Health
FDA revokes emergency use authorisation for hydroxychloroquine
- June 16, 2020
But the FDA said that it has made a decision to revoke the emergency use of hydroxychloroquine and the related drug chloroquine, determining that the drugs are "unlikely to be effective" in treating COVID-19, the respiratory illness caused by the new coronavirus , based on "emerging and other scientific data". (more...)
- June 16, 2020
But the FDA said that it has made a decision to revoke the emergency use of hydroxychloroquine and the related drug chloroquine, determining that the drugs are "unlikely to be effective" in treating COVID-19, the respiratory illness caused by the new coronavirus , based on "emerging and other scientific data". (more...)
North Korea blew up liaison office on border, South Korea says
- June 16, 2020
The president himself said at a meeting with aides Monday that the National Assembly's approval of the agreement was necessary to ensure continuity is preserved in South Korean government policies toward the North regardless of which party is in power. (more...)
- June 16, 2020
The president himself said at a meeting with aides Monday that the National Assembly's approval of the agreement was necessary to ensure continuity is preserved in South Korean government policies toward the North regardless of which party is in power. (more...)
Is life-saving drug for coronavirus found?
- June 16, 2020
Oxford University are now working to publish the full details of their clinical trial. They are now being produced as a potential treatment and preventive course for the novel coronavirus infection. Once sourced, the antibodies can then be mass-produced in the laboratory. The approach has also been used successfully against Ebola and the pneumonia-inducing respiratory syncytial virus . (more...)
- June 16, 2020
Oxford University are now working to publish the full details of their clinical trial. They are now being produced as a potential treatment and preventive course for the novel coronavirus infection. Once sourced, the antibodies can then be mass-produced in the laboratory. The approach has also been used successfully against Ebola and the pneumonia-inducing respiratory syncytial virus . (more...)
Unable to bear loss, Sushant Singh Rajput’s sister-in-law dies in Bihar
- June 16, 2020
His death has opened up a debate about mental health and people have started talking about it. Sharing pictures from the happier times with Sushant, Kriti said that a piece of heart has gone with him and she is completely broken with his passing away. (more...)
- June 16, 2020
His death has opened up a debate about mental health and people have started talking about it. Sharing pictures from the happier times with Sushant, Kriti said that a piece of heart has gone with him and she is completely broken with his passing away. (more...)
Scientists find another threat caused by COVID-19
- June 16, 2020
They are now being produced as a potential treatment and preventive course for the novel coronavirus infection. "The discovery of these very potent antibodies represents an extremely rapid response to a totally new pathogen", said study co-senior author Dr Dennis Burton, the James and Jessie Minor Chair in Immunology in the Department of Immunology & Microbiology at Scripps Research . (more...)
- June 16, 2020
They are now being produced as a potential treatment and preventive course for the novel coronavirus infection. "The discovery of these very potent antibodies represents an extremely rapid response to a totally new pathogen", said study co-senior author Dr Dennis Burton, the James and Jessie Minor Chair in Immunology in the Department of Immunology & Microbiology at Scripps Research . (more...)
Sushant Singh Rajput's Sister-In-Law Passed Away From Shock
- June 16, 2020
While we were still recovering and accepting the tragic news of the demise of Irrfan Khan and Rishi Kapoor, it was on 14 June, a Sunday afternoon when Sushant Singh Rajput, fondly known as SSR, made a decision to end his life. The 46-year-old actor took to his official Instagram account on Tuesday and wrote, "Sleep my brother sleep, let the vultures gather and the crocodiles weep, let the circus performers juggle, contort, bow and leap, let the shrill get higher let the darkness in the ... (more...)
- June 16, 2020
While we were still recovering and accepting the tragic news of the demise of Irrfan Khan and Rishi Kapoor, it was on 14 June, a Sunday afternoon when Sushant Singh Rajput, fondly known as SSR, made a decision to end his life. The 46-year-old actor took to his official Instagram account on Tuesday and wrote, "Sleep my brother sleep, let the vultures gather and the crocodiles weep, let the circus performers juggle, contort, bow and leap, let the shrill get higher let the darkness in the ... (more...)
Day two of mandatory face-coverings on public transport descends into farce
- June 16, 2020
The Government has stressed that the masks are not a "magic shield" against COVID-19. Enforcement will come at a later date'. But within hours of the rule coming in, passengers were seen attempting to enter stations without face-coverings while one man was seen with his mask pushed up onto his forehead and not over his mouth while on sitting on a Tube. (more...)
- June 16, 2020
The Government has stressed that the masks are not a "magic shield" against COVID-19. Enforcement will come at a later date'. But within hours of the rule coming in, passengers were seen attempting to enter stations without face-coverings while one man was seen with his mask pushed up onto his forehead and not over his mouth while on sitting on a Tube. (more...)
