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Coronavirus face masks, should South African public members wear them?

June 17, 2020

Finally, they are better than not using any mask and offer some degree of protection especially where social distancing is hard to maintain. A small study in South Korea found neither surgical nor cotton masks effectively filtered the virus when an infected patient coughs.

One coronavirus-related death in NI in last 24 hours

June 17, 2020

The trial results are particularly promising as around 40 per cent of COVID-19 patients who require a ventilator end up dying, often because of the body's uncontrolled inflammatory response to the virus. "Dexamethasone is affordable, on the shelf, and can be used immediately to save lives worldwide". "On the dexamethasone findings, this is very encouraging because the signal on reduced mortality applies to numerous patients admitted to hospitals and the drug is comparatively low priced and ...

Schumer pans Trump executive order on police reform

June 16, 2020

After adopting a hardline "law and order" stance amid a national outpouring of anger following the death of George Floyd , an unarmed black man who died after a white police officer knelt on his neck in Minneapolis, Trump has been encouraged by advisers to address issues of excessive police force.

Dexamethasone reduces COVID-19 patient deaths by one-third, study shows

June 16, 2020

The results showed that there was no significant difference for patients who required no respiratory intervention, but for those who received oxygen there was a one fifth reduction in mortality rate, and a one third reduction in mortality for ventilated patients.

President Trump to sign executive order on police reform

June 16, 2020

Trump, Merrit and White House adviser Ja'Ron Smith told NBC News, will separately and privately meet on Tuesday with black families who have been affected by police violence. "While the president has finally acknowledged the need for policing reform , one modest executive order will not make up for his years of inflammatory rhetoric and policies created to roll back the progress made in previous years", said the top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer.

Coronavirus vaccine trial by Imperial College London begins

June 16, 2020

Oxford University last month announced the start of a Phase II/III UK trial of the Oxford vaccine in about 10,000 adult volunteers. Commenting on the likely protection the Oxford vaccine will provide, Mr Soriot told broadcaster Bel RTL: "We think that it will protect for about a year".

American company holds successful trials of vaccine against Covid-19

June 16, 2020

Still, an efficacious and widely available vaccine by this fall would mark a major advance in the fight against COVID-19-even if its duration of protection just covers one year. There are no guarantees any will work but there's increasing hope that at least some could be ready by the end of the year. AstraZeneca's potential coronavirus vaccine is likely to provide protection against contracting COVID-19 for about a year, the company's chief executive told a Belgian radio station on Tuesday.

Widely Available Drug Improves Survival From COVID-19

June 16, 2020

For those receiving the new treatment, the mortality rate dropped to less than 30 percent. There is no approved drug for treatment of coronavirus patients as of now. In a major breakthrough in the fight against coronavirus, low doses of drug dexamethasone have reportedly been found to reduce deaths among patients.

Dexamethasone, life-saving coronavirus drug, discovered after 'fantastic' trial

June 16, 2020

Dexamethasone, a cheap and widely used steroid, has been found to dramatically reduce the risk of dying from COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus , in what scientists in the United Kingdom have hailed as a "major breakthrough".

FDA pulls emergency use authorization for hydroxychloroquine

June 16, 2020

Based on FDA's continued review of the scientific evidence available for hydroxychloroquine sulfate (HCQ) and chloroquine phosphate (CQ) to treat COVID-19, FDA has determined that the statutory criteria for EUA as outlined in Section 564 (c)(2) of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act are no longer met.

Scientists hail dexamethasone as 'major breakthrough' in treating COVID-19

June 16, 2020

The steroid prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation , a nasty symptom of coronavirus infection that makes breathing hard. Health minister Matt Hancock said the drug would be available in the United Kingdom immediately. "It is particularly exciting as this is an low-priced widely available medicine".

North Korea threatens to re-enter demilitarized border areas amid latest tensions

June 16, 2020

But implementation of those deals has been complicated by global sanctions over North Korea's nuclear program. Separately, this provocation, and others yet to come, may be linked to an internal North Korean effort to build further legitimacy for Kim Yo-jong, Kim Jong-un's sister.

COVID-19 drug trial: Dexamethasone first life-saving coronavirus drug, says England’s CMO

June 16, 2020

In the trial, a total of 2,104 patients were randomised to receive dexamethasone 6 milligrammes once per day - either by mouth or by intravenous injection - for ten days, and were compared with 4321 patients randomised to usual care alone. Yesterday, based in part on those results, the Food and Drug Administration revoked an Emergency Use Authorization for using hydroxychloroquine in those patients.

