Medicine
Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus located in Markham
- August 09, 2020
In rare cases, more severe illness can occur. Symptoms include fever, muscle weakness, confusion, rashes, headaches and a sudden sensitivity to light. They also urge anyone who is outdoors to wear protective clothing and to use insect repellent. Officials say the person infected is a man in his 50s. (more...)
- August 09, 2020
In rare cases, more severe illness can occur. Symptoms include fever, muscle weakness, confusion, rashes, headaches and a sudden sensitivity to light. They also urge anyone who is outdoors to wear protective clothing and to use insect repellent. Officials say the person infected is a man in his 50s. (more...)
Liberty University responds to NYT coronavirus claims
- August 09, 2020
Liberty is also aware of a recently graduated student who is taking additional online classes and who lives off campus with his family. But ask students now living on and around Liberty University, and they'll likely say the hype is much ado about nothing. (more...)
- August 09, 2020
Liberty is also aware of a recently graduated student who is taking additional online classes and who lives off campus with his family. But ask students now living on and around Liberty University, and they'll likely say the hype is much ado about nothing. (more...)
Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. Placed on Indefinite Leave
- August 09, 2020
The school issued a brief statement saying that the executive committee of Liberty's board of trustees met Friday and requested that Falwell take leave. He didn't immediately return a call seeking comment. Colby Garman, a pastor who has served on the executive board of the Southern Baptist Convention of Virginia, tweeted Monday that it was "bewildering" to see Falwell maintain the board's support. (more...)
- August 09, 2020
The school issued a brief statement saying that the executive committee of Liberty's board of trustees met Friday and requested that Falwell take leave. He didn't immediately return a call seeking comment. Colby Garman, a pastor who has served on the executive board of the Southern Baptist Convention of Virginia, tweeted Monday that it was "bewildering" to see Falwell maintain the board's support. (more...)
Whitley County Health Department announces seven new COVID-19 cases on Friday
- August 08, 2020
With Friday's cases, officials noted that Whitley County now has 79 active cases . The number of active cases is at 80. The Illinois Department of Public Health lists cases and tests performed by ZIP code, while the county health department lists cases by municipality. (more...)
- August 08, 2020
With Friday's cases, officials noted that Whitley County now has 79 active cases . The number of active cases is at 80. The Illinois Department of Public Health lists cases and tests performed by ZIP code, while the county health department lists cases by municipality. (more...)
Japan says in deal to purchase AstraZeneca's COVID-10 vaccine
- August 08, 2020
It did not disclose purchase prices. The agreement with the British drugmaker comes after Japan announced a deal last week to buy 120 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine candidate developed by Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE. Meanwhile, a host of local drugmakers, from Daiichi Sankyo to KM Biologics and Meiji Seika Pharma, will also bolster Japanese supplies of the AstraZeneca shot. (more...)
- August 08, 2020
It did not disclose purchase prices. The agreement with the British drugmaker comes after Japan announced a deal last week to buy 120 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine candidate developed by Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE. Meanwhile, a host of local drugmakers, from Daiichi Sankyo to KM Biologics and Meiji Seika Pharma, will also bolster Japanese supplies of the AstraZeneca shot. (more...)
Lockdown measures have been reintroduced in Preston
- August 08, 2020
Earlier this month, the Government announced that parts of the city would be released from lockdown, while a "targeted" approach will see pockets remain under tighter restrictions. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: "The past week has been hard for many people in Greater Manchester , West Yorkshire and east Lancashire, and I thank everyone in these areas for their patience and willingness to follow the rules". (more...)
- August 08, 2020
Earlier this month, the Government announced that parts of the city would be released from lockdown, while a "targeted" approach will see pockets remain under tighter restrictions. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: "The past week has been hard for many people in Greater Manchester , West Yorkshire and east Lancashire, and I thank everyone in these areas for their patience and willingness to follow the rules". (more...)
Seven dead, 60 infected with new infectious diseases in China
- August 08, 2020
She suffered from the virus and showed the onset of the symptoms like cough and fever . After several months of treatment in a hospital, she recovered from the illness and discharged. This tick-transmitted hemorrhagic fever occurs simultaneously with clinical signs including leukopenia and high fever. Moreover, numerous genotypes of severe fever and thrombocytopenia syndrome Bunyavirus ( SFTSV ) are now being co-transmitted between humans and animals. (more...)
- August 08, 2020
She suffered from the virus and showed the onset of the symptoms like cough and fever . After several months of treatment in a hospital, she recovered from the illness and discharged. This tick-transmitted hemorrhagic fever occurs simultaneously with clinical signs including leukopenia and high fever. Moreover, numerous genotypes of severe fever and thrombocytopenia syndrome Bunyavirus ( SFTSV ) are now being co-transmitted between humans and animals. (more...)
