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FDA gives chloroquine emergency authorization for coronavirus

March 31, 2020

The U.S. Health and Human Services on Thursday listed hydroxychloroquine as a protected medical resource after Trump signed an executive order to prevent its hoarding and price gouging. This is the first EUA for a drug related to the COVID-19 response. To date, no clinical trial demonstrating such effectiveness is completed. "We now don't know if Hydroxychloroquine works, but we will learn in as short a timeframe as possible what the outcome is", said principal investigator Ruanne Barnabas, ...

Walmart to check workers' temperatures in coronavirus problems

March 31, 2020

Protective equipment like masks and gloves should arrive within a fortnight and will be made available to all Walmart employees. The move to screen the health of workers comes as the virus continues to spread, with food-store employees among the most vulnerable as their "essential" function exempts them from most local, state and federal "stay at home" orders created to fight the pandemic.

Astrophysicist hospitalized while trying to invent coronavirus device

March 31, 2020

This allowed him to test the magnetic field detector, moving it toward and away from his face. This is when the academic realized that the electronic device he had subverted his expectations - it completed a circuit only when no magnetic field was present.

Rachel Maddow Calls The Timely Arrival Of Navy Hospital Ships 'Nonsense'

March 31, 2020

The ship will help ease the burden on New York's health care system by housing about 1,000 patients who require urgent treatment but are not infected with coronavirus . Just over one week ago, MSNBC anchor Rachel Maddow called President Trump's claim that two U.S. Navy medical ships would soon be operational "nonsense".

Coronavirus pandemic | Ford, GE to produce 50,000 ventilators in 100 days

March 31, 2020

A week after establishing a partnership with 3M and GE Healthcare to produce respirators, ventilators, and face shields , Ford has announced that it will begin large-scale production of another type of ventilator, with the target of producing 50,000 units within 100 days.

COVID-19: UK epidemic slowing as 1,228 die

March 31, 2020

Economists have actually advised the situation can create UK GDP to dive by 15 percent as well as joblessness to double;. Professor Michael Levitt in addition to 2 fellow lecturers received the 2013 Nobel Prize in chemistry for his or her introducing work with making use of laptop programs to understand sophisticated chemical procedures.

Ohio Gov. 'disappointed' by FDA limits on mask sterilizing technology

March 31, 2020

The system is now operating at Battelle's OH facility-capable of processing up to 80,000 masks per machine, per day, within what looks like a large metal shipping container-and has been working to help stretch supplies for the OhioHealth system based in Columbus.

J&J plans human testing of coronavirus vaccine by Sept

March 30, 2020

Johnson & Johnson has partnered with the Biomedical and Advanced Research and Development Authority ( BARDA ) to make the drug. BARDA is part of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) at the U.S. But there's still a ways to go before the first person will receive a dose of the vaccine. Other companies involved in the treatment or vaccine process include BioNTech SE and Pfizer, Gilead Sciences, GlaxoSmithKline, Heat Biologics, Inovio Pharmaceuticals, ...

U.S. extends stay-at-home guidelines to end of April to fight virus

March 30, 2020

This comes after Trump had previously said that he wanted the country to go back to work by the middle of April. "Therefore we'll be extending our guidelines to April 30th to slow the spread". Trump quibbled with the "appreciative" quote but agreed he doesn't speak with certain governors, like the "nasty" Jay Inslee: "I don't like the governor of Washington, so do you know who calls?" "And then it's going to start coming down from there".

British airlines ask furloughed workers to help at coronavirus hospitals

March 30, 2020

NHS England said many airline staff were first-aid trained and already had security clearance. Sir Simon Stevens also said NHS staff would start being tested for coronavirus from next week, including critical care nurses, intensive care staff, ambulance workers and Global Positioning System.

Government reshapes insolvency laws due to coronavirus outbreak

March 30, 2020

Prof Powis said that "every one of us has a part to play" if the United Kingdom is to keep the death toll under 20,000. Insolvency laws in the United Kingdom are to be adapted to allow struggling businesses to "weather the storm" during the coronavirus crisis, the Business Secretary has announced.

United Kingdom coronavirus death toll jumps to 1,415

March 30, 2020

British health authorities said on Sunday that 19,522 people have now tested positive for Covid-19 in the UK. Also on Sunday, the Department of Health and Social Care announced a 5-million-pound (about 6.2 million US dollars) grant for leading mental health charities, administered by Mind, a mental health charity in England and Wales, to fund additional services for people struggling with their mental wellbeing during the pandemic.

FDA gives chloroquine emergency approval to treat coronavirus

March 30, 2020

Trump began his remarks noting that they had moved the briefings outside to the Rose Garden, so as to allow the members of the White House Press Corps to space themselves further apart: "Beautiful day in the Rose Garden". There are now no FDA-approved treatments for the novel coronavirus, but "both drugs have shown activity in laboratory studies against coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19)".

