Medicine
Scientists detect long-lived antibodies in blood, saliva samples from COVID-19 patients
- October 12, 2020
People who survive serious COVID-19 infections have long-lasting immune responses against the virus, according to a new study led by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). The S protein-specific IgG responses on the other hand, decayed slowly over a period of 90 days, with only 3 individuals losing them within this timeframe. (more...)
- October 12, 2020
People who survive serious COVID-19 infections have long-lasting immune responses against the virus, according to a new study led by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). The S protein-specific IgG responses on the other hand, decayed slowly over a period of 90 days, with only 3 individuals losing them within this timeframe. (more...)
Health Records on iPhone available in Britain, Canada_china
- October 12, 2020
Health Records on iPhone requires institutional support, but can provide a high degree of individual ownership of health data, as well as a means of making sure that data is portable and can follow a patient to integrate with a variety of care facilities and providers. (more...)
- October 12, 2020
Health Records on iPhone requires institutional support, but can provide a high degree of individual ownership of health data, as well as a means of making sure that data is portable and can follow a patient to integrate with a variety of care facilities and providers. (more...)
94 new COVID-19 cases, 1 new death in Ottawa
- October 11, 2020
There were 809 new infections of COVID-19 reported across Ontario on Saturday, with almost half in Toronto. As COVID-19 cases continue to rapidly rise across the province , the Ontario government is introducing targeted public health measures in hotspots such as Toronto, Peel Region and Ottawa. (more...)
- October 11, 2020
There were 809 new infections of COVID-19 reported across Ontario on Saturday, with almost half in Toronto. As COVID-19 cases continue to rapidly rise across the province , the Ontario government is introducing targeted public health measures in hotspots such as Toronto, Peel Region and Ottawa. (more...)
Province Confirms 939 New Cases of COVID-19 This Morning
- October 11, 2020
This brings the province's total number of case to 57,681. This announcement comes as Ontario reported 939 new infections this morning. "That's why we are making the hard, but necessary decision to accept the health advice, and impose further restrictions in Toronto, Ottawa and Peel Region". (more...)
- October 11, 2020
This brings the province's total number of case to 57,681. This announcement comes as Ontario reported 939 new infections this morning. "That's why we are making the hard, but necessary decision to accept the health advice, and impose further restrictions in Toronto, Ottawa and Peel Region". (more...)
New restrictions for high-risk regions
- October 11, 2020
Public Health Ontario officials confirmed this afternoon, Toronto, Ottawa, and Peel Region will roll back into a modified Stage 2 of recovery; while schools and daycares in these locations are expected to remain open, the modified restrictions will impact many other sectors. (more...)
- October 11, 2020
Public Health Ontario officials confirmed this afternoon, Toronto, Ottawa, and Peel Region will roll back into a modified Stage 2 of recovery; while schools and daycares in these locations are expected to remain open, the modified restrictions will impact many other sectors. (more...)
Ontario announces modified Stage 2 restrictions for hotspots
- October 11, 2020
This announcement comes as Ontario reported 939 new infections this morning. The Ontario government is taking steps to try to get a handle on the spread of COVID-19 in a few hot spots in the province. There have been 5,271 total lab-confirmed cases in Ottawa, and 4,005 are considered resolved. In the city, 875 cases remain active, but resolved cases are now at 3,978. (more...)
- October 11, 2020
This announcement comes as Ontario reported 939 new infections this morning. The Ontario government is taking steps to try to get a handle on the spread of COVID-19 in a few hot spots in the province. There have been 5,271 total lab-confirmed cases in Ottawa, and 4,005 are considered resolved. In the city, 875 cases remain active, but resolved cases are now at 3,978. (more...)
23 new COVID-19 cases reported in Waterloo Region
- October 11, 2020
This brings the new total up to 1,881 for the region since March. In the Outaouais, there were 53 new cases reported, the highest one-day total since the 66 cases reported Monday. the previous day. The Health Department reported a total of 22 additional COVID-19 deaths, four that occurred within the past 24 hours and 18 from earlier. (more...)
- October 11, 2020
This brings the new total up to 1,881 for the region since March. In the Outaouais, there were 53 new cases reported, the highest one-day total since the 66 cases reported Monday. the previous day. The Health Department reported a total of 22 additional COVID-19 deaths, four that occurred within the past 24 hours and 18 from earlier. (more...)
