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Bibby Stockholm asylum barge is ‘potential deathtrap’, say firefighters | Immigration and asylum | The Guardian

“As the only professional voice, firefighters believe the Bibby Stockholm to be a potential deathtrap,” he told the Guardian.

The barge has 222 cabins along narrow corridors over three decks, with two main exits.

The evacuation point for those onboard is a compound on the quayside, which councillors have described as “completely inadequate” for about 550 people.

Source: Bibby Stockholm asylum barge is ‘potential deathtrap’, say firefighters | Immigration and asylum | The Guardian

Biden admin. launches new office dedicated to fighting long COVID – UPI.com

The new office, named the Office of Long COVID Research and Practice, will be under the Department of Health and Human Services and is charged with leading ongoing coordination of the whole-of-government response to the longer-term effects of COVID-19, including associated conditions, and the implementation of federal government action plans. Source: Biden admin. launches new office dedicated to fighting long COVID – UPI.com