Medical
Drug touted by Trump as virus treatment increases death risk
People in any of the four treatment groups were more likely to die during their hospitalization than those not treated. While the paper, published online in the Lancet medical journal , is not a trial created to assess the drug, it shows that the rush to use it around the world may be ill-advised. [Full Article...]
17 counties to move to green phase by May 29
At the same time, Seventeen PA counties that had already moved to yellow will move to green and includes Bradford, Cameron, Clarion, Clearfield, Crawford, Elk, Forest, Jefferson, Lawrence, McKean, Montour, Potter, Snyder, Sullivan, Tioga, Venango and Warren. [Full Article...]
Three more NI coronavirus deaths bringing the number to 504
There have been a further three Covid-19 deaths in Northern Ireland, according to figures released by the the Department of Health (DoH) this afternoon (Friday). While Nisra recorded 664 deaths by 15 May, the Department of Health - which records deaths of patients who tested positive for coronavirus, and therefore mostly died in hospital - had recorded 472 deaths by the same date. [Full Article...]
Cannabis May Treat COVID-19
Scientists from all over the world are united day and night in search of treatment for the coronavirus epidemic. "Immune resilience could potentially be enhanced by changing the number of CB receptors or increasing the presence of the cannabinoids to stimulate those receptors". [Full Article...]
Greg Inglis signs for Warrington - Total Rugby League - TotalRL.com | League Express
The player's welfare came into question and many seemed anxious around the rugby league world. "It's absolutely going to hark back to the signing of Andrew Johns and the buzz that brought - not just to the Warrington club, but the whole competition". [Full Article...]
Coronavirus crisis: Donald Trump’s COVID-19 cure linked to deaths
He said he was taking the drug with the approval of the White House physician. "An association of increased overall mortality was identified in patients treated with hydroxychloroquine alone", the researchers wrote. "The indications are that these drugs certainly ought not to be used outside of a trial setting where patients can be monitored for complications", said Griffin, who was not involved... [Full Article...]
No new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand
There are now six active cases in the County with 34 total confirmed cases since the pandemic started. As a public service, Shaw Media will provide open access to information related to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) emergency. "Presumptive cases are counted in the county's positive case tally". Of all those cases, 24 are considered recovered. If you are showing symptoms for COVID-19 early testing... [Full Article...]
British firm ready to supply vaccine in September
Under the deal with the USA government, its Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) will pay up to $1.2 billion to support advanced clinical studies and other development activities, including scaled-up manufacturing to speed up the roll out of the potential vaccine. [Full Article...]