WHO pauses trial of hydroxychloroquine drug in Covid-19 patients, says experts need to review

In a press briefing, WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that in light of a paper published last week in the Lancet that showed people taking hydroxychloroquine were at higher risk of death and heart problems, there would be “a temporary pause” on the hydroxychloroquine arm of its global clinical tria

WHO pauses trial of anti-malaria drug in Covid-19 patients due to safety concerns

The World Health Organization has suspended testing the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine in Covid-19 patients due to safety concerns, WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday.

WHO to temporarily stop study of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19

WHO says it will temporarily drop hydroxychloroquine from its global study into experimental COVID-19 treatments, saying that its experts need to review all available evidence to date.

UN trial for virus therapies pauses testing on Trump's drug

The World Health Organization said Monday that it will temporarily drop hydroxychloroquine -- the malaria drug U.S. President Trump says he is taking -- from its global study into experimental COVID-19 treatments, saying that its experts need to review all available evidence to date.

UN Trial for Virus Therapies Pauses Testing on Trump's Drug

WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that in light of a paper published last week in the Lancet that showed people taking hydroxychloroquine were at higher risk of death and heart problems, there would be "a temporary pause" on the hydroxychloroquine arm of its global clinical trial.

Covid-19: WHO suspends trial of hydroxychloroquine, after study shows it increases mortality rate

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the trial was being suspended ‘while the safety is reviewed’.

COVID-19: WHO suspends chloroquine trial

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced a “temporary pause” in its solidarity trial on the use of hydroxychloroquine for treatment of COVID-19 patients. Tedros Ghebreyesus, the WHO director-general, made

COVID-19: WHO suspends trial of hydroxychloroquine over safety concerns

The World Health Organization said Monday it had "temporarily" suspended clinical trials of hydroxychloroquine as a potential treatment for COVID-19 being carried out across a range of countries as...

WHO pauses hydroxychloroquine study due to safety concerns

The WHO said that it will temporarily drop hydroxychloroquine-the malaria drug U.S. President Trump said he is taking-from its global study into experimental coronavirus treatments, saying that its experts need to review all available evidence to date.

WHO pauses hydroxychloroquine study due to safety concerns

Other treatments in the study, including the experimental drug remdesivir and an HIV combination therapy, are still being pursued.

WHO temporarily pauses hydroxychloroquine study, citing safety concerns

The World Health Organization is temporarily halting a study on hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine as potential COVID-19 treatments due to safety concerns. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced the decision on Monday, after a study published in The Lancet medical journal suggested COVID-19 patients treated with hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine were more likely to die, CNN reports. The drugs were being reviewed as part of the WHO's Solidarity Trial — a coronavirus research effort involving more than 400 hospitals in 35 countries. President Donald Trump last week revealed he takes hydroxychloroquine as a preventative measure against COVID-19, despite there being no evidence of its effectiveness and the FDA cautioning against the drug due to serious side effects including abnormal heart rhythms. Meanwhile Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is touting the other drug halted in the study, chloroquine. The Data Safety Monitoring Board will review data about the drugs to assess whether they should…

WHO stops hydroxychloroquine trials over safety concerns

(UPDATED) WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says the decision comes after the publication of a study in the Lancet indicating that using the drug on COVID-19 patients could increase their likelihood of dying

WHO suspends hydroxychloroquine trials

The World Health Organization is temporarily suspending the use of hydroxychloroquine from its global study into experimental treatments for the coronavirus.

WHO suspends trials of hydroxychloroquine, citing safety

May 25 (UPI) -- The World Health Organization announced Monday it was temporarily pausing international medical trials involving the malarial drug hydroxychloroquine, which was touted by U.S. President Trump as a possible cure for COVID-19.

UN virus therapy trial pauses hydroxychloroquine testing

Recent research showed that people taking hydroxychloroquine were at higher risk of death and heart problems. President Trump has said he is taking the drug to protect against the coronavirus.

UN virus therapy trial pauses hydroxychloroquine testing

WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that in light of a paper published last week in the Lancet that showed people taking hydroxychloroquine were at higher risk of death and heart problems, there would be “a temporary pause” on the hydroxychloroquine arm of its global clinical trial.

UN virus therapy trial pauses hydroxychloroquine testing

The World Health Organization said Monday that it will temporarily drop hydroxychloroquine — the anti-malarial drug U.S. President Trump says he is taking — from its global study into experimental COVID-19 treatments, saying that its experts need to review all available evidence to date. In a press

Hydroxychloroquine trial suspended over safety fears

Donald Trump said he had been taking the anti-malarial drug which may have a benefit in treating Covid-19.

