Medical
Coronavirus: PM urges Britons to avoid pubs, restaurants and theatres
Schools are not yet closing, but it may become necessary. The PM set out the need for "drastic action" to tackle the "fast growth" of coronavirus across the United Kingdom as increased social distancing measures are introduced for the population. [Full Article...]
Coronavirus pandemic | 'Test every suspected case' of COVID-19
Trump on Friday declared a national emergency over the fast-spreading coronavirus, opening the door to providing what he said was about $50 billion in federal aid to fight the disease. Meanwhile, several African nations on Monday implemented drastic measures in the hope of slowing down the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), while case numbers on the continent slowly although steadily increased. [Full Article...]
Alberta closing K-12 schools immediately
Some of the new cases announced Sunday aren't directly linked to worldwide travel, which is why the government is taking extra precautions, Dr. Deena Hinshaw , the province's chief medical officer of health, said during a news conference. [Full Article...]
Community Health is postponing all elective surgeries to prevent COVID-19 spread
As part of its efforts to reduce the spread of coronavirus, Northwell Health on Monday will begin canceling elective surgeries and procedures performed in its hospitals. In order to conserve resources needed for the care of our current and future patients, Piedmont is now cancelling elective procedures for the time being. [Full Article...]
Three Presumptive COVID-19 Cases in Nova Scotia
McNeil announced a series of further restrictions created to hamper the transmission of the virus. immediately, anyone who has travelled outside of Canada must self-isolate immediately, even if asymptomatic. Nova Scotia has three presumptive cases of novel coronavirus ( #COVID19 ) all related to travel. The province's first confirmed case is a woman between the ages of 50 and 60 who had recently... [Full Article...]
Coronavirus vaccine trial starts Monday: US Government official
The trial will take place at Kaiser Permanante Washingt on Health Research Institute in Seattle. Vaccines take between a year and 18 months to be fully validated, public health officials told the AP. The vaccine intends to check that the shots do not lead to any negative side effects. Even if initial safety tests go well, "you're talking about a year to a year and a half" before any vaccine co... [Full Article...]
Bernie Sanders refuses to withdraw praise of Fidel Castro in Democratic debate
The contrast reflected one of the key questions in the primary race: should the country focus on immediate, short-term results or broad, structural change? 'There are a number of women qualified to be president tomorrow, ' Biden continued. [Full Article...]
Europe now epicenter of COVID-19 outbreak
More than 132,000 coronavirus cases have been reported in about 120 countries and over 5,000 people have died, the World Health Organization chief said, calling the death toll "a tragic milestone". He has insisted the countries adopt strict measures such as community mobilization and social distancing . "Every case we find and treat limits the expansion of the disease", he said. [Full Article...]