Health
ND COVID-19: death toll reaches 79; 37 new infections
- June 29, 2020
While young people, especially those who do not have any pre-existing conditions, are at a lower risk of experiencing the most severe outcomes of Covid-19, they are at a higher risk of contracting the virus. San Bernardino County officials said Friday that local hospitals were beginning to reach "surge capacity" because of new COVID-19 cases , meaning they were getting close to hitting their licensed limits on available beds. (more...)
- June 29, 2020
While young people, especially those who do not have any pre-existing conditions, are at a lower risk of experiencing the most severe outcomes of Covid-19, they are at a higher risk of contracting the virus. San Bernardino County officials said Friday that local hospitals were beginning to reach "surge capacity" because of new COVID-19 cases , meaning they were getting close to hitting their licensed limits on available beds. (more...)
Officials to proclaim May as Mental Health Awareness Month in Madison County
- June 29, 2020
The trust - which runs Lister Hospital in Stevenage, Mount Vernon Cancer Centre in Northwood and the New QEII Hospital in Welwyn Garden City, has a dedicated Health@Work service where staff can be signposted to support and a 'How Are You Doing?' team which provides and promotes wellbeing resources and offers regular check-ins with staff. (more...)
- June 29, 2020
The trust - which runs Lister Hospital in Stevenage, Mount Vernon Cancer Centre in Northwood and the New QEII Hospital in Welwyn Garden City, has a dedicated Health@Work service where staff can be signposted to support and a 'How Are You Doing?' team which provides and promotes wellbeing resources and offers regular check-ins with staff. (more...)
Second Kingston nail salon linked to COVID-19
- June 29, 2020
Per CTV News , six out of 10 employees at Binh's Nail and Spa Salon tested positive last week, as well as three customers and seven of their "close contacts". Word of the Kingston outbreak came amid a wave of positive news across the rest of the province, which registered a significant spike in completed COVID-19 tests even as the number of new cases fell to lows not seen in weeks. (more...)
- June 29, 2020
Per CTV News , six out of 10 employees at Binh's Nail and Spa Salon tested positive last week, as well as three customers and seven of their "close contacts". Word of the Kingston outbreak came amid a wave of positive news across the rest of the province, which registered a significant spike in completed COVID-19 tests even as the number of new cases fell to lows not seen in weeks. (more...)
Congo announces end to 2nd-deadliest Ebola outbreak ever
- June 28, 2020
The second-largest Ebola outbreak on record is over after almost two years and more than 2,200 deaths, the Democratic Republic of Congo said on Thursday, even as a separate flare-up of the virus continued on the other side of the country. (more...)
- June 28, 2020
The second-largest Ebola outbreak on record is over after almost two years and more than 2,200 deaths, the Democratic Republic of Congo said on Thursday, even as a separate flare-up of the virus continued on the other side of the country. (more...)
Over $30 bn needed to develop Covid-19 tests, treatments, vaccines
- June 28, 2020
World Health Organization chief scientist Dr. Soumya Swaminathan said during Friday's briefing that "the only way to prevent further spread and transmission" of the coronavirus would be to have an effective and safe vaccine. "The best bet we have really if we are going to end it.is to have a vaccine as soon as possible". The British drugmaker is already carrying out large-scale mid-stage human trials of the vaccine, which was developed by researchers at Oxford University. (more...)
- June 28, 2020
World Health Organization chief scientist Dr. Soumya Swaminathan said during Friday's briefing that "the only way to prevent further spread and transmission" of the coronavirus would be to have an effective and safe vaccine. "The best bet we have really if we are going to end it.is to have a vaccine as soon as possible". The British drugmaker is already carrying out large-scale mid-stage human trials of the vaccine, which was developed by researchers at Oxford University. (more...)
Coronavirus latest: U.S. cases top 2.5 million as states halt lockdowns
- June 28, 2020
Data by Johns Hopkins University indicates almost 2.4 million people have tested positive in the USA, and if Redfield's estimate is accurate that would put the total number of people who have contracted the coronavirus at almost 24 million. (more...)
- June 28, 2020
Data by Johns Hopkins University indicates almost 2.4 million people have tested positive in the USA, and if Redfield's estimate is accurate that would put the total number of people who have contracted the coronavirus at almost 24 million. (more...)
With 45 new COVID-19 cases in Jharkhand, tally rises to 2339
- June 28, 2020
Almost 100,000 fresh cases have been detected in the country in the past six days, showed the data . As per the Ministry of Health data total confirmed cases In India stands at 508953 which includes 197387 active cases, 295881 cured/discharged/migrated, and 15685 deaths. (more...)
