According to the Daily Mail, the world’s deepest swimming pool will be built in Cornwall (UK) with a total investment of more than 200 million USD. Its name is Blue Abyss (roughly translated: Blue Abyss). The depth of the pool is about 50 m. The swimming pool can hold more than 42,000 cubic meters of water, equivalent to 17 Olympic standard swimming pools or… 168 million cups of tea. With these numbers, Blue Abyss will become the largest and deepest indoor swimming pool in the world. However, it is not open to serve ordinary people. The swimming pool is used for research, testing and training in a number of fields such as energy, marine, defense and space. The construction is expected to be completed after 18 months from the time the planning permit is granted. It is likely that in the second quarter of 2023, Blue Abyss will be officially put into use. It is expected that Blue Abyss will create 160 jobs for workers and earn 11 million pounds a year for the local economy. In addition, the swimming pool can also be rented as a movie set. This will attract famous actors looking to the Cornwall area. Project Blue Abyss features Tim Peake, the legendary British astronaut. He said: “Cornwall is the perfect location for the Blue Abyss. This is an area rich in potential for ambitions to conquer space, space and renewable energy.” Sketches show the pool will be housed in a unique teardrop-shaped building designed by British architect Robin Partington. Currently, the deepest swimming pool in the world is DeepSpot, located in Poland. It was officially opened on November 21, 2020 with a depth of 45 m, a total volume of water equivalent to 27 Olympic standard tanks. The swimming pool is open to the public and is used as a diver training center.

People eat at a restaurant in Athens, Greece on May 30, 2020. (Photo: THX/VNA) Greece officially began reopening to tourists on May 15, aiming to kick off summer tourism in the hope of revitalizing the “smokeless” industry after being severely damaged by the COVID-19 pandemic. 19 in the last year. After months of lockdown, Greece this week will also reopen its museums, including the Acropolis museum, which displays famous sculptures from Greek antiquity. After officially reopening, foreign tourists will be allowed to visit Greece if they have received the COVID-19 vaccine or tested negative for COVID-19. Travel between regions, including islands, will also be allowed for those who test negative or have been vaccinated. COVID-19 . Greece deploys vaccination against COVID-19 and hopes to vaccinate vaccines for most of the people here by the end of June. With the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccinations and rapid testing, as well as warmer weather for outdoor activities, tourists can travel and relax safely in the country, the Greek government said. this country. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic causing international tourism to slow down in 2020, the Greek tourism industry experienced its worst year ever, receiving only 7 million visitors compared to a record number. record 33 million visitors in 2019. Tourism revenue fell to 4 billion euros ($4.9 billion) in 2020, from 18 billion euros in 2019. Greece aims to recover this year’s tourism industry and reach 40% of 2019. .

Diners enjoy coffee outdoors, when shops are allowed to reopen after a 7-month separation to fight the COVID-19 epidemic, in Brussels, Belgium on May 9, 2021. Photo: AFP/VNA According to European sources, during the meeting in Brussels, diplomats proposed that those who can present a certificate of having had a full dose of an EU-approved COVID-19 vaccine, can enter the bloc. . In addition, the limit for assessing a country on the list of entry restrictions has also been raised, whereby this list will include countries with a rate of new infections within two weeks of 75 cases per 100,000. population, instead of the current 25 cases. The recommendations are expected to be approved by EU ministers on May 20. Currently, the 27 EU member states still ban entry without a good reason, except for some countries considered safe with low rates of COVID-19 cases. However, business in Europe is also being resumed after the epidemic prevention restrictions are lifted. * On the same day, French people could not hide their joy when they were able to do old habits again such as sipping a cup of coffee outside a restaurant, preparing to go to the cinema or visit a museum. After more than 6 months of imposing measures to control the COVID-19 epidemic, France has relaxed restrictions, whereby cafes and restaurants with courtyards or rooftop gardens can serve guests to eat and drink. outdoors, while museums, cinemas and theaters will also reopen. This is part of phase 2 of the plan to lift the blockade. After that, restaurants will be allowed to serve indoors from June 9, and the French economy will fully reopen on June 30. Contrary to the deserted atmosphere, “doors closed, bolted” for many months, all over Paris, cafes and restaurants are busy preparing and arranging outdoor dining and drinking areas, while the first “gods” were enjoying their morning coffee. Mr. Pascal, manager of Saint Jean’s in the Montmartre district, is pleased to say that he has welcomed 3 customers to drink coffee. Meanwhile, one of the customers called it a big change from having to buy takeaway coffee. In the western city of Rennes, Patricia Marchand, manager of the cafe des Feuilles, confirmed that the whole city center is busier and full of excitement, although the meteorological agency predicts rain may occur in many places. . Also from May 19, the night curfew in France will also be shortened by 2 hours, starting at 21:00. Thus, people were able to have dinner together and chat longer, although eating and drinking still had to be limited to no more than 6 people/table. Not only enjoying a cup of coffee or drinking wine, many French people also look forward to going to the movies or watching exhibitions. In a statement posted on the webiste, the Louvre museum posted a status line expressing its joy when it was reopened to visitors. In order to boost the economy, France has also decided to reopen non-essential businesses but must implement social distancing regulations. Currently, the number of patients with COVID-19 in intensive care units in France has decreased to 4,250 cases, much lower than about 6,000 cases a month earlier. The weekly rate of new cases also fell to 142 cases per 100,000 people, much lower than 400 at the beginning of April.