WHO halts hydroxychloroquine trial over safety fears

The World Health Organization said that it will temporarily drop hydroxychloroquine - the malaria drug U.S. President Trump said he is taking - from its global study into experimental COVID-19 treatme

WHO pauses hydroxychloroquine trial to review safety data

The World Health Organization (WHO) said Monday that it is temporarily stopping the hydroxychloroquine portion of a global study into experimental treatments for COVID-19, the disease caused by the

WHO to temporarily stop study of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19

WHO says it will temporarily drop hydroxychloroquine from its global study into experimental COVID-19 treatments, saying that its experts need to review all available evidence to date.

NASA astronauts will test new SpaceX capsule, execute spacewalks

ORLANDO, Fla., May 25 (UPI) -- Astronauts heading to space from U.S. soil for the first time in nine years will test SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule and perform spacewalks on the International Space Station.

NASA astronauts go back to the future with capsule launch

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — It’s back to the future as NASA astronauts launch again from the U.S. — aboard a retro-style “Right Stuff” capsule.

NASA astronauts go back to the future with capsule launch

It's back to the future as NASA astronauts launch again from the U.S.—aboard a retro-style "Right Stuff" capsule.

NASA astronauts go back to the future with capsule launch

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — It’s back to the future as NASA astronauts launch again from the U.S. — aboard a retro-style “Right Stuff” capsule. Make no mistake: This is not your father’s — or grandfather’s — capsule. SpaceX’s Dragon crew capsule outshines NASA’s old Apollo spacecraft in virtually every way. The Dragon’s clean lines and …

NASA astronauts go back to the future with capsule launch

It's back to the future as NASA astronauts launch again from the U.S. -- aboard a retro-style "Right Stuff" capsule. But make no mistake: This is not your father's -- or grandfather's -- capsule.

NASA astronauts go back to the future with capsule launch

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — It’s back to the future as NASA astronauts launch again from the U.S. — aboard a retro-style “Right Stuff” capsule. Make no mistake: This is not your father’s — or

How SpaceX and NASA are launching astronauts into space during a pandemic

Kennedy Space Center is closed to the public for the launch

NASA and SpaceX Are ‘Go’ For Historic Launch of Crew Dragon With Astronauts on Board

On Wednesday, NASA and SpaceX will launch two astronauts into orbit on a Crew Dragon spacecraft in what’s the most anticipated launch of the year.

Home Launch Capsule

SpaceX’s Dragon crew capsule outshines NASA’s old Apollo spacecraft in virtually every way. The Dragon’s clean lines and minimalist interior, with touchscreens instead of a mess of switches and knobs, make even the space shuttles seem yesteryear. This fresh take on a vintage look will be on full display

SpaceX brings renewed expectations to crewed space exploration

Americans were not meant to sit on their hands with their feet up on the coffee table. Our forebears of more than 10 generations took leaps of faith -- some by ship, some by foot and some by airplane

Weather iffy for SpaceX astronaut launch

Aside from a threat of bad weather, NASA and SpaceX confirmed Monday that everything is all-systems-go for their upcoming rocket launch with two American astronauts.

Will A Tropical Weather System Delay Historic SpaceX Astronaut Launch This Week?

Will weather cooperate for the historic SpaceX launch carrying astronauts to space this week? Here's the latest.

Stormy weather puts damper on SpaceX's 1st astronaut launch

Stormy weather is threatening to delay SpaceX’s first astronaut launch.

SpaceX reaches for a milestone in spaceflight

On 27 May, two US astronauts are planning to launch from the Kennedy Space Centre on a mission to the International Space Station. What’s remarkable is they will not be launched by Nasa but by a private company.

SpaceX ready for defining moment with first humans on rocket

For a nation scarred by the health and economic impacts of the coronavirus and slowly emerging from stay-home orders, the SpaceX launch will be a chance to look skyward.

Milestones of US human spaceflights

Here are key milestones in the history of crewed US spaceflights, which resume on May 27 with the first transport of US astronauts to the International Space Station for nine years.

Here are the milestones of US human spaceflights

Here are key milestones in the history of crewed US spaceflights, which resume on May 27 with the first transport of US astronauts to the International Space Station for nine years.   On April 12,

NASA astronauts go back to the future with capsule launch

It's back to the future as NASA astronauts launch again from the U.S. — aboard a retro-style 'Right Stuff' capsule.

