Gatherings in every state in the country this week to protest police brutality may be followed by increased numbers of COVID-19 cases in the next few weeks, state health departments warn. But a narrow focus on whether the number of COVID-19 cases may spike after protests is a distraction from the real health dangers of…
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Covid-19: Three further deaths, 47 additional cases
The Department of Health has announced that a further three people who had previously been diagnosed with Covid-19 have died. It brings the overall death toll to 1,659. The Department has also announced an additional 47 confirmed cases of the virus, bringing the overall total of cases here to 25,111. Validation of figures from the Health Protection…
Read More »Coronavirus pandemic: Updates from around the world
Covid-19 cases are increasing rapidly in parts of Latin America. Yet, some countries in the region are easing movement restrictions and moderately reopening their economies while others stand firm. …
Read More »More than 200 people contracted Covid-19 while in hospital for other conditions
Your Web Browser may be out of date. If you are using Internet Explorer 9, 10 or 11 our Audio player will not work properly. For a better experience use Google Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft Edge. More than 200 people contracted coronavirus while admitted to hospital for other conditions or treatment, according to new figures…
Read More »Coronavirus latest: US death rate rises back above 1,000
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Read More »Anticipating ‘mass vaccinations’, Canada ordering millions of syringes
OTTAWA -- The federal government has begun procuring the supplies that will be essential for “mass vaccinations” in the event that a vaccine is found for COVID-19, starting with signing a contract for 37 million syringes. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau first announced that the government was adding syringes on to the list of essential COVID-19…
Read More »Exclusive: Lonza sets new goal to make Moderna COVID-19 vaccine ingredients
ZURICH (Reuters) - Lonza aims to speed completion of two commercial production lines for Moderna Inc’s trial COVID-19 vaccine so manufacturing could start four to six weeks earlier than planned if the project is successful, the Swiss drugmaker’s chairman said on Tuesday. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Swiss pharmaceutical group Lonza is seen at its…
Read More »Doctor linked to Campbellton COVID-19 cluster says he made ‘an error in judgment’ | CBC News
The doctor at the centre of a COVID-19 outbreak in the Campbellton area says he's not sure whether he picked up the coronavirus during a trip to Quebec or from a patient in his office.Campbellton doctor says he isn't sure how he got the coronavirus and has never shown symptoms. (Guy LeBlanc/Radio-Canada)The doctor at the…
Read More »As India’s Covid-19 recovery rate improves, these states have more cured patients than active cases
Home / India News / As India’s Covid-19 recovery rate improves, these states have more cured patients than active cases There is some good news amid the coronavirus pandemic in the country. While the infection has been spreading, the number of patients recovering from the disease is inceasing.In 14 states, the number of recovered patients…
Read More »UN agency health guidelines for airlines post Covid-19
The United Nation's aviation agency has published a series of health recommendations for the pandemic-hit airline industry as it relaunches air travel. The International Civil Aviation Organization guidelines include mask wearing, temperature controls and disinfection of aircraft. The ICAO does not advocate leaving every other seat open to assure physical distancing, a restriction that the…
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