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Coronavirus: More than 7,000 deaths in United Kingdom from Covid-19

April 09, 2020

Overall, 282,074 tests have been carried out, with 14,682 tests on Tuesday. There are more than 1.45 million confirmed cases worldwide, with over 83,600 deaths, and above 308,700 recoveries, according to the USA -based Johns Hopkins University.

Researchers at University of Iowa studying potential COVID-19 vaccine

April 09, 2020

A vaccine that fully protects mice against a lethal dose of MERS-CoV, the coronavirus that causes Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) is being used by its developers at the University of Iowa (UI) and the University of Georgia as the foundation for a vaccine candidate against the pandemic SARS-CoV-2 virus, which is a close cousin to MERS-CoV.

Supported by Bill Gates Starts Human Tests of Coronary Virus Vaccine

April 08, 2020

Inovio Pharmaceuticals , has developed a vaccine for COVID-19 and is entering phase 1 clinical human testing of INO-4800, a DNA vaccine candidate that's created to prevent COVID-19 infection. Numerous research groups around the world are attempting to make vaccines against COVID-19 using different methods in hopes at least one will offer protection.

New Jersey's governor extends state's health emergency

April 08, 2020

Island Beach State Park, one of the last bastions of outdoor recreation in the shore area, will close to the public under a state order issued Tuesday.. Save yourself the trip and STAY HOME to help limit the spread of COVID-19. Neighboring New York has kept parks open, though Gov. Andrew Cuomo closed all playgrounds and basketball courts.

Coronavirus: No Need For Healthy People To Wear Masks

April 08, 2020

While N95 masks are more effective at keeping particles out and better protect the mask wearer, they are in short supply and should be reserved for health care workers and first responders, according to the CDC. And while your body may be able to handle the virus just fine, many in your community aren't as lucky. Before you start buying or making them for all your loved ones, however, know that the CDC notes that "cloth face coverings should not be placed on young children under age 2, anyone ...

WhatsApp imposes strict limit on messages to combat fake news

April 08, 2020

Now, WhatsApp will limit these messages so that they can only be forwarded to one chat at a time. In the past, WhatsApp gave users free rein to share content on the platform, allowing entire communities to enjoy amusing memes and videos. WhatsApp boasts more than 2 billion users worldwide, but if you don't live in one of the countries where it's popular you may have never used it. While acknowledging some of the news spread on WhatsApp is positive and factual, the company is determined to ...

CDC Confirms COVID-19 is Less Severe in Pediatric Patients

April 08, 2020

In the more than 2,500 analyzed COVID-19 children cases, one-third of those cases occurred in children between 15 and 17, followed by 27 percent of those infected between 10 and 14. A study published by the CDC finds that people in the United States under the age of 18 are far less likely to fall ill with COVID-19 or require intensive care, compared with older Americans.

US Congress, White House reach high for next coronavirus bill

April 08, 2020

But McConnell wants to swiftly jam it through Congress this week, making the outcome uncertain. The action is set for Thursday. On Tuesday, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and other Democrats proposed a "Heroes Fund" for workers proving essential services in the US during the Coronavirus pandemic, including workers in the medical field, grocery store workers, pharmacists, and truck drivers.

Google And YouTube Bans 5G Coronavirus Ads On The Platform

April 08, 2020

YouTube though are refusing to remove all inaccurate 5G information, just as Facebook do putting them in the firing line of the authorities. But the company said in a statement to CNN Business on Monday that the videos could lose advertising revenue and will beremoved from search results.

Bill Gates to Spend Billions to Find Coronavirus Vaccine

April 08, 2020

Upon completion of the research, the vaccine strain will be transferred to IIL and the vaccine maker will work accordingly with the country's drug regulator - the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) - to further conduct clinical trials which will be taken up in a phased manner.

Joe Biden offers to call Trump with coronavirus advice

April 08, 2020

On Tuesday night, Biden said that Trump should call former President Barack Obama to ask him about how to handle pandemics. David Plouffe , who worked as a campaign manager and adviser to former President Barack Obama , predicted President Donald Trump will receive a "historical" turnout from his supporters in the 2020 election, commenting, "That makes him very risky if you're Joe Biden ".

Infected Children Less Likely to Show Common Coronavirus Symptoms

April 08, 2020

In the 291 pediatric cases for which data was available, 73 percent had fever, cough and shortness of breath. Early data from USA states shows African Americans are more likely to die from COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the virus , highlighting longstanding disparities in health and inequalities in access to medical care, experts said .

United Kingdom coronavirus death toll rises by 786

April 08, 2020

Of the 38 deaths that did not take place in a hospital, 20 took place in care homes, 15 were in private homes, two were in hospices and one happened elsewhere. Slight differences in reporting in devolved administrations may mean that they include a small number of deaths outside hospital. The Department of Health will issue an update on figures from the Republic of Ireland later this evening.