US regulator gives anti-malaria drugs emergency approval to treat coronavirus

March 30, 2020

At a White House press briefing last week the president called the drugs "game-changer" that have shown "very, very encouraging results". "The competent authorities in Rwanda and World Health Organisation have not yet approved the drugs to treat Covid-19", the country's FDA tweeted .

Coronavirus: Pictures of NHS Nightingale hospital show scale of expected emergency

March 30, 2020

The effort should see the temporary facility in the capital's Docklands open its doors this week to its first patients, with capacity ultimately reaching 4,000 beds. "Those are areas in hospitals where anaesthetic machines and ventilators are already used for surgery and can be readily adapted to take critically ill patients".

Coronavirus patients may still have coronavirus after symptoms disappear, says study

March 30, 2020

What doctors find even more interesting is that there are a growing number of cases in which a loss of smell or taste is the only symptom experienced by a patient who tested positive for the novel coronavirus . "If you had mild respiratory symptoms from COVID-19 and were staying at home so as not to infect people, extend your quarantine for another two weeks after recovery to ensure that you don't infect other people", recommended corresponding author Lixin Xie, MD, professor, College of ...

Coronavirus lockdown measures could be in place until June, government advisor says

March 30, 2020

In a two-and-a-half minute message, Mr Johnson said "we have 20,000 NHS staff coming back to the colours - doctors and nurses - it's a most awesome thing". Dr Amged El-Hawrani became the first frontline hospital worker in the United Kingdom to die after contracting coronavirus . Speaking on Sunday, the minister for the cabinet office, Michael Gove , echoed Johnson's worst-is-still-to-come sentiments, saying the United Kingdom should be prepared to be on lockdown for a "significant period".

Joe Wicks to donate profits from YouTube PE sessions to NHS

March 30, 2020

In a post shared on Instagram, Wicks said the popularity of his videos had increased his advertising revenue "unlike anything I've seen or experienced on my channel before". Operation: 'Broke a bone in my hand, ' he added and pointing to the back of his hand just above his wrist, he said: 'Having a wire put in here tomorrow'.

Australia limits public gatherings to 2 people over pandemic

March 30, 2020

The Premier of Victoria has warned people this morning that people gathering in groups of more than two that they're "breaking the law" and they will be fined $1600 on the spot. States and territories are now considering, following a national cabinet meeting on Sunday, whether to make the two-person limit enforceable. There were 3,809 confirmed cases of Covid-19 as of 6 a.m., an increase of 431 from the previous 24 hours.

Claims for unemployment benefits 'skyrocket' in California

March 30, 2020

Workers who are not eligible for unemployment assistance, such as self-employed entrepreneurs, those who do not earn enough to qualify and those who have not worked long enough at a new job to qualify, are also excluded from the DOL count. Employers pay a payroll tax to a trust fund, and the fund acts like insurance for workers. A total of 3,283,000 people applied for jobless benefits between March 15 and 22, rising form 281,000 the previous week.

Five new cases of coronavirus announced in St. Clair, Madison counties

March 30, 2020

Sedwick County has the third-most cases, behind 101 in Johnson County and 55 in Wyandotte County. That's the second-highest number of diagnoses in a single county. "VA is screening Veterans and staff who present with symptoms of fever, cough and shortness of breath who meet the CDC criteria for evaluation of COVID-19 infection", Cummings said in the statement.

'Chronic' global shortage of coronavirus protective gear

March 30, 2020

Tedros also urged the G20 countries to use their "industrial might and innovation" to produce and distribute the tools needed to save more lives. So far, 133,363 people have recovered. Maria Van Kerkhove, technical lead of the World Health Organization emergency program, said most young people show minor symptoms, but some have become seriously ill or died.

Pangolins should be considered possible hosts of coronavirus, scientists say

March 30, 2020

According to the study , the description of a novel human coronavirus, initially referred to as the Wuhan coronavirus (CoV), is now designated as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)-CoV-2 as per the latest International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV) classification.

NY hospitals now required to allow partners in maternity wards

March 30, 2020

Several days ago, two of the largest hospital systems in New York City issued strict new visitor policies that would have required pregnant women to deliver their babies without a partner or family member present - a move meant to slow the spread of the coronavirus .

Ontario confirms more COVID-19 cases on Sunday morning

March 30, 2020

The details for all 135 new known cases are pending, rendering locations, mode of transmission, and whether individuals are in isolation or in hospital unknown at this time. The government is also providing an extra $9.5 million to the United Way to help with checking up on seniors as well as delivering food and groceries.

