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Non-white Britons more at risk of COVID-19 death, report reveals
But the analysis, which was supposed to examine why a disproportionate number of people from Bame groups had died from the virus "did not account for the effect of occupation, comorbidities or obesity". These are also important factors as they're associated with the risk of death and more commonly seen in some BAME groups. The report also found that the impact of the virus has varied significant... [Full Article...]
McDonald's drive-thrus in Dundalk and Drogheda to reopen today
The fast food firm plans to reopen all 924 of its Drive-Thrus by 4 June. In May, the chain announced that it would be reopening 15 restaurants for delivery only. Restaurants will return with smaller teams, offering a limited menu* and operating reduced hours. Customers are also asked to cap orders at £25 and use contactless payment methods to reduce queues and maintain customer safety. [Full Article...]
World Health Organization warns overuse of antibiotics for COVID-19 will cause more deaths
The global health body warned that the inappropriate and indiscriminate use of antibiotics during the COVID-19 could cause more problems than what it is supposed to solve. The WHO was requested concerning the avenue protests within the United States and the worry that they might improve the unfold of the virus. People planning mass events should undertake a "very serious, rigorous risk assessmen... [Full Article...]
US Election 2020: Biden has 10-point lead over Trump in poll
Late last week, Reuters reported that campaign staffers for presumptive Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden had donated to the Minnesota Freedom Fund, which is paying the bail for people arrested during the protests over the death of black American man George Floyd at the hands of police on 25 May. [Full Article...]
Coronavirus in Scotland: New lockdown laws warning after weekend breaches
But she said it was clear that not everybody was heeding the advice, with police having to move on hundreds of people for not complying with regulations. The first minister reiterated that changes that mean vulnerable people in England who have been asked to remain at home (shielding) will be able to go outdoors again do not apply in Scotland. [Full Article...]
India approves emergency use of remdesivir to treat COVID-19 patients
Gilead Sciences Inc said on Monday its antiviral drug remdesivir showed improvement in patients with moderate Covid-19 in a late-stage study. After being given emergency approval in May for use in hospitalized patients, the California-based company announced that it had donated its entire supply of the drug to the US government to be distributed to "vulnerable" cities with patients that nee... [Full Article...]
Gilead says remdesivir helped moderate COVID-19 patients improve
Gilead says that a higher proportion of patients in the 5-day cohort achieved improvements in clinical status versus standard care. The 10-day course did not show improvements that were statistically significant compared to standard care, but Gilead says the odds of improvement were favorable, "trending towards" significance. [Full Article...]
COVID-19 outbreak at farm in Norfolk County
He says 25 days later, they had their first positive case Thursday. The health unit says it is working with the farm, Scotlynn Group, and its clinical staff are developing a plan to evaluate and monitor symptomatic workers. "When we think of congregate settings, we think of places where. a relatively large number of people share the same bathroom, same shower, same kitchen, same dining area". [Full Article...]