- June 28, 2020
Almost 100,000 fresh cases have been detected in the country in the past six days, showed the data . As per the Ministry of Health data total confirmed cases In India stands at 508953 which includes 197387 active cases, 295881 cured/discharged/migrated, and 15685 deaths. (more...)
KOREA Moon Jae-in asks the North to sign a peace agreement
- June 28, 2020
The book, he says, clearly shows US officials maintain the stance that Washington would only give incentives if North Korea first commits to achieve denuclearization. Citing a report by North Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Institute for Disarmament and Peace, NK News , a U.S. website based in South Korea, said Friday that Pyongyang would employ nuclear weapons against the United States since it was the only remaining way to counter the threat it perceives from Washington. (more...)
- June 28, 2020
The book, he says, clearly shows US officials maintain the stance that Washington would only give incentives if North Korea first commits to achieve denuclearization. Citing a report by North Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Institute for Disarmament and Peace, NK News , a U.S. website based in South Korea, said Friday that Pyongyang would employ nuclear weapons against the United States since it was the only remaining way to counter the threat it perceives from Washington. (more...)
Global COVID-19 case count surpasses 9.6 mn #114928
- June 28, 2020
The milestone will come as many difficult-strike worldwide locations are easing lockdowns although generating in depth alterations to operate and social lifetime that could past for a 12 months or extra until eventually a vaccine is accessible. (more...)
- June 28, 2020
The milestone will come as many difficult-strike worldwide locations are easing lockdowns although generating in depth alterations to operate and social lifetime that could past for a 12 months or extra until eventually a vaccine is accessible. (more...)
Gov. Newsom Tells Southern California County To Reinstate Stay-At-Home Order
- June 28, 2020
Newsom says parts of the state are going at different paces, however, one county is having quite a bit of trouble starting the reopening process. Imperial County, which borders Yuma and La Paz counties along the Colorado River, is showing a 23% positive rate in its coronavirus testing. (more...)
- June 28, 2020
Newsom says parts of the state are going at different paces, however, one county is having quite a bit of trouble starting the reopening process. Imperial County, which borders Yuma and La Paz counties along the Colorado River, is showing a 23% positive rate in its coronavirus testing. (more...)
Who's at Highest Risk From COVID-19? CDC Updates Its List
- June 28, 2020
Texas reported a record daily total of 5,551 new cases on Wednesday. In Texas, one of the earliest states to begin reopening, all bars and similar establishments that receive more than 51 percent of their gross receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages are required to close at 12:00 p.m. (more...)
- June 28, 2020
Texas reported a record daily total of 5,551 new cases on Wednesday. In Texas, one of the earliest states to begin reopening, all bars and similar establishments that receive more than 51 percent of their gross receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages are required to close at 12:00 p.m. (more...)
USA demand outstripping supply of steroid treatment for COVID
- June 28, 2020
The treatment guidelines warn that a large dose of the steroid could delay the removal of the coronavirus because of its immunosuppressive effects. The last update to the clinical management protocol was done on June 13. Older people and those with low immunity may present with atypical symptoms like fatigue, reduced alertness, reduced mobility, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, delirium , and absence of fever, the protocol mentions. (more...)
- June 28, 2020
The treatment guidelines warn that a large dose of the steroid could delay the removal of the coronavirus because of its immunosuppressive effects. The last update to the clinical management protocol was done on June 13. Older people and those with low immunity may present with atypical symptoms like fatigue, reduced alertness, reduced mobility, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, delirium , and absence of fever, the protocol mentions. (more...)
Million Could Lose Health Coverage As Trump Aims to End Obamacare
- June 28, 2020
The 82-page brief submitted by the Trump administration before the midnight deadline formally enjoins the president with a lawsuit set to be heard by the Court in its next term, sometime this fall. Indeed, Trump's Democratic opponent in the race, former Vice President Joe Biden, spoke out against the current president's aims to invalidate the law immediately after news broke about it, promising to end his "senseless crusade" toward limiting access to health coverage. (more...)
- June 28, 2020
The 82-page brief submitted by the Trump administration before the midnight deadline formally enjoins the president with a lawsuit set to be heard by the Court in its next term, sometime this fall. Indeed, Trump's Democratic opponent in the race, former Vice President Joe Biden, spoke out against the current president's aims to invalidate the law immediately after news broke about it, promising to end his "senseless crusade" toward limiting access to health coverage. (more...)
