Medicine
OH reports 2,309 new COVID-19 cases, no new coronavirus-related deaths
- October 26, 2020
MA public health officials on Sunday reported another 1,097 new cases of COVID-19, the second day in a row with more than 1,000 cases as the pandemic continues to see spikes across the nation and overseas . Reports of new cases have routinely been linked to gatherings and parties across the state, forcing schools to shift to online learning and prompting officials to urge people in certain communities to be tested. (more...)
- October 26, 2020
MA public health officials on Sunday reported another 1,097 new cases of COVID-19, the second day in a row with more than 1,000 cases as the pandemic continues to see spikes across the nation and overseas . Reports of new cases have routinely been linked to gatherings and parties across the state, forcing schools to shift to online learning and prompting officials to urge people in certain communities to be tested. (more...)
No shortage of flu shots, despite high demand
- October 26, 2020
Al Bayat in a video message posted on social media pages of MoPH and Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC). Though the Florida Department of Health reports that flu seasons vary in timing, severity and duration, so far, flu activity levels remain at low levels across the state. (more...)
- October 26, 2020
Al Bayat in a video message posted on social media pages of MoPH and Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC). Though the Florida Department of Health reports that flu seasons vary in timing, severity and duration, so far, flu activity levels remain at low levels across the state. (more...)
45 new Covid-19 cases in Limerick as incidence rate rises
- October 26, 2020
The region has been placed under stricter COVID-19 mitigations by the Illinois Department of Public Health, meaning indoor dining and bar service are prohibited. Hospitalizations continue to rise. As of Monday, coronavirus patients took up 5% of beds - with just over 17,000 beds being occupied by people with other conditions. (more...)
- October 26, 2020
The region has been placed under stricter COVID-19 mitigations by the Illinois Department of Public Health, meaning indoor dining and bar service are prohibited. Hospitalizations continue to rise. As of Monday, coronavirus patients took up 5% of beds - with just over 17,000 beds being occupied by people with other conditions. (more...)
European countries have an uptick of COVID-19 cases
- October 26, 2020
The World Health Organization (WHO) chief said on Friday that the world today is at a critical juncture in the COVID-19 epidemic and some countries are on a unsafe path, facing pressures from health services. Bettering testing, tracing of contacts of these contaminated, and isolation of these liable to spreading the COVID-19 virus will allow global locations to keep away from obligatory lockdowns. (more...)
- October 26, 2020
The World Health Organization (WHO) chief said on Friday that the world today is at a critical juncture in the COVID-19 epidemic and some countries are on a unsafe path, facing pressures from health services. Bettering testing, tracing of contacts of these contaminated, and isolation of these liable to spreading the COVID-19 virus will allow global locations to keep away from obligatory lockdowns. (more...)
Astra-Oxford shot produces immune response in older adults
- October 26, 2020
The July results, from an earlier trial phase, showed that the vaccine increased levels of both protective neutralizing antibodies and immune T-cells that target the virus. The trials will be conducted at around 30 sites in the country. Details of the finding are expected to be published shortly in a clinical journal, the FT said. (more...)
- October 26, 2020
The July results, from an earlier trial phase, showed that the vaccine increased levels of both protective neutralizing antibodies and immune T-cells that target the virus. The trials will be conducted at around 30 sites in the country. Details of the finding are expected to be published shortly in a clinical journal, the FT said. (more...)
Deadly listeria outbreak possibly linked to deli meat
- October 26, 2020
Due to the Listeria outbreak-a foodborne illness that can cause fever, muscle aches, and also diarrhea-ten people from Massachusetts, Florida, and NY were taken to hospitals, while one person died in Florida, after catching the infection. The bacteria in a contaminated deli product may spread to other deli meats and cheeses in shared display cases or equipment at deli counters. So are pregnant women, because the illness can cause miscarriage and stillbirth. (more...)
- October 26, 2020
Due to the Listeria outbreak-a foodborne illness that can cause fever, muscle aches, and also diarrhea-ten people from Massachusetts, Florida, and NY were taken to hospitals, while one person died in Florida, after catching the infection. The bacteria in a contaminated deli product may spread to other deli meats and cheeses in shared display cases or equipment at deli counters. So are pregnant women, because the illness can cause miscarriage and stillbirth. (more...)
Nevada reports 891 new coronavirus cases and 5 more deaths
- October 26, 2020
SE in May. This news comes as OR, and the entire country , breaks its record for daily COVID-19 cases, reporting 550 new confirmed and presumptive cases in total on October 23. This is the second day in a row in which the health officials have announced 33 new cases, and is the fourth day in a row in which the county has seen 30 or more new cases of the virus. (more...)
- October 26, 2020
SE in May. This news comes as OR, and the entire country , breaks its record for daily COVID-19 cases, reporting 550 new confirmed and presumptive cases in total on October 23. This is the second day in a row in which the health officials have announced 33 new cases, and is the fourth day in a row in which the county has seen 30 or more new cases of the virus. (more...)
