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Whatcom County Public Health Officials Recommend Wearing Cloth Masks in Public

April 07, 2020

While the CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings , medical equipment such as surgical masks and N95 respirators are being reserved for health care workers and medical first responders. While this isn't a requirement, it is an additional step of protection that you should take to keep from spreading the virus to others around you in public.

British prime minister in intensive care for COVID-19 treatment

April 07, 2020

His symptoms include a high temperature, a persistent cough and fever. United Kingdom foreign secretary Dominic Raab has taken charge as Johnson was moved to the ICU at St Thomas' Hospital in London on Monday. In a follow-up post, the Conservative party leader - who revealed his positive test for COVID-19 on March 27 - heaped praise on the small army of United Kingdom medics fighting the virus within the country's National Health System.

CDC face masks: how to make, use and other instructions

April 06, 2020

Once you are going out in public, you should wear a mask made out of cloth, the Ministry of Health has now officially advised. The original guidance from most governments around the globe as well as the World Health Organisation was that only health workers required masks to go about their business.

Google Doodle Honors Everyone Fighting the Coronavirus With a Touching Message!

April 06, 2020

This is not Google's first Doodle to pay tribute to the fight against the coronavirus. Google further on said that "Today, we'd like to say: 'To all the public health workers and to researchers in the scientific community, thank you .'" Showing both their recognition and gratitude to those who have been sacrificing a lot in the battle of this coronavirus pandemic.

NYC Councilman: NYC Parks May Be Used as Temporary Burial Sites

April 06, 2020

More than 48,000 city residents have tested positive for COVID-19. Cuomo said Monday that the number of deaths has been "flat" for two days, suggesting social distancing is working, but the state is still expected to see hospitalizations and deaths peak within the next week.

Ivermectin kills coronavirus in 48 hours

April 06, 2020

This study is the joint work of Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute and the Peter Doherty Institute of Infection and Immunity. Dr Wagstaff also mentioned that in times of this global pandemic, there is no approved treatment for COVID-19 and if there has been a drug available globally, it would have helped individuals more quickly.

DIY face masks: How to protect yourself from coronavirus at home

April 06, 2020

Another reporter asked why the first lady recommended that Americans wear masks when they were in public. The CDC is recommending the use of homemade masks while out in public such as the grocery shopping as it is believed to reduce transmission in the community.

Why are people attributing the 5G Network with Coronavirus

April 06, 2020

When questioned on the coronavirus theory Mr Gove said: "That is just nonsense, risky nonsense as well". Stephen Powis , NHS England's national medical director, also condemned the rumours. The Verge reports that YouTube "may allow other conspiracy-themed content about 5G which doesn't mention the coronavirus to remain on the site as " borderline content ".

UK PM in hospital as queen says united effort will defeat virus

April 06, 2020

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson (55) was admitted to a hospital since he has been suffering from Covid-19 symptoms, 10 days after he was diagnosed with COVID-19. She added: "Being pregnant with COVID-19 is obviously worrying". In his video message on Friday, he said: "In my own case, although I'm feeling better and I have done my seven days of isolation, alas, I still have one of the minor symptoms.

Now Boris Johnson in hospital as symptoms fail to clear

April 06, 2020

Since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, the UK Department of Social Care has confirmed 47,806 cases of the disease and the death toll stands at 4,934. She previously gave a special address in 2002 following the death of her mother, the Queen Mother, in 1997 after the death of Princess Diana in a Paris auto crash, and in 1991 about the Gulf War.

Potential COVID-19 vaccine shows promise in mouse study

April 06, 2020

So far, the antibody levels of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccinated animals seem to be following the same trend , they said in peer-reviewed study in the journal EBioMedicine . "We need a large number of vaccine-design strategies because many candidate vaccines will not make it into human efficacy trials", said Gagandeep Kang, the executive director of the Translational Health Science and Technology Institute, Faridabad.

Woody Harrelson among stars sharing COVID-19 conspiracy theories tied to 5G

April 06, 2020

Such is the case in the United Kingdom right now where people are sending cellphone masts into flames and even abusing broadband engineers over theories that COVID-19 might be related to 5G, according to The Guardian . "The 5G story is complete and utter rubbish , it's nonsense, it's the worst kind of fake news ", said Prof Powis. Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove labelled the conspiracy theory " dangerous nonsense ".

Five-Year-Old Dies From Coronavirus In UK

April 06, 2020

Of the 708 people who sadly died, the oldest patient was 104. Of the 637, 40 had no known underlying health conditions. The Department of Health confirmed yesterday that the total death toll in the United Kingdom is 4,313. A day of remembrance has been held in China to honour those who died from COVID-19 and the International Monetary Fund says the pandemic has stalled the global economy, causing a recession worse than 2008.