Government launches new campaign to encourage wearing of face masks

June 16, 2020

Even if you wear face coverings, you are still advised to continue to wash your hands properly and often, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve when you cough/sneeze, and keep at least two metres apart from other people. Earlier this month, PM Johnson was under pressure to resume economic activity so he made a decision to reopen elementary schools in England and was expected to allow non-essential businesses to resume within 10 days, despite warnings from a number of experts ...

Hour Fitness files for bankruptcy, closes 100 gyms

June 16, 2020

The Austin Bluffs and Southgate locations in Colorado Springs will reopen for business on July 7. Guests who visited the website for the Tysons location were greeted with a notice that read, "This Location Has Closed", accompanied by a link to find other facilities in the area.

No New Cases In Butler County But One Death Reported

June 16, 2020

A Mexia woman in her late 50s to early 60s with underlying health conditions died on March 31 at Parkview Regional Hospital in Mexia after she was diagnosed with COVID-19. Perhaps more troubling for health officials, many of these states are also seeing record hospitalizations - a metric not affected by increased testing.

Patanjali Ayurved claims it has discovered substantial cure for Coronavirus

June 16, 2020

Claiming that a lot of people have recovered after taking their medicines, he said this has proved that COVID-19 can be cured by Ayurveda. "In the first week, nearly 80% turned Covid-negative while in a fortnight, we found that nearly 100% patients tested negative".

Founder of CrossFit Gyms Steps Down Amid 'Politically Correct' Controversy

June 16, 2020

Can you tell me why I should mourn for him? Glassman said he thought Floyd's death "had nothing to do with race", and that he believed Floyd's death was part of a conspiracy to cover up money laundering. Already under pressure over CrossFit's failure to take a public stand on the issue, Glassman went to social media last Saturday to criticize a statement by the Institute for Health Metrics and Assessment calling racism a public health issue in response to Floyd-19.

Minnesota's COVID-19 cases are declining despite George Floyd protests

June 16, 2020

The Indiana State Department of Health reported today 533 new cases, bringing the statewide total to 40,430 cases. There are still 187 active cases in the province. The bulk of the new cases continues to stem mostly from the Portland metro area, with 32 diagnoses in Multnomah County, 10 in Clackamas County and 13 in Washington County.

China's Sinovac gets positive results in COVID-19 vaccine trials

June 16, 2020

The trial, conducted at the Jiangsu Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention in eastern China, was randomized, double-blind and placebo-controlled. Now, Sinovac says it is preparing to submit the results of the Phase II trial to China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). The French ministers of economy and health signed the agreement with their counterparts from Germany, the Netherlands, and Italy, with British-Swedish pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca , which is ...

US CDC reports 2063812 coronavirus cases

June 16, 2020

CDC issued new guidelines Friday laying out how Americans can decide if activities like eating at a restaurant, going to a nail salon, hosting a family cookout or attending a large event are too risky. The CDC said anyone dining-out should sit outside, if able, or at tables 6 feet apart from others. "If your local library is open, see if curbside pickup is available", he continued.

Dr. Fauci fires back at World Health Organization expert for comments on asymptotic spread

June 15, 2020

Given the uncertainty surrounding the issue, the way the WHO's comments were initially interpreted by the public and covered by the media was "a disaster public relations-wise", Marm Kilpatrick, an infectious diseases researcher at the University of California, Santa Cruz, tells Science News .

Woodroffe alleviates coronavirus concerns after students return from Italy

June 15, 2020

Elsewhere, students from Penair School in Truro, Cornwall, were sent home on Tuesday morning after attending a ski trip. Trinity said it would be closed until 2 March for a "deep clean". It said that during half term a number of pupils and staff went on the ski trip but did not visit any of the towns now under quarantine in Italy. Pupils from Our Lady and St Patrick's College Knock also returned from a ski trip in Trentino in Italy on Saturday evening.

FDA pulls emergency use authorization of hydroxychloroquine

June 15, 2020

Hydroxychloroquine - a drug touted by US President Donald Trump would stave off the coronavirus infection - is photographed in Seattle, Washington, US, March 31, 2020. The New England Journal of Medicine and the Lancet, two major medical journals, have retracted separate studies that warned about potential negative health consequences of using the drug, amid concerns over inconsistencies in the data.

