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WHO-led COVID drug plan doubles down on antibodies, steroids and shuns remdesivir

Thu, 2020-11-05 10:31 — mike kraft

Exclusive: WHO-led COVID drug scheme doubles down on antibodies, steroids and shuns remdesivir A World Health Organization-led scheme to supply COVID-19 drugs to poor countries is betting on experimental monoclonal antibody treatments and steroids but is shunning Gilead's <GILD.O> remdesivir blockbuster therapy, an internal document shows. Francesco Guarascio U.S.

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Asia Overview: India's virus cases jump on New Delhi resurgence

Thu, 2020-11-05 10:19 — mike kraft

Asia Today: India's virus cases jump on New Delhi resurgence NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s coronavirus outbreak increased by more than 50,000 cases Thursday amid a resurgence of infections in the capital. The Health Ministry also reported another 704... AP NEWS

NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s coronavirus outbreak increased by more than 50,000 cases Thursday amid a resurgence of infections in the capital.

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England locks back down, Italy puts regions on red alert as Covid-19 deaths spike 43% in Europe

Thu, 2020-11-05 10:07 — mike kraft

England locks back down as Covid-19 deaths spike 43% across Europe England has reentered a national lockdown, following other European nations who have taken drastic steps to counter a surge in Covid-19 cases and deaths across the continent. Emma Reynolds and Sarah Dean, CNN CNN

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The US reported its second-highest number of new Covid-19 cases on Election Day, with more than 91,000 infections

Wed, 2020-11-04 19:19 — mike kraft

The US reported its second-highest number of new Covid-19 cases on Election Day, with more than 91,000 infections The US recorded 91,530 new Covid-19 infections on the day many Americans cast their ballots, adding to a series of staggering case numbers reported within just the past week. Amir Vera and Christina Maxouris, CNN CNN

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ICN confirms 1,500 nurses have died from COVID-19 in 44 countries and estimates that healthcare worker COVID-19 fatalities worldwide could be more than 20,000

Wed, 2020-11-04 18:54 — mike kraft

ICN confirms 1,500 nurses have died from COVID-19 in 44 countries and estimates that healthcare worker COVID-19 fatalities worldwide could be more than 20,000 The International Council of Nurses’ latest analysis shows that the number of nurses who have died after contracting COVID-19 is 1,500, up from 1,097 in August. The figure, which includes nurses from only 44 of the world’s 195 countries, is known to be an underestimate of the true numbers of deaths. ICN’s own analysis suggests that about 10% of cases globally are among healthcare workers.

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Asia Today: South Korea OKs single test for COVID-19 and flu

Wed, 2020-11-04 12:37 — mike kraft

Asia Today: South Korea OKs single test for COVID-19 and flu SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Health officials in South Korea have approved a new test that’s designed to detect both COVID-19 and seasonal influenza from the same samples, which would help prevent... AP NEWS

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New study on lung damage found in autopsies of COVID dead

Wed, 2020-11-04 12:30 — mike kraft

Lung damage found in COVID dead may shed light on 'long COVID': study A study of the lungs of people who have died from COVID-19 has found persistent and extensive lung damage in most cases and may help doctors understand what is behind a syndrome known as 'long COVID', in which patients suffer ongoing symptoms for months. Scientists leading the research said they YahooNews

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OVERVIEW: Worldwide roundup

Wed, 2020-11-04 11:20 — mike kraft

Latest on worldwide spread of the coronavirus As voters in the United States stream to the polls after a rancorous presidential campaign, Europe faces fresh curbs to contain a second wave of the coronavirus outbreak. Reuters Staff U.S.

Reuters) - As voters in the United States stream to the polls after a rancorous presidential campaign, Europe faces fresh curbs to contain a second wave of the coronavirus outbreak.

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U.S. fights COVID-19 surge amid record new cases

Wed, 2020-11-04 10:38 — mike kraft

U.S. fights COVID-19 surge amid record new cases Dr. Deborah Birx — a key member of the White House coronavirus task force — is warning the U.S. could see over 100,000 new coronavirus cases per day sometime this week. YahooNews

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Coronavirus surges across midwest as Trump attacks health professionals

Tue, 2020-11-03 10:24 — mike kraft

Coronavirus surges across midwest as Trump attacks health professionals Covid-19 misinformation at heart of president’s re-election pitch as Idaho registers 10% increase in cases in last week Jessica Glenza the Guardian

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