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New swine flu strain with 'pandemic potential' discovered in China

June 30, 2020

The last pandemic flu the world encountered - the swine flu outbreak of 2009 that began in Mexico - was less deadly than initially feared, largely because many older people had some immunity to it, probably because of its similarity to other flu viruses that had circulated years before.

No new cases of COVID-19 reported in the Peace Region

June 30, 2020

Outside the urban service area, there is six active cases and 13 recovered cases of the illness. That brings the number of active cases in the province to 559 with 41 people in hospital, including nine in intensive care. Hospitalization remains low with 41 Albertans now in hospitals with nine in intensive care. The average age of death due to COVID-19 in Alberta is 83 years, but a person as young as 27 has perished from the disease.

COVID-19 vaccine could be available by year-end: World Health Organization chief scientist

June 29, 2020

China's Central Military Commission approved the use of the vaccine by the military on June 25 for a period of one year, CanSino said in a filing. More than half of 17 candidate vaccines identified by the World Health Organization (WHO) that are in clinical evaluation involve Chinese companies or institutes.

2nd MN prisoner at correctional facility in Faribault dies of COVID-19

June 29, 2020

This is the fewest hospitalizations the state has seen since April 26. Minnesota health officials on Friday reiterated their concern about an uptick in COVID-19 cases among young people frequenting bars. Cases no longer needing isolation is up to 30,401 from 29,854. The number of recovered cases in the county has remained at 616. As of Sunday, Minnesota health officials had administered almost 15,000 tests.

Coronavirus outbreak at MI college bar infects at least 85 people

June 29, 2020

A majority of them have indicated mild symptoms and have not been hospitalized yet. More than 85 people have tested positive for the coronavirus in MI after an outbreak at a college bar. Until that point, the largest number of COVID-19 reports was seen on April 3 with 1,879 new cases. Alternatively, doctors may also decide to use COVID-19 tests to determine recovery, in which case a patient whose fever and breathing issues have subsided would need to also have 2 consecutive negative virus ...

Two new coronavirus outbreaks as Victoria records 75 more cases

June 29, 2020

At the height of the first wave, Victoria reached 111 new cases in a day, but a much smaller proportion contracted the disease locally. Victoria has seen a spike in COVID-19 cases over the past weeks. Victorian Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton said partial lockdowns to contain the spread of the virus were not off the table and foresaw the situation aggravating.

COVID-19 drug to reach Odisha capital shortly

June 29, 2020

Remdesivir was reviewed in record time by the CHMP under its rolling review procedure, which allows data on a drug to be reviewed as it becomes available. On Sunday, Hetero said it has received the manufacturing and marketing approval for remdesivir from the Drug Controller General of India ( DCGI ) for the treatment of COVID-19.

Gilead's remdesivir set to become Europe's first COVID-19 therapy

June 29, 2020

According to the company, an inhaled formulation would be taken through a nebuliser, which could potentially allow for easier administration outside the hospital and at earlier stages of disease, by more patient populations. Demand for the drug soared after it became a front-runner following promising trials. As of April 2020, remdesivir was viewed as the most promising treatment for COVID-19 and included among four treatments under evaluation in the worldwide Solidarity trial and European ...

COVID-19 cases near 500 as county hits another record

June 29, 2020

The measure states the increase should not be greater than 10%. The state flags a county for elevated disease transmission if its seven-day average of people testing positive for the virus rises above 8%. According to a release from the county's COVID-19 Emergency Operations Center (EOC), contact tracing and investigation have been completed, and no clear source of COVID-19 exposure for the new case could be identified.

Mental Health Awareness Week: employers must recognise coronavirus challenges

June 29, 2020

The letter, signed by mental health charities, professional bodies and unions, calls for the Government to take urgent steps to reduce the impact of the crisis on young people's mental health. "The pandemic is an opportunity to do that". Mental Health Awareness Week has been hosted by the Mental Health Foundation for the last 20 years. Local mental health departments have also set up crisis hotlines and resource links, and are offering telehealth and outpatients appointments when necessary.

69 new COVID-19 infections in Alberta Saturday

June 29, 2020

The next week will see 20 pharmacies - most located in Edmonton and Calgary - to begin offering the throat swap test, which will be sent to Alberta Precision Labs for results. Hinshaw also stressed that people should remain vigilant and think about reducing the risk of spread ahead of Canada Day. "Please avoid barbecues and potlucks because shared containers and serving utensils can be a source of infection".

