Health
Pharmacy students give free flu shots
- October 26, 2020
Flu shots aren't perfectly effective for every person every year, but they do offer the best protection to get you through the flu season months, and the vaccination does not cause the flu. But if you are at high risk of contracting COVID-19 or the flu and think it's too risky to go around others to get your vaccination, you can always go to a doctor's office, clinic or pharmacy to get it. (more...)
- October 26, 2020
Flu shots aren't perfectly effective for every person every year, but they do offer the best protection to get you through the flu season months, and the vaccination does not cause the flu. But if you are at high risk of contracting COVID-19 or the flu and think it's too risky to go around others to get your vaccination, you can always go to a doctor's office, clinic or pharmacy to get it. (more...)
OH reports 2,309 new COVID-19 cases, no new coronavirus-related deaths
- October 26, 2020
The other case is a recent returnee who arrived from Ethiopia via Dubai and tested positive as a result of routine testing around day three. The coronavirus cases worldwide have neared the 43 million cases mark, as per the latest updates by Johns Hopkins University (JHU), as of Sunday (local time). (more...)
- October 26, 2020
The other case is a recent returnee who arrived from Ethiopia via Dubai and tested positive as a result of routine testing around day three. The coronavirus cases worldwide have neared the 43 million cases mark, as per the latest updates by Johns Hopkins University (JHU), as of Sunday (local time). (more...)
Too many countries in 'exponential' virus surge
- October 26, 2020
And also some countries are on a risky track. The WHO chief urged leaders to take immediate action, so as to prevent further unnecessary deaths, essential health services from collapsing and schools shutting again. Following months-long lockdowns and border closures, countries have gradually eased restrictions and reopened businesses to salvage economies crippled by the pandemic . (more...)
- October 26, 2020
And also some countries are on a risky track. The WHO chief urged leaders to take immediate action, so as to prevent further unnecessary deaths, essential health services from collapsing and schools shutting again. Following months-long lockdowns and border closures, countries have gradually eased restrictions and reopened businesses to salvage economies crippled by the pandemic . (more...)
Quebec reaches more than 100000 total cases of COVID-19
- October 26, 2020
Bogoch said that while the cause of the recent spike is not entirely clear, the week ahead will offer a critical window for assessing the province's progress in combatting the pandemic. On Sunday, Quebec reported 879 new cases , bringing the total to 100,114 cases in the province. She says an average of 1,010 patients with COVID-19 were being treated in hospital each day over the past week, about 20 per cent of whom were in intensive care units. (more...)
- October 26, 2020
Bogoch said that while the cause of the recent spike is not entirely clear, the week ahead will offer a critical window for assessing the province's progress in combatting the pandemic. On Sunday, Quebec reported 879 new cases , bringing the total to 100,114 cases in the province. She says an average of 1,010 patients with COVID-19 were being treated in hospital each day over the past week, about 20 per cent of whom were in intensive care units. (more...)
Listeria outbreak linked to deli meat sends multiple people to the hospital
- October 26, 2020
The death was reported in Florida . The majority of the cases tied to the outbreak (seven) have been in MA, while two people have been hospitalized in NY, and one person in Florida has died. A specific type of deli meat and common supplier have not yet been identified. Listeria infection is known as listeriosis . Clean refrigerator shelves, kitchen countertops, utensils, and other surfaces that may have come into contact with deli meats. (more...)
- October 26, 2020
The death was reported in Florida . The majority of the cases tied to the outbreak (seven) have been in MA, while two people have been hospitalized in NY, and one person in Florida has died. A specific type of deli meat and common supplier have not yet been identified. Listeria infection is known as listeriosis . Clean refrigerator shelves, kitchen countertops, utensils, and other surfaces that may have come into contact with deli meats. (more...)
1025 new cases of Covid 19 in Ireland
- October 26, 2020
The remaining 439 cases are spread across the rest of the country with 50 new infections diagnosed in Meath and 25 in Louth . As of Saturday , Public Health has identified 298,937 positive COVID-19 cases and a total of 6,989 deaths in Los Angeles County . (more...)
- October 26, 2020
The remaining 439 cases are spread across the rest of the country with 50 new infections diagnosed in Meath and 25 in Louth . As of Saturday , Public Health has identified 298,937 positive COVID-19 cases and a total of 6,989 deaths in Los Angeles County . (more...)
Karnataka reports 4,439 new Covid-19 cases
- October 26, 2020
For instance, some Wake County students will return to the classroom Monday, with schools reopening for PreK-3 students and those enrolled in regional special education programs. Additional restrictions can be placed on any of the state's 11 health regions if the region sustains an increase in its average positivity rate for seven days out of a 10-day period. (more...)
