Medical
First known cat infected with coronavirus reported in Belgium
A feline in Belgian has tried positive for the coronavirus in the wake of getting the possibly risky bug from a tainted proprietor, authorities said Friday. After the Pomeranian, a German Shepherd in Hong Kong also contracted the virus from its owner. Area shelters fear the loss of income and fear of the coronavirus spreading could lead to more abandoned pets. [Full Article...]
COVID-19 Adds One Case in Manitoba After Steep Jump Yesterday
These are all evolving scenarios". The lab was able to perform 734 tests on Wednesday, the most it has been able to complete since the outbreak began in Manitoba. That includes tests that were done on Thursday as well as any backlog that exists. "Those of you who have been patiently waiting, thank you, and we will serve you better starting now going forward", Siragusa said. [Full Article...]
31 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa
Ruckel said the county is still receiving personal protective equipment for community partners and he continues to conduct and attend daily updates with community stakeholders and state agencies. "If not to protect ourselves, but to protect those around us". Highland Park leads the county with 40-44 cases, followed by Lake Forest with 35-39 cases, Deerfield with 20-24 cases, and Libertyville wit... [Full Article...]
Province officially prohibiting gatherings of five or more people
This makes sense, because the United States now has the highest number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the world, Yaffe said. The total number of COVID-19 cases in Canada soared to more than 5,500 on Saturday as hundreds of new cases were reported. [Full Article...]
Age is not the only risk for severe coronavirus disease
As the novel coronavirus creates its way through just about every corner of this globe, identifying the early symptoms physicians and other health care workers can use to identify the disease is of enormous significance. According to the American Academy of Otolaryngology, increasing evidence indicates that lost or reduced sense of smell and loss of taste are significant symptoms associated wi... [Full Article...]
NY nurses battling against spread of Coronavirus
Dr. Cory Deburghgraeve, anesthesiologist at the University of IL at Chicago, said he worked 94 hours this week. Staff at the hospital expressed concern about the lack of supplies and readiness as they continue to treat a growing number of COVID-19 patients. [Full Article...]
White House proposal to unleash $1 trillion for the coronavirus outbreak
It's set to be the largest federal economic rescue legislation in American history. Mnuchin already spoke once with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) prior to the press briefing. A message is seen on the sign above the Avalon Theatre temporarily closed due to the coronavirus in Washington on March 17, 2020. The unemployment scenario raised by Mnuchin would be a dramatic turn from February, w... [Full Article...]
Airbnb aims to provide free housing to coronavirus responders
Here's where you can help: To accommodate all these workers, Airbnb is looking for hosts to offer up their spaces. The home-sharing platform explained that the effort is being made "in cooperation with the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the International Rescue Committee, International Medical Corps and other non-profit organisations". [Full Article...]