Hour Fitness Is Filing for Bankruptcy and Closing More Than 100 Gyms
- June 16, 2020
Those locations had been closed for months because of coronavirus-related shutdowns. The Morgan Hill location of 24 Hour Fitness is at 850 Tennant Station. The company's statement adds that 24 Hour Fitness members will find a better experience at the clubs that reopen. "Removing these financial and operational constraints will allow us to focus on our network of approximately 300 existing clubs nationwide". (more...)
- June 16, 2020
Those locations had been closed for months because of coronavirus-related shutdowns. The Morgan Hill location of 24 Hour Fitness is at 850 Tennant Station. The company's statement adds that 24 Hour Fitness members will find a better experience at the clubs that reopen. "Removing these financial and operational constraints will allow us to focus on our network of approximately 300 existing clubs nationwide". (more...)
Heartbroken over Sushant Singh Rajput's death, his sister-in-law passes away
- June 16, 2020
According to an official, Mumbai Police found out during the probe that the 34-year-old actor was under medication for depression. The Parliamentarian slammed the ruthlessness of the film industry. Mr Johar has been trending continuously - while he has not been named by his colleagues in their denouncements, the dots connect in a fairly obvious manner. (more...)
- June 16, 2020
According to an official, Mumbai Police found out during the probe that the 34-year-old actor was under medication for depression. The Parliamentarian slammed the ruthlessness of the film industry. Mr Johar has been trending continuously - while he has not been named by his colleagues in their denouncements, the dots connect in a fairly obvious manner. (more...)
Plumas reports first new case of COVID in more than two months
- June 16, 2020
According to Health Department Director and Local Health Officer Jason Tiller, "Although we expect to see a rise in cases as more people are moving about, this emphasizes that it is extremely important to exercise good judgment in using face masks and avoiding situations where social distancing is challenging". (more...)
- June 16, 2020
According to Health Department Director and Local Health Officer Jason Tiller, "Although we expect to see a rise in cases as more people are moving about, this emphasizes that it is extremely important to exercise good judgment in using face masks and avoiding situations where social distancing is challenging". (more...)
No New COVID-19 Cases in McLean County; 5 More Recover
- June 16, 2020
The declining hospital numbers are encouraging. This count does not include patients who are being investigated for possible infections by health officials. Putnam County has had one confirmed case. Citing patient privacy, officials with the county's COVID-19 response team didn't release much other information. (more...)
- June 16, 2020
The declining hospital numbers are encouraging. This count does not include patients who are being investigated for possible infections by health officials. Putnam County has had one confirmed case. Citing patient privacy, officials with the county's COVID-19 response team didn't release much other information. (more...)
Israel in ‘final stages’ of purchasing coronavirus vaccine from U.S. biotech company
- June 16, 2020
No participants reported severe side effects and, in phase II, more than 90% of participants who received two jabs over 14 days generated neutralizing antibodies. Oxford University began its phase II/III trial for its Covid-19 vaccine candidate, AZD1222, in approximately 10,000 adult volunteers in May with other late stage trials due to begin in several countries. (more...)
- June 16, 2020
No participants reported severe side effects and, in phase II, more than 90% of participants who received two jabs over 14 days generated neutralizing antibodies. Oxford University began its phase II/III trial for its Covid-19 vaccine candidate, AZD1222, in approximately 10,000 adult volunteers in May with other late stage trials due to begin in several countries. (more...)
US CDC reports 2063812 coronavirus cases
- June 16, 2020
States may need to lock back down if coronavirus cases spike, the CDC is warning. "And that is a decision that really needs to be made locally based on what is happening within the community regarding disease transmission". Butler said the guidelines are meant to keep the curve flat for as long as possible and delay the onset of cases to prevent overwhelming hospitals and "increasing the chances there will be people who would benefit from vaccination if they can avoid becoming infected ... (more...)
- June 16, 2020
States may need to lock back down if coronavirus cases spike, the CDC is warning. "And that is a decision that really needs to be made locally based on what is happening within the community regarding disease transmission". Butler said the guidelines are meant to keep the curve flat for as long as possible and delay the onset of cases to prevent overwhelming hospitals and "increasing the chances there will be people who would benefit from vaccination if they can avoid becoming infected ... (more...)
FDA revokes emergency use of hydroxychloroquine to treat coronavirus
- June 15, 2020
Citing reports of heart complications, the FDA said the drugs' unproven benefits "do not outweigh the known and potential risks". The drugs were being used for patients hospitalized with COVID-19 and in clinical trials. The document added that clinical trials studying HCQ and CQ to see if the drugs can benefit patients with COVID-19 will continue. The actions by FDA and NIH send a clear signal to health professionals against prescribing the drugs for coronavirus. (more...)
