The Belarusian project "NewGen" was named "Startup of the year"
On December 9 at the VI International conference for IT entrepreneurs and venture investors "STARTUP OF THE YEAR – 2021", experts selected the best innovative project. The startup of the year was the NewGen project from Belarus, which presented a program for analyzing the DNA of intestinal bacteria to identify the risks of 43 human diseases.
Time for issuing a PCR test has been reduced in three laboratories in Minsk
From December 20, three laboratories in Minsk will issue the result of a PCR test for coronavirus on the day of treatment. This decision was made due to the fact that the validity period of such certificates for traveling abroad was shortened.
Festive events on New Year's Eve will be held in all districts of Minsk
In Minsk, on New Year's Eve, festive events will take place at 22 places in all districts of the city. The central celebration is planned at the fair at the square near the Sports Palace. At 0:30, a program will begin here with the participation of popular Belarusian pop artists.
Belarus has allowed the import and use of the Russian vaccine "KoviVak"
The Ministry of Health of Belarus has issued a permit for the import and use of the Russian KoviVak vaccine against coronavirus. This inactivated whole-virion concentrated purified vaccine is designed to prevent and eliminate the consequences of epidemic diseases.
Mobile PCR testing laboratories opened on the Belarusian-Polish border
Due to the changed rules of entry into Poland, laboratories for PCR testing were opened at the "Berestovitsa" and "Kozlovichi" road checkpoints on the Belarusian-Polish border. From December 15, passengers arriving in Poland from countries outside the Schengen area must present a PCR test made no earlier than 24 hours before crossing the border.
Belarusian universities have entered the top of the best in Europe
Analytical agency QS Quacquarelli Symonds has compiled a rating of the best European and Central Asian universities, which included 8 Belarusian universities. In total, there are more than 450 positions in the rating, 8 of which are for universities in Belarus.
The Belarusian Railway launches new electric train route
The Belarusian Railway launches business class electric trains from Minsk to Kalinkovichi after the completion of electrification of the Kalinkovichi – Svetlogorsk-on-Berezina section. The first trains will depart on December 27.
The minimum wage in Belarus will change from January 1, 2022
From January 1, 2022, the minimum wage in Belarus will rise to 457 rubles. The corresponding decision was fixed by the resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Republic No. 721, adopted on Tuesday, December 14.
The new resident of the "Great Stone" will create simulators for practicing manual skills in surgery
A new subject of innovative activity "Needle Med (Belarus)" has been registered in the China-Belarus Industrial Park "Great Stone". The new resident of the "Great Stone" will create simulators that will help surgeons and medical students prepare for practical activities.
Poland changes the rules of entry into the country
Since December 15, the conditions of PCR testing for entry into Poland will change. Passengers arriving from countries outside the Schengen area must present a negative PCR test result done no earlier than 24 hours before crossing the border (previously it was 48 hours).
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