COVID-19 targets the elderly. Why don’t our prevention efforts?
By David Wallace-Wells From New York Mag Over the course of the spring, as American deaths grew first into the hundreds, then the thousands, then the tens of thousands, one after another early scientific observations about COVID-19 have been revised or…
Thank you to the Moms who build the world around us
From Red Wing Brands of America Courtney Chard is a second-generation U.A. Local 46 welder. Her father was a pipeline welder who loved every part of his job. As a child, she spent countless hours in his welding shop. Today,…
The Editor speaks: I am shut down but not shut up!
First, let me say I have almost been totally on board with Premier Alden McLaughlin’s handling of the coronavirus measures he has put in place to keep us safe from the terrible virus. He has had a very, very difficult…
Narrowing focus
By Paul McGowan From PS Audio When problems arise in our stereo systems we’re often at wit’s end to resolve them. I cannot tell you the number of exasperated calls and emails I have received from customers who have “tried…
Cayman: Free webinar on Crisis Management for businesses
The Cayman Islands Centre for Business Development (CICBD), in the Ministry of Commerce, Planning and Infrastructure, will continue its webinar series for businesses affected by COVID-19 on Wednesday, May 6, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The session titled, “Crisis Management:…
Mental illness is epidemic during social isolation
By Lynn Allison From Newsmax Social isolation and loneliness are linked to both the worsening of cardiovascular disease and mental health issues, according to studies. These health issues tend to get worse the more we are alone, say experts, who…
ST K-N: Watch Leadership Matters tonight to hear about further support to students – in particular to those who have been financially impacted by COVID-19
TUNE IN TONIGHT TO LEADERSHIP MATTERS TO HEAR ABOUT FURTHER SUPPORT TO STUDENTS – IN PARTICULAR TO THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN FINANCIALLY IMPACTED BY COVID-19 April 28th, 2020During the sixth weekly installment of Leadership Matters tonight, Tuesday, April 28th, 2020, Deputy Prime Minister the Honourable…
Cayman: Foster Group helps seniors maintain contact with loved ones
GRAND CAYMAN (GIS) – Elderly residents in local care homes will enjoy increased contact with families and friends, due a thoughtful donation by the Foster Group. Car City Manager, Taylor Foster gave 13 smartphones to the Ministry of Community Affairs’ Chief…
Seniors with COVID-19 may have unusual symptoms
By Lynn Allison From Newsmax COVID-19 symptoms typically include fever, cough and shortness of breath. But for older adults — a population more at risk for developing severe, life threatening complications — they may exhibit none of these symptoms. This complicates…
Why some people get sicker than others with COVID-19
By Lynn Allison From Newsmax The big mystery about COVID-19 is why some people — even young ones — get seriously ill and even die from the virus while others experience much milder symptoms, if any. Statistics from Italy reveal…