CDC: How to Make a No-Sew Cloth Facemask

April 06, 2020

If you're really feeling creative and have the right materials, this tutorial will show you how to create a fitted face mask with a printable pattern. In his mind, homemade cloth masks are a good idea for the public, because they will "keep droplets from flying out of your mouth and hitting other people".

Ireland's Prime Minister Will Practice Medicine Again During Coronavirus Pandemic

April 05, 2020

Prior to his career in politics, Varadkar studied medicine and worked as a doctor for seven years. Saturday night's update from the Department of Health revealed 17 more deaths related to Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland while the number of confirmed cases had risen to 4,604.

Can coronavirus spread through air via normal breathing?

April 05, 2020

Dr Anthony Fauci, a key member of the White House's coronavirus task force, told CNN on Tuesday that the idea of recommending broad use of masks in the USA to prevent the spread of coronavirus is under " very active discussion" by the group.

Jane Fonda joins TikTok and revives her iconic ‘Jane Fonda Workout’

April 05, 2020

But she isn't trying to get you to tighten your core, as in ab muscles - just your core beliefs. Aside from promoting the fight against climate change , Jane says she's busy staying active. Fonda and Greenpeace USA are facilitating the gathering during the time of April. Fonda is hosting the event with Greenpeace and according to E! The " Grace and Frankie " star joined TikTok this week as a part of her vow to make her ongoing "Fire Drill Fridays" rallies digital whereas she and her ...

Canada Emergency Response Benefit online applications open Monday

April 05, 2020

Trudeau also said the Canadian Forces are being sent to northern Quebec to help communities there prepare to respond to COVID-19. "The Amazon Canada team is proud to partner with the Government of Canada by leveraging our fulfillment network and delivery service partners to ship critical supplies to front-line professionals across the country", Amazon Canada's country manager Mike Strauch said in a statement.

British Health Secretary Matt Hancock sets goals for overcoming coronavirus

April 05, 2020

Asked whether 100,000 tests per day were possible, he said it would happen, adding that this was what the country needed. Health Secretary Matt Hancock has really set out a brand-new "five-pillar" technique after days of maximum scrutiny over failures with the current program.

I don't think I will wear a mask

April 05, 2020

Two cities that have chose to make wearing face masks mandatory are Laredo, Texas and Miami Beach, Florida. Officials are recommending the public wear face masks made of cloth or other material when venturing outside their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus: Nurse Aimee O'Rourke dies after Covid-19 diagnosis

April 05, 2020

It comes as £33,000 was raised for her family via a GoFundMe page. Then she passed away. In a moving tribute to her on Facebook, her friend Rubi Aktar said: "My lovely best friend Areema Nasreen has just passed away". "Aimee was determined to provide the best possible care to all of her patients and continued to come to work at a time when others were staying at home and inside".

COVID-19: 106 new cases in Alberta, two additional deaths

April 05, 2020

Two more residents of the McKenzie Towne care centre in Calgary have died of COVID-19. 196 cases have recovered and 64,108 tests have been done. This does not reflect a single day increase of 55 new cases. In the AHS North zone , there are 68 cases. There have been 62,520 Albertans tested for COVID-19. Revera says it is abiding by all of the regulations set out by Alberta Health in regard to long-term care facilities.

5G coronavirus conspiracy theory is dangerous fake nonsense, UK says

April 05, 2020

When asked by a reporter about the so-called "theory" that 5G telecommunications masts could play a role in the spread of the disease, British Cabinet Officer Minister Michael Gove said: "That is just nonsense, unsafe nonsense as well". Meanwhile, Blue singer Lee Ryan urged Instagram followers to believe "truth will prevail without violence". Do not start burning up 5g towers! In Birmingham, a 70-foot mast holding a 5G broadband network was burnt by people suspected to be campaigning against ...

Google uses smartphone locations to show people’s movement amid lockdown

April 05, 2020

Grocery and pharmacy visits declined 72 per cent, and workplace visits fell 56 per cent. It also showed a 78 per cent decline in visits to parks, a 59 per cent decline in visits to workplaces, and an 84 per cent decline in visits to places of public transport.

Anti-parasitic drug kills coronavirus in lab grown cells

April 05, 2020

Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute (BDI ) together with the Peter Doherty Institute of Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute), which is a joint venture of the University of Melbourne and Royal Melbourne Hospital, has identified a possible drug that can be used in the current battle against COVID-19.