Excited but still worried Authorities in the old continent gradually eased social distancing restrictions, as infection rates fell and the number of people vaccinated increased. In Italy, the original epicenter of the pandemic in Europe, a nationwide curfew will be lifted in the coming weeks; Germany is gradually easing tough restrictions imposed for a long time. In France, restaurants are allowed to serve guests outdoors starting May 19; Museums, including the famous Louvre, have plans to return visitors. The scene filled with breath of life at Paris’s famous Cafe de Flore on May 19. Photo: AFP. While cafes in Paris, including Ernest Hemingway’s familiar Les Deux Magots, are busy returning to their pre-pandemic rhythm, the famous nightclub Moulin Rouge is also starting to get excited, its dancers They took to the streets to promote their reopening in September with bold attention-grabbing styles. Although excitement is everywhere, there are still worries about the pandemic that has not passed. Because the new strain from India is spreading rapidly in many other parts of the world. Therefore, measures to prevent the disease will continue to be maintained. In Berlin, open-air restaurants will be trialled from May 21. Meanwhile, the rhythm of life in Paris cannot return to the way it was before the pandemic. Paolo Viglianisi, 66, owner of Paparazzi restaurant, located in a quiet square just behind Paris’ opera house, said: “We are very happy to reopen and are fortunate to have such a great location. great. But things will never go back to the way they were.” Before the crisis, his restaurant had 39 employees. Now, Viglianisi will open its doors with only about 15 employees on May 19. He aims to serve about 100 guests for lunch and another 100 for dinner, equivalent to two-thirds of pre-pandemic guests. Cautiously optimistic On May 19, the European Union (EU) decided to reopen its borders to people who have been vaccinated against Covid-19. Europe’s leaders need to strike the right balance between economic recovery and public health protection, or face the ire of voters. Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives are battling the Greens to run Europe’s largest economy, while French President Emmanuel Macron, who has struggled in vain to avoid a third lockdown, will face the challenge of running for re-election next year. French President Emmanuel Macron (right) at an outdoor cafe in Paris on May 19. Photo: AFP. “It is a very rare new moment of freedom and the fruit of our joint efforts,” Macron said in a televised interview, while drinking coffee on the morning of May 19, at the cafe. Outdoor coffee in the heart of Paris. The current overarching sentiment is cautiously optimistic. Containment measures have significantly slowed the spread, vaccination work is being carried out rapidly. But with the threat of new strains like the one from India, the risk is still there. “We can be confident but not hasty,” said Steffen Seibert, Chancellor Angela Merkel’s spokesman. The infection rate is still much higher than it was a year ago, so no one has yet reached the scene of enjoying a comfortable summer like before. Authorities have been on high alert since last spring, when the outbreak was under control and flared up worse in the fall. The town near Düsseldorf, Germany has temporarily quarantined 189 people after discovering the only case of the Indian variant here. Concerns have prevented businesses such as the Chinesischer Turm beer garden in Munich, which have been reopened, to return to their former life. Normally, about 7,000 diners can enjoy hot dogs and drink beer here, but due to few foreign tourists and gloomy weather, the picture of the future is even darker. Maria Pinzger, representative of the beer garden, said: “As long as we can continue to open, we are happy. But there is still a risk from new Covid-19 strains, we cannot assess the situation right now.” In Spain, restaurants and theaters reopened about two weeks ago with other restrictions on numbers and early closing hours. Sergi Ferrer, president of Barceloneta’s beachfront shop owners association, said that in Barcelona, ​​demand from locals is not enough to displace millions of tourists. “If we don’t have tourists this summer, business is going to be very bad,” said Ferrer, who runs a restaurant on the city’s pier. In Rome, extending the curfew past 10 p.m. will create a breakthrough for businesses like Ripa 12 fish restaurant in the Trastevere district. Although open since late April, many outdoor tables are empty by early evening, suggesting a slow-going revival. People eat outdoors at a restaurant in Rome. Photo: Xinhua. “Our customers are businessmen who work late into the night, barely showing up before 9pm,” said Vincenzo Colao, the restaurant’s owner. Restaurant revenue is down about 70% from pre-pandemic levels. This situation is also happening in Paris, where the outdoor tables of Paparazzi restaurant are limited to 6 people and everyone must keep a safe distance.