NASA astronauts go back to the future with capsule launch

It's back to the future as NASA astronauts launch again from the U.S. — aboard a retro-style "Right Stuff' capsule.

NASA astronauts go back to the future with capsule launch

It's back to the future as NASA astronauts launch again from the U.S. — aboard a retro-style 'Right Stuff' capsule.

Thai scientists begin COVID-19 vaccine trials on monkeys

Thailand hopes to have the coronavirus vaccine into production by next year

Novavax Is Beginning Clinical Trials Of Its Coronavirus Vaccine

Novavax announced it's beginning clinical trials of its Covid-19 vaccine on Monday.

Coronavirus vaccine India Latest Update: Harsh Vardhan says when Indian vaccine candidate will enter trials

Coronavirus vaccine India Latest News Update: Financial support and regulatory clearance will be provided to those who are working on this, Vardhan said. "Out of these 14, four vaccine candidates, in the next three-five months, may enter the clinical trial stage. Right now, they are in the pre-clinical trial phase," the minister said.

Thailand enters global race for COVID-19 vaccine with trials on monkeys

Thailand is conducting tests on macaque monkeys as it races to produce a cheaper, alternative coronavirus vaccine it hopes will be ready by 2021, ...

US company trials coronavirus vaccine in Australia

A U.S. biotechnology company announced on Tuesday the start of human trials in Australia of a vaccine for the coronarvirus with hopes of releasing a proven vaccine this year.

Thailand enters global race for vaccine with trials on monkeys

Thailand is conducting tests on macaque monkeys as it races to produce a cheaper, alternative coronavirus vaccine it hopes will be ready by 2021, a top researcher said Monday.

Thailand enters global race for vaccine with trials on monkeys

More than 100 candidate vaccines are currently in various stages of development around the world, at least 8 of which are in clinical trials with humans, according to the World Health Organization

Latest update on COVID-19 vaccine I TheHealthSite.com

Currently, more than 100 vaccines are in different stages of development. India is working on 14 COVID-19 vaccines, 4 will enter clinical trial soon.

In the race for a coronavirus vaccine, first doesn’t mean best

A vaccine is seen as the Holy Grail of coronavirus research, but the first vaccine out to market may not be the one you want to take.

Govt Speaks on Covid-19 Vaccine Trials on 400 Medics

The government responded on Covid-19 vaccine trials set to be conducted on 400 Kenyan medics...

Thailand enters race for Covid-19 vaccine

At least eight vaccines are in clinical trials with humans

Thailand races to produce cheaper vaccine, starts trials on monkeys

Thailand is conducting tests on macaque monkeys as it races to produce a cheaper COVID-19 vaccine it hopes will be ready by 2021.

Philippines to take part in 2 Taiwanese clinical trails for coronavirus vaccine

Philippines teams up with 2 Taiwanese organizations on clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccine

Prototype vaccine protects monkeys from coronavirus | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

A prototype vaccine has protected monkeys from the coronavirus, researchers reported today, a finding that offers new hope for effective human vaccines.

Coronavirus vaccine update: After Moderna, CanSino Biologics claims positive results in early trials

Covid-19 Vaccine Latest Update: After Moderna, China's Cansino Biologics claims encouraging results

Coronavirus: Human trial of vaccine shows promising results in China

The early-stage trial was conducted by researchers at several laboratories and included 108 participants aged 18 to 60. ..

Dr. Rashid Chotani: Coronavirus vaccine at warp speed – Will it be ready in 2020?

President Trump's Operation Warp Speed aims to have a completed vaccine for the novel coronavirus by the end of 2020. 

US plans massive coronavirus vaccine testing effort to meet year-end deadline

The project will compress what is typically 10 years of vaccine development and testing into a matter of months, testimony to the urgency to halt a pandemic that has infected more than 5 million people

Coronavirus: Central Government plans to speed access to global vaccine

Coronavirus: Central Government plans to speed access to global vaccine: - Summary of the Gallery

Scientists vs politicians: The reality check for “warp speed” vaccine research

Hollywood-style messages from politicians about beating the pandemic downplay technical complexity.

On the threshold of the battle against COVID-19

Puerto Rico may participate in one of the clinical trials to find a vaccine

Thailand enters global race for vaccine with trials on monkeys

More than 100 candidate vaccines are currently in various stages of development around the world, at least eight of which are in clinical trials with humans, according to the World Health Organization. 

US CDC warns of ‘aggressive’ rats searching for food during shutdowns

Humans are not the only ones who miss dining out.