Lagging in polls, Trump uses debate to defend himself
- October 26, 2020
It comes a day after Trump , trailing in polls in many battleground states, stopped in Pennsylvania on Tuesday. Yahoo News will also host a special broadcast at 8:50 p.m. That included a representative of the Commission on Presidential Debates, who was tasked with ensuring each candidate had a two full minutes of uninterrupted time to deliver opening answers on six major topics, according to debate commission chair Frank Fahrenkopf. (more...)
- October 26, 2020
It comes a day after Trump , trailing in polls in many battleground states, stopped in Pennsylvania on Tuesday. Yahoo News will also host a special broadcast at 8:50 p.m. That included a representative of the Commission on Presidential Debates, who was tasked with ensuring each candidate had a two full minutes of uninterrupted time to deliver opening answers on six major topics, according to debate commission chair Frank Fahrenkopf. (more...)
With 879 new COVID-19 cases, Quebec passes grim 100,000 milestone
- October 26, 2020
Public health experts noted that Quebec's long-standing high case counts appeared to be levelling off, while stressing the week ahead will be crucial to bring Ontario's surging numbers back under control. "We're going in the right direction, unlike what was the case in September". Tam said in a statement that "now is not the time for hosting large in-person gatherings". (more...)
- October 26, 2020
Public health experts noted that Quebec's long-standing high case counts appeared to be levelling off, while stressing the week ahead will be crucial to bring Ontario's surging numbers back under control. "We're going in the right direction, unlike what was the case in September". Tam said in a statement that "now is not the time for hosting large in-person gatherings". (more...)
OR sees 366 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday; no new deaths
- October 26, 2020
There are 287 people hospitalized around the state, and 77 percent of general hospital beds and 50 percent of intensive care unit beds in New Mexico are occupied. Everyone needs to continue to wear masks, wash their hands regularly and practice social distancing. The positivity rate is 8%. About 2.21 million people in Pennsylvania have tested negative for the virus; in total, just more than 2.4 million people have been tested for the virus in the state. (more...)
- October 26, 2020
There are 287 people hospitalized around the state, and 77 percent of general hospital beds and 50 percent of intensive care unit beds in New Mexico are occupied. Everyone needs to continue to wear masks, wash their hands regularly and practice social distancing. The positivity rate is 8%. About 2.21 million people in Pennsylvania have tested negative for the virus; in total, just more than 2.4 million people have been tested for the virus in the state. (more...)
Global COVID-19 cases top 42 million, deaths cross 11 lakh-mark
- October 26, 2020
There are 538 people in treatment for COVID-19 in the hospital as of Sunday, including 109 in intensive care. The state reported an additional 890 cases Saturday, with four additional deaths. Since the pandemic struck, MI has had 158,026 positive cases, 7,182 of which resulted in death. In addition, the state has had 17,586 probable cases and 340 probable deaths. (more...)
- October 26, 2020
There are 538 people in treatment for COVID-19 in the hospital as of Sunday, including 109 in intensive care. The state reported an additional 890 cases Saturday, with four additional deaths. Since the pandemic struck, MI has had 158,026 positive cases, 7,182 of which resulted in death. In addition, the state has had 17,586 probable cases and 340 probable deaths. (more...)
Coronavirus: 1,025 COVID-19 cases today but no deaths
- October 25, 2020
The spike in cases runs counter to the optimistic picture President Trump continues to paint about the virus, saying the country is "rounding the bend". 38 patients with Covid-19 are in ICU. "Everyone else should stay at home, unless for essential reasons or for exercise within 5 kilometres of where you live". (more...)
- October 25, 2020
The spike in cases runs counter to the optimistic picture President Trump continues to paint about the virus, saying the country is "rounding the bend". 38 patients with Covid-19 are in ICU. "Everyone else should stay at home, unless for essential reasons or for exercise within 5 kilometres of where you live". (more...)
Four COVID-19 deaths, cases rise by 432 in Alberta Friday
- October 25, 2020
There was no update on the outbreak at Foothills hospital, but on Wednesday, three additional staff members tested positive, bringing the total to 42. Only Allard's close contacts are required to self-isolate at the moment, and if Kenney or any of the other politicians develop symptoms or test positive then their close contacts will be told to self isolate too, Myatt said. (more...)
- October 25, 2020
There was no update on the outbreak at Foothills hospital, but on Wednesday, three additional staff members tested positive, bringing the total to 42. Only Allard's close contacts are required to self-isolate at the moment, and if Kenney or any of the other politicians develop symptoms or test positive then their close contacts will be told to self isolate too, Myatt said. (more...)
President Mike Pence's aide Marc Short tests positive for coronavirus
- October 25, 2020
Short's diagnosis comes weeks after the coronavirus spread through the White House, infecting President Donald Trump , the first lady, and two dozen other aides, staffers and allies. The vice president's office released the statement on Short moments after Pence landed back at Andrews Air Force Base. In addition to chief of staff Marc Short , who tested positive Saturday, a "couple" other aides also have also contracted the disease, Meadows said. (more...)