Hogan Imposes Stricter Coronavirus Protocols On MD Nursing Homes

April 08, 2020

Guidance on protecting employees and residents of nursing homes in Maryland from COVID-19 is now mandatory under an executive order issued by Gov. Larry Hogan . Per the order, "newly admitted and readmitted residents" also must be kept in a different room or unit for 14 days while being observed for COVID-19 symptoms.

Schumer proposes $25,000 ‘heroes’ pay for frontline workers

April 08, 2020

The race is on for lawmakers looking to get their priorities included in the next coronavirus stimulus bill as Congress tries to sort out unintended consequences in real time stemming from the $2. Pelosi told Democrats said the $1,200 direct payments to Americans and the paycheck protection program for small businesses are not enough and more needs to be done, the person said.

Apple Makes Face Shields For Healthcare Workers In The U.S.

April 08, 2020

The first shipment was delivered to Kaiser Hospital in Santa Clara Valley, California, last week, Cook said, adding that the feedback from doctors was "very positive". But the corporate had additionally designed its personal clear protecting face defend and begun mass manufacturing at its factories within the USA and China, he added.

Coronavirus cases in children largely less severe than adults, CDC reports

April 08, 2020

Some models assumed only that about 50 percent of Americans would follow social distancing guidelines, he noted. "And I think that's the direct effect of why you're seeing the numbers are going to be much, much, much lower than would have been predicted by the models", Redfield said.

Coronavirus fight: NY state's cases may be levelling off

April 08, 2020

Washington state appears to be on the downward slope of its case curve and has even sent 400 ventilators to NY, but its governor Jay Inslee said he feared a second wave because of the ongoing patchwork response. Funerals, or religious gatherings?of any kind, in New York City, will be banned. "I think we go back with people who have tested that they are negative or people who have tested that they have the antibodies...

Without Quarantine, A COVID-19 Patient Can Infect 400: Health Ministry

April 08, 2020

An ICMR study has found that a COVID-19 patient can infect 406 people in 30 days if preventive measures such as lockdown and social distancing are not implemented, the Union Health Ministry said on Tuesday. Every bed must have oxygen support system fully equipped ventilators and ICU facilities. "The strategy for cluster containment which are amenable to management and adopted by the government are showing positive results, especially in Agra & Gautam Buddh Nagar (Uttar Pradesh), ...

Fewer Severe COVID-19 Cases Seen in U.S. Kids

April 08, 2020

Data from Chicago officials on Monday showed that black residents make up 52% of coronavirus infections and 72% of deaths from COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the virus . Mr Redfield of the CDC on Monday told KVOI radio in Tucson, Arizona, that social distancing of the type ordered by almost all state governors was effective.

Mayo to Test Plasma Treatment for Covid-19 April 07, 2020

April 08, 2020

Amid the search for a COVID-19 vaccine, doctors have continued to explore treatment options, including the convalescent plasma (CP) therapy, which has gained attention in recent times. The US Food and Drug Administration authorised physicians to experiment with the strategy to fight the coronavirus, and tests are also being carried out in China.

Texas woman, 18, arrested after threatening to spread coronavirus, police say

April 08, 2020

In it, a health care professional can be heard telling Maradiaga that she needs to go home and wait for test results. Police in Texas say they are charging a teen with a terroristic threat, after they say she claimed that she is "willfully spreading" the novel coronavirus , which causes the respiratory disease COVID-19.

BC COVID-19 stats remain stagnant - with four more deaths

April 08, 2020

Bonnie Henry and Minister of Health Adrian Dix in Victoria. "Of the total COVID-19 cases, 138 individuals are hospitalized, and 66 of those are in intensive care". "This long weekend, we need to stay home, to stay in our communities and to stay at a safe physical distance from others when outside". Dix said B.C.'s levels of personal protective equipment remain in good standing.

Two more COVID-19 deaths at Bobcaygeon, Ont. seniors' residence

April 08, 2020

Numerous staff members have also tested positive for COVID-19. According to data provided by Ontario public health officials, there have been 36 outbreaks at long-term care residences since the onset of the virus. Meanwhile, Hillsdale Terraces, a long-term care home in Oshawa, has reported six deaths among the 32 infected residents. The outbreak at the seniors' residence in Ontario's cottage country is considered one of the worst in the country.

Covid-19: United Kingdom cases moving in the right direction, top scientist says

April 08, 2020

The news comes as PM Johnson remains in intensive care with the disease. The news follows a statement from 10 Downing Street last night confirming that Prime Minister Boris Johnson had been admitted to an intensive care unit, where his condition is described as stable.

Fauci says world may never return back to normal after coronavirus outbreak

April 08, 2020

Dr. Anthony Fauci (R), director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, speaks while flanked by President Donald Trump during the daily coronavirus task force briefing in the Brady Briefing room at the White House on March 31, 2020 in Washington, DC.