Israelis use certificates of vaccination against Covid-19. Photo The Local France The deployment of “vaccine passports” to facilitate people who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 to travel abroad has been promoted by many countries, considered one of the measures to help open up the “airborne industry”. smoke” in the context of a pandemic. However, it is still necessary to consider how to implement it to ensure safety and not create sensitive issues. In the context of widespread vaccination campaigns, debates are also heating up about how to revive the international tourism industry that has been heavily affected by the pandemic. Canadian Health Minister P. Hagiu said the Government of Canada supports the concept of a “vaccine passport” and will introduce a form of certification that will facilitate those who enter the country. Canada has been vaccinated against Covid-19 to be allowed to travel internationally. The UK also plans to regulate the National Health Service phone app, which will act as a digital testing and vaccination verification tool. British sports federations support the use of “vaccine passports” in the hope that stadiums will be filled with spectators again. Israel is considering making the Green Pass, which allows vaccinated Israelis to go to restaurants, gyms, concerts and sporting events, into effect. with international travel. The World Health Organization (WHO) is working on the Smart Immunization Certificate. However, several governments and civil society organizations expressed concerns about individual privacy as the discussion about digital passports unfolded. The administration of US President G. Baidon has confirmed it will not promote mandatory vaccination certificates because of legal and sensitive issues. The European Union (EU) intends to allow the use of a certificate to show a person’s vaccination, Covid-19 test or proof of recovery. Technical work is underway to ensure that this certification is accepted by all 27 EU member states. Vaccines accepted across the bloc will be those approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA). Meanwhile, some vaccine countries from Russia or China can accept other vaccines if they want and are only allowed to issue “vaccine passports” within their territories. EU countries make their own decisions whether to accept “vaccine passports” for vaccines that have not yet been approved by the EU. However, European parliamentarians want to change the name of this document to “EU Covid-19 certificate” instead of “digital green certificate”, to avoid being interpreted as a kind of “vaccination passport”. -please”. The EU believes that this document should not be used as a travel document, nor should it become a prerequisite for the exercise of freedom of movement. In addition, EU countries have also agreed to combat discrimination against those who cannot or do not wish to be vaccinated against Covid-19 and allow them to conduct a series of tests to prove recovery. In Asia, the Japanese government intends to roll out a “vaccine passport” issued as a smartphone app. Passengers will scan QR codes at airports before boarding or entering Japan. The app connects to the Vaccination Record System, a government database of people who have been vaccinated. To avoid asking for a vaccination certificate that could lead to discrimination between vaccinated and unvaccinated people, “vaccine passports” contain a section stating a negative test result for SARS- CoV-2 and will also not be used in the case of domestic travel. Meanwhile, the Thai government has announced it will adopt a “vaccination passport”, or vaccination certificate, to be used as an official travel document for people who have been vaccinated. prevent Covid-19. The “vaccine passport” is seen as an outlet for many economic sectors. According to experts, digital vaccination certificates are especially useful for countries with good disease control, because it allows the economy to gradually reopen safely. However, this problem has increased the problem of fake “vaccine passports”. Cybersecurity experts warn that “vaccine passports” are being sold widely online. Meanwhile, to apply this special “passport” to international travel requires countries to be willing to share data. This is an issue that countries must continue to discuss to have an optimal solution.

