Medical
New name for disease caused by virus outbreak: COVID-19
Henceforth, the Coronavirus disease will be referred to as COVID-19, as it was identified in Wuhan, China towards the end of a year ago. But on February 13, the recorded new infections were the lowest ever recorded, with just 1,826 new infections globally. [Full Article...]
First case of Coronavirus confirmed in London
While the patient has now been quarantined, Dr Thompson says the risk of the virus spreading depends on the woman's interactions prior to being placed in isolation. What are the symptoms of coronavirus and what can help stop its spread? I think that's a total diversion. More than 45,000 people have become infected with the virus since December, but less than one percent of cases involved people... [Full Article...]
First child under age of 5 dies from flu in North Carolina
Infants under six months can not get a flu vaccine. I feel better-I'm not sick without it. The post says the school's maintenance department "continues to do daily cleaning and disinfecting of the school, however, the number of students with influenza continues to rise". [Full Article...]
The Newest US Coronavirus Patient Was Quarantined at Air Force Base
More than 800 Americans and family members evacuated from China aboard State Department-chartered flights since late last month have been placed under quarantine - the first imposed by the CDC in 50 years - at one of five USA military bases in California, Texas and Nebraska, according to the CDC. [Full Article...]
Virginia teen dies from flu complications
A child in West Virginia has died from the flu. Dr. Mark Loeb, division director of infectious diseases at McMaster University, told Global News that the flu shot you get from a clinic or pharmacy is not ideal but provides above-average protection when administered. [Full Article...]
Coronavirus Patient Mistakenly Released from San Diego Hospital After CDC Mixup
That patient is one of 13 now known to be infected with the new coronavirus in the U.S. Yesterday, Dr Messonnier said: 'Chinese cases are dropping down, so we're optimistic that their aggressive methods are effective, but it's too soon to say'. [Full Article...]
China Reports Steep Rise in Virus Deaths, Infections
Whilst the number of new Coronavirus cases had increased this week, the doctors in the centre of the outbreak in Hubei province, China have started using a broader definition to diagnose people, causing a jump of nearly 15,000. Previously, confirmation depended on a laboratory test - a time-consuming requirement that left a large backlog of untested, suspected cases. Over 60,000 people have ... [Full Article...]
UAE: Bidders clarify position amid NMC Health pressures
NMC, which listed in London in 2012 and was promoted to the blue-chip FTSE 100 index in 2017, operates clinics and hospitals, specialized maternity and fertility clinics, and long-term care homes hospitals across 19 countries. NMC shares were up 6.7% at 747.2 pence at 1327 GMT. In a separate statement, the largest healthcare company in the UAE said its advisers are in the process of carrying out... [Full Article...]