Medical
Santa Clara County Bans Events Over 1,000 People, Including Sharks Games
She had been hospitalized for several weeks, according to a statement from the Santa Clara County Public Health Department. The Sharks, who aren't scheduled to play a home game again until March 17, have said they will review their events at SAP Center. [Full Article...]
So far, 700-plus early voters in presidential primary here
Health care was the top issue for voters in both states, as it has been in other Democratic presidential contests. The consequences were clearly illustrated this month. As for the same-day registration and voting, Benson said that roughly 7,000 people have taken advantage of it. So what happens to the votes that are cast for candidates who have suspended their campaign? It is simply really dif... [Full Article...]
What you need to know regarding new coronavirus, COVID-19
The new coronavirus is one of many coronaviruses that exist worldwide. Coronaviruses are zoonotic viruses, meaning they are transmitted between animals and people. Fact: While older people and those with compromised immune systems are more likely to face some of the more serious side effects of the disease, including respiratory problems and kidney failure, people of any age can contract COV... [Full Article...]
Coronavirus: England confirms twelve more cases
Over the weekend, reports of new cases flooded in from all corners of the country , and the race is now on for health officials to trace anyone who may have come into contact with these people. Out of the remaining eight cases, six had recently returned from Italy and two had been to Iran. The Scottish government reportedly said that the patient, who is a Tayside resident, was under treatment in ... [Full Article...]
Governor: 22 Iowans were on quarantined cruise ship in Northern California
Six of the seven Johnson County residents who tested positive are between the ages of 61 and 80, and the other is 41-60 years old. "We can expect the number of tests and the number of positive cases will continue to increase in the days to come". [Full Article...]
Biden adds MI to win total, delivering blow to Sanders
Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders have canceled their upcoming campaign rallies because of concerns about the nation's coronavirus outbreak. The state is also vitally important since President Donald Trump's win there was so narrow four years ago that Democrats are desperate to show they have the strength to flip it back. [Full Article...]
Test Negative For Coronavirus; 10 Test Results Still Pending
The test that the CDC is sending out, that's enough to test 75,000 people that was sent out last week, those go to public health labs. He explained that though thousands of tests have been issued, there's a discrepancy in reporting the results. [Full Article...]
UW Medicine opens drive-thru coronavirus test
NPR's Jon Hamilton has this report. "If we find any samples that have COVID-19 detected in them, we will work closely with public health partners to determine appropriate next steps". "I hope you feel better soon". Then it's time for Gates to put on fresh protective gear and get ready for the next arrival. "It's been going great", he says. [Full Article...]