COVID-19 Side-Effect: CDC Warns Rats Might Be More Aggressive During Pandemic; Rodent's Urine Can Cause Food-Borne Illnesses

CDC warned the public that rats might be more aggressive during the pandemic. Food-borne illnesses can be spread by rodents' urine, especially to children.

CDC warns of ‘aggressive rodent conduct’ as lockdowns lift

The post-coronavirus world could possibly be an actual rat race. With people […] More

CDC Warns Public To Prepare For ‘Aggressive Rodent Behavior’ As Lockdowns Ease

As lockdowns forced rodents to become more active searching for food, people need to be more prepared in dealing with them when restrictions lift.

CDC: As restaurants reopen, scavenging rodents could become aggressive

As restaurants closed nationwide, the supply of food for some rodents was cut off, especially in dense, commercial areas.

'Aggressive' rats on rise after restaurant shutdowns, CDC says

May 25 (UPI) -- Federal health authorities warned that rats may exhibit "unusual or aggressive" behavior because they have been cut of from food waste due to coronavirus-related closures of restaurants nationwide.

CDC warns of aggressive cannibal rats facing shortage of garbage to eat

Officials say rats have resorted to open warfare and eating their young as closures reduce edible waste

CDC warns of aggressive cannibal rats facing shortage of garbage to eat

Officials say rats have resorted to open warfare and eating their young as closures reduce edible waste * Coronavirus – latest global updatesThe US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned of “unusual or aggressive” behavior in American rats as a consequence of more than two months of human

The CDC Have Issued A Warning About "Aggressive" Rats As Lockdown Leads To Hangry Rodents

As lockdown measures continue to keep people from the streets, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning about “an increase

Coronavirus News: Beware of ravenous rats, CDC warns

The CDC is warning of "unusual or aggressive rodent behavior" among rats, starved by the coronavirus pandemic lockdown.

And now, rats: US disease control centre issues aggressive rodent warning

As restaurants across America closed during the pandemic, rats have become desperate in their search for scraps, turning on homes, cars and each other

And now, rats: US disease control centre issues aggressive rodent warning

As restaurants across America closed during the pandemic, rats have become desperate in their search for scraps, turning on homes, cars and each other

And now, rats: US disease control centre issues aggressive rodent warning

As restaurants across America closed during the pandemic, rats have become desperate in their search for scraps, turning on homes, cars and each other

WHO Halts Hydroxychloroquine COVID-19 Trials Citing Safety Concerns

The WHO placed a temporary halt on tests of the controversial COVID-19 coronavirus treatment hydroxychloroquine on Monday, citing growing safety concerns described in a study spanning six continents.

WHO suspends trial of hydroxychloroquine as Covid-19 treatment over safety concerns

Europe News: The World Health Organization said Monday that it had "temporarily" suspended clinical trials of hydroxychloriquine as a potential treatment for COVID

WHO suspends trial of hydroxychloroquine as Covid-19 treatment over safety concerns

The World Health Organization said Monday that it had "temporarily" suspended clinical trials of hydroxychloriquine as a potential treatment for COVID-19 being carried out across a range of countries as a precautionary measure.

BREAKING: WHO Suspends Trial Of Hydroxychloroquine As COVID-19 Treatment Over Safety Concerns

Hydroxycholoroquine has been touted by United States President, Donald Trump, and others as a possible treatment for the disease.

WHO pauses trial of hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients over safety concerns

Hydroxycholoroquine has been touted by Donald Trump and others as a possible treatment for the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.

WHO pauses trial of hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients due to safety concerns

The WHO has suspended testing hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients due to safety concerns.

Safety concerns: WHO halts clinical trial of anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19

The World Health Organization said Monday that it had "temporarily" suspended clinical trials of hydroxychloroquine as a potential treatment for Covid-19 being carried out across a range of countries as a precautionary measure.

WHO suspends trial of hydroxychloroquine as COVID-19 treatment

The World Health Organization said Monday it had "temporarily" suspended clinical trials of hydroxychloriquine as a potential treatment for COVID-19 being carried out across

WHO suspends trial of hydroxychloroquine as COVID-19 treatment

The World Health Organization said Monday it had "temporarily" suspended clinical trials of hydroxychloroquine. - Coronavirus Updates

WHO Temporarily Suspends Clinical Trials of Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine

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COVID-19: WHO suspends trial of hydroxychloroquine

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday suspended the use of hydroxychloroquine in solidarity trial for the treatment of COVID-19

WHO temporarily suspends hydroxychloriquine trials

The World Health Organization says it had temporarily suspended clinical trials of hydroxychloroquine as a potential treatment for Covid-19 being carried out across a range of countries as a precautionary measure.

