» Cannabis company gifting Holly $50K
26/04/24 04:18 from coronavirus - BingNews
Lume Cannabis Company recently announced a $50,000 investment in Holly’s parks department and other programs including a scholarship fund. The contribution includes a portion of annual sales at Lume’s ...

» Undocumented Latinx patients got COVID-19 vaccine at same rate as US citizens, study finds
26/04/24 04:00 from coronavirus - BingNews
For undocumented Latinx patients who sought care in the emergency room during the pandemic, the reported rate of having received the COVID-19 vaccine was found to be the same as U.S. citizens, a new ...

» COVID-19 reshaped physician ethics, study suggests
26/04/24 03:54 from coronavirus - BingNews
A team led by researchers at Durham, N.C.-based Duke Health analyzed 187 studies that explored the ethical dilemma physicians face during novel infectious diseases outbreaks, including HIV/AIDS, ...

» Beaufort mourns the loss of beloved chef Steve Brown who made it his business to help others
26/04/24 02:48 from coronavirus - BingNews
Steve Brown was well known locally because of his work in the food business but he gained a wider audience in later years via social media ...

» Oregon prison deaths rose during COVID-19
26/04/24 02:20 from coronavirus - BingNews
Prisoner deaths in Oregon jumped 16% during the height of the coronavirus pandemic, researchers found. But the state saw a significantly lower increase than others. Why it matters: Although it's long ...

» Covid-19 worsened 'silent' spread of antimicrobial resistance: WHO
26/04/24 02:15 from coronavirus - BingNews
Indiscriminate use of antibiotics during the Covid-19 pandemic worldwide may have worsened the "silent" spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), according to a report by the World ...

» Did California's pediatric COVID-19 vaccination program reduce reported cases and hospitalizations?
26/04/24 00:59 from coronavirus - BingNews
Changes in the incidence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and related hospitalizations.

» Study suggests lingering coronavirus in tissues may contribute to long COVID symptoms
25/04/24 18:10 from coronavirus - BingNews
Study investigated whether SARS-CoV-2 lingers in tissues after COVID-19 recovery and if it's linked to long COVID symptoms. They found viral RNA in various organs, and its presence correlated with ...

» Acuitas, CureVac settle lawsuit over COVID-19 vaccine patent rights
25/04/24 10:27 from coronavirus - BingNews
Biotech company Acuitas Therapeutics and Germany-based CureVac have settled Acuitas' lawsuit demanding credit for inventions related to COVID-19 vaccines, according to a filing on Thursday in Virginia ...

» Ohio COVID-19 cases fall for 10th straight week: Coronavirus update for Thursday, April 25
25/04/24 09:43 from coronavirus - BingNews
At least 1,343,837 Ohioans have received the updated one-dose COVID-19 vaccine, an increase of 3,162 people from the prior week, the state reported.

» Impact of COVID-19 'will affect exam results well into the 2030s,' says study
25/04/24 08:40 from coronavirus - BingNews
Educational damage from the COVID-19 pandemic will have an impact on school pupils well into the 2030s, according to a study involving the University of Strathclyde.

» COVID-19 memorial to create ‘tangible wall of memory’ at Green-Wood Cemetery
25/04/24 07:00 from coronavirus - BingNews
More than four years after the COVID-19 pandemic started in New York City, a new memorial at Green-Wood Cemetery will pay tribute to the millions of people impacted by the virus. Read More ...

» GlaxoSmithKline sues Pfizer and BioNTech over Covid-19 vaccine technology
25/04/24 05:22 from coronavirus - BingNews
GlaxoSmithKline sued Pfizer and BioNTech in Delaware federal court on Thursday, accusing them of infringing GSK patents related to messenger RNA (mRNA) technology in the companies' blockbuster ...

» Lawsuit blaming hospitals for couple’s COVID-19 deaths is reinstated
25/04/24 05:03 from coronavirus - BingNews
The lawsuit claimed Susana Pabatao was not provided a mask at work, while Alfredo Pabatao was forced to reuse masks and gowns at his job.

» Covid-19 Vaccination Associated With Reductions In Pediatric Cases & Hospitalizations
25/04/24 01:23 from coronavirus - BingNews
A California-based study found that thanks to the state’s Covid-19 immunization program, there was a reduction of 26.3% in the number of cases among children aged 6 months to 15 years.

» Covid-19 Vaccination Associated With Reductions In Pediatric Cases And Hospitalizations
25/04/24 01:23 from coronavirus - BingNews
A California-based study found that thanks to the state’s Covid-19 immunization program, there was a reduction of 26.3% in the number of cases among children aged 6 months to 15 years.

» COVID-19 treatments extended for groups of patients in Northern Ireland likely to be at highest risk from infection
25/04/24 01:19 from coronavirus - BingNews
The Department of Health has extended eligibility for treatment with Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir plus ritonavir) to include additional groups in Northern Ireland.