- October 26, 2020
For instance, some Wake County students will return to the classroom Monday, with schools reopening for PreK-3 students and those enrolled in regional special education programs. Additional restrictions can be placed on any of the state's 11 health regions if the region sustains an increase in its average positivity rate for seven days out of a 10-day period. (more...)
45 new Covid-19 cases in Limerick as incidence rate rises
- October 26, 2020
The seven-day, weighted average positive test rate stands at 1.5%. The state also reported two new deaths, bring the death toll to 967. The county now sits at 1,650 total cases, with more than 200 cases still active in the county. Philadelphia reported an increase of 287, accounting for almost 14% of the state's cases. "Everyone else should stay at home, unless for essential reasons or for exercise within 5km of where you live". (more...)
- October 26, 2020
The seven-day, weighted average positive test rate stands at 1.5%. The state also reported two new deaths, bring the death toll to 967. The county now sits at 1,650 total cases, with more than 200 cases still active in the county. Philadelphia reported an increase of 287, accounting for almost 14% of the state's cases. "Everyone else should stay at home, unless for essential reasons or for exercise within 5km of where you live". (more...)
Arizona averages of virus cases, deaths are on the rise
- October 25, 2020
There have been no further deaths associated with the virus in the past 24 hours. It brings the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland to 57,128 while the country's death toll remains at 1,882. 315 patients are now hospitalised with Covid-19, including 16 additional hospitalisation in the last 24 hours. Yesterday there were 11 new Covid-19 cases and all were in managed isolation. (more...)
- October 25, 2020
There have been no further deaths associated with the virus in the past 24 hours. It brings the total number of confirmed cases in Ireland to 57,128 while the country's death toll remains at 1,882. 315 patients are now hospitalised with Covid-19, including 16 additional hospitalisation in the last 24 hours. Yesterday there were 11 new Covid-19 cases and all were in managed isolation. (more...)
Alberta Announced COVID-19 Testing Initiative
- October 25, 2020
A new pilot project between the provincial and federal governments will begin next month and offer an alternative to the current 14-day quarantine requirement for worldwide travellers. Kenney said it's hoped the pilot project can be expanded to Edmonton's airport early in the new year. Dr. Deena Hinshaw made the announcement at her Thursday COVID-19 update, where she revealed 427 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the province. (more...)
- October 25, 2020
A new pilot project between the provincial and federal governments will begin next month and offer an alternative to the current 14-day quarantine requirement for worldwide travellers. Kenney said it's hoped the pilot project can be expanded to Edmonton's airport early in the new year. Dr. Deena Hinshaw made the announcement at her Thursday COVID-19 update, where she revealed 427 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the province. (more...)
Coronavirus: Mike Pence’s close aide, four others related to campaign test positive
- October 25, 2020
Several members of Vice President Mike Pence's inner circle, including at least four members of his staff, have tested positive for the coronavirus in the past few days, people briefed on the matter said, raising new questions about the safety protocols at the White House, where masks are not routinely worn. (more...)
- October 25, 2020
Several members of Vice President Mike Pence's inner circle, including at least four members of his staff, have tested positive for the coronavirus in the past few days, people briefed on the matter said, raising new questions about the safety protocols at the White House, where masks are not routinely worn. (more...)
Plasma from recovered COVID cases has 'no clinical benefit' for patients
- October 25, 2020
Convalescent plasma treatment infuses people who are suffering with blood plasma from someone who has already recovered in the hope it will help the new patient fight off the disease. When they restricted the comparison to patients who received plasma with detectable levels of antibodies, the results were the same, the authors said. (more...)
- October 25, 2020
Convalescent plasma treatment infuses people who are suffering with blood plasma from someone who has already recovered in the hope it will help the new patient fight off the disease. When they restricted the comparison to patients who received plasma with detectable levels of antibodies, the results were the same, the authors said. (more...)
Out Of 27 Residents in Nursing Home Test Positive For Covid-19
- October 25, 2020
The national 14-day incidence rate is now 302 cases per 100,000 people. It's after all other staff members tested positive for the coronavirus. The Chief Medical Officer says he is not concerned about the breakdown in the contact tracing system. (more...)
- October 25, 2020
The national 14-day incidence rate is now 302 cases per 100,000 people. It's after all other staff members tested positive for the coronavirus. The Chief Medical Officer says he is not concerned about the breakdown in the contact tracing system. (more...)
Province Sets COVID-19 Record
- October 25, 2020
While 733 more cases have been resolved, there is a total of 68,353 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ontario. The previous daily high was October 9 when 939 cases were reported in the province. The other regions in province reporting more than 10 new COVID-19 cases include Durham Region (52), Eastern Ontario Health Unit (17) Simcoe Muskoka (16), Windsor-Essex (12), Halton (31), and Waterloo (21). (more...)