Trump Declines to Commit to Peaceful Transfer of Power, Drawing Swift Criticism
- October 11, 2020
Earlier on Wednesday, the U.S. president defended his decision to seek the appointment of a new Supreme Court justice before the vote to fill the vacancy left by the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg, saying he expects the election results to end up before the court. (more...)
- October 11, 2020
Earlier on Wednesday, the U.S. president defended his decision to seek the appointment of a new Supreme Court justice before the vote to fill the vacancy left by the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg, saying he expects the election results to end up before the court. (more...)
Thurston County COVID-19 cases rise by 18 on Friday
- October 11, 2020
IUP also updated their Covid-19 Dashboard, saying that for the period of October 6 to the 8, 13 new student cases of Covid-19 were reported, with all 13 cases in Indiana County, and 12 of those cases are in students living off-campus, while one is an on-campus resident. (more...)
- October 11, 2020
IUP also updated their Covid-19 Dashboard, saying that for the period of October 6 to the 8, 13 new student cases of Covid-19 were reported, with all 13 cases in Indiana County, and 12 of those cases are in students living off-campus, while one is an on-campus resident. (more...)
Remdesivir shortens COVID-19 recovery
- October 11, 2020
The researchers also say people in the remdesivir group were more likely to show clinical improvement at day 15 compared with those in the placebo group. European Commission Health and Food Safety commissioner Stella Kyriakides said: "Today we secure access to Remdesivir for the treatment of up to 500,000 patients in need". (more...)
- October 11, 2020
The researchers also say people in the remdesivir group were more likely to show clinical improvement at day 15 compared with those in the placebo group. European Commission Health and Food Safety commissioner Stella Kyriakides said: "Today we secure access to Remdesivir for the treatment of up to 500,000 patients in need". (more...)
Regeneron seeks FDA authorization for COVID-19 drug following Trump treatment_china
- October 10, 2020
The treatment has come under the spotlight after Trump was treated with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals' antibody-drug last week. Regeneron has seen its shares jump since last Friday when news of its use was made public, steadily growing as the president endorsed the therapy, calling it a cure and saying he wanted the emergency use authorization for it cleared as soon as possible to get it into the USA healthcare system. (more...)
- October 10, 2020
The treatment has come under the spotlight after Trump was treated with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals' antibody-drug last week. Regeneron has seen its shares jump since last Friday when news of its use was made public, steadily growing as the president endorsed the therapy, calling it a cure and saying he wanted the emergency use authorization for it cleared as soon as possible to get it into the USA healthcare system. (more...)
Health Department Offers Free Flu Vaccines For Limited Time
- October 10, 2020
It's also not true that anywhere close to 100,000 people die of the flu every year in the U.S. The now available flu vaccine has been created to provide protection against the most likely circulating strains of influenza virus for the 2020/21 flu season. (more...)
- October 10, 2020
It's also not true that anywhere close to 100,000 people die of the flu every year in the U.S. The now available flu vaccine has been created to provide protection against the most likely circulating strains of influenza virus for the 2020/21 flu season. (more...)
McLean County Sees 2 COVID Deaths, Several Nursing Home Outbreaks
- October 10, 2020
Melissa Graven, MCHD communicable disease supervisor, explained the Illinois Department of Public Health and Illinois Central Management Services prescribes several stages of visitation rules for nursing homes-access based on several metrics, including number of positive coronavirus cases and the countywide positivity rate. (more...)
- October 10, 2020
Melissa Graven, MCHD communicable disease supervisor, explained the Illinois Department of Public Health and Illinois Central Management Services prescribes several stages of visitation rules for nursing homes-access based on several metrics, including number of positive coronavirus cases and the countywide positivity rate. (more...)
Chris Christie released from hospital after treatment for coronavirus
- October 10, 2020
Christie is the only senior Republican who's come in contact with Trump who remains in the hospital. A source familiar with the situation told NJ Advance Media on Wednesday that Christie was in good spirits, getting good care, and was not on a ventilator. (more...)
- October 10, 2020
Christie is the only senior Republican who's come in contact with Trump who remains in the hospital. A source familiar with the situation told NJ Advance Media on Wednesday that Christie was in good spirits, getting good care, and was not on a ventilator. (more...)
