Cornwall’s hospitals are facing a crisis due to high occupancy rates during winter seasons. A critical incident was declared because of the rising demand on services. Andrew George of Liberal Democrats urged for a greater resilience within the NHS. He proposed the creation of additional hospital wards and better use of local services to alleviate the pressure on the emergency department. Health authorities are urging the public to only visit emergency departments for serious conditions.
Genetic Biocontrol Shortens Female Mosquito Lifespan to Fight Disease
Scientists at Macquarie University in Australia have created a genetic pest control method, Toxic Male Technique (TMT), which targets female insects’ lifespan significantly reducing their