Medical
Fitbit Launches Low-Cost Emergency Ventilator ‘Fitbit Flow’ for COVID-19 Patients
Sure, the company's bands are excellent tools to measure heartbeat and track your workouts, but that's been the extent of the "medical" expertise the company has had. The same infrastructure that produces millions of wearables a year is being transformed into an assembly line for emergency devices. Tony Faranesh, a Fitbit researcher who worked on the design of the Fitbit Flow, said, "We know... [Full Article...]
Latino girl of just 8 years died of coronavirus in North Carolina
WRAL reports that Aurea Soto Morales died Monday after she was hospitalized for complications from COVID-19. The little youngster, known as "Yoshi", began feeling debilitated a week ago after both of her folks tried positive for the infection. [Full Article...]
Minneapolis to ban police chokeholds, Mayor Frey signs temporary restraining order
The tweet below is rife with expletives. " Shame! " and " Go home, Jacob, go home! ". Legislation, drafted by more than 50 Democrat members of the US House of Representatives and Senate, will make it easier to sue officers who kill and making the wearing of police body cameras mandatory. [Full Article...]
Florida coronavirus cases show another big increase Saturday
In total, 3,960 La Salle County residents have been tested for the coronavirus. Levy County had the largest increase of cases at 55, with 18 new cases according to the county itself. The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Saturday reported 45 new deaths and 701 additional cases of the coronavirus. Here is a breakdown of confirmed COVID-19 cases by zip code in Brazos County. [Full Article...]
WHO reverses stance on face masks as COVID-19 cases rise
The World Health Organization ( WHO ) has shifted its stance on the wearing of face masks . Under the updated guidelines, medical masks are now recommended for all people working in a health facility's clinical area, not just those who deal with COVID-19 patients. [Full Article...]
Ocasio-Cortez backs Engel challenger in primary
Bowman is reportedly supported by Justice Democrats , an organization that assisted Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in her victory of Joe Crowley two years ago. "If I didn't have a primary, I wouldn't mind", Engel can be heard saying to Bronx President Rubén Díaz twice as he asks for the opportunity to speak at a press conference with city and state officials. [Full Article...]
How Norfolk's dental practices are preparing for reopening
Figures from the British Dental Association (BDA) released on Friday showed that 60pc of dental practices estimate they will be able to treat less than a quarter of the patient numbers they saw pre-COVID-19, and will struggle to get ready for social distancing by Monday. [Full Article...]
Coronavirus: No new Covid-19 cases for 16 days in succession
There remains one active case of Covid-19 in New Zealand, with the Health Ministry today confirming no new cases for the 16th day in a row. "The Ministry will continue to monitor closely for any new cases in New Zealand and review the control measures needed to prevent and manage any spread of COVID-19 - including the possible use of masks by the public". [Full Article...]