- June 15, 2020
Citing reports of heart complications, the FDA said the drugs' unproven benefits "do not outweigh the known and potential risks". The drugs were being used for patients hospitalized with COVID-19 and in clinical trials. The document added that clinical trials studying HCQ and CQ to see if the drugs can benefit patients with COVID-19 will continue. The actions by FDA and NIH send a clear signal to health professionals against prescribing the drugs for coronavirus. (more...)
Masks prevented 66K COVID-19 infections in 1 month in NYC
- June 15, 2020
Instead, mitigation measures have been put in place at different times in Italy and NY. The rate of infection fell by around 3 percent per day once mask-wearing was mandated in NY. They rebuked both the World Health Organization, which recently drew fire for its comments minimizing the role of asymptomatic spread , and the CDC, saying both have emphasized the prevention of contact transmission, but "largely ignored the importance of the airborne transmission route". (more...)
- June 15, 2020
Instead, mitigation measures have been put in place at different times in Italy and NY. The rate of infection fell by around 3 percent per day once mask-wearing was mandated in NY. They rebuked both the World Health Organization, which recently drew fire for its comments minimizing the role of asymptomatic spread , and the CDC, saying both have emphasized the prevention of contact transmission, but "largely ignored the importance of the airborne transmission route". (more...)
Longest-Hospitalized COVID-19 Survivor Faces $1.1 Million Bill
- June 15, 2020
A 70-year-old man in Seattle, Washington, was hit with a $US1.1 million 181-page long hospital bill following his more than two-month stay in a local hospital while he was treated for - and almost died from - COVID-19. Now that payment deadlines have been relaxed due to COVID-19, the Moneycontrol Ready Reckoner will help keep your date with insurance premiums, tax-saving investments and EMIs, among others. (more...)
- June 15, 2020
A 70-year-old man in Seattle, Washington, was hit with a $US1.1 million 181-page long hospital bill following his more than two-month stay in a local hospital while he was treated for - and almost died from - COVID-19. Now that payment deadlines have been relaxed due to COVID-19, the Moneycontrol Ready Reckoner will help keep your date with insurance premiums, tax-saving investments and EMIs, among others. (more...)
Trump administration cancels transgender health care rules
- June 15, 2020
The change had been in the works for some time, but HHS announced it was final at 4 p.m. The reversal comes in the middle of LGBTQ Pride Month. - The US department of Health and Human Services issued a rule on Friday that would lift anti-discrimination protections under Obamacare for transgender people and women seeking abortions. (more...)
- June 15, 2020
The change had been in the works for some time, but HHS announced it was final at 4 p.m. The reversal comes in the middle of LGBTQ Pride Month. - The US department of Health and Human Services issued a rule on Friday that would lift anti-discrimination protections under Obamacare for transgender people and women seeking abortions. (more...)
Toronto councillor Michael Ford tests positive for COVID-19
- June 14, 2020
The Premier has made a major announcement Thursday saying they will start allowing visitors to long term care homes in the province starting June 18th. According to the premier's office, Doug Ford has not been contact with his nephew in the past two weeks. Ford said he is "feeling well", but did not mention when he was tested for COVID-19, or when the suggested end-date for his self-isolation will be. (more...)
- June 14, 2020
The Premier has made a major announcement Thursday saying they will start allowing visitors to long term care homes in the province starting June 18th. According to the premier's office, Doug Ford has not been contact with his nephew in the past two weeks. Ford said he is "feeling well", but did not mention when he was tested for COVID-19, or when the suggested end-date for his self-isolation will be. (more...)
'Nightmare' Coronavirus 'Isn't Over Yet' - White House Adviser
- June 14, 2020
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the US USA It approaches two million, and more than 112,000 Americans have died. Dr. Anthony Fauci is the latest medical professional to disagree with the World Health Organization after one of its key figures said that it's "very rare" for asymptomatic people to spread the coronavirus. (more...)
- June 14, 2020
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the US USA It approaches two million, and more than 112,000 Americans have died. Dr. Anthony Fauci is the latest medical professional to disagree with the World Health Organization after one of its key figures said that it's "very rare" for asymptomatic people to spread the coronavirus. (more...)
New Virus-Related Deaths, 222 New Coronavirus Cases Across Oklahoma, OSDH Reports
- June 14, 2020
The number of COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma continued to surge Saturday, as the state reported a new high for the second straight day. The total number of confirmed cases remains at 1154. However, she announced that an existing public health order would be revised to allow New Mexico breweries to reopen at limited capacity, as of Friday . (more...)
- June 14, 2020
The number of COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma continued to surge Saturday, as the state reported a new high for the second straight day. The total number of confirmed cases remains at 1154. However, she announced that an existing public health order would be revised to allow New Mexico breweries to reopen at limited capacity, as of Friday . (more...)
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