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Hydroxychloroquine, azithromycin drugs trial on Covid-19 patients start
Of the 6,227 physicians surveyed in 30 countries, 37 percent rated hydroxychloroquine as the "most effective therapy" for combating the potentially deadly illness, according to the results released Thursday . People should continue to follow NHS advice and stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives". He, however, cautioned that the use of antimalarial and antibiotic drugs was a mere trial, st... [Full Article...]
Losing senses of taste, smell are diagnostic COVID-19 symptoms, study suggests
But new research has found an increasing number of young patients classified as asymptomatic share a common affliction - a loss of their sense of smell and taste, a condition known as anosmia or hyposnia (partial loss). The official figures showed that the confirmed cases were up 14% in the Uk between Monday and Tuesday, and up to 25 thousand 150 Tuesday 08 hours GMT. [Full Article...]
Blue Cross waiving copays, deductibles and coinsurance for COVID-19 testing
That benefit will be extended for the next 60 days. "By allowing our members to consult with doctors and nurses from home, we help them get questions answered and relieve pressure on the health care delivery system to focus on the most serious COVID-19 cases". [Full Article...]
Ukraine asks Tesla chief for ventilators to fight coronavirus
Musk said in a tweet that hospitals were given "exact specifications" about the machines and that hospitals "confirmed they would be critical". Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories . "Please help us!" the message reads. As the number of coronavirus patients in the country continues to grow, there are concerns that the number of fatalities from the virus in the country may be abo... [Full Article...]
There are 22 coronavirus outbreaks in Montreal seniors' residences, care centres
And while the orders that have come in recently are smaller amounts, Legault is hopeful more is expected to arrive in the coming days. A spokeswoman for the public health agency, Lenore Bromley, said 23 people at Seven Oaks were diagnosed with the virus, including 14 residents and nine staff members. [Full Article...]
Second Clap Planned To Support Care Staff And Key Workers
The "Clap for our Carers" movement in the United Kingdom was the brainchild of Annemarie Plas . Following the success of the first "Clap For Our Carers" campaign , people on the Isle of Wight are being asked to applaud key workers tonight (Thursday). [Full Article...]
Coronavirus: Brits 'to be asked' to volunteer for COVID-19 clinical trials
This will mean if a patient tests positive for coronavirus antibodies, they will be allowed to return to normal life. But Eleanor Riley, professor of immunology and infectious disease at the University of Edinburgh , said today that such certificates would give the recipients a false sense of security. [Full Article...]
NY reports deadliest day from coronavirus, makes plea for help
The number of coronavirus deaths in NY state more than doubled in 72 hours to 1,941. In the last two weeks, almost 10 million workers have filed for jobless benefits. The mayor said the growing number of unemployed New Yorkers prompted him to expand the free student meals program at the city's public schools to all New Yorkers for breakfast, lunch and dinner this week. [Full Article...]