Covid-19 crisis: WHO pauses trial of hydroxychloroquine on safety concerns

Hydroxycholoroquine has been touted by Donald Trump and others as a possible treatment for the disease caused by the novel coronavirus

Karan Johar on self-isolation after two household staff test positive for COVID-19

Two members of Karan Johar's household staff have tested coronavirus positive. While the filmmaker and his family have tested negative, they will be in self-isolation for the next 14 days.

COVID-19: Karan Johar in self-isolation after household staff tests positive

Filmmaker says family tested negative but they will self-isolate

Two of Karan Johar's household staff test coronavirus-positive, filmmaker says he tested negative

Filmmaker Karan Johar said that two members of his household staff had tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

After Boney Kapoor, Two Members Of Karan Johar’s Household Staff Test Positive For Covid-19

Two members of Karan Johar’s household staff have tested positive for the Covid-19. Karan Johar shared that the rest of the staff and family are not showing any symptoms.

Karan Johar's two house staff test positive for COVID-19, filmmaker shows no symptoms

'I'd like to inform you that two members of our household staff have tested positive for COVID-19. As soon as the symptoms were detected, they were put under quarantine in a section of our building.

Karan Johar's Two House Helps Test Positive For Coronavirus

Karan Johar said that two members of his household staff have tested positive for COVID-19. He informed everyone that he and his family members will remain under self-isolation for the next fourteen days.

Karan Johar's Two Helpers Test Positive For Coronavirus, Filmmaker And Family Test Negative

Karan Johar's Two Members of Household Staff Test Positive, Family Takes Swab Test And Test Negative.

South African mine closes after over 100 workers test positive for COVID-19

The 4km-deep mine will now be deep-cleaned.

Coach Andre Pederneiras tests positive for COVID-19

Nova Uniao founder and leader Andre Pederneiras tested positive for coronavirus and is isolated from his family.

26 people test positive for Covid-19 at Mediclinic Cape Town

Mediclinic said it had arranged self-isolation accommodation for those in need of it, and managers will check in with staff every day.

Coronavirus sneaks into US pasta factory, 24 workers test positive

The Spokesman-Review reported that Philadelphia Macaroni Company Inc. said in a statement Friday that 72 workers were tested for COVID-19 and 24 were positive

Hydroxychloroquine linked to higher risk of death in coronavirus patients — Study

Hydroxychloroquine which  President Donald Trump once touted as  a solution to  coronavirus  is not as effective after all, according to observational study...

WHO Pauses Hydroxychloroquine Study Amid Concerns Over Drug’s Safety

The decision comes after a paper published in The Lancet found using the drug to treat coronavirus led to higher rates of death and heart issues.

Largest Study Yet Finds Chloroquine Increases Risk of Death in COVID-19 Patients

We just got even more evidence that the antimalarial medications touted by President Donald Trump aren't a good bet for treating the coronavirus.

Is vitamin D a shield against coronavirus? Researchers study Covid-19 connection

A study published in The Lancet has found a link between vitamin D and Covid-19. The study suggests vitamin D that is made by human skin under exposure to the sun can help fight Covid-19 better.

WHO suspends trial of drug Donald Trump had been taking over safety fears

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced it is suspending a trial of hydroxychloroquine in coronavirus patients over safety concerns.

WHO says it is SUSPENDING its trial of anti-malaria drug hydoxychloroquine in coronavirus patients citing safety concerns - a day after Trump boasts about finishing his prescription

A Friday study revealed higher mortality rates among coronavirus patients who took hydroxychloroquine, which led to the WHO suspending an arm of its trial looking at the drug.

WHO halts hydroxychloroquine trial for coronavirus amid safety fears

Malaria drug taken by Trump could raise risk of death and heart problems, study shows

Covid-19: WHO to pause hydroxychloroquine trial on safety concerns

The WHO DG added that the concern relates only to the particular anti-malarial drug and its potential use on covid-19 patients, and not to other drugs.In India, the trial is being conducted by ICMR and enrolment for the study at the 19 study sites started on 1 May, data on the government’s clinical trial registry showed

WHO temporarily halts hydroxychloroquine, chloroquine trials for coronavirus treatment pending safety review

The World Health Organization said it will temporarily halt global trials of hydroxychloroquine – the malaria drug President Trump said he is taking to prevent coronavirus infection – and chloroquine after a study showed that hospitalized coronavirus patients taking the drugs have a higher mortality rate.

