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BC health officials report 131 new coronavirus cases since Friday
One of the new cases is epi-linked. Since the pandemic began, 2,069 cases have been discovered in the Fraser Health region and 1,167 cases have been located in the Vancouver Coastal Health region. Henry said she was concerned that party buses were still operating in the province. "People all across B.C. have demonstrated unparalleled compassion and kindness in the face of COVID-19". [Full Article...]
Retailers urge shoppers to comply with new face covering rules
Face coverings are mandatory in shops, shopping centres and other indoor settings from today. The regulations apply to shops, supermarkets, shopping centres, retail outlets, hairdressers, nail bars, cinemas, museums and libraries. The legislation does not apply to children under 13, or those who can not wear a mask because of health or disability reasons. "We would urge everyone who can wear ... [Full Article...]
Coronavirus: US see big jump in cases among children in late July
Despite persistent rumors that children are " almost immune " from the virus, the analysis of 576 children hospitalized for the virus across 14 statesfound that one out of three was admitted to the ICU - similar to the rate among adults. The range of ages varied from state to state, with some including an age limit as high as 24. While most children who catch the coronavirus have either no sym... [Full Article...]
Seven dead, 60 infected by new tick-borne virus in China
This revelation has certainly filled the heart of Chinese people with trepidation. In East China's Jiangsu Province, more than 37 cases of SFTS virus we're confirmed in the first half of this year. Sheng Jifang, a doctor from the first affiliated hospital under Zhejiang University, said that the possibility of human-to-human transmission could not be excluded; patients can pass the virus to ot... [Full Article...]
40% increase in Covid-19 cases among United States children
State-level populations for children were estimated with data from the US Census Bureau. In total, the report said 338,982 children have been sickened with the virus in the USA, and half of the US states reported more than 5,000 confirmed cases in children. [Full Article...]
Asymptomatic coronavirus carriers have high viral loads
While Marta Gaglia, a virologist from Tufts University in MA said symptomatic and asymptomatic people look basically the same and may transmit the disease to others in the same way, Cowling said asymptomatic people may be less efficient at transmitting the disease since they do not cough or sneeze in any way that could expel the virus from their nose, throat, and lungs. [Full Article...]
Scientists tested 14 types of masks in preventing spread of COVID-19
Washington D.C., Aug 8: Using affordable and widely available tools, scientists have developed a simple approach to visually evaluate how effectively different types of masks prevent the spread of droplets that could contain SARS-CoV-2 virus particles, according to a new study. [Full Article...]
Russian Federation to register COVID-19 vaccine on August 12
That's really important". Vaccines have to go through multi-phase trials to ensure they're effective and safe, and typically take years to develop. "Medical professionals and senior citizens will be the first to get vaccinated", Deputy Health Minister Oleg Gridnev told reporters at the opening of a cancer centre building in the city of Ufa. [Full Article...]