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Britain Agrees Deal To Provide Free Antibody Tests Amid Coronavirus

May 23, 2020

Trust chief executive Alex Whitfield said: "We are tremendously excited to be able to support the government's efforts for ever more accessible, faster coronavirus testing". They will learn more about who is most at risk from coronavirus, who is more likely to die and who is more likely to transmit it to others. However, admitting that it is not certain that people who have antibodies can not get reinfected with Covid-19, he said that the availability of testing would help towards ...

MSNBC Airs Trump Wearing Face Mask During Tour of Ford

May 23, 2020

Nessel added that Trump is no longer welcome to visit any undisclosed locations in MI after what happened at Ford's Ypsilanti factory. When President Donald Trump claimed he had worn a mask in a "back area" of a Ford plant in MI on Thursday - but then taken it off because he didn't want give the media "the pleasure of seeing it" - many assumed he was, as usual, lying.

Quebec inmate's death spurs call for action

May 22, 2020

Guilbault noted that Quebec's public health department gave the go ahead to loosen restrictions on the gatherings. On Thursday, Quebec reported 82 new deaths for a total of 3,800 fatalities since the health crisis began. Quebec remains the province with the highest caseload and death toll related to COVID-19 . A Quebec civil liberties group, la Ligue des droits et Libertes, said in a statement Wednesday the 72-year-old inmate's death could have been prevented if authorities had reduced the ...

Lower-income, minority groups in NYC hit hardest by COVID-19

May 22, 2020

It is disturbing and confusing as to why New York Gov. Cuomo is being lauded as a national hero for his "fight" against COVID-19. More than 194,500 cases and 14,800 deaths occurred in New York City. The mayor said the NYPD would scale up its beach patrol detail by 30% this weekend and send more than 150 Parks Department personnel to the city's beaches to enforce social distancing rules and make sure New Yorkers are not swimming or congregating in large crowds on the shoreline.

Monkeys show immunity to coronavirus

May 22, 2020

Still, "In these two studies, we demonstrate in rhesus macaques that prototype vaccines protected against SARS-CoV-2 infection and that SARS-CoV-2 infection protected against re-exposure", Barouch said in Beth Israel news release. Barouch's team reports in Science that 35 days after the original infection, they gave the monkeys the same doses of SARS-CoV-2 as each had received initially.

Hydroxychloroquine shows no coronavirus benefit, raises death risk

May 22, 2020

The analysis included data from 671 hospitals across six continents, which pooled together resulted in 96,032 patients who had tested positive for COVID-19 and were hospitalized between December 2019 and April 2020. The biggest risk increase was seen in the group treated with hydroxychloroquine and an antibiotic, where 8 per cent of patients who got the combination developed a heart arrhythmia, compared with 0.3 per cent of those in the comparison group.

United Kingdom to mass produce COVID-19 vaccine at its new £38Mn center

May 22, 2020

Discussing the Oxford vaccine, Dr. Haseltine wrote on Forbes: 'All of the treated monkeys indulged with the Oxford vaccine became infected when stimulated . Asked about the progress of the human trials, Hill said he and his team "are not going to give a running commentary" but added: "You can conclude that if the trial is still running - as it certainly is - that would mean there have been no major upsets".

Nurse Mike Schultz’ drastic transformation shows how Coronavirus can ravage one’s body

May 22, 2020

But after dropping 50 pounds amid the ravages of COVID-19, Schultz made a decision to share two images to his 30,000 Instagram followers - one taken about a month before he fell ill, the other snapped at a Boston hospital. But just a week later he began feeling ill, and within days he was in hospital with a bad fever and fluid in his lungs as he began a weeks-long fight for his life.

Healthcare workers in United Kingdom begin COVID-19 hydroxychloroquine trial

May 22, 2020

His comments set off a firestorm of controversy among health experts and physicians who urged the public not to take medications unless prescribed by a doctor. Professor Landray said thousands of lives could be saved if a drug could reduce fatalities even by one fifth, however he believes that combination therapies may be needed.

Proposals Green-lit For COVID-19 Fund

May 22, 2020

Complete information on the COVID-19 Rapid Research Fund can be found on the province's official website. But despite the lack of a prohibition of entering someone else's home, Williams has still not moved forward with official guidelines around household-to-household contact, known as bubbles, that have been introduced in other provinces like Nova Scotia.

Wearing surgical masks significantly reduces COVID-19 spread, hamster tests show

May 22, 2020

Two-thirds of the hamsters healthy have been infected in a week when the masks were not in place. Researchers said they found that without any masks between the cages, two-thirds of the healthy hamsters were infected within a week. When comparing the use of masks on artificially infected hamsters and their healthy counterparts, the former saw infection rates plunge to just over 15 percent, while the latter experienced a 35 percent decrease in infection.

