Medicine
16 new local COVID-19 cases as Ontario records record high
- December 13, 2020
What about other vaccines besides Pfizer? Ontario will begin administering COVID-19 vaccinations on Tuesday at hospitals in Toronto and Ottawa. The Ontario government has released more details on how the COVID-19 vaccine rollout will work. (more...)
- December 13, 2020
What about other vaccines besides Pfizer? Ontario will begin administering COVID-19 vaccinations on Tuesday at hospitals in Toronto and Ottawa. The Ontario government has released more details on how the COVID-19 vaccine rollout will work. (more...)
US Says COVID-19 Vaccine to Start Arriving in States Monday
- December 13, 2020
Gustave Perna of Operation Warp Speed, the Trump administration's vaccine development program. Also Saturday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory panel recommended the vaccine for people age 16 and up and said pregnant women should consult with their doctors before getting it and people with serious allergic reactions to other vaccines should not get it. (more...)
- December 13, 2020
Gustave Perna of Operation Warp Speed, the Trump administration's vaccine development program. Also Saturday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory panel recommended the vaccine for people age 16 and up and said pregnant women should consult with their doctors before getting it and people with serious allergic reactions to other vaccines should not get it. (more...)
Coronavirus vaccine has been approved, but how much will Pennsylvania get?
- December 13, 2020
The distribution plan contradicts promises made by President Trump, who in a video released shortly after the FDA authorization, claimed that shipments of the vaccine had already begun and that the vaccine would be administered "in less than 24 hours". (more...)
- December 13, 2020
The distribution plan contradicts promises made by President Trump, who in a video released shortly after the FDA authorization, claimed that shipments of the vaccine had already begun and that the vaccine would be administered "in less than 24 hours". (more...)
Self-isolation to change from 14 to 10 days
- December 12, 2020
Here, the PA news agency looks at what has changed over quarantine requirements. People who return from countries which are not on the travel corridor list should also self-isolate for 10 days instead of 14 days. The chief medics for the four nations of the United Kingdom said in a joint statement they were "confident" in the changes "after reviewing the evidence". (more...)
- December 12, 2020
Here, the PA news agency looks at what has changed over quarantine requirements. People who return from countries which are not on the travel corridor list should also self-isolate for 10 days instead of 14 days. The chief medics for the four nations of the United Kingdom said in a joint statement they were "confident" in the changes "after reviewing the evidence". (more...)
With 8 new COVID-19 cases on Vancouver Island, downward trend continues
- December 12, 2020
Most of the 737 new cases recorded across B.C. on Friday were found in the Lower Mainland. There are 342 individuals now hospitalized with COVID-19, 87 of whom are in intensive care. The team consists of two critical care paramedics, one advanced care paramedic and one primary care paramedic, a group EHS describes as an "ideal resource" for a small community experiencing a large number of positive COVID-19 tests. (more...)
- December 12, 2020
Most of the 737 new cases recorded across B.C. on Friday were found in the Lower Mainland. There are 342 individuals now hospitalized with COVID-19, 87 of whom are in intensive care. The team consists of two critical care paramedics, one advanced care paramedic and one primary care paramedic, a group EHS describes as an "ideal resource" for a small community experiencing a large number of positive COVID-19 tests. (more...)
Ontario moving two more regions into lockdown on Monday
- December 12, 2020
The province says 131 of its 626 long-term care homes are experiencing an outbreak. The lockdowns will also limit non-essential retailers to curbside pickup, ban indoor dining at restaurants and bars, close personal care services, and shutter indoor sports facilities. (more...)
- December 12, 2020
The province says 131 of its 626 long-term care homes are experiencing an outbreak. The lockdowns will also limit non-essential retailers to curbside pickup, ban indoor dining at restaurants and bars, close personal care services, and shutter indoor sports facilities. (more...)
United States joins other Western nations to OK Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine
- December 12, 2020
Hahn, MD. The US quest for a vaccine has been the central response to the pandemic from a Trump administration that has mostly otherwise left states to fend for themselves. The prescribing instructions don't preclude use of the vaccine in pregnant women or women who are breastfeeding, but they say that there isn't enough information to assess the effects of the vaccine or its risks under those circumstances. (more...)