A Cat Tests Positive for Coronavirus

March 29, 2020

The cat - from Liege, in Belgium's Wallonia area - is now believed to be recovering from coronavirus . The scientists found the infection in the feline's excrement, teacher Steven Van Gucht said Friday, as indicated by the outlet. In third case of human to animal transmission of coronavirus, a woman has infected her cat with the infection in Belgium . "We want to stress that this is an isolated case ", he told the Belgian newspaper.

Gatherings Over 5 People Prohibited In Ontario

March 29, 2020

The Public Health Agency of Canada confirmed they were not Canadian. Now its 15-person sewing team is producing medical gowns for front-line medical workers for Windsor-Essex EMS. Individuals found guilty of price gouging could face fines of $100,000, while company directors could face fines of $500,000 as well as a year in jail, and corporations may be fined as much as $10 million, said Ford.

Spain confirms 838 new deaths, toll crosses 6,500

March 29, 2020

Spain says it has hit a new daily record for coronavirus deaths with 838 fatalities in the last 24 hours for a total of 6,528, the world's second-highest death count behind Italy . It means that only essential shops, including those selling food and medicines or providing internet and telecommunications, can stay open. "There is a clear stabilisation", he said, with the figures indicating "that, little-by-little, we're reaching the peak".

Mnuchin: "We're looking at sending Americans checks immediately" during coronavirus crisis

March 29, 2020

Mnuchin pitched $250 billion in checks to be sent at the end of April with a second set of checks totaling $500 billion four weeks later if there's still a national emergency, according to a person familiar with the matter. Healthy people over the age of 70 should avoid crowded places and social gatherings - even family Sunday lunches - the UK's chief scientific adviser said Tuesday as he clarified some of the government advice given to the British public the day before.

Boots opens coronavirus testing sites for frontline NHS workers

March 29, 2020

General view of a Chessington World of Adventures auto park, which has been turned into a testing facility as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, Chessington, Britain, March 28, 2020. The nation is basically on lock-down, with Britons urged to remain house. The aim appears to be to clear those getting a negative result to return to work.

Public gatherings now limited to two people

March 29, 2020

He reiterated the "strong advice" of the National Cabinet that people aged over 70 stay at home "for their own protection to the maximum extent possible". "These arrangements should also apply to those with chronic illness, over 60, and Indigenous persons over the age of 50", Mr Morrison said. 'But the goal should be shared and that is a business can reopen on the other side, not weighed down by excessive debts because of rental arrears, a landlord has a tenant so that they can continue ...

Airbnb offers housing to 100000 Covid-19 responders

March 29, 2020

Airbnb will waive all fees for stays arranged through this initiative. "We have heard from countless hosts around the world who wish to provide a comforting home to heroic first responders". Emergency workers looking for accommodation and hosts who want to make their properties available can visit an Airbnb portal specially designed for this goal.

Nearly 10% of infants born to mothers with coronavirus are infected themselves

March 29, 2020

The woman said she had been ill for two weeks and was now "fighting for me and my baby's life", while unable to see her husband or three children at home. "Because strict infection control and prevention procedures were implemented during the delivery, it is likely the sources in the new borns' upper respiratory tracts or anuses were maternal in origin".

Newsom signs statewide eviction moratorium due to coronavirus

March 29, 2020

Some local jurisdictions who have adopted similar orders have stipulated that renters inform landlords of their inability to pay before rent is due, but this order would override those. Wells Fargo, U.S. Bank, Citi, and JPMorgan Chase will defer mortgage payments for three months. Newsom described part of the call during a video conference with Bay Area nonprofits, and said that the state had just acquired 100 million N95 masks.

Spain reports 832 deaths in deadliest 24 hours yet

March 29, 2020

Workers would receive their usual salaries but would have to make up lost hours at a later date, he said. 8,189 new cases of the virus were detected in the last 24 hours in Spain as well, bringing the number of positive tests to 72,248.

Adviser Runs Out After UK PM Boris Johnson Tests COVID-19 Positive

March 29, 2020

Johnson posted a video on Friday (27 March) in which he said that he had developed mild symptoms over the past 24 hours - a temperature and a persistent cough - and would be self-isolating. "I want to thank everybody who's involved, above all our wonderful NHS staff". "We will get through it". On Monday, the prime minister declared a " moment of national emergency " - as he announced that across the United Kingdom the public could only leave the house for one form of daily exercise and ...

Rhode Island hunting down New Yorkers seeking coronavirus refuge

March 28, 2020

The number of confirmed cases in the Ocean State reached over 200 as of Friday which pales in comparison to the over 26,000 in New York City . The National Guard has been stopping vehicles with NY license plates on I-95 North to inform them of the mandate, and are expected to go door-to-door in coastal communities looking for NY residents to warn.