Florida's coronavirus crisis deepens as state shatters daily case record
- June 28, 2020
That brings Osceola's total number of reported positive COVID-19 cases since March to 1,649, 1,597 of them being Florida residents. The announcement came as Texas continued a 15-day streak of record hospitalisations across the state for COVID-19, with more than 5,100 people being treated for the disease on Friday, according to the Texas Tribune. (more...)
- June 28, 2020
That brings Osceola's total number of reported positive COVID-19 cases since March to 1,649, 1,597 of them being Florida residents. The announcement came as Texas continued a 15-day streak of record hospitalisations across the state for COVID-19, with more than 5,100 people being treated for the disease on Friday, according to the Texas Tribune. (more...)
Kerala starts antibody tests in airports for incoming passengers
- June 28, 2020
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) recently published a review of a workshop conducted in May, which reiterated that serology testing should not be a stand-alone clinical decision-making tool, and that more research is needed about what a positive antibody test means in terms of risk for reinfection and immunity. (more...)
- June 28, 2020
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) recently published a review of a workshop conducted in May, which reiterated that serology testing should not be a stand-alone clinical decision-making tool, and that more research is needed about what a positive antibody test means in terms of risk for reinfection and immunity. (more...)
Ohio County sees 5 new COVID-19 cases, Marshall County 3
- June 28, 2020
The number of recoveries reached 8,954, while the number of deaths increased by two raising the total to 360 for San Diego County. Pierce County confirmed 23 new cases of COVID-19 today and confirmed that two people had died form the disease yesterday. (more...)
- June 28, 2020
The number of recoveries reached 8,954, while the number of deaths increased by two raising the total to 360 for San Diego County. Pierce County confirmed 23 new cases of COVID-19 today and confirmed that two people had died form the disease yesterday. (more...)
Fauci Says Young People Driving 'Paradigm Shift' In Virus Pandemic
- June 28, 2020
Speaking at the first White House coronavirus task force briefing in two months, Dr Fauci said the current rises were due to regions "maybe opening a little bit too early" and to people themselves not following guidance. While the increase is believed to partly reflect widened testing, there's also evidence the virus is making a comeback. "I think people were naturally just wanting to get back into a normal swing of things". (more...)
- June 28, 2020
Speaking at the first White House coronavirus task force briefing in two months, Dr Fauci said the current rises were due to regions "maybe opening a little bit too early" and to people themselves not following guidance. While the increase is believed to partly reflect widened testing, there's also evidence the virus is making a comeback. "I think people were naturally just wanting to get back into a normal swing of things". (more...)
Australia's Victoria Grapples to Curb the Spread of Coronavirus
- June 28, 2020
Victoria's hotel quarantine program tests travellers on arrival and the 11th day, the government said. On Friday, Dr van Diemen confirmed about one third of returned travellers have refused a coronavirus test. The case was one of six reported throughout NSW on Friday. Regardless of their health status, people must stay in the quarantine for two weeks before they're allowed to leave. (more...)
- June 28, 2020
Victoria's hotel quarantine program tests travellers on arrival and the 11th day, the government said. On Friday, Dr van Diemen confirmed about one third of returned travellers have refused a coronavirus test. The case was one of six reported throughout NSW on Friday. Regardless of their health status, people must stay in the quarantine for two weeks before they're allowed to leave. (more...)
Military help scaled back as Victoria ramps up testing blitz
- June 27, 2020
Victoria recorded another 33 COVID-19 cases on Thursday, giving new impetus to the testing blitz, which aims to reach 50 per cent of residents in 10 virus hotspots. "We are dealing with the coronavirus, the COVID-19, better than nearly any country in the world and that's got to give us confidence to be able to move ahead", Morrison said. (more...)
- June 27, 2020
Victoria recorded another 33 COVID-19 cases on Thursday, giving new impetus to the testing blitz, which aims to reach 50 per cent of residents in 10 virus hotspots. "We are dealing with the coronavirus, the COVID-19, better than nearly any country in the world and that's got to give us confidence to be able to move ahead", Morrison said. (more...)
Family Members in Texas Test Positive for COVID-19 After Birthday Gathering
- June 27, 2020
During the party the nephew interacted with several family members including seven relatives who unknowingly spread it to an additional 10 other family members, including two young children. The couple is expected to celebrate their 68th wedding anniversary and the family is hoping that they can both pull through with the fight of their lives. (more...)
- June 27, 2020
During the party the nephew interacted with several family members including seven relatives who unknowingly spread it to an additional 10 other family members, including two young children. The couple is expected to celebrate their 68th wedding anniversary and the family is hoping that they can both pull through with the fight of their lives. (more...)
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