Covid-19: China to evacuate its citizens from India

India was one of the first countries to evacuate its nationals mainly students from Wuhan, the epicenter of the outbreak, in January-February.The evacuation also comes at a time of high military tensions between India and China with Chinese troops transgressing into Indian territory

China to evacuate its citizens from India amid rising coronavirus cases

The Chinese embassy put out a notice on its website on Monday, asking those wanting to return home to book tickets in special flights

China to evacuate its citizens from India amid rise in coronavirus cases

The move to evacuate its citizens comes in the wake of India emerging as the 10th worst-hit country by the deadly virus, which has infected nearly 1.40 lakh people in India.People opting to return China will have to accept all quarantine, epidemic prevention arrangements during the flight as well as after entering China

China decides to evacuate its citizens from India amid rise in coronavirus cases

The Chinese embassy put out a notice on its website on Monday, asking those wanting to return home to book tickets in special flights. The move to evacuate its citizens comes in the wake of India emerging as the 10th worst-hit country by the deadly virus, which has infected nearly 1.40 lakh people in India.

China decides to evacuate its citizens from India amid rise in coronavirus cases

The Chinese embassy put out a notice on its website on Monday, asking those wanting to return home to book tickets in special flights.

China decides to evacuate citizens from India amid rise in coronavirus cases

India News: China has decided to evacuate its citizens, including students, tourists and businessmen, from India who are facing "difficulties" in the country and

China decides to evacuate its citizens from India amid rise in Covid cases

The move to evacuate its citizens comes in the wake of India emerging as the 10th worst-hit country by the deadly virus, which has infected nearly 1.40 lakh people in India.

China plans to begin shifting its citizens stranded in India from June 2

China will ply flights to help its citizens stranded in India and facing difficulties to return to the mainland from June 2, as per a tentative schedule published on the website of the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi on Monday.

WHO warns of 'second peak' in areas where COVID-19 declining

WHO warns of 'second peak' in areas where COVID-19 declining

WHO warns of 'second peak' in areas where Covid-19 is declining

Rest of World News: Countries where coronavirus infections are declining could still face an "immediate second peak" if they let up too soon on measures to halt the outbr

WHO Warns of ‘Second Peak’ in Areas where COVID-19 Declining

Countries where coronavirus infections are declining could still face an "immediate second peak" if they let up too soon on measures to halt the outbreak, the World Health Organization said on Monday. The world is still in the middle of the first wav

WHO warns of 'second peak' in areas where COVID-19 declining

GENEVA (Reuters) - Countries where coronavirus infections are declining could still face an “immediate second peak” if they let up too soon on measures to halt the outbreak, the World Health Organization said on Monday.

WHO warns of 'immediate second peak' in areas where Covid-19 is on a decline

WHO emergencies head Dr Mike Ryan said epidemics often come in waves, which means that outbreaks could come back later this year in places where the first wave has subsided

WHO warns 'immediate second peak' of coronavirus threatens countries that reopen too soon

The World Health Organization said on Monday that parts of the world where coronavirus infection rates are declining may face an “immediate second peak” if they prematurely loosen restrictions to s…

Ghana Boasts Of Recording Lowest COVID-19 Death Rate

This means that our positivity rate is 3.43 per cent, which again is one of the lowest in Africa and the world.

COVID-19: With fewer tests, Nigeria ties with Ghana, Algeria in death burden

With a total of 221 COVID-19 deaths, Nigeria, with estimated population of 205.5 million recorded a total of 7,526 confirmed cases which

Lagos records another COVID-19 death

Another COVID-19 death was recorded in Lagos bringing the total number of deaths to 47, said Health Commissioner, Professor Akin Abayomi

New Covid-19 Update: Ghana Records 125 New Cases With 72 Recoveries

A new update on the Covid-19 case in the country as provided by the Ghana Health Service says that Ghana has recorded an increase of 125 new coronavirus infections taking the country’s total number to 6,808 as of Monday, May 25, 2020. The total of the country’s cases now stands at 6,808. 13 of the […]

Five new COVID-19 cases in Lebanon

So far, 1119 cases were officially recorded with no new deaths, rendering the total number of deaths at 26.

Philippines posts five new coronavirus deaths, 284 infections

MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines’ health ministry on Monday reported five additional novel coronavirus deaths and 284 more infections, the largest daily increase of cases in two weeks.

