Health
Trump concedes no coronavirus relief deal before Nov 3 election
- October 29, 2020
Earlier, White House spokeswoman Alyssah Farah had looked beyond the next Tuesday's presidential and congressional elections, telling Fox News: "We're confident that we can get something in the coming weeks". The White House has said aid to state and local governments has been the main sticking point in the talks, while Democrats also cite the lack of a national coronavirus testing plan. (more...)
- October 29, 2020
Earlier, White House spokeswoman Alyssah Farah had looked beyond the next Tuesday's presidential and congressional elections, telling Fox News: "We're confident that we can get something in the coming weeks". The White House has said aid to state and local governments has been the main sticking point in the talks, while Democrats also cite the lack of a national coronavirus testing plan. (more...)
Diet Drinks Associated With This Major Health Risk, Study Says
- October 29, 2020
Thanks to a new study , we now know a little bit more about the impact drinking diet soda has on your health. A new study out of France has found that much like sugar-laden beverages, artificially sweetened drinks also increase the risk of heart disease . (more...)
- October 29, 2020
Thanks to a new study , we now know a little bit more about the impact drinking diet soda has on your health. A new study out of France has found that much like sugar-laden beverages, artificially sweetened drinks also increase the risk of heart disease . (more...)
Antibody Response To Covid-19 Falls Over Time, Study Indicates
- October 29, 2020
Kroger Health announced Monday that rapid COVID-19 antibody tests are available at all pharmacies in MI. Widespread, long-term herd immunity to COVID-19 will be hard to achieve if the results of a new study are confirmed. "... it would be premature to assume that this means that immunity to SARS-CoV-2 does not last", says Eleanor Riley, an infectious disease expert from the University of Edinburgh, "the study does not look at antibody concentrations, antibody function or other aspects of ... (more...)
- October 29, 2020
Kroger Health announced Monday that rapid COVID-19 antibody tests are available at all pharmacies in MI. Widespread, long-term herd immunity to COVID-19 will be hard to achieve if the results of a new study are confirmed. "... it would be premature to assume that this means that immunity to SARS-CoV-2 does not last", says Eleanor Riley, an infectious disease expert from the University of Edinburgh, "the study does not look at antibody concentrations, antibody function or other aspects of ... (more...)
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada
- October 29, 2020
Toronto city council will ask the Ontario government to temporarily cap commissions charged by food delivery service companies temporarily to help restaurants struggling to survive amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Ontario reported 834 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, including 299 in Toronto, 186 in Peel, 121 in York Region and 76 in Ottawa. All four regions must remain under those restrictions for 28 days. (more...)
- October 29, 2020
Toronto city council will ask the Ontario government to temporarily cap commissions charged by food delivery service companies temporarily to help restaurants struggling to survive amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Ontario reported 834 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, including 299 in Toronto, 186 in Peel, 121 in York Region and 76 in Ottawa. All four regions must remain under those restrictions for 28 days. (more...)
White House Walks Back Declaration Of COVID Victory: 'That Was Poorly Worded'
- October 29, 2020
Highlights include: ENDING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, ' the news release sent to reporters read. On Sunday, White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows said that the Trump administration is "not going to control the pandemic" before a vaccine is available, because COVID-19 "is a contagious virus", USA Today reported . (more...)
- October 29, 2020
Highlights include: ENDING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, ' the news release sent to reporters read. On Sunday, White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows said that the Trump administration is "not going to control the pandemic" before a vaccine is available, because COVID-19 "is a contagious virus", USA Today reported . (more...)
Dwayne Johnson injured at gym, tastes his own blood
- October 29, 2020
He has explained how he got injured and what he did after being injured in a video that he has shared on Instagram . "That's good", Johnson said after licking his blood. In the video, Ata could be seen sitting with Dwayne's youngest daughter Tiana on her lap. Johnson - who revealed last month that he and his family had tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) but were feeling better - has been sharing several photos from the gym. (more...)
- October 29, 2020
He has explained how he got injured and what he did after being injured in a video that he has shared on Instagram . "That's good", Johnson said after licking his blood. In the video, Ata could be seen sitting with Dwayne's youngest daughter Tiana on her lap. Johnson - who revealed last month that he and his family had tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) but were feeling better - has been sharing several photos from the gym. (more...)
Cochrane up two active cases, Alberta is in a crucial phase
- October 29, 2020
The new 15-person limit applies to social gatherings held before or after wedding or funeral services - for example, a wedding reception or a reception after a funeral. The bylaw was triggered when Wood Buffalo reached 51 confirmed cases of COVID-19. The number of St. Albertans now diagnosed with COVID-19 grew to 124 cases over the weekend, marking the first time the city's active case count has risen above 100. (more...)
