Medical
New Study Claims Human Coronavirus "Inactivated" By Mouthwash and Oral Rinses
The study looked at the effectiveness of the various products when they interact with a solution containing a strain of human coronavirus at intervals of 30 seconds, one minute and two minutes. Australian researchers and their global colleagues discovered another pathway the COVID-19 virus uses to get into human cells, which may explain the high infection rate of the virus comparing to other sim... [Full Article...]
NSW records two new cases of local transmission
One confirmed infection is a household contact of private clinic cluster in Liverpool, in the city's west, which has a total of 12 cases. There were 7,401 tests recorded in the latest 24-hour period. "This is also particularly important in western Sydney and southeastern Sydney, where there have also been locally transmitted cases recently". "This case is believed to have visited the Kingsford... [Full Article...]
COVID-19 alert issued to Bathurst 1000 attendees
NSW Health is also urging Bathurst residents to get tested even if they have mild symptoms of the virus and to remain in isolation until their test results come back. Health Minister Brad Hazzard said he was sorry if some religious leaders felt they were being ignored but he only heard of their concerns through the media. [Full Article...]
BC health officials announce 499 new coronavirus cases since Friday
Henry. "As the resurgence of COVID-19 activity continues in Canada, we are tracking a range of epidemiological indicators to monitor where the disease is most active, where it is spreading and how it is impacting the health of Canadians and public health, laboratory and healthcare capacity". [Full Article...]
Eastern Health launching flu-shot clinics by appointment on Wednesday
The Oct. 24 event will be the first of two flu shot events, with the second operating as a drive-thru event on November 7, 9 AM to 2 PM at the Travis County Expo Center, which will distribute approximately 600 flu shots. Hagdorn said the student health insurance plan provided through CSU also covers the flu shot for students. "In previous years we have not required appointments", Hagdorn said. [Full Article...]
Two deaths, 80 new COVID-19 cases announced in Manitoba on Monday
Active cases of COVID-19 are now at 1,743, though Roussin has previously said this number may not be accurate as there is a backlog in reporting. He says the work the agency is able to perform can be critical to managing the increase in case counts, particularly in situations where there are a high number of close contacts. [Full Article...]
Saskatchewan adds 57 new cases of COVID-19; active cases at 469
Of the 44 new cases announced Tuesday, 20 come from Saskatoon putting the city's active case count at 101. According to the Ministry of Health, the new cases in the Saskatoon area are primarily linked to outbreaks at bars and nightclubs. Two people are in intensive care, one in Saskatoon and one in Regina. One person is in the ICU in Regina and one is in Saskatoon. Shahab has said further lo... [Full Article...]
Five South Koreans die after getting flu shots, sparking vaccine fears
Last month of September, the authorities said they plan to increase the flu vaccine production for the winter, around 20% more than 2019. Reuters also reported that because of the deaths, which made huge headlines in South Korea, the national vaccine program was suspended just a few weeks after it was launched due to safety worries. [Full Article...]