They cast their ballots for moderate Republicans and not Clinton. Specifically, the question is whether Electoral College delegates are a rubber stamp for the will of American voters in each state, as most people have assumed, or if they have the power to decide for themselves who they want to vote for when the Electoral College meets. [Full Article...]
ILO Director-General Guy Ryder told the briefing that by comparison, only 22 million full-time jobs were lost immediately when the financial crisis hit in 2008-2009, "so you can see we're in an entirely different place". However, even if they maintain physical distancing and other preventive measures, transmission risk will potentially increase. "And that is what we are trying to avoid". [Full Article...]
As of now, Remdesivir is not approved for use in India and is just one of the many potential therapies being tested by the country to treat COVID-19. Gilead Sciences is in talks with other Indian companies for similar licensing agreements, ET has learnt. Remdesivir, which is administered through an injection, was already available to some patients who enrolled in clinical trials, or who sou... [Full Article...]
The cases have since been reported to the Connecticut Department of Public health, the hospital said in a news release . "Unfortunately, this disease carries features of toxic shock syndrome and elements of Kawasaki disease and strikes school-aged children". [Full Article...]
The best source is summer sunlight. Vitamin D is primarily found in animal products - think, liver, eggs, fish and fish oils etc - so if you're not consuming non-vegetarian food, chances are that you may be deficient in Vitamin D. Well, as we aren't getting a whole lot of natural sunlight on our bodies. The research notes that the data on Vitamin D levels was not readily available for COVID-19... [Full Article...]
Bernie Sanders - who was the former vice president " s last remaining nomination rival before suspending his campaign last month - on Wednesday morning unveiled six "Biden-Sanders Unity Task Forces' to try and bridge their wide policy divides and seek agreements between the two camps. [Full Article...]
Two-thirds of 1,500 smokers surveyed in India expressed a desire to quit smoking for health reasons. Tobacco smoking is a known risk factor for many respiratory infections and increases the severity of respiratory diseases. The tendency toward healthier habits is more pronounced in larger cities (use of meditation in major metros, 50%; use of meditation in Tier 2 cities, 40%; use of meditation i... [Full Article...]
Another protest against the governor's coronavirus restrictions is scheduled for Thursday . Commission members heard conflicting legal advice at their meeting. The violent threats were not about the stay-at-home order, or possibly losing their business due to the COVID-19 pandemic, she said. A Facebook spokesperson confirmed the group was removed for violating the social media company's pol... [Full Article...]