- October 29, 2020
The new 15-person limit applies to social gatherings held before or after wedding or funeral services - for example, a wedding reception or a reception after a funeral. The bylaw was triggered when Wood Buffalo reached 51 confirmed cases of COVID-19. The number of St. Albertans now diagnosed with COVID-19 grew to 124 cases over the weekend, marking the first time the city's active case count has risen above 100. (more...)
‘Covid-19 increases risks of stroke due to blood clotting’
- October 29, 2020
It is also higher in those with severe infection and pre-existing vascular conditions, the research suggested. They argue that this pattern suggests cerebral thrombosis and/or thromboembolism are important factors in causing stroke in COVID-19. (more...)
- October 29, 2020
It is also higher in those with severe infection and pre-existing vascular conditions, the research suggested. They argue that this pattern suggests cerebral thrombosis and/or thromboembolism are important factors in causing stroke in COVID-19. (more...)
Joe Biden Votes In 2020 Election In Wilmington
- October 29, 2020
Spending in the United States 2020 election is expected to approach $14 billion, making it the most expensive election in history by a long shot, according to Open Secrets, a group that monitors federal campaign contributions. The political tracking website RealClearPolitics (RCP) shows extremely tight races in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Arizona and Florida. Biden holds a comfortable lead in national polls, which also show a public increasingly dismayed by Trump's handling of the largest ... (more...)
- October 29, 2020
Spending in the United States 2020 election is expected to approach $14 billion, making it the most expensive election in history by a long shot, according to Open Secrets, a group that monitors federal campaign contributions. The political tracking website RealClearPolitics (RCP) shows extremely tight races in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Arizona and Florida. Biden holds a comfortable lead in national polls, which also show a public increasingly dismayed by Trump's handling of the largest ... (more...)
Philadelphia rocked by fresh unrest after police shooting
- October 29, 2020
Officials in the U.S. city of Philadelphia announced a curfew Wednesday following two nights of unrest over the latest police killing of a Black man. Violence was reported Tuesday night as 15 people were shot, including a 15-year-old, and up to 1,000 people descended on the Port Richmond neighborhood where they ransacked multiple businesses, authorities said. (more...)
- October 29, 2020
Officials in the U.S. city of Philadelphia announced a curfew Wednesday following two nights of unrest over the latest police killing of a Black man. Violence was reported Tuesday night as 15 people were shot, including a 15-year-old, and up to 1,000 people descended on the Port Richmond neighborhood where they ransacked multiple businesses, authorities said. (more...)
New study shows COVID-19 antibodies drop rapidly after infection
- October 29, 2020
Antibodies are an important part of one's immune defences and can stop the virus from getting inside the body's cells. Instead of people developing more antibodies during that period of time, which their immune systems would then use to fight COVID-19, the REACT (Real-time Assessment of Community Transmission) study found that antibodies fell by roughly 26% during the period in question. (more...)
- October 29, 2020
Antibodies are an important part of one's immune defences and can stop the virus from getting inside the body's cells. Instead of people developing more antibodies during that period of time, which their immune systems would then use to fight COVID-19, the REACT (Real-time Assessment of Community Transmission) study found that antibodies fell by roughly 26% during the period in question. (more...)
Massive UK study finds coronavirus antibodies wane over several months
- October 28, 2020
The finger pricks tested for coronavirus antibodies, and results revealed a drop from almost 6% to 4.4% over a three-month span, which researchers said translates to a 26.5% decline. The findings of the study suggested that the loss of antibodies was slower in 18-24-year-olds compared to those aged 75 and over. "It is also important that everyone knows what this means for them this study will help in our fight against the virus, but testing positive for antibodies does not mean you are ... (more...)
- October 28, 2020
The finger pricks tested for coronavirus antibodies, and results revealed a drop from almost 6% to 4.4% over a three-month span, which researchers said translates to a 26.5% decline. The findings of the study suggested that the loss of antibodies was slower in 18-24-year-olds compared to those aged 75 and over. "It is also important that everyone knows what this means for them this study will help in our fight against the virus, but testing positive for antibodies does not mean you are ... (more...)
COVID-19 Numbers as of 3 pm October 27
- October 28, 2020
Over the past week, the state has hit a new peak for the average number of new daily cases, though deaths remain far below where they were in the spring. Fraser Health has reported 7,674 cases since the start of the pandemic, with most of the infections in people aged 20 to 29. We have 5,700 cases per million. (more...)
