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State Records Over 6,200 Positive COVID-19 Cases
The Lawrence County Health Department reports the county's first case of COVD-19. There have now been 131 deaths from COVID-19 statewide. Health officials confirmed the ninth COVID-19 related death in a Thursday news release. Of the previous cases, 10 individuals have recovered or are recovering from the virus. He is at home recovering. Benton County saw an increase of eight confirmed cases, bri... [Full Article...]
Coronavirus pandemic could last till 2022: US researchers
According to a report by the University of Minnesota's Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP), the biggest problem with the coronavirus is that in many cases it does not show symptoms, so controlling it may prove more hard than influenza. [Full Article...]
Wolf announces 24 counties will reopen on May 8
Despite the easing of restrictions, Wolf is advising Pennsylvanians to continue acting responsibly and wisely to limit the spread of the virus. Gyms, spas and entertainment venues such as theaters and casinos will remain closed in the yellow phase. [Full Article...]
COVID-19: Can plasma donors bring lasting coronavirus relief to patients?
Doctors at Guy's and St Thomas' hospital in London, where the prime minister was treated for Covid-19, had collected the first plasma donations and will begin transfusion trials "in the coming weeks", the hospital's Biomedical Research Centre said in a statement. [Full Article...]
FDA Allows For 'Emergency Use' of Remdesivir, Experimental Coronavirus Drug
O'Day noted that remdesivir now is for "severe" coronavirus patients, who are hospitalized, but the company's scientists are exploring if the medication could help patients in earlier stages of the illness. "This is an important moment in history, and I'm proud to say that UVA was a part of it". "And you know what that is because that's been the hot thing also in the papers and in the media for th... [Full Article...]
USA coronavirus cases top one million
More than 233,000 people around the world have also died after contracting the COVID-19 disease. Gov. Ron DeSantis said the plan to lift restrictions "in a very measured, thoughtful and data-driven way", will go into effect Monday in every county except the three where most of the state's COVID-19 cases have been reported . [Full Article...]
Joe Biden on sexual assault allegation: 'never, never happened'
Reade's claims have taken on fresh attention this week after two of Reade's associates said she previously told them about elements of her allegations. Trump has been accused of assault and unwanted touching by numerous women, allegations he denies. "I think we have to apply a consistent standard for how we treat allegations of sexual assault, and also be clear-eyed about how Donald Trump will u... [Full Article...]
Queen + Adam Lambert release charity single You Are The Champions
The band added, "During this time our thoughts and thanks are with those dedicated medical heroes standing up to the battle daily on our behalf. They're the champions. The Fund gives instruments and sources to well being employees on the frontlines globally, together with PPE, testing kits, trainings and extra. Additionally, the Fund supports the rapid development of a vaccine and theraputics. [Full Article...]