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Dow ends up 5.2% on expectations for huge USA stimulus
The Nasdaq Composite Index increased 185.90 points, or 2.66 percent, to 7,175.75. In one of the most dire forecasts yet issued for the potential hit from the epidemic, a JP Morgan economist said the United States economy could shrink 4 percent this quarter and 14 percent next quarter, and could contract 1.5 percent for the full year. [Full Article...]
Coronavirus patients 'still infectious for 8 days after recovery
However, the researchers noted that the findings may vary for the patients of different age group. Asking people with anosmia to self-isolate could help to reduce the spread of the infection, said ENT UK . The patients were tested every other day, as scientists were looking to determine how long the virus stays in the system after the symptoms are gone. [Full Article...]
Alberta announces jump in COVID-19 deaths
Dr. Deena Hinshaw, the province's chief medical officer of health, is not holding press conferences this weekend. Sherwood Park has now become one of the hardest-hit areas in the Capital Region as the novel coronavirus continues to spread. [Full Article...]
13-Year-Old Boy Dies After Contracting COVID-19 In Britain
His test result came back positive the following day and he was placed on a ventilator and then into a medically induced coma. A GoFundMe fundraising page created by Madinah College, in Brixton - where Ismail's sister works - has already exceeded the £4,000 target to help with the funeral costs. [Full Article...]
48 per cent of COVID-19 cases in B.C. fully recover
Vancouver Coastal Health did not immediately respond to a request for updated numbers of either infections or deaths at the care centre. Of those still affected, Henry said 106 are in hospital with 60 either in intensive or critical care units. [Full Article...]
Coronavirus: 13-year-old boy dies, says London hospital trust
Ismail Mohamed Abdulwahab died without his family in isolation at Kings College Hospital in the early hours of Monday morning. Family friend Mark Stephenson said the boy's mother and six siblings are now awaiting the results of a post-mortem. [Full Article...]
Maximum fine for breaking physical distancing rules raised to $11,000
Swimmers in Mackenzies Bay were also embarrassingly caught out by council rangers on Sunday. Australians have been repeatedly told not to leave the house unless it's essential and gatherings have been restricted to two people. Businesses who break the laws face maximum penalties of $55,000 and additional $27,500 fines for every day they continue to flout the measures. People risk fines if th... [Full Article...]
Coronavirus: Building NHS Nightingale Hospital London
Soldiers from 1 Royal Anglian Regiment working in the ExCeL. A number of military medics will be on hand to care for patients too. His first aid training and security clearance mean he is a desirable recruit for the new hospitals, as does his experience working in what can be a high-stress environment. [Full Article...]