CDC now says homemade cloth coverings can help slow the spread

April 08, 2020

One can also use scarves or bandanas when they go in a public setting to get groceries or essential medical supplies. COVID-19's middle name should be "stealth". The goal is to stop the transmission of droplets. Wash with detergent and hot water; dry on a hot cycle or hot, soapy water. Fold the paper towels accordion-style (folding front, back and repeat), then loop one tie on each end and expand the center.

Pets at Risk of Catching Coronavirus From Humans, Cats Most in Danger

April 08, 2020

Still, the CDC recommends that anyone with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 "should restrict contact with pets and other animals, just like you would around other people". It also encourages pet owners to have a plan in place in case they get sick and can not care for their animals. "Owners should contact their veterinarian to discuss the case and decide on a treatment plan", says Karesh.

Over 700 Hospital Workers in Detroit Area Test Positive for Coronavirus

April 08, 2020

Between 600 and 700 employees for Henry Ford Health System have tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19), a doctor for the hospital confirmed to 7 Action News on Monday . Many hospital workers in MI have been reusing personal protective equipment (PPE) amid a shortage of masks, gowns, and other supplies, raising concerns about employees' safety, according to the Detroit Free Press .

Health experts say official USA coronavirus death toll is understated

April 08, 2020

The Post , other media outlets, and university researchers update their numbers more frequently, with the Post reporting on Sunday night that 9,633 people have died from coronavirus in the us, and at least 337,000 cases have been confirmed.

Applications Now Accepted For Emergency Benefits

April 08, 2020

An additional 178,000 filed for employment insurance, meaning almost one million Canadians applied for federal financial help on April 6 alone. During his daily address, the prime minister told Canadians he is also expecting 500,000 masks from 3M on Wednesday.

Mayo Clinic leading program to collect and distribute COVID-19 positive plasma

April 08, 2020

Waxman, M.D.in the release "It's a very collaborative effort with our hospital partners who will be working to identify and verify the donors". "Blood plasma-based treatment also has its own side effects". He added the Health Ministry would screen them first to make sure they were free from any other infections such as Hepatitis C. Other than that, Reza has also revealed his 11-day experience in the Sungai Buloh isolation wards.

COVID-19: United States death toll passes 10,000 marker

April 08, 2020

Adams on Tuesday told ABC's " Good Morning America " that he was encouraged by recent data showing a possible "flattening" of the outbreak in some areas, referring to the shape of the curve when deaths are shown on a graph. "And I think that's the direct effect of why you're seeing the numbers are going to be much, much, much, much lower than would have been predicted by the models".

Ontario confirms 379 new cases of COVID-19, 21 new deaths

April 08, 2020

At least 51 long-term care homes in Ontario have one or more cases, and there have been at least 69 deaths in those institutions. The discrepancy is likely due to the fact that the province's numbers are only up to date as of 4 p.m. The number of COVID-19 cases in Canada continues to grow with Ontario and Quebec leading the way in confirmed cases. Public Health Sudbury & Districts still has the same number of confirmed COVID-19 patients as it did on the weekend - 26.

Wearing Masks Helps Protect Others, Not Yourself

April 07, 2020

Tam said the new advice is not a recommendation but is a "permissive statement". Here in BC, one more person has died due to COVID-19, bringing the province's death toll to 39, health officials announced Monday. Dr. Tam has backtracked before - on the risk posed to Canadians by COVID-19, on the usefulness of travel restrictions and, now, on the efficacy of masks for asymptomatic individuals.

Convalescent Plasma Collected in the Carolinas

April 07, 2020

A coronavirus patient was able to come off ventilation just two days after receiving the blood plasma of people who have recovered from the virus , in a breakthrough dubbed "remarkable" by scientists. The treatment is based on the function of antibodies, proteins created by the immune system that combat invaders to the body in a variety of ways. The results of the pilot study suggest that CP therapy may be a safe and promising therapeutic option for severe COVID-19 infections.

COVID-19 Spreads Despite Wearing Gloves through 'Cross-Contamination', Explained

April 07, 2020

She says you should dispose of the gloves in the trash before getting in your vehicle. "I take my toilet paper and I put it in my cart, and now if you can see, I have all these germs on my hands from my toilet paper". Not forgetting, she also demonstrated how a contaminated phone will definitely transfer the germs onto her face when she picks up a call. Lixey is now working in an infusion clinic in a doctor's office.

Lawmakers vote to extend emergency declaration in pandemic

April 07, 2020

State Rep. Karen Whitset thanked President Trump -even as the corporate media continued to criticize him for touting an "unproven" drug-because she would not have asked for it unless he had brought it up. Whitsett says that she has chronic Lyme disease and had heard of hydroxychloroquine but would not have thought of it as a potential coronavirus treatment if not for Trump's briefings.

