The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has halted its clinical trial of hydroxychloroquine, saying that while there are no ill side effects, the anti-Malaria drug provides no benefit to COVID-19 patients."A data and safety monitoring board (DSMB) met late Friday and determined that while there was no harm, the study drug was very unlikely to be beneficial to…
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Coronavirus: List reveals areas most affected by COVID-19 in Victoria
The number of active coronavirus cases in Victoria has reached 110, as the state prepares to reimpose some restrictions.A ranked list released by the Department of Health and Human Services on Saturday showed how many cases had been reported in each local government area since the beginning of the pandemic.Melbourne led the way with 133…
Read More »Tulsa Curfew Lifted, While Court Rejects Public Health Challenge To Trump Rally
Supporters of President Trump camp Friday near the BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla., ahead of his rally, the first held since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. Seth Herald/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Seth Herald/AFP via Getty Images Supporters of President Trump camp Friday near the BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla., ahead…
Read More »Coronavirus first case: Bombshell virus find in Italian sewers
Scientists in Italy have found traces of the new coronavirus in wastewater collected from Milan and Turin in December 2019 – suggesting COVID-19 was already circulating in northern Italy before China reported the first cases.The Italian National Institute of Health looked at 40 sewage samples collected from wastewater treatment plants in northern Italy between October…
Read More »In public toilets, flushing isn’t the only COVID-19 risk
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Read More »Source: 21 Clemson football players positive for COVID-19 in latest testing
playClemson football has 21 more positive coronavirus tests (0:58)David Hale discusses the number of positive coronavirus tests on the Clemson football team, which had 23 of the 28 positive tests among student-athletes and staff. (0:58)7:02 PM ETDavid M. HaleESPN Staff Writer CloseACC reporter.Joined ESPN in 2012.Graduate of the University of Delaware.Of 28 positive coronavirus tests…
Read More »Hollywood reopens for production as Academy boosts diversity efforts
As movie studios reopen, there will be strict guidelines for film production to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This comes as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announces a new initiative to ensure that Oscar-eligible movies meet diversity and inclusion requirements. Anousha Sakoui, an entertainment industry reporter for the LA Times, joins CBSN…
Read More »Keep people informed during lockdown: Kamal Haasan tells TN govt
The actor-turned politician highlighted a series of issues such as the failure to curb the virus in the initial stage and the lack of testing in the various districts of Tamil Nadu.Makkal Needhi Maiam founder Kamal Haasan on Friday questioned the government on the shortfall in the measures taken to contain the spread of COVID-19…
Read More »Coronavirus India updates, June 19: TN reports 2,000 plus infections for third consecutive day
Sample collection at CGHS Dispensary in Delhi. (PTI Photo)India Coronavirus Latest Update: India has the fourth-highest number of infections in the world with 3,80,532 cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) disease. The country reported 13,586 cases and 336 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of active cases to 1,63,248 and the…
Read More »Covid-19 pandemic leaves world-renowned Wolfgat restaurant counting its losses | News24
A tiny beach restaurant in South Africa shot to fame last year when it was voted the world's best eating house for unique dishes based on the essence of the sea.But the limelight swiftly faded after the coronavirus pandemic arrived - and today, the much-acclaimed Wolfgat is counting its losses.Eateries across the country have been…
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