President Donald Trump tweets over major Franklin County absentee ballot snafu
- October 10, 2020
The error happened Saturday afternoon when someone changed a setting on a machine that places absentee ballots into mailing envelopes, Franklin County elections officials said Thursday. Absentee ballots were mailed out beginning October 2. By Tuesday, LaRose said 2,154,235 applications had been received by Ohio's 88 boards of elections - more than double the number received at the same time four years ago. (more...)
- October 10, 2020
The error happened Saturday afternoon when someone changed a setting on a machine that places absentee ballots into mailing envelopes, Franklin County elections officials said Thursday. Absentee ballots were mailed out beginning October 2. By Tuesday, LaRose said 2,154,235 applications had been received by Ohio's 88 boards of elections - more than double the number received at the same time four years ago. (more...)
Coronavirus | Active COVID-19 cases fall below 9 lakh after a month
- October 10, 2020
A total of 1,06,490 deaths have been reported so far in the country includes 39,430 from Maharashtra followed by 10,052 from Tamil Nadu, 9,675 from Karnataka, 6,245 from Uttar Pradesh, 6,128 from Andhra Pradesh, 5,653 from Delhi, 5,439 from West Bengal, 3,741 from Punjab and 3,538 from Gujarat. (more...)
- October 10, 2020
A total of 1,06,490 deaths have been reported so far in the country includes 39,430 from Maharashtra followed by 10,052 from Tamil Nadu, 9,675 from Karnataka, 6,245 from Uttar Pradesh, 6,128 from Andhra Pradesh, 5,653 from Delhi, 5,439 from West Bengal, 3,741 from Punjab and 3,538 from Gujarat. (more...)
How the return of students caused 'inevitable' spike in Covid cases
- October 10, 2020
The university halls, called The Courtrooms, are owned by the University of Bristol - which has had 254 students and three staff members test positive for coronavirus. In densely student-populated Fallowfield in south Manchester there were one in 20 carriers in the week ending October 2. Fourteen students who were formally in isolation have been cleared and released. (more...)
- October 10, 2020
The university halls, called The Courtrooms, are owned by the University of Bristol - which has had 254 students and three staff members test positive for coronavirus. In densely student-populated Fallowfield in south Manchester there were one in 20 carriers in the week ending October 2. Fourteen students who were formally in isolation have been cleared and released. (more...)
Debate Officially Canceled After Trump Refuses To Do It Virtually
- October 10, 2020
The Trump campaign refused to participate in a virtual debate. The president's Covid infection, announced last Friday, completely upended the timetable of the event, since it was - and is still not - clear when Trump would be free of the virus and, thus, safe to be around Biden and the debate's TV production crew indoors. (more...)
- October 10, 2020
The Trump campaign refused to participate in a virtual debate. The president's Covid infection, announced last Friday, completely upended the timetable of the event, since it was - and is still not - clear when Trump would be free of the virus and, thus, safe to be around Biden and the debate's TV production crew indoors. (more...)
Jewish scientist shares Nobel Prize for Hepatitis C virus discovery
- October 10, 2020
However, the majority of blood-borne hepatitis cases remained unexplained until the discovery of hepatitis C . Once established, hepatitis C explained the remaining cases of chronic hepatitis and made possible blood tests and new medicines that have saved millions of lives. (more...)
- October 10, 2020
However, the majority of blood-borne hepatitis cases remained unexplained until the discovery of hepatitis C . Once established, hepatitis C explained the remaining cases of chronic hepatitis and made possible blood tests and new medicines that have saved millions of lives. (more...)
Thursday's Presidential Debate Canceled After Spat Over Coronavirus Safety Concerns
- October 10, 2020
Organizers said the final debate on October 22 is still scheduled to take place at Belmont University in Nashville with testing, masking and social distancing protocols in place. The Trump campaign on Friday responded to the commission's decision with a statement reiterating its position that there is "no medical reason" to stop the debate and accusing the commission of being biased against President Trump. (more...)
- October 10, 2020
Organizers said the final debate on October 22 is still scheduled to take place at Belmont University in Nashville with testing, masking and social distancing protocols in place. The Trump campaign on Friday responded to the commission's decision with a statement reiterating its position that there is "no medical reason" to stop the debate and accusing the commission of being biased against President Trump. (more...)
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