COVID-19: Ontario cases surpass 4,000, 25 new deaths in the province

April 07, 2020

The Minnesota-based company, that has its Canadian headquarters in London, announced it will be able to import 166.5-million of the coveted medical face masks, primarily from its manufacturing plant in China, over the next three months for health-care workers in the U.S.

India denies it removed ban on hydroxychloroquine under U.S. threat

April 07, 2020

The drug comes with severe side effects ranging from nausea and hair loss to blindness and cardiac arrest; the hoarding of the drug to test it in COVID-19 patients has resulted in autoimmune patients being denied it , and the evidence that it even helps COVID-19 patients in the first place is anecdotal at best.

New HHS survey reveals the COVID-19 challenges USA hospitals face

April 07, 2020

President Trump then asked a reporter to identify the person who wrote the report. "There's this sort of domino effect", said Ann Maxwell, an assistant inspector general at the Department of Health and Human Services. Atkinson had been instrumental in the launching of impeachment proceedings against Trump after informing the U.S. Congress of the whistleblower complaint that alleged improprieties in a telephone call between Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

YouTube to remove fake news conspiracy videos "linking" COVID-19 to 5G

April 07, 2020

He added: "Though I haven't fully vetted it I find it very interesting". Some YouTube videos claiming a connection between the virus and the new super-fast wireless technology have racked up hundreds of thousands of views. A recent conspiracy theory claimed that the coronavirus spread with 5G. It was posted to an anti-5G Facebook group, and was then marked by Facebook as misinformation.

Chris Hemsworth To Indian Fans, Reveals Extraction Trailer Will Be Out Tomorrow

April 07, 2020

He asked fans to keep an eye out for the trailer of Extraction tomorrow. This movie is an incredibly action-packed ride, directed by my good friend Sam Hargrave. But in the murky underworld of weapons dealers and drug traffickers, an already deadly mission approaches the impossible, forever altering the lives of Rake and the boy.

Will supply paracetamol, hydroxychloroquine to countries badly affected by Covid-19: MEA

April 07, 2020

A source close to the task force said Fauci is not backing off his belief that hydroxychloroquine is not a proven treatment for coronavirus . But Trump spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the weekend seeking supplies and later hinted that India may face retaliation.

Coronavirus death projections cut in half in SC. Experts credit social distancing

April 07, 2020

Peak deaths are now projected to take place on April 16, 2020. The revised projections also highlight the difficulty of predicting the behavior of the virus, even as New York City and other jurisdictions are being inundated. Of those, an estimated 10,522 had died as result of being exposed to it - including 4,758 coronavirus-related fatalities in NY. "And these projections are vital to health planners, policymakers, and anyone else associated with caring for those affected by and infected ...

Australian Scientists Find Ivermectin Kills Coronavirus in 48 Hours

April 07, 2020

The effective way, in which Ivermectin acts against the nCoV2019, brings hope that the epidemic could be ended soon. "Currently, no antiviral drugs have been approved to treat SARS-CoV-2 or any of the other coronaviruses that cause human disease", according to UNC.

Boris Johnson 'remains in charge' after coronavirus hospital admission

April 07, 2020

While Johnson continues to lead the government, Monday's cabinet meeting was headed up by his de-facto deputy, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab . "It's also symbolic of the seriousness of this crisis, which affects everyone". President Andrzej Duda tweeted: "My thoughts are with Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his family at this testing time ". French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian had earlier told BFMTV: "I know his strength, I am convinced he will draw from his resources, which ...

Virus is mostly mild and rarely fatal for USA kids

April 07, 2020

The first national data on COVID-19 in USA children suggest that while the illness usually isn't severe in kids, some do get sick enough to require hospital treatment. The CDC analysis found that infants made up 59 of the 147 pediatric hospitalizations and five of the 15 pediatric ICU admissions but noted that "most reported US cases in infants had unknown hospitalization status".

Officials offer guidance on how to properly wear a homemade face mask

April 07, 2020

That's still true, but it's a truth seen in a new light as the pandemic bears down on us. "It's unprecedented, and we're realizing that we have to throw everything we can at it". The goal of the masks, which should cover your nose and mouth, is to protect people around you. When you're choosing a pattern, it makes sense to go for whatever lets you keep a snug fit against the face and is comfortable enough that you won't be tempted to take it off.

Wearing home-made masks may help stop virus spread: Health Canada

April 07, 2020

She says masks worn this way protect others more than they protect the people wearing them, and don't exempt wearers from all the other measures they should take against COVID-19, including physical distancing and regular handwashing. Health Minister Patty Hajdu underscored Tam's message, adding that social distancing is still the main protection, "but there may be times where you are not able to", such as taking the bus, or going to a store which isn't following practices that allow physical ...

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