COVID-19 Cases Reported Friday in IL

June 28, 2020

Public health officials have confirmed a total of 141,077 cases of COVID-19 in IL, including 6,873 deaths. More than 1.5 million tests have been administered. The region reported an average of 33% of medical/surgical beds available, 43% of ICU beds available and 74% of ventilators available. There were no new positive cases reported in any area county Friday.

The world’s second-largest Ebola outbreak has ended

June 28, 2020

The World Health Organization said on Friday that the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo that was declared over on Thursday no longer constitutes an global public health emergency. This outbreak saw 3,463 confirmed and probable cases and 2,277 deaths. "Ultimately, the best defence against any outbreak is investing in a stronger health system as the foundation for universal health coverage".

World Health Organization wants $18 billion in race for vaccine

June 28, 2020

The ACT-Accelerator was launched at the end of April, bringing together governments, health organizations, scientists, businesses, civil society and philanthropists. The tools developed under the coalition, the WHO said, will benefit the whole world, and by saving lives and reducing severe covid-19 disease, contribute to the goal of protecting health systems and restoring full societal and economic activity globally in the near term, and facilitating high-level control of covid-19 disease in ...

Pregnant Women Can be at Increased Risk for Severe COVID-19 Illness

June 28, 2020

The estimates come as case numbers have surged in almost half of the USA, with states like Florida and Texas rolling back reopenings. The United States on Saturday surpassed 2.5 million coronavirus cases, a tracker maintained by Johns Hopkins University showed, as the world's hardest-hit country grappled with a surge of infections in several states.

Covid-19 linked to altered mental state, other brain issues

June 28, 2020

Sixty-two per cent suffered a stoke during their hospital stay, while nearly a third developed psychosis or dementia-like symptoms. But they say it provides a "snapshot" of the lesser-known neurological damage that the respiratory infection may be triggering.

With 45 new COVID-19 cases in Jharkhand, tally rises to 2339

June 28, 2020

Also, with 384 fatalities in the past 24 hours, the total deaths inched closer to the 16000 mark. The samples tested in the last 24 hours have further increased to 2,31,095. The GoM was also apprised that as of June 27, the COVID-related health infrastructure has been strengthened with the availability of 1,039 dedicated COVID Hospitals with 1,76,275 isolation beds , 22,940 ICU beds and 77,268 oxygen-supported beds, the ministry said.

Global COVID-19 cases pass 10 million

June 28, 2020

The new viral disease (COVID-19) spread quickly all over the globe and multiple countries were forced to shutdown to contain the virus. Meanwhile, half of the reported infections are known to have recovered. All the domestically transmitted cases were reported in Beijing, the National Health Commission said in its daily report. The death toll in India stands at 16,103.

Governor asks Southern California county to reimpose stay-at-home order

June 28, 2020

But that changed in March, when Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a stay-at-home order that forced many businesses to close and sent state revenues plummeting as more than 6.7 million Californians have filed for unemployment benefits. At the same time, the governor said he put closures of bars and other sectors in other counties squarely in the court of local officials, citing San Francisco as an example.

Many US states halt reopening amid sudden surge of COVID-19 infections

June 28, 2020

Between five and eight percent of the total U.S. population has experienced infection with the new coronavirus , a top health body said Thursday as it warned pregnant women were at higher risk of getting severe COVID-19. The country has set a record for new COVID-19 cases for the third time in three days, passing the 40,000 level for the first time, according to tracking by The Washington Post.

8,942: Florida’s 1-day COVID record smashed

June 28, 2020

Since June 26, the deaths of twenty-four Florida residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have been reported in Broward, Collier, Dade, Gadsden, Hardee, Manatee, Martin, Palm Beach, Pinellas, Polk and Volusia counties. Gov. Ron DeSantis , who has resisted issuing a statewide order requiring people to wear masks, on Friday took small steps to roll back Phase 2 of his reopening plan, which began June 5, in 64 of the state's 67 counties.

Antibody test accuracy unclear; COVID-19 risks higher for pregnant women

June 28, 2020

Antibody testing might help determine whether people have had COVID-19, but its effectiveness depends on when the test occurs, according to an analysis published Thursday by the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews . The researchers discovered that all antibody tests showed a low ability to detect the disease during the first week after symptoms, rising in the second week, and reaching their highest values in the third.

San Diego County COVID-19 cases continue to climb

June 28, 2020

Marshall County has had eight confirmed cases. Mason County maintains 46 cases with one death. It also discusses 50-percent indoor capacities for bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues and other business regulations due to COVID-19.

Eighth confirmed case in Marshall County

June 28, 2020

That number reflects confirmed positive COVID-19 cases and known presumed positive COVID-19 cases. Bureau County has had 24 confirmed cases and one death related to COVID-19. The second case is a woman in her 20s who arrived in New Zealand from India on 18 June. He'd been staying at Auckland's Novotel Ellerslie but was moved to the Jet Park Hotel yesterday to quarantine.