Facebook may be fined $ 1.8 million in Israel for “acquiring” 2 companies without permission According to Reuters, Facebook is facing a fine of up to $ 1.8 million for its act of acquiring two Israeli companies, RedKix Inc in 2018 and Service Friend Ltd in 2019 but without approval and violating the law. clause in the Economic Competition Law of Israel. Authorities in the country argue that Facebook has a market share in Israel in excess of 50% and that the group must report transactions and obtain consent before any merger in the country. . The authorities also said that Facebook and Istagram are two exclusive social networks in Israel. Facebook will face a hearing soon and the company will have 60 days to appeal the charges before serving the fine. Talking about this, Facebook has denied allegations of antitrust behavior and said that Facebook is still cooperating with the investigations of the authorities. In addition, Facebook believes that there is no reporting obligation in relation to these transactions and hopes that the competent authorities will come to the right conclusions. Last year, Facebook was also fined by the US federal court up to $5 billion related to data privacy violations and forced Facebook to strengthen privacy protections, provide quarterly report on the implementation of the agreement and the establishment of an independent monitoring board. In Canada, Facebook was also fined $6.5 million by the Competition Bureau for sharing user information with other companies.

After months of closure, Greece also opened museums and popular archaeological sites, including the Acropolis, this week. The streets of Athens’ tourist area of ​​Plaka are once again crowded with visitors to see the stalls and souvenirs. Walking in the city center of Athens, Victoria Sanchez – a 22-year-old tourist from the Czech Republic shared, she felt “like being revived, after having spent a long and difficult year because of Covid– 19”. A tourist from Mexico said it is very beneficial to come to Greece at this time, because the destinations are not flooded with tourists. And Rebecca – a tourist from Florida (USA), said: “Finally, I’m here. I had to wait two years, two years with Covid. It’s good now!”. Tourists visit the Roman Agora ruins, Athens, Greece on May 15. Source: Reuters Greece is rolling out vaccinations on the islands, with most expected to be completed by the end of June. The government says tourists can travel safely thanks to vaccinations and rapid testing, as well as warmer weather that facilitates outdoor activities. Greece has also lifted restrictions on the islands, allowing more people to travel from the mainland to these destinations. A flight carrying German and French tourists to the island of Corfu recently received a very warm welcome. “We are very happy. I am very happy to be here,” said a French tourist, shortly after arriving on the island. 2020 was a bad year for the Greek tourism industry, with only 7 million international arrivals compared to 33 million in 2019. Tourism revenue fell from EUR 18 billion to EUR 4 billion. This year, Greece aims to recover the tourism industry by 40% of 2019.

Laboratory – Center for high-tech medical diagnosis Thien Nhan Danang has enough capacity to confirm positive for Sars-CoV-2. Today, April 26, Dr. Do Thai Hung, Director of Nha Trang Pasteur Institute signed Decision No. 905 / QD-IPN on recognition of the laboratory – Center for high-tech medical diagnosis Thien Nhan Da Nang. confirmation of SARS-CoV-2 virus positive cases. This laboratory is responsible for confirming cases of positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus in Da Nang, to confirm for other localities upon request and report test data according to regulations. . Earlier on April 24, Nha Trang Pasteur Institute conducted an inspection and assessment of the testing capacity for SARS-CoV-2 virus of Thien Nhan Laboratory – Thien Nhan, Thien Nhan High-tech Medical Diagnostic Center in Da Nang. . Thien Nhan Da Nang High-Tech Medical Diagnostic Center has built a molecular biology laboratory according to international association standards, ensuring accuracy and safety in the process of receiving and manipulating tests. Sample / Solution Transport … Nha Trang Pasteur Institute has verified and recognized all the operating documents / procedures, equipment management, initial waste treatment in medical waste treatment, general testing procedures. test; fully equipped with chemicals, biologicals and materials for the SARS-CoV-2 confirmation test. In particular, people who test positive cases for SARS-CoV-2 virus meet the prescribed requirements, are well trained in screening testing techniques trained by Nha Trang Pasteur Institute. According to Mr. Ngo Duc Hai, Director of Thien Nhan High-tech Medical Diagnostic Center, is the first private medical unit in Da Nang to be licensed by the Department of Health of Da Nang City to coordinate the City Disease Control Center. Da Nang (CDC) tested for SARS-CoV-2 from August 2020. Over the past time, Thien Nhan laboratory has tested SARS-CoV-2 for more than 8,000 people, actively serving the Covid-19 epidemic prevention and control of Da Nang city and central provinces. Especially during the peak epidemic in Da Nang 8-2020, to meet the needs of safety in production, travel, exit … in accordance with regulations on prevention and control of Covid-19 epidemic. Thien Nhan hopes to contribute more to the proactively coping with the increasingly complicated Covid-19 epidemic in the world, serving the safety of production, travel, study and work of the people. local at home and abroad.