LA County is aiming to reopen safely by July 4

May 22, 2020

Ferrer thinks that more asymptomatic people are getting tested and that is "driving down" the rate of positivity, simply because those who were being tested previously had to be ill, and therefore, had a higher chance of actually having COVID-19.

New organ donation law in effect from today

May 22, 2020

It is hoped the automatic enrolment for organ donors will mean more organs are available to help those who are desperately in need and are on waiting lists. Dad Joe, 37, said: "We never thought about organ donation, at the time we thought Keira would pull through". Kirit Modi, honorary president of National BAME Transplant Alliance, added: "At a time when Covid-19 appears to have hit BAME communities hardest, we should remember that a shortage of BAME donors means that patients from these ...

UK track-and-trace up soon, despite issues: minister

May 22, 2020

The app, vital to helping to get Britain out of lockdown, is now being trialled on the Isle of Wight, off England's South Coast. James Brokenshire , the junior interior minister in charge of security, said on Thursday that there were technical issues with the app but that traditional measures could be rolled out first.

First evidence jab can train immune system to fight against COVID-19

May 22, 2020

In the frantic search for a vaccine to tackle COVID-19, scientists across the world are latching unto the science of antibodies to curb the spread of the virus in humans. The shares hit a record Monday, and helped raise the broader market, after the Cambridge, Massachusetts-based company released early data from a study of its experimental vaccine.

Trump lashes out at scientists whose findings on COVID-19 contradict him

May 22, 2020

There is no evidence hydroxychloroquine can fight off coronavirus, though clinical trials are under way. Kim, from Wisconsin, has taken the anti-malarial drug for 19 years to help treat the pain caused by her lupus. Dr Maria Van Kerkhove, technical lead of Health Emergencies Programme, noted that "As of today we have more than 3,000 patients enrolled from 320 hospitals in 17 countries, and so that's a show of solidarity and called the solidarity trial, but it's really a show of ...

"Ghana Has Not Requested For Madagascar's Supposed COVID-19 Cure" - Government Clarifies

May 22, 2020

President of Madagascar, Mr Andry Rajoelina endorsed the medicine as the "cure" for COVID-19 when he launched it last month, thus bringing global spotlight on the herbal mixture. President Andry Rajoelina in a video conference with Moise said "we have pushed our research through Artemisia, combined with several other plants, which has already proven itself for several years".

'It's our happy hour': State to allow 50 people into pubs

May 22, 2020

A maximum booking of 10 people. Venues will still need to adhere to the four-square-metres-per-person rule, meaning that small bars and eateries might be restricted in how many patrons they can admit. Global cases of the new coronavirus exceeded 5 million in early Thursday, nearly five months after the first infection was reported in the Chinese city of Wuhan.

Earlier lockdown could have saved more than 35,000 American lives, say researchers

May 22, 2020

The university study found that about 54,000 fewer people would have died from the virus by early May had those policies been put in place on March 1. Cuomo's stay-at-home order did not take effect until March 22. "When you have 15 people, and the 15 within a couple of days is going to be down to close to zero", Trump said.

Britain to buy 10 million antibody tests from Roche and Abbott

May 22, 2020

Sites in Philadelphia are still prioritizing tests for people with coronavirus symptoms who are hospitalized, have chronic medical conditions, reside or work in congregate settings, are essential workers, or are close contacts of those in cluster cases.

Canada Goose cuts 125 staff, L Brands closing some Victoria's Secret stores

May 22, 2020

A woman walks past a Victoria's Secret store in the departure hall of Sydney International Airport in Australia. L Brands, which owns the company, said the 250 store closures might just be the start: It warned it could close more stores over the next few years.

Keep cleaning surfaces, but coronavirus mainly spreads person-to-person — CDC

May 22, 2020

How could the CDC make that mistake? The agency advised all newborns - regardless if they are symptomatic or not - who are born to moms with a "confirmed or suspected" case of COVID-19 should be tested at 24 hours of age. "The two tests are totally different signals". "Combining a test that is created to detect current infection with a test that detects infection at some point in the past is just really confusing and muddies the water", he said.

Jennifer Lopez sparks frenzy after fans spot alarming face in the background

May 22, 2020

It seems that thesmiley floating on the bottom of Jennifer Lopez'S gym selfie from a few days ago not an intruder in the house or a ghost, but someone your fiancé, Alex Rodriguez , he was on a Zoom call in his adjoining office. And it's not exciting as some may think. "Their office is attached to a gym and is separated by curtains from their office space", an insider close to the couple said.

Biden, Trump campaigns tamp down spending in April

May 22, 2020

Voters trust Biden more than Trump on health care by a 17-point margin, 50% to 33%, the poll found. Both Trump and Biden are stepping up their fundraising despite the pandemic, which has hammered the USA economy and disrupted election campaigns.