» 2023 Had Most Food Recalls Since Start Of COVID-19 Pandemic, Report Finds
24/04/24 20:00 from coronavirus - BingNews
There were over 300 food recalls in 2023, and almost half were caused by undisclosed allergens like nuts, sesame and wheat on packaging.

» 11 LIRR employees suspended without pay, accused of submitting fake COVID-19 vaccine cards
24/04/24 15:16 from coronavirus - BingNews
Officials say a dozen MTA workers are off the job today following accusations of submitting fake COVID-19 vaccination cards. The MTA Inspector General’s Office says a Metro-North employee was fired ...

» Dr. Anthony Fauci to testify before House COVID-19 panel for first time since retirement
24/04/24 12:35 from coronavirus - BingNews
Dr. Anthony Fauci will face a congressional grilling later this spring, having agreed to testify before the House panel investigating the origins and government response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

» MTA suspends 11 Long Island Rail Road workers for submitting fake COVID-19 vaccination cards issued by Julie DeVuono
24/04/24 12:16 from coronavirus - BingNews
Investigators had a list of MTA employees claiming they were vaccinated by Amityville nurse practitioner Julie DeVuono, officials said.

» COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness and fewer common side effects most important factors in whether adults choose vaccination
24/04/24 11:10 from coronavirus - BingNews
Concerns about the common side effects of COVID-19 vaccines and their effectiveness are key to determining whether adults in Germany and the UK choose to get vaccinated against the virus, according to ...

» COVID-19 pandemic alters view that doctors are obligated to provide care: Study
24/04/24 08:00 from coronavirus - BingNews
The unique circumstances arising from the COVID-19 pandemic altered a long-held convention that doctors provide care regardless of personal risk.

» Biden takes shot at Trump's COVID-19 bleach comments. “It all went to his hair.”
24/04/24 02:23 from coronavirus - BingNews
Donald Trump still thinks windmills cause cancer. Ooh. That's what he said. By the way, remember when he was trying to deal with COVID, he said, just inject a little bleach in your veins. He missed it ...

» Loss Of Smell Might Persist Even One Year After A Covid-19 Infection
23/04/24 22:40 from coronavirus - BingNews
A study of 340 people with a prior Covid-19 infection reported that some loss of smell persisted in close to one third of the participants with long Covid one year later.

» Swiss pharma giant Roche's first-quarter sales edge higher as its emerges from post-Covid-19 slump
23/04/24 18:58 from coronavirus - BingNews
Roche lowered its 2024 growth outlook in February as it continues to confront a drop-off in demand for its Covid-19 products and a number of its cancer drugs.

» Global study reveals mismatch in COVID-19 treatment guidelines with WHO standards
23/04/24 16:11 from coronavirus - BingNews
Study assesses global discrepancies in COVID-19 management guidelines across WHO member states, revealing that many national guidelines do not fully align with WHO recommendations, especially in lower ...

» Editorial: Measles more contagious than COVID-19. And it’s back
23/04/24 13:00 from coronavirus - BingNews
Measles is one of the most contagious human viruses — more so than the coronavirus — and is spread through direct or airborne contact when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes. The virus can ...

» Analysis finds significant variations in national COVID-19 treatment recommendations
23/04/24 11:02 from coronavirus - BingNews
National clinical guidelines for the treatment of COVID-19 vary significantly around the world, with under-resourced countries the most likely to diverge from gold standard (World Health Organization; ...

» Q&A on Reducing COVID-19 Risk for Elderly, Immunocompromised
23/04/24 10:08 from coronavirus - BingNews
While the risks associated with COVID-19 generally have decreased over time due to prior exposure to the vaccines and the virus, some people remain at elevated risk, such as the elderly and ...

» Man dies after record 613-day infection with COVID-19, researchers say
23/04/24 09:59 from coronavirus - BingNews
AMSTERDAM (Gray News) – A man in Amsterdam died after a record 613-day infection with COVID-19, researchers said. The case was highlighted in a news release from the American Association for the ...

» Impact of COVID-19-related nonpharmaceutical interventions on diarrheal diseases and zoonotic Salmonella
23/04/24 06:16 from coronavirus - BingNews
Non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) have been proven effective in reducing the spread of COVID-19, but their broader impact on gastrointestinal disorders remains poorly studied. Non-typhoidal ...

» CDC: Less than half of nursing home residents have latest COVID-19 booster shots
23/04/24 05:38 from coronavirus - BingNews
Residents of nursing homes largely aren’t up to date on their COVID-19 shots, and the uptake decline compared to earlier in the pandemic is significant, according to a report from the US Centers for ...