'DISGUSTING': Doug Ford denounces price gouging at Toronto grocery store

March 28, 2020

Offenders can also be summoned to court and if convicted and could face a maximum fine of $100,000 and one year in jail. "If you're selling face masks, gloves, cold medicine, hand sanitizer or disinfecting wipes and you're hiking the price five or ten times than it should be, then you're done, you're gone", Ford said.

Trump considering quarantine of NY, other areas

March 28, 2020

Trump said: "We're thinking about certain things". The federal government is empowered under the law to take measures to prevent the spread of communicable diseases between states, but it's not clear that means Trump can order state residents to stay put.

Coronavirus deaths passes thousand mark in UK

March 28, 2020

The British Department of Health reported a total of 120,776 tests have been conducted so far, with 17,089 people tested positive, 2,510 of them in the past 24 hours. The total number of deaths is 34% higher than the equivalent figure on Friday and the largest day-on-day percentage increase since March 18, when the total rose from 71 to 104 (46%).

Florida orders isolation of travelers from Louisiana

March 28, 2020

As of Friday afternoon, Louisiana had 2,746 positive cases and 119 deaths due to coronavirus . Florida had 2,900 cases with 34 deaths. Nationwide, there are 85,356 cases, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Coronavirus Idaho governor issues stay-at-home order 3:46 PM, Mar 25, 2020

March 28, 2020

Little announced the order will remain in effect for 21 days. At its 5 p.m. update Thursday, the state's coronavirus website reported 189 confirmed cases in Idaho, including the three deaths. "When this first started, we were at a capacity of 12 to 15 tests a day". People can leave home to obtain or provide essential services, which are also defined in the order.

Nancy Pelosi cites coronavirus death of NYC hospital workers

March 28, 2020

My God! I had no idea...the pangs of pain are excruciating. At that time , Kelly, who was asthmatic, was relying on a ventilator to breathe. "I'm fine. The nurse sources said they were using the same protective equipment between infected and non-infected patients after being told, "You get one for the entire time until this is over", by the hospital, the Post reported .

COVID-19: Alberta limits gatherings to 15 people, confirms 56 new cases

March 28, 2020

The Alberta government announced the new cases Friday, with a total of 56 new cases across the province from yesterday. The premier also announced that no Albertans will be evicted on April 1 due to an inability to pay rent. "We've been listening to the financial concerns of landlords and tenants and these measures protect Albertans and give them time to get back on their feet", Minister of Service Alberta, Nate Glubish said.

Seven patients in intensive care in Ottawa hospitals because of COVID-19

March 28, 2020

There are three new deaths, meaning now 18 people have died of the virus in Ontario. That's a smaller jump in confirmed cases than yesterday, when the number went up by 170 in Ontario. Health officials in Quebec announced two new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Outaouais Friday, but did not provide details. "Evidence of community transmission", Yaffe said.

Trump blasts GM, Ford over ventilators; could order action

March 28, 2020

Trump's tweets came after The New York Times reported that us government officials canceled a planned announcement outlining the GM and Ventec deal to produce as many as 80,000 ventilators for the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Even with the peak still weeks away, emergency medical service workers in NY were told Tuesday night that a record 6,406 people had called 911 seeking medical help in the preceding 24 hours, surpassing even September 11, 2001, The Washington Post reported.

COVID-19: Long-term care workers ordered to work at one facility only

March 28, 2020

Health Minister Adrian Dix said B.C. now has 3,903 total beds vacant in the acute care system and that current occupancy is 63.3 percent overall. The report also looks at whether B.C. The models indicate that the province has enough hospital beds and ventilators to handle even a worst-case scenario. Data suggests travel restrictions and physical distancing are beginning to have an impact.

More than Half a Million Britons Join NHS Volunteer Coronavirus Corps

March 28, 2020

Among those awaiting even more information was Jacob Miller, that tweeted: "Hello, I've signed up as a volunteer and also have actually mounted the application, visited and also readied to 'Report working". Writing on Twitter , Hancock called the news "fantastic". Commending the people of the United Kingdom for their service, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: "Thank you on behalf of the entire country".

Spooky Video Showing Corona Virus Damage to the Lungs

March 27, 2020

If you need additional incentive to pay attention to any order that requires a shelter-in-place in your city or state right now as a result of the outbreak of coronavirus COVID-19, perhaps a 360-degree video showing how much damage you can making the virus to your lungs will make you understand.

ExCel Centre London To Become Temporary Hospital 'NHS Nightingale' For Coronavirus Patients

March 27, 2020

Announcing the appeal on the NHS website - in an article called "Your NHS Needs You" - Dr Nikki Kanani, GP and NHS Director of Primary Care, said: " Coronavirus is the biggest challenge we have ever faced, which is why we're rallying the troops and telling the public: your NHS needs you".

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