Manitoba allows deferral of utility payments without penalty in COVID-19 crisis

April 05, 2020

Several nurses were in 14-day self-isolation because of the COVID-19 hospital cases, either because they tested positive or were in contact with other health-care workers who had. "Many planned holidays coming up and it's the norm for many Manitobans to get together, sometimes in large family gatherings", he said. "There's no indication to test asymptomatic people", said Roussin.

European Union urges restraint with using malaria drugs to treat COVID-19

April 05, 2020

Trump said that people in malaria affected-countries take Hydroxychloroquine and not many people are infected by coronavirus . The poll conducted surveyed doctors across 30 countries worldwide and found out that analgesics (56 per cent) - a type of painkiller, azithromycin (41 per cent) - an antibiotic used for bacterial infections and hydroxychloroquine (33 per cent) - an anti-malaria drug were most effective and had been used by majority of doctors to cure COVID-19 patients.

Texas County Confirms Second Positive Case of COVID 19

April 05, 2020

That's an increase of 75 cases from 11 am Thursday. County health officials previously confirmed the first death from COVID-19 in the county , a man in his 60s, on March 28 and the second COVID-19-related death in the county , a female in her 60s, on March 30.

CDC endorses use of cloth masks to block Covid-19

April 05, 2020

Recent studies have showed that a significant portion of individuals infected with the new coronavirus lack symptoms but can still transmit it to others, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on its website to explain why it made a decision to encourage the use of masks even by seemingly healthy people.

Second Clap Planned To Support Care Staff And Key Workers

April 04, 2020

Clap for Our Carers organisers say tonight they want everyone to thank "healthcare workers, emergency services, armed services, delivery drivers, shop workers, teachers, waste collectors, manufacturers, postal workers, cleaners, vets, engineers and all those who are out there making an unbelievable difference to our lives in these challenging times...

CDC advises everyone in the United States to wear cloth face coverings

April 04, 2020

And while officials are now saying it's a good idea to wear a mask, they emphasized that they're not recommending people wear surgical masks or N-95 respirators , which they called "critical medical supplies that must continue to be reserved for healthcare workers and other medical first responders".

Ontario reports 462 new cases of virus, including 14 more deaths

April 04, 2020

In Canada as a whole, there are now 11,747 confirmed positive cases reported. On Friday, health officials said current projects suggest Ontario can see anywhere between 3,000 and 15,000 deaths as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. There are now 3,255 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Ontario, up 462 over Thursday. More than 66,000 people have been tested. Niagara is nearly into triple digits when it comes to the number of COVID-19 cases.

Government pledges 100000 daily Covid-19 tests, but NHS staff wait

April 04, 2020

Reaching 100,000 tests by the end of April is a "stepping stone" to this plan, they said, with sources close to Mr Hancock saying he is "utterly determined" to reach 100,000. There have been some questions raised as to whether or not increasing the number of daily tests to 100,000 is achievable, particularly as the Government managed less than 11,000 yesterday.

FDA says Zantac should be pulled from market, citing cancer risk

April 04, 2020

Early FDA testing showed low levels of NDMA in ranitidine and recent testing confirmed that the levels of the impurity increase in the drug over time , even under normal storage conditions. "However, sustained higher levels of exposure may increase the risk of cancer in humans". Federal regulators are also recommending that patients with over-the-counter versions of the drug stop taking them, and that those with prescriptions consult their doctors about switching.

10 state nursing homes and long-term care facilities have cases

April 04, 2020

A growing body of evidence shows some people infected with the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus , commonly known as novel coronavirus, never show symptoms and others who will ultimately show symptoms can transmit the virus while being asymptomatic.

Blue Cross waiving copays, deductibles and coinsurance for COVID-19 testing

April 04, 2020

For group and individual customers, this includes any claims received since January 1, related to COVID-19, which will be reprocessed to waive all cost shares and deductibles. BCBSTX is a Division of Health Care Service Corporation (which operates Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans in Texas, Illinois, Montana, Oklahoma and New Mexico), the country's largest customer-owned health insurer and fourth largest health insurer overall.

Ukrainian diplomats ask Musk to help with lung ventilators for Ukrainian hospitals

April 04, 2020

There was no immediate response from Musk or Tesla . Although the ministry described the post as regrettable, supporters of the government defended the tweet saying other countries such as Ukraine also asked for help. Farrell said on CNBC's " Mad Money " that his company is looking for help in production. In April 2018, Munro offered a mixed review of an early-build Model 3, praising Tesla's technology while also calling out some serious manufacturing flaws.