- December 12, 2020
Hahn, MD. The US quest for a vaccine has been the central response to the pandemic from a Trump administration that has mostly otherwise left states to fend for themselves. The prescribing instructions don't preclude use of the vaccine in pregnant women or women who are breastfeeding, but they say that there isn't enough information to assess the effects of the vaccine or its risks under those circumstances. (more...)
Feds say all large provinces need stronger COVID-19 response 'now'
- December 12, 2020
That is according to new federal projections released Friday by Canada's top doctor. In their short-term forecasting, health officials say Canada may see 531,300 to 577,000 cases and 14,410 to 14,920 deaths by December 25. "[The reduction] demonstrates that when public health authorities and individuals work together to implement and adhere to more stringent controls, we can bend that curve", Tam said. (more...)
- December 12, 2020
That is according to new federal projections released Friday by Canada's top doctor. In their short-term forecasting, health officials say Canada may see 531,300 to 577,000 cases and 14,410 to 14,920 deaths by December 25. "[The reduction] demonstrates that when public health authorities and individuals work together to implement and adhere to more stringent controls, we can bend that curve", Tam said. (more...)
Moderna says USA to buy 100 million additional vaccine doses
- December 12, 2020
David Brenner, the university's vice chancellor for health sciences. The trial included about 6,000 participants respectively in both the vaccine and placebo groups with a history of a range of allergic conditions like pollen allergy, food allergy, all the way up to anaphylaxis, Pfizer executive Susan Mather said. (more...)
- December 12, 2020
David Brenner, the university's vice chancellor for health sciences. The trial included about 6,000 participants respectively in both the vaccine and placebo groups with a history of a range of allergic conditions like pollen allergy, food allergy, all the way up to anaphylaxis, Pfizer executive Susan Mather said. (more...)
Ontario adds 1848 new COVID-19 cases, record number of deaths
- December 12, 2020
The province says 131 of its 626 long-term care homes are experiencing an outbreak. Lockdown measures include no indoor organized public events and social gatherings, except with members of the same household, and a limit for outdoor organized public events and social gatherings of 10 people. (more...)
- December 12, 2020
The province says 131 of its 626 long-term care homes are experiencing an outbreak. Lockdown measures include no indoor organized public events and social gatherings, except with members of the same household, and a limit for outdoor organized public events and social gatherings of 10 people. (more...)
Officials say action 'urgently needed' as COVID-19 cases rise, holidays near
- December 12, 2020
Updated models released Friday are indicating Canada is still on a "rapid growth trajectory", with daily cases of COVID-19 expected to cross the 10,000 mark later this month. Canada's chief public health officer says the national positivity rate is 6.5 per cent, with 49 of 99 health regions reporting more than 100 cases per 100,000 population. (more...)
- December 12, 2020
Updated models released Friday are indicating Canada is still on a "rapid growth trajectory", with daily cases of COVID-19 expected to cross the 10,000 mark later this month. Canada's chief public health officer says the national positivity rate is 6.5 per cent, with 49 of 99 health regions reporting more than 100 cases per 100,000 population. (more...)
Federal climate plan includes carbon tax increases through 2030 — CP NewsAlert
- December 12, 2020
The premier said he isn't opposed to targeted funding increases, but he said those conversations have to include everyone. Premiers call for ongoing discussion on the CHT with the Prime Minister until a new deal on the CHT is reached, to ensure Canadians can continue to receive the health care they need, both now and for future generations. (more...)
- December 12, 2020
The premier said he isn't opposed to targeted funding increases, but he said those conversations have to include everyone. Premiers call for ongoing discussion on the CHT with the Prime Minister until a new deal on the CHT is reached, to ensure Canadians can continue to receive the health care they need, both now and for future generations. (more...)
US Federal Regulator to Authorise Pfizer Vaccine Within Days, Health Secretary Says
- December 12, 2020
A mock COVID-19 vaccine is given to a health staffer at a hospital in Colorado. Trump was also said to be upset that Britain cleared the vaccine before the United States, although the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine has been developed and reviewed in record time. (more...)
- December 12, 2020
A mock COVID-19 vaccine is given to a health staffer at a hospital in Colorado. Trump was also said to be upset that Britain cleared the vaccine before the United States, although the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine has been developed and reviewed in record time. (more...)
