Health
China approves trials for two more coronavirus vaccines
- April 14, 2020
Phase I focused on safety, while Phase II focuses on efficacy. In the US, the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the biotech company Moderna have created a potential vaccine that is being tested in humans. Other projections have been even more optimistic, with Oxford University vaccinology professor Sarah Gilbert telling the Times of London that in a best-case scenario her team could have a vaccine ready by fall 2020. (more...)
- April 14, 2020
Phase I focused on safety, while Phase II focuses on efficacy. In the US, the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the biotech company Moderna have created a potential vaccine that is being tested in humans. Other projections have been even more optimistic, with Oxford University vaccinology professor Sarah Gilbert telling the Times of London that in a best-case scenario her team could have a vaccine ready by fall 2020. (more...)
Wuhan lab was performing experiments on bats from coronavirus COVID-19 caves
- April 14, 2020
This finding strongly suggests that SARS-like coronaviruses from bats can be transmitted to humans to cause SARS-like diseases. The lab, which holds a level four biosafety research certification, the highest possible rating, was conducting research on coronaviruses in bats. (more...)
- April 14, 2020
This finding strongly suggests that SARS-like coronaviruses from bats can be transmitted to humans to cause SARS-like diseases. The lab, which holds a level four biosafety research certification, the highest possible rating, was conducting research on coronaviruses in bats. (more...)
One in five deaths linked to coronavirus across West Midlands
- April 14, 2020
British Columbia Conservative MP Marc Dalton has deleted a tweet asking whether it is time to start reopening businesses if most of the deaths from COVID-19 in this country are older people in long-term care homes . 'We have staff feeling anxious, not just about personal protective equipment but also anxious that they will catch the virus and take it home to their loved ones, ' Behan said. (more...)
- April 14, 2020
British Columbia Conservative MP Marc Dalton has deleted a tweet asking whether it is time to start reopening businesses if most of the deaths from COVID-19 in this country are older people in long-term care homes . 'We have staff feeling anxious, not just about personal protective equipment but also anxious that they will catch the virus and take it home to their loved ones, ' Behan said. (more...)
Coronavirus could possibly spread from soles of shoes — CDC
- April 14, 2020
Led by a team at the Academy of Military Medical Sciences in Beijing, the researchers also found that the virus was heavily concentrated on the floors of the ward. 'Most shoes have a non-porous rubbery sole, which the virus can survive on anywhere between three and five days'. They also add that shoes can carry the virus. (more...)
- April 14, 2020
Led by a team at the Academy of Military Medical Sciences in Beijing, the researchers also found that the virus was heavily concentrated on the floors of the ward. 'Most shoes have a non-porous rubbery sole, which the virus can survive on anywhere between three and five days'. They also add that shoes can carry the virus. (more...)
Coronavirus updates: 10 more Covid-19 patients die in Northern Ireland hospitals
- April 14, 2020
This is the first reported death associated with the pandemic in the state. But they won't necessarily include all deaths involving Covid-19, such as those not in a hospital. Hanage suggested a focus on testing, using new digital technologies to give targeted advice to the population, or even detecting the virus in sewage. (more...)
- April 14, 2020
This is the first reported death associated with the pandemic in the state. But they won't necessarily include all deaths involving Covid-19, such as those not in a hospital. Hanage suggested a focus on testing, using new digital technologies to give targeted advice to the population, or even detecting the virus in sewage. (more...)
44 more Filipinos overseas positive for coronavirus; total now at 704
- April 14, 2020
AS scheduled, Vergeire also announced that the Covid-19 expanded testing will start on Tuesday (April 14). Fifty-three more patients have recovered, bringing the total to 295, it added. The researchers also found that persons who reported experiencing a sore throat more often tested negative for COVID-19. In a separate statement, the DOH advised the public to verify and fact-check information about the Covid-19 situation before sharing on social media. (more...)
- April 14, 2020
AS scheduled, Vergeire also announced that the Covid-19 expanded testing will start on Tuesday (April 14). Fifty-three more patients have recovered, bringing the total to 295, it added. The researchers also found that persons who reported experiencing a sore throat more often tested negative for COVID-19. In a separate statement, the DOH advised the public to verify and fact-check information about the Covid-19 situation before sharing on social media. (more...)
Thailand reports 28 new Covid-19 cases, 2 new deaths
- April 14, 2020
Taweesin said that most of the new infections were associated with people who had previously contracted COVID-19, followed by Thai returnees from overseas. But once ready, they are the most accurate and complete information". Of those for whom transmission status is known: community transmission accounts for 66%, close contact accounts for 27%, travel overseas accounts for 7%. (more...)
