Medical
FDA Has an Issue With Purell's Marketing
The agency's directive comes as the US contends with an early start to the flu season and amid global concerns about the coronavirus outbreak that has killed more than 100 people in China . In a statement posted to its corporate website , Gojo said they had taken "immediate action" in response to the FDA's letter . Federal regulators also took issue with the company saying that Purell... [Full Article...]
China Reports Nearly 10,000 Coronavirus Cases
Chna has placed more than 50 million people in the region under virtual quarantine, while foreign countries have cut back severely on travel to the country and isolated those who recently passed through Wuhan. Also happening Friday, Italy declared a state of emergency freeing up resources to combat the disease, Russian Federation reported its first two cases, as did the United Kingdom, and ... [Full Article...]
WHO Cautions Against Travel, Trade Restrictions as It Declares Coronavirus Emergency
China counted 170 deaths from a new virus Thursday and more countries reported infections, including some spread locally, as foreign evacuees from China's worst-hit region returned home to medical observation and even isolation. Cruise passengers have also been affected, with cruise lines, including MSC, Costa and Royal Caribbean reportedly canceling planned sailings to China , as well as b... [Full Article...]
Dog face mask sales skyrocket in China amid coronavirus crisis
Health experts say that in the US, at any rate, the risk of infection is very low, seeing that there have been only 5 confirmed cases in 4 states so far, all of which were in individuals who had travelled to China in the recent past. In South Korea, residents in two cities where quarantine facilities are being prepared threw eggs and water bottles at government officials to protest plans to isolat... [Full Article...]
First two cases of the new coronavirus confirmed in the UK
Since the virus hit China earlier this month, around 10,000 people have been diagnosed with the illness, while so far 213 people have died. He also said the United Kingdom has been prepared and robust infection control measures are in place. [Full Article...]
Uzbek Health Ministry suggests to restrict travel from China
China has reported 170 deaths from the coronavirus, and almost 7,750 cases have been confirmed globally across more than 15 countries, including the United States, where five patients have been diagnosed with the disease since January 21. [Full Article...]
UK Reports First Two Cases Of China Coronavirus, Say Health Officials
Whitty said the United Kingdom was working closely with the WHO to ensure that the country is " ready for all eventualities " regarding the health crisis. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared on Thursday that the epidemic constitutes a global health emergency, noting that the virus has infected people who had not traveled to China. [Full Article...]
Pakistan suspends direct flights to China as novel coronavirus claims more lives
The WHO declaration came as Canada began evacuating vulnerable relatives of diplomats in mainland China, and as it prepared to airlift out 196 other Canadians who have asked for consular help to leave China. He said China appreciated "the friendly gesture made by the global community" in providing medical equipment, and "what are needed urgently", especially in Hubei province, are masks and othe... [Full Article...]