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Passenger who arrived at LAX tested due to concerns about lethal coronavirus
It was not immediately clear when the results of the medical evaluation would be available. "The safety of our customers and team members is our top priority". from the region around Wuhan, China, where the outbreak began. "While there is no cure for this virus, hospital partners and clinical providers are able to test and care for ill travelers to minimize transmission and treatment for symptom... [Full Article...]
Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations Works With 3 Teams on Coronavirus Vaccine
There is no vaccine or antiviral treatment against the novel coronavirus detected in China, which has killed 18 people so far and has now spread internationally. School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences head, Professor Paul Young, said the team hopes to develop a vaccine over the next six months. "The vaccine will be distributed to first responders and will help curb the spread of the vir... [Full Article...]
16 people monitored for contact with US coronavirus victim
A Texas A&M University student "may have a possible case" of coronavirus, university officials said Thursday. The CDC is conducting a test for the virus and is hoping to begin distributing it to state health departments, Pillai said. Two new suspected cases of the mortal Wuhan coronavirus have been analyzed in Texas and Los Angeles. In addition, with flu season in full swing, health officials ... [Full Article...]
Dementia patients being 'dumped in hospital'
As a result, those suffering from this debilitating brain condition are becoming victims of avoidable emergencies like infections, falls, and dehydration due to insufficient and costly social care. We need a care system that is universal and free at the point of use. Ministers said they were "determined" to tackle the problems. "These figures reveal how it is letting down people with dementia an... [Full Article...]
Mass. health officials announce season’s first pediatric flu death
State health officials say flu activity dropped statewide last week but is still ahead of this time a year ago. So far this season, DPH said up to 3,000 MA residents have been hospitalized with the flu, with an estimated 15,000-20,000 visits to the emergency room also linked to the illness. [Full Article...]
British scientists accidentally discover immune cell that 'may kill all cancer'
If scientists can properly harness this T-cell, it could be a finding on par with the discovery of antibiotics. That's because it relies on a cell-surface molecule called human leukocyte antigen, which varies among patients. This type of treatment is known as T-cell cancer therapy. This is all just speculation at this point; researchers don't know exactly how these T-cells are singling out the c... [Full Article...]
Coronavirus: WHO declines to declare worldwide emergency
Tests are being carried out on the patients but none have been confirmed as having the new coronavirus . "He disinfected his house and stocked up on instant noodles", Liu said. "We screen millions of people and did not detect a single person with SARS", said Khan, pointing to the 2003 outbreak of the disease that hit Toronto and cities around the world. [Full Article...]
Passenger flying into LAX quarantined over potential coronavirus
The flight landed at LAX at approximately 6:45 p.m. Wednesday and was greeted by firefighters and Los Angeles police. The situation was treated the same as any other health emergency, he said . Los Angeles County public health officials said that it would be "very possible" that the city would see at least one person infected with the virus due to the travelers coming from China, Fox 5 rep... [Full Article...]