Health
Pre-Existing COVID-19 / SARS-CoV-2 Immunity Found in Uninfected Individuals
- July 29, 2020
In the current study, Maciej Boni and his colleagues analysed the evolutionary history of SARS-CoV-2 using genomic data on sarbecoviruses - the subgenus to which SARS-CoV-2 belongs. Previously, this fact had been used to incriminate pangolins as the intermediary host which acted as a stepping stone in allowing the virus to hop from bats to humans. (more...)
- July 29, 2020
In the current study, Maciej Boni and his colleagues analysed the evolutionary history of SARS-CoV-2 using genomic data on sarbecoviruses - the subgenus to which SARS-CoV-2 belongs. Previously, this fact had been used to incriminate pangolins as the intermediary host which acted as a stepping stone in allowing the virus to hop from bats to humans. (more...)
Canada launches public inquiry of deadliest mass shooting
- July 29, 2020
Nick Beaton, whose wife Kristen Beaton was killed on her way to work in Debert, said nothing but a public inquiry was acceptable. Darren Fisher , MP for Dartmouth-Cole Harbour, also said in a tweet Tuesday he's been "advocating" for a public inquiry. (more...)
- July 29, 2020
Nick Beaton, whose wife Kristen Beaton was killed on her way to work in Debert, said nothing but a public inquiry was acceptable. Darren Fisher , MP for Dartmouth-Cole Harbour, also said in a tweet Tuesday he's been "advocating" for a public inquiry. (more...)
Mosquitoes in St. Catharines test positive for West Nile virus
- July 29, 2020
Symptoms of Dengue will appear within 14 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. Avoid areas where mosquitoes are prevalent. The health unit also reminded residents that these positive mosquito pools are an indicator that the virus continues to exist in our community. (more...)
- July 29, 2020
Symptoms of Dengue will appear within 14 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. Avoid areas where mosquitoes are prevalent. The health unit also reminded residents that these positive mosquito pools are an indicator that the virus continues to exist in our community. (more...)
B.C. announces 1 more COVID-19 death, 23 new cases
- July 29, 2020
A total of 3,523 people have been diagnosed with coronavirus in B.C. and 3,076 people have recovered. The number of new cases on Tuesday is a decrease from the average of 30 cases a day the province was seeing last week. Just nine COVID-19 patients are in hospital - the lowest reported number since March 17, with three of them in intensive care. "Whether it is enjoying the local parks, staying at a vacation rental or out for dinner, keeping our groups small and maintaining safe distances will ... (more...)
- July 29, 2020
A total of 3,523 people have been diagnosed with coronavirus in B.C. and 3,076 people have recovered. The number of new cases on Tuesday is a decrease from the average of 30 cases a day the province was seeing last week. Just nine COVID-19 patients are in hospital - the lowest reported number since March 17, with three of them in intensive care. "Whether it is enjoying the local parks, staying at a vacation rental or out for dinner, keeping our groups small and maintaining safe distances will ... (more...)
Hays County reports 42 new COVID-19 cases, 73 recoveries
- July 29, 2020
The total number of hospitalizations is 98 and total current hospitalizations is 23 after one individual was discharged. The Chippewa County Department of Public Health has released an update on where Chippewa County stands in terms of COVID-19 cases. (more...)
- July 29, 2020
The total number of hospitalizations is 98 and total current hospitalizations is 23 after one individual was discharged. The Chippewa County Department of Public Health has released an update on where Chippewa County stands in terms of COVID-19 cases. (more...)
'Don't Plant!' State warns Hoosiers receiving mysterious seeds in the mail
- July 29, 2020
The agency also is collecting the seed packages and testing them and determine if they contain anything of concern to USA agriculture or the environment. Officials at the West Virginia Department of Agriculture are urging state residents not to plant foreign seeds following reports of unsolicited seeds being received in surrounding states. (more...)
- July 29, 2020
The agency also is collecting the seed packages and testing them and determine if they contain anything of concern to USA agriculture or the environment. Officials at the West Virginia Department of Agriculture are urging state residents not to plant foreign seeds following reports of unsolicited seeds being received in surrounding states. (more...)
Nigerian Government reacts to viral hydroxychloroquine video
- July 29, 2020
Regardless, the video is being shared relentlessly on WhatsApp, Twitter, Messenger, and other messaging platforms. Immanuel stated this while addressing the media, after America's Frontline Doctors Summit in front of the US Supreme Court in Washington DC on Monday, July 27. (more...)
- July 29, 2020
Regardless, the video is being shared relentlessly on WhatsApp, Twitter, Messenger, and other messaging platforms. Immanuel stated this while addressing the media, after America's Frontline Doctors Summit in front of the US Supreme Court in Washington DC on Monday, July 27. (more...)