City in China's Inner Mongolia issues warning after bubonic plague patient dies
- August 08, 2020
The death was first reported to the officials Sunday , Aug. 2, and it was confirmed to be a case of bubonic plague Thursday. The disease comes in three forms: pneumonic, which affects the lungs; bubonic, which affects the lymph nodes; and septicemic, which affects the blood. (more...)
- August 08, 2020
The death was first reported to the officials Sunday , Aug. 2, and it was confirmed to be a case of bubonic plague Thursday. The disease comes in three forms: pneumonic, which affects the lungs; bubonic, which affects the lymph nodes; and septicemic, which affects the blood. (more...)
Mysterious Paralyzing Illness in Kids Is Set to Return, CDC Warns
- August 08, 2020
The uncommon disease has seen peaks in the U.S. between August and November every two years since 2014, so the CDC has released an updated Vital Signs report to alert doctors to a possible outbreak this year. They typically cause mild, cold-like symptoms or no symptoms at all, but in rare cases can lead to AFM or other severe illnesses. "Not understanding risk factors means I also can't tell parents anything specific they can do to prevent AFM but it's important to remember usual hygiene ... (more...)
- August 08, 2020
The uncommon disease has seen peaks in the U.S. between August and November every two years since 2014, so the CDC has released an updated Vital Signs report to alert doctors to a possible outbreak this year. They typically cause mild, cold-like symptoms or no symptoms at all, but in rare cases can lead to AFM or other severe illnesses. "Not understanding risk factors means I also can't tell parents anything specific they can do to prevent AFM but it's important to remember usual hygiene ... (more...)
San Francisco Announces Continued Impacts From State COVID Data Reporting Tool
- August 08, 2020
The data issue has also limited the ability of counties to carry out case investigations and trace contacts of those who test positive for COVID-19, Ghaly said Monday. During a news briefing Tuesday afternoon, Ghaly stressed the importance of focusing on long-term trends over snapshot data. "Simultaneously we discovered that we were not receiving data from one of our largest commercial labs for a period of five days", Ghaly said. (more...)
- August 08, 2020
The data issue has also limited the ability of counties to carry out case investigations and trace contacts of those who test positive for COVID-19, Ghaly said Monday. During a news briefing Tuesday afternoon, Ghaly stressed the importance of focusing on long-term trends over snapshot data. "Simultaneously we discovered that we were not receiving data from one of our largest commercial labs for a period of five days", Ghaly said. (more...)
AstraZeneca signs its first COVID-19 vaccine deal with a Chinese company
- August 08, 2020
Under the global inoculation drive, AstraZeneca has already eked out massive orders in a number of regions, pledging 300 million doses apiece to the USA and the European Union, along with 100 million doses for the United Kingdom and another hundred million to Brazil. (more...)
- August 08, 2020
Under the global inoculation drive, AstraZeneca has already eked out massive orders in a number of regions, pledging 300 million doses apiece to the USA and the European Union, along with 100 million doses for the United Kingdom and another hundred million to Brazil. (more...)
McLean County Tops 600 COVID Cases; Active Cases Rise
- August 08, 2020
Six months after California lost its first victim to COVID-19, the state has recorded more than 10,000 deaths - with almost half occurring in Los Angeles County. To date, there are 100 cases in residents younger than 20, 236 in their 20s, 155 in their 30s, 129 in their 40s, 119 in their 50s, 69 in their 60s, 56 in their 70s and 64 older than 80. (more...)
- August 08, 2020
Six months after California lost its first victim to COVID-19, the state has recorded more than 10,000 deaths - with almost half occurring in Los Angeles County. To date, there are 100 cases in residents younger than 20, 236 in their 20s, 155 in their 30s, 129 in their 40s, 119 in their 50s, 69 in their 60s, 56 in their 70s and 64 older than 80. (more...)
30 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Manitoba on Thursday
- August 08, 2020
In addition to the four cases at Maple Leaf, the Sun confirmed lone cases at both Walmart and the Tim Hortons along the Trans-Canada Highway, both in Brandon. Health Minister Cameron Friesen said the union had sent him a letter requesting the government conduct a full health inspection of the Brandon plant. (more...)
- August 08, 2020
In addition to the four cases at Maple Leaf, the Sun confirmed lone cases at both Walmart and the Tim Hortons along the Trans-Canada Highway, both in Brandon. Health Minister Cameron Friesen said the union had sent him a letter requesting the government conduct a full health inspection of the Brandon plant. (more...)
The Lancet retracts study linking hydroxychloroquine with deaths
- August 08, 2020
They also linked the drug with significant heart-related side effects. That data was provided by Illinois-based analytics company Surgisphere , whose founder, Sapan Desai , was one of the co-authors of the Lancet study . "Until Monday, the "get in touch" link on Surgisphere's homepage redirected to a WordPress template for a cryptocurrency website , raising questions about how hospitals could easily contact the company to join its database", wrote the Guardian's Melissa Davey, ... (more...)