Egypt under fire over coronavirus deaths among healthcare workers

Egypt's medical union blamed the government for the rise in coronavirus infections and deaths among healthcare professionals, warning of a "complete collapse" of the country's health system.

Turkey confirms 32 deaths, 1,141 new coronavirus cases

Middle East News: Fahrettin Koca also tweeted there were 1,141 new infections confirmed in the past 24 hours. The total number of infections has reached 156,827. Turkey

Coronavirus | Single-day spike continues its trend for the seventh day on Monday

6,977 new infections reported along with 154 deaths. Recovery rate also up, says Health Ministry

India among worst-hit nations: health minister says time to forget Tablighi incident

Coronavirus infections are now growing at nearly 7000 per day and deaths by three-digit increases

Last week for COVID survey

B.C. residents who haven't yet taken the province's COVID-19 survey have until May 31 to do so.

More than 313,000 have completed B.C.’s COVID-19 survey; one week left to take part

There’s a week left to tell the province your experiences and needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. So far, more than 313,000 people have taken part, said provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry. . .

New study shows that one third of Irish people exercise every day

Independent research experts iReach have released findings from a survey they carried out prior to the Covid-19 restrictions in Ireland.

Share your pandemic story

As stay at home restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic continue to loosen Interior Health is already gathering information to help learn from the experience and to prepare in case there is a next time.

South Korea reports 16 new cases of coronavirus

South Korea reported 16 new cases of the coronavirus as official scramble to stem transmissions with 2 million more children returning to school this week. The figures released by the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday brought national totals to 11,206 cases and 267

South Korea reports 16 new cases of coronavirus

The figures released by the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday brought national totals to 11,206 cases and 267 deaths.

U.S. CDC reports 1,637,456 coronavirus cases, 97,669 deaths

(Reuters) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday reported 1,637,456 cases of the new coronavirus, an increase of 15,342 cases from its previous count, and said that the number of deaths had risen by 620 to 97,669.

U.S. CDC reports 1,637,456 coronavirus cases, 97,669 deaths

May 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday reported 1,637,456 cases of the new coronavirus, an increase of 15,342 cases from its previous count, and said that the number of deaths had risen by 620 to 97,669.

COVID-19: NHL hoping to move to Phase 2 of return-to-play protocol in early June

If the Phase 2 plan gets the green light, on-ice sessions will be non-contact and involve up to six players, who will be expected to maintain physical distancing at all times

NHL hoping to move to Phase 2 of return-to-play protocol in early June

The NHL, which was forced to pause its season March 12 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, released a memo Monday announcing it's targeting early next month as the start date for Phase 2 of its return-to-play protocol, including the opening of practice rinks and allowing small, voluntary group workouts on and off the ice.

NHL release details of their Phase 2 training rules

This covers the return of players to small-group workouts and the rules for use of the facilities, but does not come with a firm date.

Nursing Homes Ireland CEO: Residents and carers left 'isolated' by Government's Covid response

Nursing home residents and their carers were left “isolated” by key State bodies at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the Dáil’s Covid-19 committee will be told.

Patients discharged to nursing homes without test - NHI

Nursing Homes Ireland will tell the Covid-19 committee tomorrow that hundreds of residents were discharged from hospitals to nursing homes without being tested for the virus.

State left nursing homes ‘isolated’, representative group says

Nursing Homes Ireland will tell TDs on Covid-19 response ‘the dismay will live forever with us’

Better fertility treatment could be developed after a new sex hormone is found in zebrafish, scientists say

Scientists have found a new sex hormone in the zebra fish, which they say could lead to the development of better fertility treatment for humans.

Researchers discover new sex hormone

When University of Ottawa biologists Kim Mitchell and Vance Trudeau began studying the effects of gene mutations in zebrafish, they uncovered new functions that regulate how males and females interact ...

uOttawa researchers discover new sex hormone

When University of Ottawa biologists Kim Mitchell and Vance Trudeau began studying the effects of gene mutations in zebrafish, they uncovered new functions that regulate how males and females interact while mating. They changed the secretogranin-2 genes through specific mutation and found that it affected the ability of females and males to breed. It severely reduced their sexual behaviour.

COVID-19 'does not spread easily' by touching surfaces or objects, says US CDC

Coronavirus does not spread easily on surfaces: CDC

Guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention making the rounds this week on the internet are clarifying what we know about the transmission of the coronavirus, a New York Times report stated.