DOJ asks Supreme Court to invalidate Affordable Care Act

June 28, 2020

Some 20 million Americans could lose their health coverage if the court overturns the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which was introduced by Donald Trump's Democratic predecessor, Barack Obama. Trump has put the weight of his administration behind the legal challenge. "The entire ACA thus must fall with the individual mandate". Other prominent Republicans, including Sen.

Surge in COVID-19 Prompts Administration Visits to Hard-Hit States

June 28, 2020

A widespread move to roll back reopening plans would be a blow to President Donald Trump, who is desperate to bring the USA economy back on track ahead of the November election. Investor confidence in a USA economic recovery is "being stymied by lingering Covid-19 concerns as new cases persist", analysts at the Charles Schwab brokerage said.

Australia moves to tackle worst coronavirus outbreak in two months

June 27, 2020

Several regions are believed to be efficiently virus free, with less than 200 known active cases across the country. This additional assistance to the Victorian Government supplements existing planning support to Emergency Management Victoria and the Department of Health and Human Services.

Dexamethasone and remdesivir included in Covid-19 treatment protocol

June 27, 2020

The Union health ministry has made the recommendation among a series of other measures in the updated clinical management protocol for managing COVID-19 cases. The updated protocol has been forwarded to all states and UTs to make necessary arrangements for availability and use of the updated protocol and dexamethasone at the institutional level as well.

Alberta adds 38 new cases of COVID-19

June 27, 2020

On Thursday the province announced Albertans without symptoms will be able to get tested at 20 community pharmacies, mostly in Calgary and Edmonton. "I know it can be uncomfortable to be in this position, whether you are a case or a close contact ".

Family's surprise party photo before 18 people diagnosed with virus

June 27, 2020

Barbosa claims his nephew unknowingly infected with the virus at the time hosted a gathering of 25 people for a family member's birthday which only lasted a few hours, and still followed the state's latest health guidelines. " The virus often hides in the healthy and is given to those who are at grave risk of being hospitalized and dying", Austin Public Health officials said, according to the Associated Press .

Who would be 1st to get a COVID-19 vaccine?

June 27, 2020

This was announced by BTA. The prince also visited the laboratory where researchers are analyzing samples from clinical trials that began on April 23 in the UK. Speaking on the vaccine, Katrina Pollock of the department of infectious disease and chief investigator of the study, said: "We have reached a significant milestone in this ground-breaking study with the first dose of a self-amplifying RNA vaccine delivered safely".

County reports record number of COVID-19 cases, hits new trigger

June 27, 2020

This week saw an increase of 1.6 percent; 937 cases confirmed on June 11 to 994 on Thursday. This represents a 36.7 percent increase in COVID-19 cases in the past week. Public officials at the Bureau, Putnam, Marshall County Health Department are in the beginning stages of the investigation and are working to identify individuals who were in contact with the case.

Outbreak grows in Melbourne as 41 more coronavirus cases are reported overnight

June 27, 2020

Dr van Diemen said tests that return a very low positive or are undetermined are being re-analysed. The remaining 5 new instances are returned travellers in lodge quarantine, the division stated in a press release. NRL and AFL spectators making an attempt to enter NSW stadiums from July 1 are prone to be required to indicate their driver's licence to show they don't seem to be from Victoria.

Pence says U.S. made 'remarkable progress' on coronavirus

June 27, 2020

Pence expressed the administration's "sympathies and deepest condolences" to those who had lost loved ones, but he said he hoped the declining number of deaths "is an encouragement". However by Friday, Mr Abbott said the figures made "clear that the rise in cases is largely driven by certain types of activities, including Texans congregating in bars".

COVID-19: 18 confirmed cases in Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington

June 27, 2020

The lines were also present at the testing centre yesterday afternoon. KFL&A Public Health noted in a press release that it has launched an investigation of the outbreak. Those include protecting vulnerable populations by redeploying restaurant inspectors to seniors' homes and correctional institutions to determine whether safeguards were in place, and encouraging primary care physicians to test patients.

Africa's First Human Trials for COVID-19 Vaccine Start in South Africa

June 27, 2020

And since there will be a need to produce billions of doses quickly, manufacturing capabilities need to be scaled up before it is even clear whether a candidate will be successful. "The total cost of the ACT-Accelerator's work is less than a tenth of what the International Monetary Fund estimates the global economy is losing every month due to the pandemic".