- August 08, 2020
They also linked the drug with significant heart-related side effects. That data was provided by Illinois-based analytics company Surgisphere , whose founder, Sapan Desai , was one of the co-authors of the Lancet study . "Until Monday, the "get in touch" link on Surgisphere's homepage redirected to a WordPress template for a cryptocurrency website , raising questions about how hospitals could easily contact the company to join its database", wrote the Guardian's Melissa Davey, ... (more...)
Six COVID experimental vaccines enter phase 3 clinical trials
- August 08, 2020
Last week, Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline signed a deal with the USA government to produce 100 million doses of a vaccine for about $10.50 each, according to calculations from analyst Mani Foroohar, of the brokerage firm SVB Leerink. They will also still need to obtain Health Canada regulatory approvals before being distributed to Canadians, she said. The Moderna deal would make it possible to vaccinate 2.25 million people, because expectations are that two doses would be needed, it said. (more...)
- August 08, 2020
Last week, Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline signed a deal with the USA government to produce 100 million doses of a vaccine for about $10.50 each, according to calculations from analyst Mani Foroohar, of the brokerage firm SVB Leerink. They will also still need to obtain Health Canada regulatory approvals before being distributed to Canadians, she said. The Moderna deal would make it possible to vaccinate 2.25 million people, because expectations are that two doses would be needed, it said. (more...)
Gov. Cuomo Announces That All New York School Districts Can Open
- August 07, 2020
Big districts should hold five sessions. He said at least one meeting should be held with teachers only, to hear their questions and concerns. Gov. That plan has looked exceedingly ambitious as other large school systems have backed away from in-person instruction in recent weeks. President Trump has been pushing schools to reopen fully, although it appears that most students in the country will start the new school year online because covid-19 rates are surging in many places. (more...)
- August 07, 2020
Big districts should hold five sessions. He said at least one meeting should be held with teachers only, to hear their questions and concerns. Gov. That plan has looked exceedingly ambitious as other large school systems have backed away from in-person instruction in recent weeks. President Trump has been pushing schools to reopen fully, although it appears that most students in the country will start the new school year online because covid-19 rates are surging in many places. (more...)
CORONAVIRUS: 14th death confirmed in Lyon County Featured
- August 07, 2020
Last week's total new cases was 99 and the week before that it was 93. Three patients at Lawrence's hospital had COVID-19 on Wednesday, three fewer than Tuesday. Mason County Public Health is asking that the public do their part to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. In total, 109 deaths have been linked to COVID-19 in the state. (more...)
- August 07, 2020
Last week's total new cases was 99 and the week before that it was 93. Three patients at Lawrence's hospital had COVID-19 on Wednesday, three fewer than Tuesday. Mason County Public Health is asking that the public do their part to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. In total, 109 deaths have been linked to COVID-19 in the state. (more...)
'Serious concerns' as Ireland's Covid-19 R number rises close to 2.0
- August 07, 2020
There are to be no sporting events or matches. Contact sports should cease except for training for professional and elite athletes. Outdoor amenities including playgrounds may remain open with appropriate social distancing advice. On Thursday evening, Prof Philip Nolan from the NPHET confirmed that the Republic's of Ireland's R rate is now estimated to be 1.8. The Acting Chief Medical Officer says he will be back with further guidance for people in these counties later today, once the ... (more...)
- August 07, 2020
There are to be no sporting events or matches. Contact sports should cease except for training for professional and elite athletes. Outdoor amenities including playgrounds may remain open with appropriate social distancing advice. On Thursday evening, Prof Philip Nolan from the NPHET confirmed that the Republic's of Ireland's R rate is now estimated to be 1.8. The Acting Chief Medical Officer says he will be back with further guidance for people in these counties later today, once the ... (more...)
Eli Lilly begins stage-three trial for COVID-19 antiviral drug
- August 07, 2020
Over the following weeks, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals moved a rival candidate into the clinic and AstraZeneca outlined plans to start testing its COVID-19 antibody asset in humans by August. Patients in the trial will be given LY-CoV555 or placebo, and all patients will receive the standard of care, which includes Gilead Sciences Inc.'s remdesivir. (more...)
- August 07, 2020
Over the following weeks, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals moved a rival candidate into the clinic and AstraZeneca outlined plans to start testing its COVID-19 antibody asset in humans by August. Patients in the trial will be given LY-CoV555 or placebo, and all patients will receive the standard of care, which includes Gilead Sciences Inc.'s remdesivir. (more...)
Response to Doug Ford's commitment to keeping class sizes big in September
- August 07, 2020
After excoriating the "thugs" of organized crime, and suggesting that some Ontarians are taking advantage of CERB, he proceeded to insist that despite a growing backlash, when it comes to the province's plan for school in September, everything is fantastic. (more...)
- August 07, 2020
After excoriating the "thugs" of organized crime, and suggesting that some Ontarians are taking advantage of CERB, he proceeded to insist that despite a growing backlash, when it comes to the province's plan for school in September, everything is fantastic. (more...)
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