» COVID-19 pandemic led to ‘modest’ developmental delays in children
23/04/24 03:30 from coronavirus - BingNews
The COVID-19 pandemic led to only "modest" developmental delays among infants and children up to five years old.

» Covid-19 resulted in perfect storm for care sector already in crisis, probe told
23/04/24 01:52 from coronavirus - BingNews
The Scottish Covid-19 inquiry is hearing a day of evidence about the health and social care impact of the pandemic.

» COVID-19 kills 2 more in N.B., flu sends child under 4 and 2 youths to hospital
23/04/24 01:07 from coronavirus - BingNews
COVID-19 has killed two more New Brunswickers, while a child under four and two youths aged five to 19 are among those hospitalized by the flu, Tuesday's Respiratory Watch report shows. "COVID-19 ...

» ‘Covid-19’ doctor in bid to get charges of ‘unprofessional conduct’ dropped
22/04/24 22:21 from coronavirus - BingNews
Dr Shankara Chetty, a KwaZulu-Natal general-practitioner accused of unprofessional conduct during the Covid-19 pandemic is working towards have charges against him dropped.

» The numbers of Florida's volunteer firefighters have dropped 11 percent since the Covid-19 pandemic
22/04/24 20:06 from coronavirus - BingNews
Edgardo Grajales directs the volunteer firefighting services for the Florida State Firefighter Association. He says before Covid, the state had 291 volunteer fire stations. Now it’s below 270.

» Significant global variation in COVID-19 guidelines: Most countries recommend at least one treatment that doesn't work
22/04/24 11:30 from coronavirus - BingNews
National clinical guidelines for the treatment of COVID-19 vary significantly around the world, with under-resourced countries the most likely to diverge from gold standard (World Health Organization; ...

» Man dies after 613-day COVID-19 infection that underwent 50 mutations
22/04/24 11:19 from coronavirus - BingNews
A 72-year-old man with a compromised immune system has died after battling COVID-19 for 613 days, during which the virus underwent more than 50 mutations.

» Toxic: How the search for the origins of COVID-19 turned politically poisonous
22/04/24 06:26 from coronavirus - BingNews
The Chinese government froze meaningful efforts to trace the origins of the coronavirus pandemic, despite publicly declaring that it supported an open scientific inquiry, an Associated Press investiga ...

» Research analyzes government intervention and COVID-19 pandemic
22/04/24 06:15 from coronavirus - BingNews
While there's a strong determination worldwide to return to a new normal in a post-COVID world, the pandemic is nearly impossible to forget. A large amount of data also provides insight we may not ...

» Takeaways from AP report on how the search for the coronavirus origins turned toxic
22/04/24 06:06 from coronavirus - BingNews
The Chinese government froze meaningful efforts to trace the origins of the coronavirus pandemic, despite publicly declaring that it supported an open scientific inquiry, an Associated Press ...

» Less than half of nursing home residents are up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines, study finds: Your guide to the latest virus news
22/04/24 03:05 from coronavirus - BingNews
Here’s your go-to guide with everything you need to know about COVID-19, including testing expanding to more airports, updated isolation guidelines and plans for a fall vaccine.

» How the search for the origins of COVID-19 turned politically poisonous
22/04/24 01:29 from coronavirus - BingNews
The Chinese government froze meaningful efforts to trace the origins of the pandemic, despite publicly declaring that it supported an open scientific inquiry, an AP investigation has found.

» COVID-19 vaccine-caused “turbo cancer” nonsense just keeps getting more turbocharged
21/04/24 20:00 from coronavirus - BingNews
No matter how implausible it is or how weak the evidence for it is, the myth that COVID vaccines cause "turbo cancer" just won't die. Quite the contrary, alas. Antivaxxers are—dare I say?—turbocha ...

» Ventura County's COVID-19 response scrutinized in after-action report
21/04/24 03:01 from coronavirus - BingNews
Ventura County responded quickly and effectively to the COVID-19 pandemic but struggled at times to find protective equipment, enforce public health orders and meet an unprecedented demand from the ...

» Covid-19 booster jabs offered at walk-in clinics this spring
20/04/24 23:09 from coronavirus - BingNews
The NHS said those invited should have the jab at least three months after their last dose. The spring booster vaccine in BNSSG will be available until 30 June. These are today's mortgage rates.

» Guest editorial: Measles is more contagious than the coronavirus. And it’s back.
20/04/24 23:00 from coronavirus - BingNews
This year is not yet one-third over, yet measles cases in the United States are on track to be the worst since a massive outbreak in 2019. At the same ...

» Wale Edun: Swift economic reforms key to post-COVID-19 recovery
20/04/24 20:49 from coronavirus - BingNews
Wale Edun, minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, says swift economic reforms are key to recovering from post-COVID-19 effects.