- October 25, 2020
Short's diagnosis comes weeks after the coronavirus spread through the White House, infecting President Donald Trump , the first lady, and two dozen other aides, staffers and allies. The vice president's office released the statement on Short moments after Pence landed back at Andrews Air Force Base. In addition to chief of staff Marc Short , who tested positive Saturday, a "couple" other aides also have also contracted the disease, Meadows said. (more...)
Trump Calls Kamala Harris A ‘Monster’ Post-Debate Fox Business Interview
- October 25, 2020
The campaign had popularized the "I Paid More Taxes Than Donald Trump " buttons the same day as a report by the New York Times reported that the incumbent president of the United States had paid only $750 in taxes some years and none in others. (more...)
- October 25, 2020
The campaign had popularized the "I Paid More Taxes Than Donald Trump " buttons the same day as a report by the New York Times reported that the incumbent president of the United States had paid only $750 in taxes some years and none in others. (more...)
Recovered COVID-19 patients’ plasma of little use in treatment
- October 25, 2020
To donate, people must have tested positive for COVID-19 by RNA swab test, or tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies by a blood test, and must be completely recovered. Devine said not all plasma from recovered people can be used in the Canadian trials on adults, children and teens who are admitted to hospital or intensive care with COVID-19 at sites across the country. (more...)
- October 25, 2020
To donate, people must have tested positive for COVID-19 by RNA swab test, or tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies by a blood test, and must be completely recovered. Devine said not all plasma from recovered people can be used in the Canadian trials on adults, children and teens who are admitted to hospital or intensive care with COVID-19 at sites across the country. (more...)
Major Covid-19 Outbreak Reported At Nursing Home In West
- October 25, 2020
Management at the nursing home said they requested help from the HSE but that staff were not supported. A nursing home in Galway appealed for help earlier this week folowing a major outbreak. The team said on Thursday there were now 33 open outbreaks with 451 linked cases. The HSE and the Nightingale Nursing Home have been contacted for comment. (more...)
- October 25, 2020
Management at the nursing home said they requested help from the HSE but that staff were not supported. A nursing home in Galway appealed for help earlier this week folowing a major outbreak. The team said on Thursday there were now 33 open outbreaks with 451 linked cases. The HSE and the Nightingale Nursing Home have been contacted for comment. (more...)
Province Sets COVID-19 Record
- October 25, 2020
Health Minister Christine Elliott said 309 new cases were in Toronto, followed by 289 in Peel Region, 117 in York Region and 80 in Ottawa. Meanwhile, the province processed more than 38,000 COVID-19 tests in the previous 24-hour period, which makes Sunday's positivity rate almost 2.7 per cent. (more...)
- October 25, 2020
Health Minister Christine Elliott said 309 new cases were in Toronto, followed by 289 in Peel Region, 117 in York Region and 80 in Ottawa. Meanwhile, the province processed more than 38,000 COVID-19 tests in the previous 24-hour period, which makes Sunday's positivity rate almost 2.7 per cent. (more...)
Wildfire smoke may help virus spread, mouthwash helps curb it
- October 25, 2020
Now a study by Portuguese researchers has found that the majority of patients have detectable antibodies against COVID-19 for up to seven months after the contraction of the infection. The solutions interacted with the virus for 30 seconds, 1 minute, and 2 minutes, before diluting the solutions to prevent further inactivation. The team infected the organoids with a strain of SARS-CoV-2 taken from a patient in South Korea who had been diagnosed with the COVID-19 virus . (more...)
- October 25, 2020
Now a study by Portuguese researchers has found that the majority of patients have detectable antibodies against COVID-19 for up to seven months after the contraction of the infection. The solutions interacted with the virus for 30 seconds, 1 minute, and 2 minutes, before diluting the solutions to prevent further inactivation. The team infected the organoids with a strain of SARS-CoV-2 taken from a patient in South Korea who had been diagnosed with the COVID-19 virus . (more...)
IDPH: Half of IL counties under warning for COVID-19 outbreak
- October 25, 2020
As of Friday morning, there have been 14 deaths due to COVID in Cascade County; there are now 859 active cases and 823 recovered cases in Cascade County. The country's number of confirmed cases is now 1579. There are 2,273 individuals who have a positive viral antigen test and are considered probable cases and 648 individuals who have a positive serology test and either COVID-19 symptoms or a high-risk exposure. (more...)
- October 25, 2020
As of Friday morning, there have been 14 deaths due to COVID in Cascade County; there are now 859 active cases and 823 recovered cases in Cascade County. The country's number of confirmed cases is now 1579. There are 2,273 individuals who have a positive viral antigen test and are considered probable cases and 648 individuals who have a positive serology test and either COVID-19 symptoms or a high-risk exposure. (more...)
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