Author: Sophie Laurent

Several European countries have just announced that they will formally abandon anti-epidemic measures and restrictions and start treating Covid-19 as a “minor flu”, the Nationalpost.com online newspaper reported. Spain, the United Kingdom, Ireland and South Africa now treat Covid-19 as an ‘endemic’ disease such as HIV, tuberculosis or influenza. “Science has given us the answer to protect ourselves,” Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said in a recent radio interview. “We need to assess the evolution of COVID from a pandemic to an endemic disease.” + Learn to live with the virus + The United Kingdom, Switzerland, Portugal and Ireland announced…

MONTREAL – In order to “stop playing the yo-yo” and give more predictability to sectors of the economy, the Liberal Party of Quebec (PLQ) is proposing to create a unit with a mandate to anticipate the coming of the next wave of COVID-19. Dans l’optique d’apprendre à vivre avec le virus et d’éviter de tout refermer, la cheffe libérale Dominique Anglade souhaite la création d’une escouade nommée «COVIE-19» qui ferait le lien avecérent com la rest les au the culture. This would aim to coordinate reopening efforts. It will also set out guidelines that will allow the activities of the…

So far, the name “Millennium worm” has been a bit oversold: There were no more than 750 feet of myriapod, a record held by plenipes, discovered in California. But Paul Marek, of Virginia Tech, in the US, and his colleagues have just shed light on a distant cousin of Miriabod in California, which has at least 1,306 legs! baptized omelips persephoneThis “real” centipede’s name refers to the Greek goddess of the underworld. In fact, this animal was found at a depth of 60 meters in a well in Australia. Like many species that live in the dark, it lacks eyes…

The Centers for Integrated Health and Social Services are working hard to try to raise the vaccination rate in certain neighborhoods in Montreal that are lagging behind. • Read also: Anti-Fax Went Too Far To Back Off • Read also: – Raise shields to sabotage sports On average in the county, 63% of children ages 5 to 11 have received at least one dose of the vaccine against COVID-19. In Montreal, the rate drops to nearly 50%; Even then, in neighborhoods like Saint-Léonard, only 27% of children received primary protection. “Today, we are working on increasing the intensity to really…

The pandemic and health measures are exacerbating tensions. Popular discontent has been rising for a few days. Some fear that the government will lose control as many agitators are encouraged by the Duhaimes and Berniers in this world. François Legault is not responsible for all evil. However, his lack of transparency is contributing to the escalation of anger. He says he relies on science, but the process is often so inconsistent that we don’t believe all of his explanations. In his defense, science doesn’t have all the answers. Above all, it should not serve as a basis for justifying political…

Quebec has broken several electricity consumption records for nearly two weeks. • Read also: School in the Ice Age • Read also: The bitter cold continues across Quebec Hydro-Québec spokesperson Jonathan Cote explained that Saturday morning at 7:15 a.m. Hydro-Québec recorded simultaneous consumption of 39,415 megawatts, a record for a weekend day. On January 11, the county broke the 2014 record by reporting electricity consumption of 39,994 megawatts. Friday morning, it was smashed again while the county recorded a simultaneous consumption of 40,380 megawatts. too cold The reason for all these records is simple. “When the cold wave persists for…

primary Next weekend, the National Museum of Natural History releases its annual winter count of garden birds. Everyone can participate and send their results. Why not play with the counter .. the birds in your garden? Since 2013, twice a year (January and May), the National Museum of Natural History and the Bird Conservation League have invited young and old to come to the park to count the birds there and help scientists protect them better. At Tarn-et-Garonne, Jill Pichard, an ornithologist from the Natural Science Society of Tarn-et-Garonne (SSNTG), was responsible for this national initiative. “If you have a…

Quebec has broken several electricity consumption records for nearly two weeks. • Read also: School in the Ice Age • Read also: The bitter cold continues across Quebec Hydro-Québec spokesperson Jonathan Cote explained that Saturday morning at 7:15 a.m. Hydro-Québec recorded simultaneous consumption of 39,415 megawatts, a record for a weekend day. On January 11, the county broke the 2014 record by reporting electricity consumption of 39,994 megawatts. Friday morning, it was smashed again while the county recorded a simultaneous consumption of 40,380 megawatts. too cold The reason for all these records is simple. “When the cold wave persists for…

Jean-Luc Baroudi, January 26, 1988, in Paris. Patrick Aventrier/Gamma Ravo via Getty Images The political scientist Jean-Luc Baroudi, who died on January 21 in Paris, was born on June 8, 1937 in a family completely devoted to the public and pregnancy is a demanding concept. His father, Alexandre Prodi, state chancellor and resistance fighter, played a key role in the liberation of Paris and the heroes of Elysées descended on General de Gaulle’s side. Editorial Companion, and will lead an impressive career in the service of the Republic. His uncle and Rene Baroudi or young judge and resistance fighter were…

Pressure is mounting on Legault’s government to quickly give the green light to reopen dining rooms. In a letter addressed to the Minister of Health, Christian Dube called on restaurant owners and businessmen to resume activities as soon as possible. Posted at 7:00 am Nathael Morissette Journalism “We, that’s what we’re looking for: a quick announcement, with an appointment,” says Martin Visina, director of public and government affairs for the Association of Restoration Québec (ARQ). Vesina did not fail to recall the relaxations announced in Ontario on Thursday that will allow restaurant owners to resume their activities on January 31.…