COVID-19 "R" number for England is 0.8

June 15, 2020

The data reveals that the region with the highest R rate in the United Kingdom is the south west of England, where it is approximately between 0.8 and 1.1. They have said as the number of new infections declines, the R becomes less reliable. There are 630 patients who have had a positive serology test and either COVID-19 symptoms or a high-risk exposure, which are considered probable cases and not confirmed cases.

Wearing of masks most effective means to prevent COVID-19

June 15, 2020

The rates of infection decreased after implementing the mask-wearing regulation, where it decreased by 3% per day in New York City. Then the researchers compared the moment when the measures were put in place. Zhang said that many people in China have worn face masks for years, mainly because of the bad air quality of the country. Both these areas were among the hardest hit in the world.

COVID-19: Investigational dual antibody cocktail, REGN-COV2, clinical trial initiated

June 15, 2020

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals said today it has launched the first clinical trial of its dual-antibody "cocktail" created to both prevent and treat COVID-19, as well as prevent viral escape. The Phase I portion will focus on virologic and safety endpoints, while the Phase II portion will center on virologic and clinical endpoints. "If and when a vaccine arrives, there is still a very high likelihood that there will be a need for antibody approaches for those who don't respond well to the ...

US Covid-19 survivor hit with $1.1m hospital bill

June 14, 2020

Visit Insider's homepage for more stories . Dr. Anne Lipke, a pulmonary and critical-care specialist at Swedish, told the Times that there was a moment when she was surprised that Flor made it through a weekend. He'd spent 62 days in an intensive care unit, including weeks in an induced coma, and come so close to death that his family had called to say goodbye.

COVID-19 in Montana: 15 new cases reported (Saturday, June 13)

June 14, 2020

Sentinel testing is for individuals who do not demonstrate active symptoms associated with COVID-19, and is meant to help guide response efforts related to the threat of the virus. It is recommended to continue to social distance in gatherings of any size. Having a percentage of tests that are positive above 5 percent suggests the state is still missing positive cases by not conducting enough tests.

CDC posts long-awaited tips for minimizing everyday coronavirus risk

June 14, 2020

Butler. He also cautioned that "the vast majority of Americans still have not been exposed to this virus". The state recorded its third day in a row of record high hospitalizations, with more than 2,100 people hospitalized with COVID-19 as of Friday, according to a Washington Post report .

Premier Ford tests negative for COVID-19

June 14, 2020

Only outdoor visits will be allowed at long-term care facilties and be limited to one person per resident each week at a minimum. Indoor and outdoor visits will be permitted in retirement homes , in both designated areas or resident suites when physical distancing can be maintained.

Asymptomatic Coronavirus: Around 45% COVID19 patients never show any symptoms, study claims

June 14, 2020

The new test method was found to detect Sars-CoV-2 in all the dummy samples in within 30 to 45 minutes. Asymptomatic patients may account for as much as 45 per cent of all Covid-19 cases, playing a significant role in the early and ongoing spread of the novel coronavirus , according to a new research as per COVID-19 Information & Resources.

AstraZeneca agrees to supply Europe with 400 million doses COVID-19 vaccine

June 14, 2020

The Anglo-Swedish company recently completed similar agreements with Britain, the United States, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, a public-private-charitable partnership based in Norway, and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, another public-private partnership headquartered in Geneva, for 700 million doses.

Trump Rolls Back Health Care Protections For LGBTQ+ People On Pulse Anniversary

June 14, 2020

The Affordable Care Act , the 2010 law often known as Obamacare, established broad civil rights protections in health care, barring discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in "any health program or activity" that receives federal financial assistance.

Conspiracy theorists have a new global supervillain - Dr. Anthony Fauci

June 14, 2020

He pointed out the millions and millions of infections worldwide, "and it isn't over yet". There are more than 7.2 million confirmed cases around the world , and more than 400,000 people have died. The protests against police brutality and racial injustice have sparked policy change at the local level across the US and Democratic leadership this week put forth a police reform bill.

Coronavirus: Five More Deaths And 46 New Cases Confirmed

June 14, 2020

Meanwhile, the number of COVID-19 patients in the country's intensive care units has now fallen to 27. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix, in a joint statement, didn't say how many clusters there were or the number of businesses affected, but reported 16 new cases for 2,709 overall.

Double Lung Transplant Saves COVID-19 Patient's Life in Chicago, Illinois

June 14, 2020

Bharat said the patient eventually developed secondary bacterial infections, but she couldn't be treated with antibiotics because of the extent of lung damage she'd experienced. The woman was ill for approximately two weeks before she was admitted to the hospital. However, hospitals have two months from the date of surgery to report a transplant to the Richmond organisation, she said.