Passenger at Changi International Airport, Singapore, on March 15, 2021. Photo: AFP / VNA According to the Vietnam News Agency reporter in Singapore, in addition to the above regulations, those who have recently come to India and have not completed the 14-day quarantine period to 23:59 p.m. on April 22 will have to undergo concentrated isolation for another 7 days. These individuals will have to undergo 3 PCR tests: on arrival, on the 14th day and before the end of the quarantine period. In recent days, India has continuously recorded the highest number of new infections and daily deaths ever. In the past 24 hours, the South Asian country recorded 332,503 cases and 2,256 deaths. These are the number of new infections and deaths caused by COVID-19 in a day at levels not seen since the outbreak of the pandemic. According to worldometers.info, as of the morning of April 23 (Vietnam time), India had a total of 16.2 million cases, of which 186,928 died. In addition, the Singapore Ministry of Health (MOH) on April 22 announced that 17 workers at the Westlite Woodlands dormitory were found to be re-infected, although there is no evidence that these cases are related. epidemic in India or with a new strain of virus appearing there. Therefore, preventive measures for COVID-19 will be tightened for migrant workers to minimize the risk of re-infection in those who have recovered from the disease. Accordingly, all new migrant workers from higher-risk countries and regions will be placed on quarantine for 14 days at quarantine facilities. After they test negative for the SARS-CoV-2 virus, they will be sent to the Migrant Labor Referral Center (MWOC). In the past, these workers had to stay on quarantine for only 4 days at the quarantine facilities before being sent to MWOC during their remaining quarantine period. As for the newly arrived migrant workers whose test results have antibodies to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, they will have to undergo a bi-weekly screening regime. Previously, they were exempt from this requirement. As of April 29, recovered workers living in dormitories or those working in the construction, marine and processing industries living in Singapore will have to undergo periodic inspections. about 9 months, or 270 days, from the date they get COVID-19.

Agroittica Lombarda Group in northern Italy is home to 15% of the world’s caviar. Currently, the group is keeping 7 types of sturgeon with about 28 tons of caviar produced per year. The most expensive type produced by the farm is made from eggs of the Beluga sturgeon breed for USD 5,700 / kg (VND 131 million / kg). The reason for the high price is due to the elaborate, complicated and time consuming process of making caviar. Caviar is made from unfertilized fish eggs, which are obtained from female sturgeon when they reach reproductive age after 6-25 years depending on the type. In the US, there is only one farm, Sturgeon AquaFarms, that is allowed to raise Beluga sturgeon to make caviar. Beluga sturgeon is native to the Caspian Sea and is classified as Critically Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Surprisingly, from the time of birth, farmers have to wait about 10 years for the fish to give eggs, which is also the time to harvest to make caviar. Compared with Beluga sturgeon, the two types Sterlet and Sevruga give eggs earlier. Fish are raised in tanks, eat up to 3 times / day, feed costs 40,000 USD / month. Caviar produced at Sturgeon AquaFarms farm is sold at restaurants and stores in New York for 175 USD / 56g (4 million VND) or 1kg of the most expensive up to 35,000 USD (808 million VND). The expensive price of Beluga sturgeon eggs makes many people refer to it as “black gold”. Talking about the farming process, Mr. Kenneth Benning – who breeds sturgeon for eggs in the UK, said the water temperature at the farm was kept at 22 degrees Celsius. Water was taken from the river, ensuring there was no mixing of chemicals to help the eggs. Salted fish has a delicious taste although it takes a long time to raise sturgeon for eggs. After the eggs are separated from the female sturgeon body, they are washed, sifted by hand to choose the highest quality product, and then add sea salt. The meat of the fish taken from eggs will be delivered to the chefs for inclusion in the menu of dishes. (According to DailyMail / BI / Dan Tri)