Sydney venues shut over COVID, 14 cases
- July 29, 2020
There are now two cases linked to the Thai Rock at Potts Point after a diner who visited the restaurant on July 17 tested positive last week. "We immediately informed NSW Health yesterday once a staff member received a positive test result and chose to close the restaurant for two weeks to undergo a deep cleaning", a spokesperson for the restaurant said today in a statement after Broadsheet reached out. (more...)
- July 29, 2020
There are now two cases linked to the Thai Rock at Potts Point after a diner who visited the restaurant on July 17 tested positive last week. "We immediately informed NSW Health yesterday once a staff member received a positive test result and chose to close the restaurant for two weeks to undergo a deep cleaning", a spokesperson for the restaurant said today in a statement after Broadsheet reached out. (more...)
'It has to work': COVID-19 vaccine researchers' high-stakes quest
- July 28, 2020
An experimental vaccine being developed by Oxford University in Britain together with pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca, as well as vaccines being developed in China, are also going through phase 3 clinical trials. The vaccine being taken forward, BNT162b2, encodes an optimized version of the whole spike protein, which should lead to "more consistent responses across diverse populations and in older adults", Pfizer said in a statement . (more...)
- July 28, 2020
An experimental vaccine being developed by Oxford University in Britain together with pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca, as well as vaccines being developed in China, are also going through phase 3 clinical trials. The vaccine being taken forward, BNT162b2, encodes an optimized version of the whole spike protein, which should lead to "more consistent responses across diverse populations and in older adults", Pfizer said in a statement . (more...)
Border closures to halt virus not sustainable, says WHO
- July 28, 2020
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he would reconvene the WHO's emergency committee this week to review its assessment of the pandemic. Asian countries, like China and South Korea, as well as several U.S. "The bottom line is that one of the most fundamental ingredients for stopping this virus is determination, and the willingness to make hard choices to keep ourselves and each other safe", Dr Tedros said. (more...)
- July 28, 2020
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he would reconvene the WHO's emergency committee this week to review its assessment of the pandemic. Asian countries, like China and South Korea, as well as several U.S. "The bottom line is that one of the most fundamental ingredients for stopping this virus is determination, and the willingness to make hard choices to keep ourselves and each other safe", Dr Tedros said. (more...)
Coronavirus latest: Canada says majority of new patients are young
- July 28, 2020
Many younger people, exhausted by isolating lockdowns, are venturing out again to mingle, including in some cases in bars and at private parties where the virus can be easily spread. "Younger age groups are not invincible against COVID-19". Tam noted that less than one per cent of the Canadian population has been infected, which means the population remains highly susceptible to getting sick. (more...)
- July 28, 2020
Many younger people, exhausted by isolating lockdowns, are venturing out again to mingle, including in some cases in bars and at private parties where the virus can be easily spread. "Younger age groups are not invincible against COVID-19". Tam noted that less than one per cent of the Canadian population has been infected, which means the population remains highly susceptible to getting sick. (more...)
Trump again pushes unproven drug HCQ as COVID-19 treatment
- July 28, 2020
Patients that have high blood pressure. All people, I think my oldest patient is 92. And the result has been the same. "It is called hydroxychloroquine, zinc, and zithromax". I am upset. I am upset because I see people who can not breathe. And today I'm here to say it, that America, there is a cure for COVID-19. The claims by Immanuel, who is also the founder of Fire Power Deliverance Ministry, has elicited different reactions. (more...)
- July 28, 2020
Patients that have high blood pressure. All people, I think my oldest patient is 92. And the result has been the same. "It is called hydroxychloroquine, zinc, and zithromax". I am upset. I am upset because I see people who can not breathe. And today I'm here to say it, that America, there is a cure for COVID-19. The claims by Immanuel, who is also the founder of Fire Power Deliverance Ministry, has elicited different reactions. (more...)
Pet cat in United Kingdom contracts coronavirus, poses no risk
- July 28, 2020
The ministry has confirmed the cat and the two humans had all subsequently recovered and that there was no further transmission to anyone else in their household. Responding to the news, BVA President Daniella Dos Santos said: "While pet owners may be anxious by this news, we'd like to emphasise that there continues to be no evidence that infected pets can pass Covid-19 to their owners". (more...)
- July 28, 2020
The ministry has confirmed the cat and the two humans had all subsequently recovered and that there was no further transmission to anyone else in their household. Responding to the news, BVA President Daniella Dos Santos said: "While pet owners may be anxious by this news, we'd like to emphasise that there continues to be no evidence that infected pets can pass Covid-19 to their owners". (more...)