- October 28, 2020
Over the past week, the state has hit a new peak for the average number of new daily cases, though deaths remain far below where they were in the spring. Fraser Health has reported 7,674 cases since the start of the pandemic, with most of the infections in people aged 20 to 29. We have 5,700 cases per million. (more...)
More People Say They Are Wearing Masks — CDC
- October 28, 2020
It polled more than 2,000 people over the age of 18. As a result, higher levels of infection were increasingly seen in the younger age group. "Reaching these groups (younger adults and others who are not now engaging in mitigation behaviors) through targeted channels, trusted leaders, and influencers at national, state, and local levels has the potential to improve use and effectiveness of critical public health strategies to protect persons of all ages by preventing the spread of ... (more...)
- October 28, 2020
It polled more than 2,000 people over the age of 18. As a result, higher levels of infection were increasingly seen in the younger age group. "Reaching these groups (younger adults and others who are not now engaging in mitigation behaviors) through targeted channels, trusted leaders, and influencers at national, state, and local levels has the potential to improve use and effectiveness of critical public health strategies to protect persons of all ages by preventing the spread of ... (more...)
Study suggests coronavirus immunity drops after 3 months
- October 28, 2020
However, " it is not yet known whether the antibodies confer an effective level of immunity or, if such immunity exists, how long it lasts ", specified the researchers, stressing the importance of continuing to respect the sanitary instructions. (more...)
- October 28, 2020
However, " it is not yet known whether the antibodies confer an effective level of immunity or, if such immunity exists, how long it lasts ", specified the researchers, stressing the importance of continuing to respect the sanitary instructions. (more...)
See which hospital systems have largest increase in COVID-19 patients
- October 28, 2020
Galway had the third highest number of cases in the country today, but still fell far behind the top two, Dublin (228) and Cork (130), which make up nearly half of today's cases between them. With those 199 cases, the county's total rose to 15,300. In the USA, there are 8,755,581 cases, and there have been 226,383 deaths - while 3,460,455 people have recovered, according to the global COVID-19 Dashboard by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. (more...)
- October 28, 2020
Galway had the third highest number of cases in the country today, but still fell far behind the top two, Dublin (228) and Cork (130), which make up nearly half of today's cases between them. With those 199 cases, the county's total rose to 15,300. In the USA, there are 8,755,581 cases, and there have been 226,383 deaths - while 3,460,455 people have recovered, according to the global COVID-19 Dashboard by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. (more...)
Hospital and health-care staff in Alberta to return to work Tuesday
- October 28, 2020
Alberta Health Services reported no service disruptions and a return to scheduled surgeries one day after hundreds of workers, including aides and support staff, walked off the job at about 30 sites throughout the province, including hospitals in Edmonton and Calgary. (more...)
- October 28, 2020
Alberta Health Services reported no service disruptions and a return to scheduled surgeries one day after hundreds of workers, including aides and support staff, walked off the job at about 30 sites throughout the province, including hospitals in Edmonton and Calgary. (more...)
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic
- October 28, 2020
Scientists have found the number of people with coronavirus antibodies had fallen by around a quarter between June and September. Scientists at Imperial College London tracked antibody levels in the British population following the first wave of COVID-19 infections in March and April. (more...)
- October 28, 2020
Scientists have found the number of people with coronavirus antibodies had fallen by around a quarter between June and September. Scientists at Imperial College London tracked antibody levels in the British population following the first wave of COVID-19 infections in March and April. (more...)
Pennsylvania National Guard deployed in Philadelphia following Monday police shooting
- October 28, 2020
The camera quickly moves up as Wallace falls to the ground, and people rush toward him, including the officers. REPORTER: The city of Philadelphia is deploying additional police officers to the streets Tuesday after a night of unrest following the police shooting of a black man they say was armed with a knife. (more...)
- October 28, 2020
The camera quickly moves up as Wallace falls to the ground, and people rush toward him, including the officers. REPORTER: The city of Philadelphia is deploying additional police officers to the streets Tuesday after a night of unrest following the police shooting of a black man they say was armed with a knife. (more...)
Turns out coronavirus antibodies last 'just a few months', so that's crap
- October 28, 2020
The prevalence of antibodies declined across the three rounds of testing, from 6 percent in the first round to just 4.4 percent in the most recent round. Contrary to the above-mentioned findings, the research also found that the number of healthcare workers testing positive for antibodies did not change over time. (more...)
- October 28, 2020
The prevalence of antibodies declined across the three rounds of testing, from 6 percent in the first round to just 4.4 percent in the most recent round. Contrary to the above-mentioned findings, the research also found that the number of healthcare workers testing positive for antibodies did not change over time. (more...)
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