MDHHS releases list of priority groups for COVID-19 vaccine administration
- December 11, 2020
Meanwhile, officials in Canada, as well as those in the United Kingdom, have already given the green light to the vaccine. Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced the creation the bipartisan Protect Michigan Commission within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to help raise awareness of the safety and effectiveness of an approved COVID-19 vaccine, educate the people of this state, and help protect the health and safety of all Michigan residents. (more...)
- December 11, 2020
Meanwhile, officials in Canada, as well as those in the United Kingdom, have already given the green light to the vaccine. Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced the creation the bipartisan Protect Michigan Commission within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to help raise awareness of the safety and effectiveness of an approved COVID-19 vaccine, educate the people of this state, and help protect the health and safety of all Michigan residents. (more...)
Biden to tap Susan Rice to lead White House Domestic Policy Council
- December 11, 2020
Rice, 55, was thought to be a contender to be Biden's vice president or secretary of state. In addition to serving as national security adviser to Obama, she also served as U.S. Biden called the new additions to his administration the "right team for this moment in history". The Stanford University-educated former Rhodes scholar has often been described as brilliant, but has also faced criticism for being abrasive and for running a National Security Council that didn't cooperate well ... (more...)
- December 11, 2020
Rice, 55, was thought to be a contender to be Biden's vice president or secretary of state. In addition to serving as national security adviser to Obama, she also served as U.S. Biden called the new additions to his administration the "right team for this moment in history". The Stanford University-educated former Rhodes scholar has often been described as brilliant, but has also faced criticism for being abrasive and for running a National Security Council that didn't cooperate well ... (more...)
CSL vaccine trial abandoned after HIV false positives
- December 11, 2020
Morrison said the government had not expected all four of the vaccine candidates it had chosen to come into production. This summer, GSK and Sanofi won a commitment from the USA federal government to pay up to US$2.1 billion to help them move forward with their candidate as part of Operation Warp Speed. (more...)
- December 11, 2020
Morrison said the government had not expected all four of the vaccine candidates it had chosen to come into production. This summer, GSK and Sanofi won a commitment from the USA federal government to pay up to US$2.1 billion to help them move forward with their candidate as part of Operation Warp Speed. (more...)
Alberta adds 1,566 COVID-19 cases, 13 deaths
- December 11, 2020
Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw provided an update on the numbers. We can not let that happen. What might happen if these ones don't work isn't yet clear, though Kenney said "more stringent" rules are a possibility, adding that the province is considering more support for people to quarantine and isolate. (more...)
- December 11, 2020
Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw provided an update on the numbers. We can not let that happen. What might happen if these ones don't work isn't yet clear, though Kenney said "more stringent" rules are a possibility, adding that the province is considering more support for people to quarantine and isolate. (more...)
IMA protests against ‘mixopathy’
- December 11, 2020
Participating in a nation-wide protest being held against the proposed amalgamation of allopathy with ayurveda, homoeopathy and other medical disciplines, members of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) closed all non-emergency medical services on Friday from 6 am to 6 pm in Nagpur. (more...)
- December 11, 2020
Participating in a nation-wide protest being held against the proposed amalgamation of allopathy with ayurveda, homoeopathy and other medical disciplines, members of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) closed all non-emergency medical services on Friday from 6 am to 6 pm in Nagpur. (more...)
Health Canada approves Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
- December 11, 2020
General inoculations for all Canadians would begin in April after priority populations have been vaccinated, it said. Pfizer is planning to follow clinical trial participants for at least 2 years after the second dose of the vaccine is given, and must report any potential safety concerns to Health Canada. (more...)
- December 11, 2020
General inoculations for all Canadians would begin in April after priority populations have been vaccinated, it said. Pfizer is planning to follow clinical trial participants for at least 2 years after the second dose of the vaccine is given, and must report any potential safety concerns to Health Canada. (more...)
Serum Institute, Bharat Biotech Vaccine Candidates Not Cleared for Emergency Use Yet
- December 11, 2020
Pfizer has claimed that its vaccine is over 90% effective against COVID-19. "There are multiple vaccine candidates in different stages of development and some of them may get licensed in the next few weeks", federal health secretary Rajesh Bhushan told a press briefing in New Delhi . (more...)
- December 11, 2020
Pfizer has claimed that its vaccine is over 90% effective against COVID-19. "There are multiple vaccine candidates in different stages of development and some of them may get licensed in the next few weeks", federal health secretary Rajesh Bhushan told a press briefing in New Delhi . (more...)
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