Health
Eli Lilly and Company Provides Update Experimental COVID-19 Drug
- June 01, 2020
The antibodies may come to market before the first vaccines and, given the time frames involved in making and administering billions of prophylactics and the chance they may fail to induce immunity in all groups, could continue to play a key role in the response to COVID-19 even if trials underway at CanSino Biologics, Moderna and the University of Oxford are successful. (more...)
- June 01, 2020
The antibodies may come to market before the first vaccines and, given the time frames involved in making and administering billions of prophylactics and the chance they may fail to induce immunity in all groups, could continue to play a key role in the response to COVID-19 even if trials underway at CanSino Biologics, Moderna and the University of Oxford are successful. (more...)
Michigan Gov. Whitmer's Husband Tried to Jump Boater Line
- June 01, 2020
In a Facebook post MI state Senator Tom Barrett said accused Whitmer's husband of abusing her position. Whitmer and Mallory own a home in the Elk Rapids area. "We did not all pile in the vehicle to go enjoy our second home, although that would have been permitted". The request did not violate COVID-19 safety policies for MI, which has been hard-hit by the pandemic, with more than 33,000 cases and 5,241 deaths. (more...)
- June 01, 2020
In a Facebook post MI state Senator Tom Barrett said accused Whitmer's husband of abusing her position. Whitmer and Mallory own a home in the Elk Rapids area. "We did not all pile in the vehicle to go enjoy our second home, although that would have been permitted". The request did not violate COVID-19 safety policies for MI, which has been hard-hit by the pandemic, with more than 33,000 cases and 5,241 deaths. (more...)
Roberts joins liberal justices to rule against church challenging harsh COVID restrictions
- June 01, 2020
The reason for denial was justified by reference to law that placed responsibility for the health and welfare of the general populace in the hands of elected officials, who should not be subject to second-guessing by unelected judiciary, "especially... (more...)
- June 01, 2020
The reason for denial was justified by reference to law that placed responsibility for the health and welfare of the general populace in the hands of elected officials, who should not be subject to second-guessing by unelected judiciary, "especially... (more...)
Germany Suspends Anti-malaria Drug Study for Covid-19
- June 01, 2020
The review will consider data collected so far in the Solidarity Trial and in particular robust randomized available data, to adequately evaluate the potential benefits and harms from this drug, he said. "They have not released their code or data", the letter stated. "Even if the data were correctly extracted, severe flaws remain". The "main error", they say-which is true for all observational studies-is the baseline difference between the groups and the statistical methods to adjust for ... (more...)
- June 01, 2020
The review will consider data collected so far in the Solidarity Trial and in particular robust randomized available data, to adequately evaluate the potential benefits and harms from this drug, he said. "They have not released their code or data", the letter stated. "Even if the data were correctly extracted, severe flaws remain". The "main error", they say-which is true for all observational studies-is the baseline difference between the groups and the statistical methods to adjust for ... (more...)
Tobacco kills over 160,000 people every year in Pakistan: Zafar Mirza
- June 01, 2020
Tobacco thereby ranks number 1 worldwide among early and avoidable causes of death. Smoking, as well as chewing of tobacco , is injurious to health. " Tobacco control efforts have gone a long way to keep the tobacco industry at watch, but the industry continues to devise new strategies to keep its business afloat". (more...)
- June 01, 2020
Tobacco thereby ranks number 1 worldwide among early and avoidable causes of death. Smoking, as well as chewing of tobacco , is injurious to health. " Tobacco control efforts have gone a long way to keep the tobacco industry at watch, but the industry continues to devise new strategies to keep its business afloat". (more...)
Texas Governor Declares State of Disaster in Response to Escalating Rallies
- June 01, 2020
Protesters have gathered in dozens of USA states over the last six days, after video footage that showed former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on Floyd's neck for more than eight minutes minutes leading up to his death was first released on Monday. (more...)
- June 01, 2020
Protesters have gathered in dozens of USA states over the last six days, after video footage that showed former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on Floyd's neck for more than eight minutes minutes leading up to his death was first released on Monday. (more...)
TCS develops cloud solution to help banks process loan forgiveness requests
- June 01, 2020
TCS has developed the Small Business Loan Forgiveness solution, an automated, secure, highly scalable, and ready-to-deploy low code solution on the Appian platform, leveraging the Machine First Delivery Model, to provide a streamlined, predictable and auditable loan forgiveness function for banks. (more...)
- June 01, 2020
TCS has developed the Small Business Loan Forgiveness solution, an automated, secure, highly scalable, and ready-to-deploy low code solution on the Appian platform, leveraging the Machine First Delivery Model, to provide a streamlined, predictable and auditable loan forgiveness function for banks. (more...)
