Coronavirus News: Live Updates Mitch McConnell, the Republican Senate leader, said states should consider declaring bankruptcy. Unemployment is set to soar again. The discovery of an early death rewrote the timeline of the U.S. outbreak. Go to Source
Vaccine Rates Drop Dangerously as Parents Avoid Doctor’s Visits Afraid of Covid-19, parents are postponing well-child checkups, including shots, putting millions of children at risk of exposure to preventable deadly diseases. Go to Source
Banks Gave Richest Clients ‘Concierge Treatment’ for Pandemic Aid Some businesses seeking coronavirus loans got to avoid flaky online portals or backed-up queues. Many other small businesses couldn’t get their loan requests submitted before the money dried up. Go to Source
http://youtu.be/MnhnoM8X-YU The coronavirus spreads easily and the majority of the world's population is still vulnerable to it. A vaccine would provide some protection by training people's immune systems to fight the virus so they should not become sick. But how easy is it to create a vaccine? And when could we expect one to be ready? BBC health correspondent Laura Foster looks at the situation. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog
Coronavirus live news: US states start to reopen as detained Wuhan journalist reappears World has ‘a long way to go’, warns WHO chief; Singapore cases pass 10,000; first case among Palestinian refugees in Lebanon. Follow the latest updates. Coronavirus latest: at a glanceRamadan in a time of plague: ‘The best thing is to stay home, stay quiet’Australia coronavirus updates – liveSee all our coronavirus coverage 6.55am BSTGUARDIAN: Revealed: scale of coronavirus’s deadly toll on ethnic minorities #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/mYntYpDCynArmy of thousands to help trace virus victims#TomorrowsPapersToday@hendopolis pic.twitter.com/HvDrfJZEXtTomorrow's @independent front page #tomorrowspaperstoday To subscribe to the Daily Edition: https://t.co/XF8V...
China coronavirus cases might have been four times official figure, says study More than 232,000 could have been infected in first wave, compared with then-official total of 55,000, as US envoy calls for rethink of US-China relationshipCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageMore than 232,000 people might have been infected in the first wave of Covid-19 in mainland China, four times the official figures, according to a study by Hong Kong researchers. Related: 'I'd love everything open': Las Vegas mayor's coronavirus interview sparks ire Continue reading... Go to Source
Test, trace, contain: how South Korea flattened its coronavirus curve As life begins to return to something like normality in Seoul and beyond, other countries are asking what lessons can be learnedLate last week millions of South Koreans queued patiently at polling stations to cast their votes for a new national assembly. If any uttered words of frustration from behind their masks, they were out of earshot of their fellow voters, kept at a distance by duct tape marking appropriate intervals.As they waited to wash their hands and pull on disposable plastic gloves before entering the booths, some may have allowed themselves to contemplate life beyond exercising their democratic right: an imminent return to work, a round of golf or, at last, a chance to shop for something more indulgent t...
Coronavirus: Trump signs order on immigration green card suspension The measure, which contains a number of exemptions, lasts for 60 days and could be extended, he said. Go to Source
Hancock's department 'warned No 10' not to publicise PPE shipment Exclusive: Department of Health ‘strongly advised’ Robert Jenrick not to make promise but was overruled, sources sayCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageDowning Street ignored a firm warning from Matt Hancock’s Department of Health that ministers should not publicise the expected shipment of protective kit for NHS staff from Turkey in case it backfired, a senior departmental source has told the Guardian.In a sign of deepening tensions between the Department of Health and Downing Street, the source said that Hancock’s Cabinet colleague Robert Jenrick was “strongly advised” not to mention the consignment at the government’s coronavirus media briefing las...
