unreported delta-variant cases and fatalities surge in a country already destabilised by suppression and political violence. Though official figures currently place Myanmar’s total number of COVID-19 cases at 333,127 and deaths at 12,014, the actual figures are believed to be far higher. Limited…
Science
Plastic times call for drastic measures
Plastics have taken the world by storm ever since their invention in 1869. They have made material wealth more easily accessible, provided practical solutions to shortages in natural resources through wars, and, astonishingly, were even hailed as being an environmentally friendly resource (as they could easily imitate things like ivory, horns and tortoiseshell). Nowadays, the…
Editor's column
More often than not money trumps morality
In times like this kindness often flies out of the window but can we really blame anyone? Isn’t it all about money in the end? If we realise that, perhaps we can survive lockdown and soldier through the coming economic recession without losing too many illusions. It’s a case of money versus morality. Let’s apply…
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Firefighters tackle blaze on The Avenues
Residents surrounding a park on The Avenues were advised to close their windows after a tennis pavilion caught fire yesterday. More than 20 firefighters from four crews tackled the blaze after Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service were called to Heigham Park at approximately 2.20pm yesterday. Despite some nearby residents’ concern a house was on fire, smoke…
News
Air ambulance called to UEA campus
This morning the East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST) and Norfolk Constabulary were called to UEA after a member of the public had a medical emergency. EEAST were called just before 10 o’clock. They sent an ambulance, a rapid response vehicle, an ambulance officer and air ambulance Anglia One to the scene. The air ambulance…
Global
Trump uses emergency powers to build the wall
US President Donald Trump has used emergency powers to bypass Congress to provide funding for his controversial wall on the US-Mexico border. Having reached an interim agreement with Democrats to open federal agencies following a 35-day government shutdown, Mr Trump declared a state of emergency to finance the $5.7 billion required for the border…
Travel
VacciNATIONS
Getting sick abroad is last on my packing list but always a great possibility when staying in hostels and bustling through markets in high heat, surrounded by germs. However, becoming ill is avoidable, and manageable if we do catch something nasty. My advice is fourfold. Vaccinations These must be done in advance. Apart from the…
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