Coronavirus began spreading in the USA much sooner than we thought — CDC
- May 31, 2020
That means anyone in the US who thought they had the virus in December or early January probably had the flu, public health researchers said. "(This) puts data into the discussion. Meanwhile, early instances of infection were found in the 11,000 airway samples taken from six states - the earliest collected February 21 in the Seattle area. (more...)
- May 31, 2020
That means anyone in the US who thought they had the virus in December or early January probably had the flu, public health researchers said. "(This) puts data into the discussion. Meanwhile, early instances of infection were found in the 11,000 airway samples taken from six states - the earliest collected February 21 in the Seattle area. (more...)
Five-mile travel rule should be scrapped, say Welsh Conservatives
- May 31, 2020
Mr Williams said: "Whilst I very much welcome the decision by the Welsh Government to begin to ease the current lockdown restrictions in Wales by allowing two households to meet outdoors, the inclusion of a five-mile restriction adversely penalises rural areas such as Montgomeryshire". (more...)
- May 31, 2020
Mr Williams said: "Whilst I very much welcome the decision by the Welsh Government to begin to ease the current lockdown restrictions in Wales by allowing two households to meet outdoors, the inclusion of a five-mile restriction adversely penalises rural areas such as Montgomeryshire". (more...)
Schools, Colleges to Reopen Under Phase 2 of Unlock 1
- May 31, 2020
The Chhattisgarh government has decided that shops will be allowed to open six days a week with physical distancing from Thursday onwards. "Practically nearly all the recommendations of Delhi government have been included in the MHA guidelines which means normal activities will resume in the city in the next few days". (more...)
- May 31, 2020
The Chhattisgarh government has decided that shops will be allowed to open six days a week with physical distancing from Thursday onwards. "Practically nearly all the recommendations of Delhi government have been included in the MHA guidelines which means normal activities will resume in the city in the next few days". (more...)
Pfizer CEO claims Coronavirus vaccine could be ready by October
- May 31, 2020
Pfizer is conducting clinical trials in the U.S. and Europe for the BNT 1662 vaccine program for the prevention of covid-19 in collaboration with German mRNA company BioNTech. Pfizer and BioNTech's development programme includes four vaccine candidates, each representing a different combination of mRNA format and target antigen. (more...)
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- May 31, 2020
Pfizer is conducting clinical trials in the U.S. and Europe for the BNT 1662 vaccine program for the prevention of covid-19 in collaboration with German mRNA company BioNTech. Pfizer and BioNTech's development programme includes four vaccine candidates, each representing a different combination of mRNA format and target antigen. (more...)
No fines for people at two large family gatherings in Saskatchewan
- May 31, 2020
The total number of COVID-19 cases in the province sat at 639. Places of worship can operate in-person starting June 8 at one-third capacity, up to 30 people. By age category, 94 cases involve people 19 years of age and under; 229 cases are in the 20-39 age range; 195 are in the 40-59 age range; 105 are in the 60-79 age range; and 18 are in the 80-plus range. (more...)
- May 31, 2020
The total number of COVID-19 cases in the province sat at 639. Places of worship can operate in-person starting June 8 at one-third capacity, up to 30 people. By age category, 94 cases involve people 19 years of age and under; 229 cases are in the 20-39 age range; 195 are in the 40-59 age range; 105 are in the 60-79 age range; and 18 are in the 80-plus range. (more...)
Lancet issues correction on study that led World Health Organization to pause HCQ trial
- May 31, 2020
The letter, signed by PDPI chairman Agus Dwi Susanto, also asked doctors to evaluate the condition of patients who had been taking hydroxychloroquine and report the results to the organization for consideration in a potential revision to the protocol. (more...)
- May 31, 2020
The letter, signed by PDPI chairman Agus Dwi Susanto, also asked doctors to evaluate the condition of patients who had been taking hydroxychloroquine and report the results to the organization for consideration in a potential revision to the protocol. (more...)
Yakima Child Diagnosed With Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome
- May 31, 2020
Gutzeit says MIS-C is very new and much remains to be learned. Experts are still working to understand the link between MIS-C and the coronavirus and are not certain whether it also occurs in adults, according to the U.S. The hospital says its "MIS-C pod" has barriers to prevent cross-contamination within the intensive care unit, including a decontamination area for those entering and exiting the unit and a specialized bed to help staff with the regular turning of intubated patients. (more...)