- April 14, 2020
Taweesin said that most of the new infections were associated with people who had previously contracted COVID-19, followed by Thai returnees from overseas. But once ready, they are the most accurate and complete information". Of those for whom transmission status is known: community transmission accounts for 66%, close contact accounts for 27%, travel overseas accounts for 7%. (more...)
CORONAVIRUS LATEST: 124 people have now died in Northern Ireland
- April 14, 2020
The deaths included 18 females and 13 males and the median age of today's reported deaths is 82. An Irish man has been questioned in relation to an worldwide operation over a Covid-19 scam worth a total of €15 million. A build-up of around 35,000 swabs awaiting analysis has now been reduced to 11,000. The Health Minister says he's conscious that our country is making progress during the coronavirus crisis . (more...)
- April 14, 2020
The deaths included 18 females and 13 males and the median age of today's reported deaths is 82. An Irish man has been questioned in relation to an worldwide operation over a Covid-19 scam worth a total of €15 million. A build-up of around 35,000 swabs awaiting analysis has now been reduced to 11,000. The Health Minister says he's conscious that our country is making progress during the coronavirus crisis . (more...)
China approves 2 experimental corona vaccines for clinical trials
- April 14, 2020
Normally, for a vaccine to be licensed in order to be availed for public use, it undergoes different tests categorised as follows: Preclinical testing and clinical trials subdivided into 3 phases. "Our global connectedness means the risk of re-introduction and resurgence of COVID19 will continue", WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a virtual briefing from Geneva. (more...)
- April 14, 2020
Normally, for a vaccine to be licensed in order to be availed for public use, it undergoes different tests categorised as follows: Preclinical testing and clinical trials subdivided into 3 phases. "Our global connectedness means the risk of re-introduction and resurgence of COVID19 will continue", WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a virtual briefing from Geneva. (more...)
Coronavirus vaccine is six months away, says lead researcher
- April 14, 2020
She told the paper she is "80%" confident of its success, "based on other things that we have done with this type of vaccine". 'It's not just a hunch and as every week goes by we have more data to look at ... The professor has been laboriously working seven days per week with her research team to get the vaccine through the development stages. Professor of microbial pathogenesis at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Brendan Wren, said: "The Oxford vaccine group are among ... (more...)
- April 14, 2020
She told the paper she is "80%" confident of its success, "based on other things that we have done with this type of vaccine". 'It's not just a hunch and as every week goes by we have more data to look at ... The professor has been laboriously working seven days per week with her research team to get the vaccine through the development stages. Professor of microbial pathogenesis at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Brendan Wren, said: "The Oxford vaccine group are among ... (more...)
First results in on Gilead coronavirus drug but more study needed
- April 14, 2020
A new study shows that remdesivir , an experimental antiviral drug, may help lower the risk of death for people with serious coronavirus conditions . Each patient had oxygen saturation of 94% or less on ambient air or was receiving oxygen support; and was eligible to receive the drug if creatinine clearance was above 30ml/minute and serum level of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) was less than 5 times the upper limit of normal range. (more...)
- April 14, 2020
A new study shows that remdesivir , an experimental antiviral drug, may help lower the risk of death for people with serious coronavirus conditions . Each patient had oxygen saturation of 94% or less on ambient air or was receiving oxygen support; and was eligible to receive the drug if creatinine clearance was above 30ml/minute and serum level of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) was less than 5 times the upper limit of normal range. (more...)
Nearly 100 care homes record Covid-19 outbreaks in just 24 hours
- April 14, 2020
Notable among them is the nation's leader, New York, which accounts for 1,880 nursing home deaths out of about 96,000 total residents but has so far declined to detail specific outbreaks, citing privacy concerns. The county officials wanted to prevent a situation similar to a coronavirus outbreak at a Seattle-area nursing home , where dozens were infected with COVID-19 and at least 37 have died. (more...)
- April 14, 2020
Notable among them is the nation's leader, New York, which accounts for 1,880 nursing home deaths out of about 96,000 total residents but has so far declined to detail specific outbreaks, citing privacy concerns. The county officials wanted to prevent a situation similar to a coronavirus outbreak at a Seattle-area nursing home , where dozens were infected with COVID-19 and at least 37 have died. (more...)
Death of two more residents at Anson Place, total now at 15
- April 14, 2020
The care regulator for England has told ITV News that it will begin recording the number of deaths in care homes from Covid-19 from this week. On Sunday, Revera said two residents of Stoneridge Manor had passed away with COVID-19. Officials also said that 35 healthcare workers have tested positive for the virus. "I want to assure the community that we have taken the same precautions with these residents as with COVID-19-confirmed residents", she wrote. (more...)