AstraZeneca says it's ready to supply potential vaccine in September

May 22, 2020

AstraZeneca plans to ship its first deliveries of the Oxford Covid-19 vaccine in September after it received more than $1bn (£820m) from a U.S. government agency to boost development of the medicine. The investment will accelerate the development and production of the vaccine, AstraZeneca Chief Executive Pascal Soriot said. Concern has been growing over so-called vaccine nationalism - the prospect of drug makers receiving support from their own governments that enables the richest nations ...

What is Convalescent Plasma Therapy and how it works

May 22, 2020

He says researchers are looking to expand the study because early results have shown plasma could help COVID-19 patients recover sooner. Plasma is the liquid component of blood that contains many useful proteins and antibodies. It is donated by patients who have recovered from the coronavirus and is being given experimentally to current coronavirus patients experiencing severe or life-threatening symptoms.

Coronavirus: Virus test with 20-minute results being trialled in Hampshire

May 22, 2020

The antibody tests will be free to access through the National Health Service and care workers would be prioritized, Hancock said. Hancock also revealed that around 17 percent of people in London, and around five percent or higher elsewhere in the country, had tested positive for coronavirus antibodies, according to a small population sample.

COVID-19 positive mink 'likely' to have infected Dutch farm worker

May 22, 2020

In a letter sent to parliament on Wednesday, agriculture minister Carola Schouten said the worker had a virus strain similar to that found in an animal on the premises, according to EuroNews . The Netherlands has made a decision to check all mink farms in the country for the coronavirus after recent research found an individual can probably catch the virus from infected minks.

Earlier US lockdown 'could have saved tens of thousands of lives'

May 22, 2020

A researcher not involved with the study , Lauren Ancel Meyers an epidemiologist at the University of Texas at Austin, said, "This implies that if interventions had occurred two weeks earlier, many Covid-19 deaths and cases would have been prevented by early May, not just in New York City but throughout the USA".

Lupus patient on hydroxychloroquine contracts coronavirus, report says

May 22, 2020

Over 130 United Kingdom frontline healthcare workers have lost their lives from COVID-19 and the new study will test if hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine can be used to effectively protect these frontline medical staff, allowing them to undertake their vital roles more safely.

More Than A Third Of Mass. Nursing Homes Failed New State Audit

May 21, 2020

In the guidelines, which have no legal weight, the Trump administration recommended that nursing homes don't reopen for visitation until they have no new reported COVID-19 for at least 28 days; have adequate personal protective equipment for staff members; and have adequate access to COVID-19 testing.

Coronavirus prompts Victoria's Secret to permanently close 250 U.S., Canada stores

May 21, 2020

The company says it will close 235 U.S. Victoria's Secret and three Pink stores. Victoria's Secret has 1,091 stores in the U.S. and Canada with 909 U.S. The retailer, a mall staple which sells lingerie, womenswear and beauty products with 1,070 stores in North America, suffered a 46% loss in sales in the first quarter of 2020 as stores closed due to the coronoavrius pandemic and demand took a significant dip as people sheltered in place.

Healthcare staff to access Covid-19 antibody tests 'starting next week'

May 21, 2020

The test will show who has had the virus, although it is not yet clear if after recovering the virus then gives you immunity. But Britain's progress has been criticised: opposition lawmakers said an earlier promise of a nationwide roll-out of a National Health Service (NHS)-developed smartphone app had slipped from the middle of this month.

Bison injures female in Yellowstone Park

May 21, 2020

When an animal is near a trail, boardwalk, parking lot, or in a developed area, visitors must give it space. Park officials remind all visitors to stay beyond 25 yards of all large animals- bison, elk, bighorn sheep, deer, moose, and coyotes- and at least 100 yards from bears and wolves.

Healthcare staff to get coronavirus antibody tests from next week

May 21, 2020

Now, if you have symptoms, you can get tested regardless of your age or occupation. On Wednesday, Superdrug became the latest business - and first High Street retailer - to offer the antibody test. For a while, doctors did not know whether patients who recovered from COVID-19 would develop antibodies against the virus. Superdrug said it was "confident" in the accuracy and reliability of the test.

New CDC guidance states coronavirus "doesn't spread easily" from surfaces

May 21, 2020

However, experts warn the public that this doesn't mean it is no longer needed to practice precautionary measures in order to prevent an outbreak. However people should remain cautious as transmission from contaminated surfaces "may still be possible" as scientists work to discover more about how the virus spreads, the CDC warns.

Notre Dame will allow students back on campus for 2020 fall semester

May 21, 2020

The university said Monday that students will return on August 10, but they will not get a fall break and will instead end the semester earlier than normal, before Thanksgiving. If the university is forced to begin on-campus activities later in the fall or end it earlier than scheduled, faculty has been asked to prepare courses with two district periods of equal length to allow for a smoother transition.