- October 25, 2020
While 733 more cases have been resolved, there is a total of 68,353 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ontario. The previous daily high was October 9 when 939 cases were reported in the province. The other regions in province reporting more than 10 new COVID-19 cases include Durham Region (52), Eastern Ontario Health Unit (17) Simcoe Muskoka (16), Windsor-Essex (12), Halton (31), and Waterloo (21). (more...)
Coronavirus: Mouthwashes and Oral Rinses Can Neutralize COVID-19
- October 25, 2020
To measure how much virus was inactivated, the researchers placed the diluted solutions in contact with cultured human cells . "While we wait for a vaccine to be developed, methods to reduce transmission are needed", stated Meyers. (more...)
- October 25, 2020
To measure how much virus was inactivated, the researchers placed the diluted solutions in contact with cultured human cells . "While we wait for a vaccine to be developed, methods to reduce transmission are needed", stated Meyers. (more...)
Coronavirus: Four further deaths and 859 new cases confirmed
- October 25, 2020
Pennsylvania on Saturday reported 2,043 new coronavirus cases - a dip from yesterday's record-setting 2,219 - but still the third consecutive day the state has posted more than 2,000 cases. The COVID-19 Dashboard provides up-to-date information on the key indicators of COVID-19 in the community. Two women were aged 80 or over and the other patient, a man, was aged between 60 and 79. (more...)
- October 25, 2020
Pennsylvania on Saturday reported 2,043 new coronavirus cases - a dip from yesterday's record-setting 2,219 - but still the third consecutive day the state has posted more than 2,000 cases. The COVID-19 Dashboard provides up-to-date information on the key indicators of COVID-19 in the community. Two women were aged 80 or over and the other patient, a man, was aged between 60 and 79. (more...)
Tomorrow Is World Polio Day
- October 25, 2020
Sternhagen contracted the disease in 1957 when he was just a baby. 24 - the date picked to honor Jonas Salk (the founder of the polio vaccine) on his birthday. "The funds we hope to raise through the polio week activities will go into the Polio Fund in the Rotary Foundation which supports polio eradication and vaccination around the world", she added. (more...)
- October 25, 2020
Sternhagen contracted the disease in 1957 when he was just a baby. 24 - the date picked to honor Jonas Salk (the founder of the polio vaccine) on his birthday. "The funds we hope to raise through the polio week activities will go into the Polio Fund in the Rotary Foundation which supports polio eradication and vaccination around the world", she added. (more...)
COVID-19 in Montana (Saturday October 24)
- October 25, 2020
This is the second day in a row in which the health officials have announced 33 new cases, and is the fourth day in a row in which the county has seen 30 or more new cases of the virus. The deaths reported on the SDDOH data dashboard are deaths for which COVID-19 is listed as a cause or contributing factor on the certified death record. (more...)
- October 25, 2020
This is the second day in a row in which the health officials have announced 33 new cases, and is the fourth day in a row in which the county has seen 30 or more new cases of the virus. The deaths reported on the SDDOH data dashboard are deaths for which COVID-19 is listed as a cause or contributing factor on the certified death record. (more...)
CDC redefines coronavirus 'close contact' to include multiple brief exposures to virus
- October 25, 2020
For example, three five-minute exposures for a total of 15 minutes. The U.S. now has 8.3 million cases of COVID-19, and more than 222,000deaths. US health officials Wednesday redefined what counts as close contact with someone with COVID-19 to include briefer but repeated encounters. (more...)
- October 25, 2020
For example, three five-minute exposures for a total of 15 minutes. The U.S. now has 8.3 million cases of COVID-19, and more than 222,000deaths. US health officials Wednesday redefined what counts as close contact with someone with COVID-19 to include briefer but repeated encounters. (more...)
Spike in South Korea flu shot deaths fuelling vaccine doubts
- October 25, 2020
It remains unknown how a 17-year-old living in Incheon, the first case, died on Oct 16, two days after getting a free flu shot . Most of the nine deaths were of individuals aged 65 or over or with underlying health conditions. Most of the deaths happened in elderly people, who are covered by the country's free vaccination scheme. The Southeastern port city of Pohang announced Friday that it will cease administering flu vaccines for a week. (more...)
- October 25, 2020
It remains unknown how a 17-year-old living in Incheon, the first case, died on Oct 16, two days after getting a free flu shot . Most of the nine deaths were of individuals aged 65 or over or with underlying health conditions. Most of the deaths happened in elderly people, who are covered by the country's free vaccination scheme. The Southeastern port city of Pohang announced Friday that it will cease administering flu vaccines for a week. (more...)
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