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COVID pandemic increased stillbirth and maternal death rates: Lancet

COVID pandemic increased stillbirth and maternal death rates: Lancet

RATES of stillbirth and maternal deaths rose by around a third during the COVID-19 pandemic, with pregnancy outcomes getting worse overall for both babies and mothers worldwide, according to an international data review published on Wednesday. Pooling data from 40 studies across 17 countries, the review found that lockdowns, disruption to maternity services, and fear of attending healthcare facilities all added to pregnancy risks, leading to generally worse results for women and infants. "The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on healthcare systems," said professor Asma Khalil, who co-led the research at St George's University of London. "The disruption…
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COVID pandemic disrupts 2021 men’s fashion week schedule

COVID pandemic disrupts 2021 men’s fashion week schedule

MPHO RANTAO COVID-19 has changed every aspect of human life and the 2020 international fashion season is no different.  The 2020 fashion season saw the traditional format of physical viewing for fashion week around the globe abandoned in favour of non-contact, digital fashion shows.  Famous luxury designers like Hugo Boss, Chanel, Moschino and Louis Vuitton have all had to preview their collections for the 2020 fall/winter season through digital shows that were streamed live either on their websites, or on Instagram and Facebook.  Other luxury fashion brands resorted to premiering their seasonal collections on Instagram as visual lookbooks, turning a…
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