Ethnic minorities dying of Covid-19 at higher rate, analysis shows Exclusive: ministers urged to recognise racial inequality and race are risk factors for diseaseAnalysisCase study: ‘What’s happening is not normal’The government has been urged to recognise that race and racial inequalities are a risk factor for Covid-19 after Guardian research which has revealed that ethnic minorities in England are dying in disproportionately high numbers compared with white people.The revelation that people from minority groups appear to be over-represented among the coronavirus deaths, by as much as 27%, “confirmed the worst fears” of campaigners who said there was now no question of an excessive toll. Continue reading... Go to Source
Coronavirus: Lifting lockdowns could see virus 'reignite', WHO warns The head of the UN health agency warns most of the world's population "remains susceptible". Go to Source
Live Coronavirus Updates The first known U.S. death from the illness came in early February in California. Trump signed an executive order imposing a 60-day halt in issuing green cards. Go to Source
Fox News Stars Touted a Malaria Drug, Until They Didn’t Laura Ingraham called hydroxychloroquine “a game changer.” But after a month of coverage, she stopped discussing the drug on the air. Go to Source
Social Distancing for Coronavirus Has a History The idea has been around for centuries. But it took a high school science fair, George W. Bush, history lessons and some determined researchers to overcome skepticism and make it federal policy. Go to Source
The Fear of Coronavirus and Flu Colliding in the Fall Even as the president plays down that possibility, the C.D.C. chief and other experts warn of a dual challenge. Go to Source
Tight-Knit Company Towns Reel as Coronavirus Rolls Through Cases are leveling off in some coastal cities, but outbreaks are mounting in processing plants and factories in Midwestern towns. Go to Source
http://youtu.be/FpoqOYJWMKM A growing number of recovered coronavirus patients in China continue to test positive for the deadly bug, according to reports. Doctors in Wuhan, where the outbreak emerged in December, say the patients all tested negative for COVID-19 at some point during their recovery — but then began testing positive again without showing symptoms as much as 70 days after being cleared. Chinese officials have not released numbers on how many coronavirus patients are part of the phenomenon, but data from Chinese hospitals obtained by Reuters and other media outlets suggest there are at least dozens. #Wuhan #Coronavirus The New York Post is your source for breaking news, news about New York, sports, business, entertainment, opinion, real estate, culture, fashion, and more...
http://youtu.be/qJuToUfwrCo Hospital staff have described how they feel overwhelmed by the number of coronavirus patients they are treating, as they work under enormous pressure to save lives. They speak of the fear that they may burn out as they face an unprecedented wave of critically-ill patients. The challenges at the NHS frontline are recorded in a special report for BBC News at Ten, from the University Hospital in Wishaw, part of NHS Lanarkshire. Huw Edwards presents coverage inside the hospital by Special Correspondent Ed Thomas, producer Noel Titheradge and cameraman Phil Edwards. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog
http://youtu.be/ELMd5SUqDMI The price of oil has plunged further as the coronavirus pandemic leads to falls in demand around the world. In the United States some oil prices turned negative - with oil producers in effect paying buyers to take supplies. Meanwhile some countries are continuing to ease the lockdowns they put in place due to the pandemic. New Zealand is relaxing rules on local travel, following some easing of coronavirus restrictions in Germany and Denmark. In the UK Boris Johnson is said to be very wary of relaxing restrictions too soon due to concerns it could lead to a second wave of coronavirus infections. The Prime Minister is continuing his recovery from the virus at Chequers, his country residence. In the United States protesters have taken to the streets demand...
http://youtu.be/EPf5YqFWgbI The heavy human cost of the Coronavirus pandemic is revealed in the latest official figures. They show that in the week ending 10th April death rates were double the level normally expected in England and Wales. There were 18,500 deaths registered that week, the highest for 20 years. More than 6,000 of those deaths were linked to coronavirus and deaths in care homes quadrupled. Huw Edwards presents BBC News at Ten reports from Social Affairs Correspondent Alison Holt and Medical Correspondent Fergus Walsh. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog
http://youtu.be/dgvJtkxKPT4 The UK government is facing political pressure over shortages of protective clothing and other protective equipment for frontline health and care workers. Ministers have denied claims that they had refused to take part in an EU scheme to secure supplies of the equipment, for political reasons. Ministers are also facing difficult questions over the number of tests being carried out on people for coronavirus. Its target of 100,000 tests a day by the end of April is widely regarded as unrealistic, with current testing levels a fraction of that figure. Huw Edwards presents BBC News at Ten reports from Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg and Health Editor Hugh Pym. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog
http://youtu.be/0H2Kx9fWddo President Trump has announced he wants a temporary ban on all immigration into the United States during the coronavirus pandemic, to protect American jobs. He is planning to sign an executive order but it is likely to face legal challenges. In the UK, family lawyers are warning that some separated parents are exploiting the lockdown, to prevent partners seeing their children. Huw Edwards presents BBC News at Ten reports from Nick Bryant in New York and Frankie McCamley in London. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog
http://youtu.be/_qhw75w4pK8 Any return to normality in the short term is a “wholly unrealistic expectation”. That’s the warning from the UK government’s chief medical adviser. Professor Chris Whitty said the policy of social distancing will be needed until at least the end of the year. He said the chance of a vaccine or other effective treatments for coronavirus being ready before then was “incredibly small”. Meanwhile there’s growing concern about the impact of the virus on care homes. Officials fear that 2,000 residents could have died died in England alone. In Scotland a third of people who have died after contracting the virus were in care homes. Huw Edwards presents BBC News at Ten reports from Science Editor David Shukman, Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg and Social Aff...
