Trump's first four years have been ridden with controversies but that does not obstruct his re-election bid as he comfortably cruised to victory over other Republican Party hopefuls in Florida and IL primaries, MSN reports. Trump reaped all but one of the available delegates this primary season, with former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld winning one in the Iowa caucuses. [Full Article...]
Researchers found that the average serial interval for the novel coronavirus in China was approximately four days. Scientists at The University of Texas at Austin, examining the unique coronavirus , now determined exactly how quickly the infection can spread out. [Full Article...]
The retail sector also faced headwinds after social unrest in Hong Kong led to a plunge in tourist visits previous year, especially from mainland shoppers. COVID-19 emerged in Wuhan, China last December, and has spread to at least 152 countries and territories. "If all these imported cases lead to a community outbreak, the effect will be unimaginable and increase the burden on the public healt... [Full Article...]
The model ultimately showed the total spread of the virus throughout China in January could not be explained by just accounting for confirmed cases. "Undetected cases can expose a far greater portion of the population to [the] virus than would otherwise occur". [Full Article...]
In a release, it says dentists may provide emergency treatments only, including treatment of oral-facial trauma, major infection, prolonged bleeding, or unmanageable pain. "If risks are identified that can not be immediately or succinctly mitigated, the determined care must be postponed or referred to an appropriate provider", the statement said. [Full Article...]
Public health officials are strongly advising Manitobans to cancel or postpone non-essential worldwide travel. Licensed daycares and preschools in Manitoba are to close by the end of the day Friday to help fight the spread of COVID-19. Scamers are asking people for credit card information to provide medication following positive results. "Patient contact and public health investigations are ongo... [Full Article...]
Capitol in Washington on March 13, 2020. "A number of my members think there were considerable shortcomings in the House bill". "This legislation is about testing, testing, testing", House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said over the weekend. [Full Article...]
New York , at this point, is considered the state with the highest number of confirmed cases in the country, with almost 1,000 individuals having tested positive for the virus. "You overwhelm the hospitals". He said a "patchwork quilt" of policies doesn't work. Extra workers could be drawn from medical students and retired workers, such as former doctors, who were asked to complete a survey... [Full Article...]