U.S. states reverse reopening measures as Covid-19 cases hit record high

June 27, 2020

The city of around 20 million people only has around 13,200 beds for COVID-19 patients and will add at least 20,000 in coming weeks, with some facilities manned by army and paramilitary doctors. Texas and Florida have clamped down on bars as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases per day in the USA surged to an all-time high of 40,000.

COVID-19 causes mild disease in most children, fatalities rare: Lancet study

June 27, 2020

The scientists advise against extrapolating the numbers observed in their study, published in The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health, to the wider population. The University of Barcelona team, who had been testing waste water since mid-April this year to identify potential new outbreaks, chose to also run tests on older samples.

CDC broadens guidance on Americans facing risk of severe Covid-19

June 27, 2020

The new guidance breaks down medical conditions that can influence disease severity into those for which there is strong evidence, and those for which the evidence is not as strong, classifying the latter as conditions that might increase the risk of severe illness.

States retreat as new virus cases hit an all-time high in US

June 27, 2020

Currently, the nationwide deaths per day are around 600, with that figure possibly reflecting better efforts to prevent nursing home infections, earlier intervention in treatment, as well as a rise in the number of younger people who are testing positive.

Abbott Closes Bars, Limits Restaurant Capacity As COVID-19 Cases Surge Statewide

June 27, 2020

The development comes as Texas , the USA state with the second largest population, continues to report record increases in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations. His actions were seen as a reversal from his stated position on Monday, when he declared that slowing down Texas' economic reopening "will always be the last option".

Birthday party leaves 18 in Texas family with coronavirus

June 27, 2020

The nephew did not know he had coronavirus, thinking his slight cough was the result of working in construction - he came into contact with around 25 people throughout the course of the day. "It's heartbreaking", Mr Barbosa said, holding back tears. "My dad's hanging on by a thread", he said. Barbosa told the Associated Press his dad didn't attend the party but later contracted the virus and that his mum had only stopped by to drop something off.

ADPH: Second child under age 5 has died from COVID-19

June 27, 2020

Last week, the county reported one additional death. The number of cases in McHenry County by age groups are as follows: 50-59 (360), 40-49 (323), 30-39 (277), 20-29 (274), 60-69 (252), 70-79 (146), 10-19 (106), 80-89 (99), 90-99 (61), 0-9 (37) and 99-and-older (2).

Minnesota Surpasses 1,400 COVID-19 Related Deaths

June 27, 2020

Rounders and the 507 in Mankato were noted as outbreak centers. The 7,045 cases among people in their 20s now represent 20% of all cases. A Minnesota prison inmate has died after testing positive for COVID-19 earlier this month, state corrections officials said Thursday.

People of color exempt from OR county's mask order

June 26, 2020

A county in OR has exempted people of color from the mandatory wearing of face masks. The rule stated that residents would be required to wear a face-covering if they go to public indoor facilities or outdoor sites where physical distancing could be hard.

The US May Shift Its Strategy on COVID Testing

June 26, 2020

He spoke at the first news briefing in two months by the coronavirus task force led by Vice President Mike Pence - who sought to strike a reassuring tone, telling Americans the situation was not comparable to the height of the crisis in the country's northeast, in March and April.

Imperial COVID-19 vaccine begins human testing

June 26, 2020

Experts at Oxford University have already started human trials, the BBC reported on Wednesday. Also Read - Asymptomatic, pre-symptomatic or symptomatic: Who is most likely to give you COVID-19? If this trial has been successful, they are planning to launch the Vaccine by the end of this year.

Victoria's Covid-19 cases expected to grow; 'entire suburbs' to be tested

June 26, 2020

Seven of the new cases are locked are locked away in hotel quarantine, nine are linked to known and contained outbreaks, six are as a result of routine testing and 11 cases are under investigation, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said at a press conference on Thursday.

CrossFit founder Greg Glassman is selling the company after weeks of controversy

June 26, 2020

Terms of deal were not disclosed. Business reported earlier this month Glassman told gym owners on a June 6 conference call that company leadership was "not mourning for George Floyd". "My view is simple: Racism and sexism are abhorrent and will not be tolerated at CrossFit", Roza said. Mr Glassman tweeted: "It's FLOYD-19", an apparent reference to the coronavirus.

Congo-Kinshasa: DRC to Announce End of Ebola Outbreak in Eastern Region

June 26, 2020

In the 10th outbreak, which is now over, 3,463 people were infected and 2,280 died. The World Health Organisation said that today marked the end of the 10th outbreak of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo. "Ending this Ebola outbreak is a sign of hope for the region and the world, that with solidarity and science and courage and commitment, even the most challenging epidemics can be controlled".

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