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Dementia deaths in Australia surpass one in 10 of all fatalities

The Australian Bureau of Statistics says it is the first time the deadly condition has accounted for more than 10 per cent of all Aussie deaths.

Dementia deaths in Australia surpass one in 10 of all fatalities

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Flu outbreak forces Hokkaido bus operator to cut weekday service for lack of drivers

ASAHIKAWA, Hokkaido -- Dohoku Bus Corp. began a reduced weekday schedule on Oct. 27 after more than 10% of its drivers came down with the flu, making

  • Hokkaido bus operator Dohoku Bus Corp. cuts weekday services due to flu outbreak.
  • Over 10% of drivers fall ill, reducing 66 services from 458 weekday runs.
  • Company maintains Saturday, Sunday, and holiday services without reductions.

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