Kudlow: 'There Is No Second Spike' of Virus

June 14, 2020

Mnuchin said yesterday in his testimony and "I fully agree, we will not close the economy ", Kudlow said when appearing on Fox News Friday. Following fears of an increase in coronavirus cases, USA stocks have posted their strongest sales in three months.

United Kingdom health secretary urges Britons to participate in coronavirus trace system

June 14, 2020

Some 8,117 people who tested positive in England had their case transferred to the NHS Test and Trace contact tracing system. Dido Harding, executive chairwoman of NHS Test and Trace, confirmed at yesterday's daily Downing Street press conference that routine testing of asymptomatic people will be expanded beyond the health sector.

NY Gov. Cuomo Links Municipal Funding to Police Reforms to Fight Racism

June 14, 2020

After the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers on May 25, the city police department revealed that Derek Chauvin, the officer who killed him by kneeling on his neck, had been the subject of 18 abuse complaints in his 20 years on the job.

23andMe study suggests blood type affects coronavirus susceptibility

June 14, 2020

As scientists and medical professionals learn about the virus, a new study by 23sndMe sheds light on which blood type is more or less likely to contract COVAD-19. This is not the only study that has found certain blood types offer protective benefits. Why a blood group might increase or decrease a person's risk of getting SARS-CoV-2 is yet to be clear.

AstraZeneca agrees to make COVID-19 vaccine for Europe

June 13, 2020

The American biotech company, touted as the frontrunner in the race for developing a vaccine for the deadly disease, says it has made all the arrangements as required by the FDA and will start the study next month. Dutch Health Minister Hugo de Jonge wrote in a letter that all European Union member states will have the opportunity to sign up to the deal, under the same conditions as the alliance members.

Lycoming County three new COVID-19 cases

June 13, 2020

Of those 37 cases, 35 have recovered and two have resulted in death from complications related to COVID-19 -- 1,862 individuals have been tested for the virus. The department of health reports the statewide recovery rate today as 74 percent. However, some individuals will know the source of infection while others will not.

Number of coronavirus cases confirmed in Tipperary now 541

June 13, 2020

Women account for 54% of all county COVID-19 cases, while men account for 46%, the data shows. During a press conference on Thursday , Provincial Health Officer Dr. The province reported no new health-care facility and no community outbreaks. The rest of the Harrisburg area remains in the more-restrictive "yellow" phase.

Active COVID-19 cases increase slightly heading into key weekend

June 13, 2020

Of total deaths, 4,249, or 69 percent, have occurred in residents from nursing or personal care facilities, according to the health department. Lincoln Trail District Health Department counties have seen a 36% increase in cases within the same time frame.

Families to expand social circles to 10

June 13, 2020

No one inside the circle can have close social contact with people outside that one circle. Your "social circle" starts with people in your household, since you can't distance yourself from them. With Friday's announcement coinciding with the beginning of the second phase of the province's economic reopening plans, the health official said there is a possibility that social circle sizes may increase when going into the third phase of the plan.

Trump administration reverses health protections for transgender people

June 13, 2020

The Trump administration will scrap ObamaCare's non-discrimination protections for sex and gender identity under a final rule released Friday. As Pride month has also coincided with the global Black Lives Matters protests, LGBTQ groups have said they will be standing in solidarity together, side by side with the Black community.

Amy Acton out as Ohio Department of Health director

June 13, 2020

OH had also prioritized the state's limited testing capacity by reserving tests for certain populations earlier on in the crisis, including first responders and residents of nursing homes. "And now we're looking at a different phase in the pandemic of learning to live with it", she said. She encouraged Ohioans to stay strong during challenging times.

Fauci says coronavirus is 'worst nightmare'

June 13, 2020

Dr. Anthony Fauci is the latest medical professional to disagree with the World Health Organization after one of its key figures said that it's "very rare" for asymptomatic people to spread the coronavirus. 'Where is it going to end? Fauci said he's expecting 'more than one victor in the vaccine field because we will need vaccines for the entire world - billions and billions of doses, ' he said.

Brazos County health officials report 26 new cases of COVID-19

June 13, 2020

Of those testing positive, 5,967 (15%) are health-care workers. Right now, public health officials are managing five active outbreaks in long-term care and six in the community. "Food-service owners need to remember that protecting your employees and patrons requires layers of protection in the kitchen and in the dining area".