Farewells, Disasters, and Healthcare News (Thursday, August 27)

In Nashville, people are saying farewell to Dolly Parton in many places on Wednesday. The country star died on Tuesday at the age of 80 from cancer. In bars her music is playing, and flowers are laid on the Walk of Fame.

After the flooding in Nepal and near Tibet, 157 to 162 deaths have been counted. According to the police, 579 tourists are missing, including 466 foreigners from 28 countries. Rescue workers searched for people all night with troops and helicopters.

In Utrecht, someone died of West Nile fever that originated in the Netherlands. The National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) says this person was over 80 years old and had illnesses. This year there have been three infections in the Netherlands, but the chance remains small.

The Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) reports that this care will remain temporarily with the Public Health Service and Medical Assistance Organization (GGD GHOR). The old contract ended on October 1, and the successor only starts on June 1. As a result, there was a threat of eight months without care, such as vaccinations.

The British actor Tim Curry died Tuesday evening at home in Los Angeles. He was 80 years old. He became famous for The Rocky Horror Picture Show and as Pennywise in It.