Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Coronavirus: New York launches its own hand sanitizer
New York—under a state of emergency following a coronavirus outbreak—on Monday launched its own brand of hand sanitizer, made by jail inmates.
Mar 9, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
With low test rates, COVID-19 spreads in shadows
The lack of available tests for COVID-19 means the world is effectively fighting the pandemic blind and may not know the true extent of infection for months if not years, experts said Thursday.
Mar 19, 2020
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Biomedical technology
New antimicrobial air filters tested on trains rapidly kill SARS-CoV-2 and other viruses
Researchers at the University of Birmingham working in partnership with firms NitroPep Ltd and Pullman AC have developed new antimicrobial technology for air filters which can in seconds kill bacteria, fungi and viruses including ...
Mar 9, 2022
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Italy makes outdoor mask wearing compulsory
Italy has reintroduced the mandatory wearing of face masks in outdoor spaces to contain mounting coronavirus cases driven by the Omicron variant, Health Minister Roberto Speranza said Thursday.
Dec 23, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Coronavirus: Staying safe on trains, planes and automobiles
Many of us rely on public transport to get to work, school, and to meet friends and family. But in the time of COVID-19 is it safe to use these vehicles and is there a difference between them?
Nov 5, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Big fall in COVID-19 deaths in France
France reported a big fall in its coronavirus toll on Sunday, with 242 deaths in 24 hours, a drop of more than a third on the previous day.
Apr 26, 2020
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Surgery
Transportation barriers to care may increase likelihood of emergency surgical intervention
Transportation barriers, such as personal access to a vehicle or public transportation, disproportionally affect minority communities, according to results of a new study presented at the virtual American College of Surgeons ...
Oct 4, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Government's latest pandemic plan recklessly exposes millions to effects of mass infection
The UK government's latest pandemic plan involves recklessly exposing millions of people to the acute and long-term effects of mass infection, warn experts in The BMJ today.
Jul 15, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Coronavirus has killed thousands at U.S. nursing homes
(HealthDay)—The numbers are staggering: More than 3,600 nursing home and long-term care residents have died due to COVID-19 infections, with a huge number occurring in just the past two weeks.
Apr 14, 2020
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Swiss lift most COVID-19 restrictions as infections decline
Switzerland on Wednesday became the latest European country to ease coronavirus restrictions, including ending health checks for incoming travelers and the need to have COVID-19 passes to enter many public venues.
Feb 16, 2022
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