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Virus cases in China rise again, Trump urges calm after U.S. death
Vice-President Mike Pence defended the USA administration's handling of the epidemic amid rising criticism of the state of America's preparedness. The state now has a total of 18 cases. However he said the situation was fluid and that he would make decisions after consulting with health experts. What's happening elsewhere in the US? "As we learn more about this outbreak, it's now more im... [Full Article...]
Pittsburgh university doctors announce potential coronavirus vaccine
A team at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in the United States said they were able to move quickly in developing a potential COVID-19 vaccine after working on other coronaviruses that cause Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). [Full Article...]
No symptoms but carrying COVID-19: CDC studies unseen threat
In a recent interview with NPR , Robert Redfield suggested the CDC is confident almost one in four people infected with the novel coronavirus may not display any symptoms. An earlier study in Hubei province, China , where the virus was first identified, suggested that more than 10% of transmissions could have occurred before patients spreading the virus ever exhibited symptoms. [Full Article...]
Retired NHS doctor 'dies after contracting Covid-19'
The NHS were wonderful and did everything they could. Dani added: "My dad was a living legend, worked for the NHS for almost 40 years saving people's lives here and in Africa". His son, Dani, paid tribute to his dad on Facebook , who he described as a "living legend" that saved peoples lives in the United Kingdom and in Africa. [Full Article...]
Coronavirus: Stone Pelted On Health Officials In Indore, Two Women Doctors Injured
In the video, two healthcare personnel in personal protective equipment (PPE) can be seen running away from the mob who started pelting stones at them in Tat Patti Bakhal area of Indore . A case of rioting will be pursued against the mob. She claimed that it would have been hard for them to survive if the police had not intervened. Meanwhile, Indore Deputy Inspector General of Police Hari... [Full Article...]
Ontario providing $12M to immediately increase mental health support
Deaths in non-laboratory confirmed cases are not reported. There are 716 cases in patients 60-79, 995 cases in patients 40-59, 826 cases in patients 20-39, and 68 cases in patients 19 and under. Residents are reminded to wash their hands frequently and stay home unless it is not possible to do so. It's not the highest single-day jump in the cases yet - that happened April 1, when there was a jum... [Full Article...]
Covid 19 coronavirus: Britain's youngest victim dies alone
As of 8am on April 2, a total of 163,194 people had been tested of which 33,718 tested positive, the health ministry said. " The death has been referred to the coroner and no further comment will be made ". "While the old are much more likely to die from coronavirus infection, the young are certainly not immune from it", said Clarke. At present, vulnerable groups include pregnant women, people... [Full Article...]
Nurse Kills Doctor Girlfriend For Giving Him Coronavirus
Italy, the country with the most casualties in the world due to coronavirus (COVID-19), was shaken by a shock murder. He made a full recovery in hospital and when later questioned by investigators, said: " I killed her because she gave me coronavirus ". [Full Article...]