World Hepatitis Day being observed today
- July 28, 2020
The liver is the largest internal organ and has several indispensable functions such as removal of harmful substances from the blood, break down and storage of numerous nutrients absorbed from the intestines as well as the production of the chemicals that prevent excessive bleeding from cuts or injuries. (more...)
- July 28, 2020
The liver is the largest internal organ and has several indispensable functions such as removal of harmful substances from the blood, break down and storage of numerous nutrients absorbed from the intestines as well as the production of the chemicals that prevent excessive bleeding from cuts or injuries. (more...)
US Firms in Final Stages of Coronavirus Vaccine Trials
- July 28, 2020
The Phase-3 blinded trial will evaluate the safety of mRNA-1273 and determine if the vaccine can prevent symptomatic Covid-19 after two doses. In addition to making sure that the vaccine is actually effective as a vaccine, this large-scale test is meant to prove it's safe to take. (more...)
- July 28, 2020
The Phase-3 blinded trial will evaluate the safety of mRNA-1273 and determine if the vaccine can prevent symptomatic Covid-19 after two doses. In addition to making sure that the vaccine is actually effective as a vaccine, this large-scale test is meant to prove it's safe to take. (more...)
Moderna, Pfizer begin final stage coronavirus vaccine trials
- July 28, 2020
Moderna had its own manufacturing capabilities in the USA and had recently inked collaboration agreements for fill-finish manufacturing with New Jersey-based Catalent and Spain's ROVI , together with a strategic collaboration with Lonza . (more...)
- July 28, 2020
Moderna had its own manufacturing capabilities in the USA and had recently inked collaboration agreements for fill-finish manufacturing with New Jersey-based Catalent and Spain's ROVI , together with a strategic collaboration with Lonza . (more...)
BC continues to see more than 20 new coronavirus cases per day
- July 28, 2020
Dr. Henry did address concerns about testing capacity, especially in the Okanagan region where it was reported people had long wait times in order to be tested. Elsewhere in the province, the Interior Health region has seen 353 cases while the Northern Health region has reported 80 cases. There are 60 British Columbians who reside outside of Canada with COVID-19. (more...)
- July 28, 2020
Dr. Henry did address concerns about testing capacity, especially in the Okanagan region where it was reported people had long wait times in order to be tested. Elsewhere in the province, the Interior Health region has seen 353 cases while the Northern Health region has reported 80 cases. There are 60 British Columbians who reside outside of Canada with COVID-19. (more...)
Coronavirus: US government doubles spending on vaccine candidate amid surge in cases
- July 28, 2020
On July 20, scientists announced that the coronavirus vaccine developed by Oxford University appears safe and induces a strong immune response within the body after the first phase of "promising" human trials against the deadly disease that has infected over 1.45 crore people across the world and claimed more than six lakh lives. (more...)
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- July 28, 2020
On July 20, scientists announced that the coronavirus vaccine developed by Oxford University appears safe and induces a strong immune response within the body after the first phase of "promising" human trials against the deadly disease that has infected over 1.45 crore people across the world and claimed more than six lakh lives. (more...)
Ontario sees another dip in number of new COVID-19 cases
- July 28, 2020
The city added 28 new cases to its coronavirus total Monday, according to Monday's Ottawa Public Health (OPH) report. As of July 27, 316 deaths have been reported among Peel residents. "Recent national surveillance data shows that young adults aged 20 to 39 years of age account for the highest incidence rates across all ages in Canada", chief public health officer Theresa Tam said in a statement on Sunday. (more...)
- July 28, 2020
The city added 28 new cases to its coronavirus total Monday, according to Monday's Ottawa Public Health (OPH) report. As of July 27, 316 deaths have been reported among Peel residents. "Recent national surveillance data shows that young adults aged 20 to 39 years of age account for the highest incidence rates across all ages in Canada", chief public health officer Theresa Tam said in a statement on Sunday. (more...)
COVID-19 confirmed in pet cat in the UK
- July 28, 2020
Authorities say a pet cat believed to have caught the virus from its owners showed mild symptoms, including shortness of breath and a nasal discharge, but has now made a full recovery, the Guardian reports . The case has been reported to the World Organisation for Animal Health in line with worldwide agreements. There have been a very small number of confirmed cases in pets in other countries in Europe, North America and Asia. (more...)
- July 28, 2020
Authorities say a pet cat believed to have caught the virus from its owners showed mild symptoms, including shortness of breath and a nasal discharge, but has now made a full recovery, the Guardian reports . The case has been reported to the World Organisation for Animal Health in line with worldwide agreements. There have been a very small number of confirmed cases in pets in other countries in Europe, North America and Asia. (more...)
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