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  • E.coli Infection Breaks Out Among Preschoolers

    On Tuesday night, October 22, parents in Reykjavík’s Vesturbær neighbourhood were informed that an e.coli infection had broken out in the Mánagarður preschool. The school, which services 120 children, was subsequently closed, mbl.is reports. According to RÚV, 10 children showed symptoms of…

  • Fourth COVID-19 Vaccine Available Next Month

    Fourth COVID-19 Vaccine Available Next Month

    The fourth COVID-19 vaccine will be available to everyone who wants it next month, reports RÚV. Up to 25,000 people have already received the fourth injection in Iceland. [su_pullquote]To celebrate reaching 200 RVK Newscast episodes on Youtube, as well as the new…

  • Guðrún Aspelund Hired As Chief Epidemiologist

    Guðrún Aspelund Hired As Chief Epidemiologist

    Guðrún Aspelund will take over as chief epidemiologist when Þórólfur Guðnason retires September 1, the Directorate of Health announced today. [su_pullquote]Summer Sale on T-Shirts in the Grapevine shop! We only have a chance to wear a T-shirt outdoors for about 2 months…