- April 14, 2020
The care regulator for England has told ITV News that it will begin recording the number of deaths in care homes from Covid-19 from this week. On Sunday, Revera said two residents of Stoneridge Manor had passed away with COVID-19. Officials also said that 35 healthcare workers have tested positive for the virus. "I want to assure the community that we have taken the same precautions with these residents as with COVID-19-confirmed residents", she wrote. (more...)
The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada
- April 14, 2020
Kenney also assuaged any concerns that sending supplies to other provinces might compromise Alberta's capacity to care for its residents. The goal is to have 9,000 daily tests by the end of the month and 20,000 by mid-May. According to the World Health Organization , there have been 1,614,951 confirmed cases and 99,887 deaths due to COVID-19. "We know that these restrictions are not easy and that they are causing hardship and that we are making plans to ease them off in a way that will have ... (more...)
- April 14, 2020
Kenney also assuaged any concerns that sending supplies to other provinces might compromise Alberta's capacity to care for its residents. The goal is to have 9,000 daily tests by the end of the month and 20,000 by mid-May. According to the World Health Organization , there have been 1,614,951 confirmed cases and 99,887 deaths due to COVID-19. "We know that these restrictions are not easy and that they are causing hardship and that we are making plans to ease them off in a way that will have ... (more...)
Latest coronavirus cases and deaths in South Africa revealed
- April 14, 2020
Former health secretary Manuel Dayrit said previously that the number of infections in the Philippines could reach at least 75,000. "Our strategy is Metro Manila first because this is the epicentre", Carlito Galvez said on radio. Testing and restrictions in Indonesia are limited, and its 399 coronavirus deaths are the highest in Asia outside of China. He said contact tracing and mass screening had been effective. (more...)
- April 14, 2020
Former health secretary Manuel Dayrit said previously that the number of infections in the Philippines could reach at least 75,000. "Our strategy is Metro Manila first because this is the epicentre", Carlito Galvez said on radio. Testing and restrictions in Indonesia are limited, and its 399 coronavirus deaths are the highest in Asia outside of China. He said contact tracing and mass screening had been effective. (more...)
Knox County reports third positive case of COVID-19
- April 14, 2020
New cases of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 have slowed slightly in Monroe County over the last few days, but health officials said it was not a sign that the end of the epidemic was in sight and life would soon be back to normal. (more...)
- April 14, 2020
New cases of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 have slowed slightly in Monroe County over the last few days, but health officials said it was not a sign that the end of the epidemic was in sight and life would soon be back to normal. (more...)
Ebola infected person reported from Congo
- April 14, 2020
The agency on Monday, said the government of DRC would declare the outbreak over as early as Sunday if there were no more cases. Congo marked the Easter holiday by bracing to battle both COVID-19 and a continuing outbreak of Ebola, after a second death from that disease was announced in eastern Congo Sunday. (more...)
- April 14, 2020
The agency on Monday, said the government of DRC would declare the outbreak over as early as Sunday if there were no more cases. Congo marked the Easter holiday by bracing to battle both COVID-19 and a continuing outbreak of Ebola, after a second death from that disease was announced in eastern Congo Sunday. (more...)
West Coast states announce pact to coordinate COVID-19 response decisions
- April 14, 2020
Newsweek reached out to the offices of the governors of California and OR for comment. In the Northeast, the states of New York , New Jersey and CT will work with Delaware, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island in coordinating to gradually reopen their economies, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said. (more...)
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- April 14, 2020
Newsweek reached out to the offices of the governors of California and OR for comment. In the Northeast, the states of New York , New Jersey and CT will work with Delaware, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island in coordinating to gradually reopen their economies, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said. (more...)
Bermuda's COVID-19 cases rise to 50
- April 14, 2020
The Cambridge Public Health Department is working with the facilities to provide guidance on caring for the patients at the nursing homes, the city said. The health department said it expects to report that information in the near future. Managers at Stanley Park care home in Stanley said they were "devastated" by the deaths. (more...)
- April 14, 2020
The Cambridge Public Health Department is working with the facilities to provide guidance on caring for the patients at the nursing homes, the city said. The health department said it expects to report that information in the near future. Managers at Stanley Park care home in Stanley said they were "devastated" by the deaths. (more...)
Small study of chloroquine stopped because of risk of fatal heart complications
- April 14, 2020
But there are some who feel that the government may not have much of a choice, given the difficulties in enforcing social distancing in slums. If the things go as per plan, then it could be the first time that hydroxychloroquine tablets is used as coronavirus prophylaxis at the community level in India. (more...)
- April 14, 2020
But there are some who feel that the government may not have much of a choice, given the difficulties in enforcing social distancing in slums. If the things go as per plan, then it could be the first time that hydroxychloroquine tablets is used as coronavirus prophylaxis at the community level in India. (more...)
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