NY death toll surpasses 10,000; new hot spots slow to emerge New York's coronavirus death toll topped 10,000 on Monday even as the absence of fresh hot spots in the U.S. or elsewhere in the world yielded a ray of optimism in global efforts against the disease, though a return to normal ... Apr 13, 2020 0 7
Nigeria extends virus lockdown on key cities for 2 weeks Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday ordered a two-week extension to a lockdown in largest city Lagos, neighbouring Ogun state and capital Abuja, aimed at halting the spread of the coronavirus. Apr 13, 2020 0 0
France coronavirus deaths near 15,000 France reported 574 new deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, the health ministry said Monday, bringing the total to 14,967 since the coronavirus outbreak began. Apr 13, 2020 0 3
Macron targets easing of France virus lockdown from May 11 France's lockdown to contain the coronavirus outbreak will be extended until May 11, President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday, but added that the restrictions could start to be eased from then if current positive trends continued. Apr 13, 2020 0 0
Heart woes spur partial stop of malaria drug study for virus Scientists in Brazil have stopped part of a study of a malaria drug touted as a possible coronavirus treatment after heart rhythm problems developed in one-quarter of people given the higher of two doses being tested. Apr 13, 2020 0 6
Gabon starts virus confinement in capital Gabon on Monday began confinement measures in the capital and three nearby municipalities in restrictions enforced by security forces to contain the spread of coronavirus. Apr 13, 2020 0 0
S.Africa ramps up virus screening as cases rise to 2,272 South Africa's number of coronavirus infections rose to 2,272 on Monday, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said, as authorities ramped up screening and testing. Apr 13, 2020 0 0
Medicare coverage varies for transgender hormone therapies A new study has shown substantial variability in access to guideline-recommended hormone therapies for older transgender individuals insured through Medicare. The variability in Medicare coverage and out-of-pocket costs for ... Apr 13, 2020 0 0
Team unmasks effective N95 alternatives The novel coronavirus pandemic has nearly exhausted stockpiles of medical gear in the United States. Personal protective equipment, like masks, serve as a first-line defense for medical professionals with a front row seat ... Apr 13, 2020 0 5
Virology lab finds drug originally meant for Ebola is effective against a key enzyme of coronavirus that causes COVID-19 Scientists at the University of Alberta have shown that the drug remdesivir is highly effective in stopping the replication mechanism of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, according to new research published today in the ... Apr 13, 2020 0 4364