Coronavirus antibody tests 'should not be bought by public'

May 21, 2020

In a move created to reduce frontline workers' anxiety and provide data on how many people have had Covid-19, hundreds of thousands of workers will be offered access to the blood tests, which must be processed in laboratories. In April, Alex Templeton, CEO of test supplier to businesses, Qured, told Personnel Today: "We offer tests in which the samples are collected by the patients themselves at home or at the workplace, and are couriered to our lab partner for rapid analysis".

World sees highest daily increase in Corona-virus cases

May 21, 2020

Revealing the alarming numbers at his daily briefing, WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that two-thirds of those cases came from just four countries, the BBC reported. He said U.S. funding towards the WHO emergencies program was "on the order of 100 million dollars a year" and much goes to "humanitarian health operations all over the world, in all sorts of fragile and hard settings".

Colorado children suspected of contracting new inflammatory illness linked to COVID-19

May 21, 2020

There have also been dozens of reports from 14 other USA states, as well as from Italy and Spain. An illness related to COVID-19 is increasingly affecting children and forcing the medical community to re-examine what it thought it knew about the coronavirus , according to a Saint Peter's University Hospital expert.

AstraZeneca plans to ship Oxford Covid-19 vaccine in September

May 21, 2020

The FTSE 100 pharmaceuticals giant said it had secured total manufacturing capacity for one billion doses so far, and would begin the first deliveries in September. The commitment provides for a possible US-based clinical trial this summer involving 30,000 volunteers and adds fuel to the British drugmaker's efforts to develop a vaccine for the disease, one of around 100 which are underway worldwide.

UK's COVID-19 tracking system under fire amid warning of second spike

May 21, 2020

The app, which is still being tested on the Isle of Wight, informs users whether they've come into close contact with someone who may have had the virus. "We're confident the system will be there, able to track and trace around 10,000 people on 1 June". Widespread contact tracing was abandoned in mid-March as the number of cases soared in the United Kingdom, but it is now seen as a crucial component of efforts to safely ease the lockdown while avoiding a second wave of Covid-19 infections.

Chinese laboratory believes new drug can stop COVID-19 pandemic 'without vaccine'

May 21, 2020

After the coronavirus was first found in China a year ago, it is now spread across 190 countries of the globe and millions got infected with the deadly virus . Thailand, the first country outside China to detect a case of the coronavirus in January, wants to be one of the first to have a vaccine ready for use, Taweesin said.

Trump's rhetoric on untested medication takes a unsafe turn

May 21, 2020

He additionally famous Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary, Katie Miller, additionally examined optimism. She wrote that his daily intake included: "Potentized quinine (OXO); it's derived from the nontoxic bark of Peruvian-grown quinine plants".

New COVID-19 case reported in Wylie

May 21, 2020

Taylor County had been one of only two counties in the state to not have a confirmed case of the pandemic. Schneider said numerous test results pending are from tests conducted at nursing homes. Under CDC guidelines for communicable diseases, people who are identified as being exposed to the virus are placed in self-quarantine for 14 days and are tested if they begin to show symptoms of the illness.

Monkeys develop virus immunity after infection, vaccine

May 21, 2020

In another study, nine monkeys that were infected with coronavirus did not contract the disease after they recovered. In recent studies, rhesus macaque monkeys were infected with the coronavirus and developed symptoms, but created protective antibodies and recovered after a few days thanks to a prototype vaccine.

Gov. Cooper Announces Modified NC Transition To Phase 2

May 21, 2020

North Carolina's trajectory of hospitalizations is level. Many residents and businesses are growing tired of the lockdowns, and some questions from journalists mirrored that sentiment. Public health experts and private sector partners are continuing to monitor the state's data to see if North Carolina can continue lifting restrictions on businesses.

COVID-19 mental health research

May 21, 2020

S309: The newer of the two studies has reported the more definite findings, although more research is still required. The study will also characterize the body's natural immune response to the virus in order to help guide the development of potential vaccines.

1st positive case of COVID-19 confirmed in Taylor County

May 21, 2020

The Taylor County Public Health Department has confirmed the first positive case of COVID-19 in the county. 20 of the BV County cases have recovered. There are 11 cases hospitalized and 31 have died from COVID-19 related illness. "Additionally, because we are a small community and we have a relatively small number of cases we don't want to create a perception that one part of our community is safer than others".

Province to launch independent commission into long-term care

May 21, 2020

Ontario reported 427 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, and 15 more deaths. Our almost 400 members are located across the province and include not-for-profit, charitable, and municipal long-term care homes, seniors' housing, assisted living in supportive housing, and community service agencies.

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