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Sana'a, Jul 4 (EFE / EPA) .- Yemenis collected water in Sana'a Sunday after the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) warned of a critical decrease in water security of millions of Yemenis due to the current conflict. The local water pipe network reaches only 30 percent of the 29 million inhabitants of Yemen, while more than 15 million people struggle every day to find enough clean water for cooking and washing purposes. Yemen is one of the countries with the highest water shortage the world. (Camera: YAHYA ARHAB)SHOT LIST: PEOPLE COLLECTING WATER IN SANA'A, YEMEN.
Sana'a (Yemen), Mar 24 (EFE / EPA), (Camera: Yahya Arhab).- Yemen's health authorities warned Wednesday that the lives of more than 5,200 patients with chronic kidney disease are at risk due to a serious shortage of essential medicines and fuel supplies at 15 dialysis centres across the country.FOOTAGE OF A DIALYSIS CENTRE IN SANÁ.
If you're unlucky enough to need a bed in an intensive care unit for COVID-19, cross your fingers that you'll get a bed at the right time. That's because ICU patients treated during periods of increased demand are almost twice as likely to die compared to those treated in low-demand periods. UPI reports intensive care units operating at 75% to 100% capacity were classified as 'high demand.' 'Low demand' was classified at less than 25% of capacity. The study showed patients in ICUs operating at high demand had a 94% higher risk for death compared to those in facilities operating at low demand. Hospitals in many parts of the country have reported being overwhelmed with patients requiring ICU treatment during the pandemic. Research suggests up to 30% of COVID-19 patients require treatment in the ICU, with many needing mechanical ventilator support to breathe.
Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has been criminally charged with willful neglect of duty. The charges come in connection with the Flint water crisis. Former Michigan health director Nick Lyons is another official also expected to face charges. The Flint water crisis started in 2014, when the city decided to switch to a new water supply to save costs. Business Insider reports the water supply the city moved to use, however, was contaminated with lead and other toxins.