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Coronavirus re-infections raise concerns about immunity By
It is now unclear whether they had any symptoms of Covid-19 the second time or how long they had been clear of the virus for before testing positive again. This has been confirmed by scientists. These were the details of the news Covid-19 re-infections raise concerns about immunity for this day. On August 15, succeeding an airport screening as he returned to Hong Kong from Spain, he checke... [Full Article...]
Ontario reports a slight decrease in new coronavirus cases
Health Minister Christine Elliott said 30 of Ontario's 34 public health units are reporting five or fewer cases. This is a breaking news story. Public Health Sudbury & Districts say there has been another case of COVID-19. Ontario is in the "slow burn" phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. David Williams says. There were no new cases in northwestern Ontario or eas... [Full Article...]
Torontonian contracts West Nile virus; first resident infected in 2020
The health unit has been trapping and testing mosquitoes in locations across Huron and Perth since June 8. They say it's important to reduce your risk of exposure to mosquitoes and protect yourself against bites. View #RCDHU's media release about West Nile Virus (WNv), which was found in mosquitoes around the Town of Renfrew, near... Those with compromised immune systems or older in age are at... [Full Article...]
Hong Kong researchers confirm first Covid-19 reinfection
The 33-year-old man, an information technology worker, was cleared of COVID-19 and discharged from a hospital in April. Immunisation Advisory Centre director Dr Nikki Turner sees several important factors relating to the Hong Kong case. Van Kerkhove said, "Even if this is the first documented case of reinfection, it's possible, of course, because with our experience with other human coronaviruse... [Full Article...]
Eight cases, one death in Jackson County; SIU reports six active cases
This is a tool that is to be used by School Districts in conjunction with the Saline County Health Officer to help determine the best learning mode based on the impact of COVID-19 in the Community and in the individual School District. Information is also available for COVID-19 cases and deaths among DuPage County residents by race, ethnicity, severity, long-term care facility outcomes, underlyi... [Full Article...]
Italy says China a key strategic partner, despite U.S. concerns
Law met with an Italian foreign affairs delegation and told reporters Di Maio should "address Hong Kong's problems and the human rights violations by China ". "What China is doing is to keep relations with other countries normal and present itself in a more objective way", said Gao Zhikai (高志凱), a former Chinese diplomat and translator for former Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping (鄧小平). [Full Article...]
In stunning reversal, CDC abruptly changes position on when to get tested
Since then, however, there have been reports of testing backlogs as much of the country tried to reopen and several universities tried to mandate testing for incoming students. According to one study , roughly 50% of so-called "transmission events" derive from people not experiencing symptoms. Cuomo asserted that the guidance "totally violates public health standards and rationale" and blasted ... [Full Article...]
[OPINION] On the COVID-19 vaccine: Clinical research is not clinical treatment
For now, the vaccine being produced will be used to meet the demands in Russian Federation. A vaccine that clears all trials can then be delivered pain-free without a needle into the skin through a spring-powered jet injection. This a higher proportion than develop symptoms from infection with the disease itself - studies have suggested that up to 70 percent of people infected are asymptomatic. [Full Article...]