http://youtu.be/s37NcZek9Tw Antibody tests are flooding the market, but only four so far are FDA-approved. Dr. Mike, a family medicine physician, says we still don't have enough information to be able to confirm whether or not someone is immune to COVID-19 —even if the person has tested positive for and subsequently cleared coronavirus.
Unlike the measles or chicken pox vaccine, which ensure long-lasting immunity, the length of time for COVID-19 immunity is still a big unknown. "There exists an assumption where people think that if they test positive for antibodies, meaning that they have antibodies in their bloodstream, that they're automatically immune to COVID-19. And while that's decent thinking, it's not 100-percent accurate," he explained.
Moving forward, Dr. Mike Varshavski, w...
UK coronavirus live: Some 'disruptive' lockdown measures set to remain in force for rest of year, says Whitty UK hospital death toll rises to 18,100 as health secretary says 15 social care staff are among those to die with Covid-19Starmer grills Raab over care home deathsCoronavirus latest - at a glancePrivate firm running UK PPE stockpile was sold in middle of pandemicCoronavirus – latest global updatesSee all our coronavirus coverage 6.22pm BSTThe most striking thing from that press conference was what Prof Chris Whitty, the government’s chief medical adviser, said about the so-called “exit strategy” from the lockdown. Downing Street has reportedly banned the use of the term “exit strategy” from its planning. That is because it is getting harder to ...
GP calls for action after 125 of her care home patients die of Covid-19 Lack of coherent strategy for coronavirus fuels fears of devastating death tollCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverage “I am really angry about this,” said Dr Anna Down, scanning her computer for figures to show how coronavirus has ravaged her patients living in nursing homes.“One home had 23 deaths, another lost 19, and another 13,” the Ealing GP said. “In two units 50% of residents died in the space of 10 days.” Continue reading... Go to Source
Coronavirus live news: world has 'a long way to go', warns WHO chief Trump to halt immigration for 60 days initially; 256m people could starve, says UN; cases worldwide pass 2.5 millionCoronavirus latest: at a glanceRamadan in a time of plague: ‘The best thing is to stay home, stay quiet’UK coronavirus updates – liveUS coronavirus updates – liveSee all our coronavirus coverage 6.50pm BSTIt seems that everyone got something different out of today’s World Health Organization coronavirus press conference. Reuters focused on the funding issues caused by Donald Trump’s decision to withhold US payments to the global health body. The agency reports: The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that he hoped the Trump administration would...
Spain backs down on children’s walks as EU lockdowns begin to ease UN official says crisis disproportionately affecting poor, and Germany begins vaccine trialCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageChildren in Spain are to be allowed to take walks outside for the first time in nearly six weeks from Sunday after the government bowed to pressure to go further in its plans to ease lockdown measures.As EU leaders prepared for a summit to assess the damage Covid-19 has done to economies and agree a plan to revive them, the Spanish prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, told MPs on Wednesday that any relaxation of the rules would be “slow and gradual”. Continue reading... Go to Source
Coronavirus: Germany's states make face masks compulsory Bremen is the last of Germany's 16 states to require using face masks on public transport. Go to Source
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