US Centers for Disease Control Now Says Covid-19 May 'Not Spread Easily' on Surfaces – But You Should Still Be Washing Your Hands

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated information on its website about how covid-19 – the disease caused by the novel coronavirus strain SARS-CoV-2 – travels to indicate that the virus “does not spread easily” on surfaces. However, the change comes with a big caveat: the CDC site says it could still be possible for covid-19 to spread in this way, and that people should remain diligent about preventative measures like diligent hand-washing.

Opinion: Quarantine was supposed to buy Ontario time. The province squandered it

The government was supposed to develop robust testing, contact tracing and messaging

Ontario pushes back date for expanding social gatherings after spike in COVID-19 cases

Ontario's spike in the number of new COVID-19 cases has prompted the province to delay lifting restrictions on social gathering limits.

Early identification helped Nagpur, says civic chief Tukaram Mundhe

Nagpur: Over 75 per cent of people who got infected with novel coronavirus in Nagpur have since recovered and been discharged, and the death rate of 2 per cent is also among the best in Maharashtra and the country, Municipal Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe said on Monday. He said measures like early identification, tracing, isolation, treatment […]

COVID-19: Early identification helped Nagpur, says civic chief

Experts Warn Climate Change Is Already Killing Way More People Than We Record

People around the world are already dying from the climate crisis, and yet all too often, official death records do not reflect the impact of these large-scale environmental catastrophes.

Climate change ‘killing far more people than we record’, experts warn

Official death records are not reflecting the actual amount of deaths caused by the climate crisis, according to a new study. A team of Australian health experts claim there is a “substantial

UW Medicine to furlough about 4,000 workers

UW Medicine announced furloughs of about 4,000 members of its unionized workforce in spite of the healthcare-system’s position at the forefront of COVID-19 response efforts both locally and globally.

UW Medicine furloughs 4,000 more workers, citing coronavirus budget hit

These reductions, along with furloughs announced for 1,500 nonunion staffers last week, mean that more than 15% of UW Medicine's workforce will go without pay for one to eight weeks.

Coronavirus | Toll goes up in Telangana, Karnataka and Kerala

Three of six deaths in Telangana; Karnataka records two fatalities; two remand prisoners among Kerala’s 49 new cases

Kerala man admitted to hospital after jackfruit fell on head tests COVID-19 positive

Kerala Coronavirus, Kerala Covid19 Cases: Five people have died due to coronavirus in Kerala and over 95,000 are under observation. The total tally of Covid cases is 847.

10 lessons from the COVID-19 frontline for a more gender-equal world

Women play an outsize role responding to crises, including as frontline healthcare and social workers, caregivers at home, and as mobilisers in their communities.

So, you're planning on getting pregnant this year

If you started 2020 with a plan to conceive, you may be feeling nervous due to COVID-19. Here's five things to consider if you're looking to grow your family.

Essential Science: Round-up of COVID-19 drug developments

For this week's Essential science column, we delve into the latest research on the quest to develop drugs to help combat COVID-19 symptoms or to eliminate the novel SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus itself.

Can Chlorpromazine help treat COVID-19?

A new research paper published in the journal L'Encéphale in May 2020 reports on the planned ReCoVery Study, which will examine the possibility of repurposing the antipsychotic drug chlorpromazine for the treatment of COVID-19.

New face mask recommendations for those with asthma

With the weather changing, experts are offering new guidance on face masks for people with respiratory conditions, like asthma.

New face mask recommendations for those with asthma

With the weather changing, experts are offering new guidance on face masks for people with respiratory conditions, like asthma.

Bristol scientists see through glass frogs' translucent camouflage

Glass frogs are well known for their see-through skin but, until now, the reason for this curious feature has received no experimental attention. A team of scientists from the University of Bristol, McMaster University, and Universidad de Las Américas Quito, sought to establish the ecological importance of glass frog translucency and, in doing so, have revealed a novel form of camouflage.

Scientists see through glass frogs' translucent camouflage

Glass frogs are well known for their see-through skin but, until now, the reason for this curious feature has received no experimental attention.

Frontline Heros: Pretty tyre-d — but on the road daily with vital deliveries

Stephen Collins, motorbike rider volunteers with Bravo Tango Charlie, a Covid- 19 emergency kit service which is delivering PPE and other essential goods to hospitals, nursing homes and other care settings across the country. Photo: Moya Nolan

Frontline Heroes: Pretty tyre-d — but on the road daily with vital deliveries

Stephen Collins, motorbike rider volunteers with Bravo Tango Charlie, a Covid- 19 emergency kit service which is delivering PPE and other essential goods to hospitals, nursing homes and other care settings across the country. Photo: Moya Nolan