- May 31, 2020
Gutzeit says MIS-C is very new and much remains to be learned. Experts are still working to understand the link between MIS-C and the coronavirus and are not certain whether it also occurs in adults, according to the U.S. The hospital says its "MIS-C pod" has barriers to prevent cross-contamination within the intensive care unit, including a decontamination area for those entering and exiting the unit and a specialized bed to help staff with the regular turning of intubated patients. (more...)
Ontario adds over 300 new cases of COVID-19
- May 31, 2020
A testing strategy released Friday says the province is testing staff and inmates in some correctional facilities, staff in select hospitals, first responders in Toronto and their families, LCBO workers, all residents and staff in retirement homes and people in long-term care homes for a second time. (more...)
- May 31, 2020
A testing strategy released Friday says the province is testing staff and inmates in some correctional facilities, staff in select hospitals, first responders in Toronto and their families, LCBO workers, all residents and staff in retirement homes and people in long-term care homes for a second time. (more...)
Louisiana Lawmakers Reach Agreement Wednesday on Betting Bill
- May 31, 2020
The Senate approved House Bill 2387 which is a almost $26 billion budget to provide five months of continued level funding for most state agencies and services. House Majority Floor Leader Bill Seitz, a Cincinnati Republican, said even the state's trial lawyers' association supports the compromise bill. Both sides of the state congress have their own sports betting bills. (more...)
- May 31, 2020
The Senate approved House Bill 2387 which is a almost $26 billion budget to provide five months of continued level funding for most state agencies and services. House Majority Floor Leader Bill Seitz, a Cincinnati Republican, said even the state's trial lawyers' association supports the compromise bill. Both sides of the state congress have their own sports betting bills. (more...)
COVID-19: Ontario unveils new testing plan
- May 30, 2020
There have been 1,423 deaths among long-term care residents as of Friday, the agency reported Saturday. The day before, the province conducted 18,525 tests. The ministry also indicated there are now 1,476 confirmed cases among long-term care residents and 1,113 cases among staff. The press conference included Vanessa Allen (chief of microbiology at Public Health Ontario's lab), Matthew Anderson (CEO of Ontario Health), and Dirk Huyser, the chief coroner of Ontario. (more...)
- May 30, 2020
There have been 1,423 deaths among long-term care residents as of Friday, the agency reported Saturday. The day before, the province conducted 18,525 tests. The ministry also indicated there are now 1,476 confirmed cases among long-term care residents and 1,113 cases among staff. The press conference included Vanessa Allen (chief of microbiology at Public Health Ontario's lab), Matthew Anderson (CEO of Ontario Health), and Dirk Huyser, the chief coroner of Ontario. (more...)
Province expands COVID-19 testing eligibility to those without symptoms
- May 30, 2020
Deena Hinshaw , announced 24 new cases of COVID-19 within the province. Cypress County is reporting 14 cases of COVID-19, six active and eight recovered - unchanged from the day before. "Expanded testing will also help us to understand where there might be undetected positive cases, and therefore, prevent further spread of the virus". (more...)
- May 30, 2020
Deena Hinshaw , announced 24 new cases of COVID-19 within the province. Cypress County is reporting 14 cases of COVID-19, six active and eight recovered - unchanged from the day before. "Expanded testing will also help us to understand where there might be undetected positive cases, and therefore, prevent further spread of the virus". (more...)
CDC: Coronavirus Antibody Tests Still Not Accurate Enough
- May 30, 2020
Hence by the time the antibodies are detected, the infections must have been decreased. The CDC expressed concerns about the current accuracy of antibody testing and advised businesses against using the results of antibody testing (also known as serologic testing) to make any decisions about returning workers to the workplace . (more...)
- May 30, 2020
Hence by the time the antibodies are detected, the infections must have been decreased. The CDC expressed concerns about the current accuracy of antibody testing and advised businesses against using the results of antibody testing (also known as serologic testing) to make any decisions about returning workers to the workplace . (more...)
Sanofi Stops Enrolling COVID-19 Patients In Hydroxychloroquine Trials Amid Safety Concerns
- May 30, 2020
Sanofi has been conducting two randomised, controlled clinical trials of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19. Almost 800 GP practices across the United Kingdom are now recruiting patients onto the trial, led by the University of Oxford, but the World Health Organisation (WHO) has initiated the temporary suspension of global trials that include hydroxychloroquine. (more...)
- May 30, 2020
Sanofi has been conducting two randomised, controlled clinical trials of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19. Almost 800 GP practices across the United Kingdom are now recruiting patients onto the trial, led by the University of Oxford, but the World Health Organisation (WHO) has initiated the temporary suspension of global trials that include hydroxychloroquine. (more...)
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