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Britain begins hydroxychloroquine trial to test coronavirus prevention
I happen to be taking it, hydroxychloroquine , right now. Hydroxychloroquine, as well as the closely-related cloroquine, is a drug which is most commonly used to treat malaria and lupus. 'He said well if you'd like it. Critics warned that Trump publicising the drug's supposed benefits could prompt members of the public to take it while not knowing what adverse effects it could have on their h... [Full Article...]
Monkeys develop immunity with vaccine after Covid-19 infection, studies show
The volunteers were to be divided into three different dose cohorts - 25 µg (microgram), 100 µg and 250 µg. The vaccine was to be given in two doses, 28 days apart. Moderna's shares rose almost 30% Monday on positive early data from human and animal trials, though some analysts griped that the company didn't provide enough details about T-cell responses in the patients who responded well to the ... [Full Article...]
United Kingdom track and trace system in place from June
Britain is now testing the app - based on Bluetooth - on the Isle of Wight off the southern coast of England where the government says more than half the residents had downloaded it. Technology is the third plank of the system. An app could help identify anonymous contacts, such as encounters on public transport. But Britain's progress has been criticised: opposition lawmakers said an earlier ... [Full Article...]
Victoria's Secret to permanently close 250 stores across Canada and US
USA Today reports total L Brands sales declines 37% in the quarter ending May 2 as nearly all locations were closed during the coronavirus pandemic. Victoria's Secret and three Pink stores. As many physical stores remain shuttered and consumers' shopping habits change amid the pandemic, Stephens said he expects more companies to follow suit. [Full Article...]
Bison injures female in Yellowstone Park
Park officials did not provide any details about her injuries. On May 13, Trump said , "The parks are opening - and rapidly, actually". If necessary, turn around and walk away from wild animals. It was the first bison attack at the park this year. Wyoming, where most of Yellowstone is located, lifted out-of-state quarantine orders before requesting that park entrances in the state reopen. [Full Article...]
Healthcare staff to get coronavirus antibody tests from next week
Offered by Westchester Medical Center Health Network, the testing began on Tuesday, May 19 by appointment at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. The antibody test is a blood test that looks for antibodies in the blood to see whether a person has had the virus. When our immune system encounters an infection, it produces proteins called antibodies that help destroy the microorganisms th... [Full Article...]
CDC Alters Stance on COVID-19: Not Easily Spread on Surfaces
But the agency now mentions that the coronavirus doesn't readily transmit from surfaces or objects. The updated advice on transmission by touching surfaces or objects differs from advice in early March which warned that it "may be possible" to spread the virus from touching contaminated surfaces. [Full Article...]
Federal government releases guidelines on nursing home visitation
In light of the pandemic, seemingly minor cutting of corners such as an employee caring for residents while battling a cold has taken on new significance. "If this is a North Carolina problem, I would say North Carolina should be responsible, but this is. affecting the whole country so I definitely think there needs to be a lot more federal leadership in this", Boucher said. [Full Article...]