On Your Side: How to make your own face mask

April 04, 2020

It never made sense all along to say that the same masks that are essential to the health of doctors and nurses offer the general public no particular protection. The same goes for fabric masks. "If they are wearing face masks, it can prevent droplets that carry the virus from escaping and infecting others".

Canada signs deal with Amazon to distribute medical supplies

April 04, 2020

Meanwhile, Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer has called on the government to release all of its projections for just how bad this crisis could get, as well as weekly updates on the stockpile of medical supplies and capacity levels at hospitals.

United Kingdom considering 'Immunity certificates' to allow early coronavirus lockdown release

April 04, 2020

He said Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who has "been working throughout" after he also tested positive for the virus, is a "bit under the weather", but is also "up and about and on the Zoom conference calls a huge amount, and on the phone". On Thursday's daily government briefing on the coronavirus crisis, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the Government was considering handing out the certificates to allow people to "get back, as much as possible, to normal life".

Trump Administration Expected to Reverse Course, Advise Americans to Wear Masks

April 04, 2020

Trump's planned guidance - which two officials said is imminent but not yet finalized - would encourage Americans to use homemade coverings, like cloth masks, scarves or bandannas, when outside the home. Experts have cautioned that homemade masks are insufficient to protect the wearer from contracting the coronavirus. In a radio interview earlier this week, CDC Director Dr.

NY reports deadliest day from coronavirus, makes plea for help

April 04, 2020

In the last two weeks, almost 10 million workers have filed for jobless benefits. "There's not weeks anymore. We can feel it here in New York City", said the mayor. Cuomo said on Thursday his state s apex - or the worst point - of the crisis would likely be on the "shorter end" of a projected range of seven to 30 days ahead.

Biden says will talk soon with Trump on coronavirus response

April 03, 2020

More than 5,600 people have already died in the country. Several Democrats have accused Trump of downplaying the seriousness of the outbreak early on, and Biden has joined in the criticism, saying Trump has fudged the response. The Democratic Party on Thursday postponed its USA presidential nominating convention by a month until August, citing the coronavirus health crisis that has upended daily life and caused many states to postpone their primaries.

402 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Ireland

April 03, 2020

There are 54 cases confirmed in Meath which represents approximately two per cent of the national total of cases. There have been 14 deaths from ICU cases, while 109 patients remain in intensive care. To focus contact tracing on suspect cases within prioritised groups. "We are concerned with the number of clusters identified in nursing homes", said Dr Holohan.

Two COVID-19 Related Deaths Reported on Vancouver Island

April 03, 2020

Elsewhere in B.C., there have been 72 cases of COVID-19 recorded in the Island Health region, 121 in the Interior Health region and 17 in the Northern Health region. "We've had a plan in place from the beginning", said Henry during the conference. Six more people have died as a result of COVID-19 in B.C within the last 24 hours as the global number of cases surpasses the one million mark.

Coronavirus: It may be time for everyone to mask up

April 03, 2020

These masks do not filter out air particles and, because they are loose fitting, they can still allow smaller droplets to be inhaled. Burgert said she's noticed people who also wear face masks incorrectly. One New Jersey lawmaker, state Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz, R-Union, made a video to shoe people how to make masks at home. Grassroots efforts to make and donate homemade face masks have popped up in Pittsburgh and around the country.

Doctor dies of coronavirus after leaving retirement to fight the pandemic

April 03, 2020

In a social media post, Dani said his father fought the virus for two weeks but "couldn't fight anymore". A British doctor has become the fourth frontline NHS worker to die from coronavirus as the United Kingdom death toll rose to 2,352.

Trump rejects Obamacare special enrollment period amid pandemic

April 03, 2020

The U.S. has a special challenge, though: Unlike most developed nations, health insurance is mostly tied to jobs . A special enrollment period would have eliminated the proof requirement and allowed people who missed the last enrollment window, which normally runs from November 1 to December 15, to obtain coverage.

Google data shows how Pakistanis are conforming to lockdown rules

April 03, 2020

Like all its other location tracking activities, Google promises that the data in this endeavour is also anonymised. Other companies are also providing location data to government officials, who are scrambling to formulate responses to the pandemic, but Google controls perhaps the most detailed dossiers on smartphone and internet users.

Nightingale hospitals to open in Bristol and Harrogate

April 03, 2020

Prince Charles , the heir apparent to the British throne, is about to open the brand-new NHS Nightingale hospital to treat patients with COVID-19 who require intensive care, the United Kingdom media reported, citing Clarence House. The health secretary, Matt Hancock, also recently out of self-isolation following a positive test for coronavirus, and Prof Charles Knight, chief executive of NHS Nightingale, will join a small group representing medical staff, the Ministry of Defence, contractors ...

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