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UK hit by new virus test failing, finds 16,000 extra cases

Mon, 2020-10-05 13:37 — mike kraft

UK hit by new virus test failing, finds 16,000 extra cases LONDON (AP) — The British government has launched an investigation into how nearly 16,000 new coronavirus infections went unreported as a result of a technical glitch, a failing that could have... AP NEWS

LONDON (AP) — The British government has launched an investigation into how nearly 16,000 new coronavirus infections went unreported as a result of a technical glitch, a failing that could have given fresh impetus to an outbreak that critics say is already out of control.

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Coronavirus pandemic disrupts mental health services worldwide-- WHO

Mon, 2020-10-05 11:30 — mike kraft

Coronavirus pandemic disrupting mental health services worldwide, WHO The global health body is raising awareness ahead of World Mental Health Day on Oct.10. Alexandra Kelley TheHill

A new report issued by the WHO reveals the vast majority of countries are experiencing disruptions in mental health resource availability.
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to increased anxiety among the general public and has exacerbated preexisting economic inequalities.

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One in 10 may have caught COVID, as world heads into 'difficult period' - WHO

Mon, 2020-10-05 10:33 — mike kraft

One in 10 may have caught COVID, as world heads into 'difficult period' - WHO Roughly one in 10 people may have been infected with the coronavirus, leaving the vast majority of the world's population vulnerable to the COVID-19 disease it causes, the World Health Organization said on Monday. Stephanie Nebehay, Emma Farge U.S.

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ANALYSIS: Yahoo Finance Coronavirus spikes are 'driven more by our behaviors,' doctor explains

Sun, 2020-10-04 10:01 — mike kraft

Coronavirus spikes are 'driven more by our behaviors,' doctor explains Parts of the U.S. are experiencing spikes in coronavirus cases over the last several weeks, and experts fear it will only get worse as flu season begins. YahooNews

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Nigerian scientists develop cheaper and faster Covid-19 test kits

Sat, 2020-10-03 11:27 — mike kraft

Nigerian scientists develop cheaper and faster Covid-19 test kits Scientists in Nigeria have developed a cheaper and faster Covid-19 test kit that will enable testing to be ramped up in a place that has faced kit shortages and chronic under-testing of a massive population, according to the country's health authorities. Stephanie Busari and Orji Sunday, CNN CNN

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India, South Africa ask WTO to ease IP rules for COVID-19

Sat, 2020-10-03 10:59 — mike kraft

India, South Africa ask WTO to ease IP rules for COVID-19 NEW DELHI (AP) — South Africa and India have asked the World Trade Organization to waive some provisions in the international agreements that regulate intellectual property rights, to speed up... AP NEWS

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ANALYSIS: A vaccine can provide better immunity than an actual infection. Here's why.

Sat, 2020-10-03 10:31 — mike kraft

A vaccine can provide better immunity than an actual infection Vaccines have advantages over natural infection, including development that focuses the immune system against specific antigens and little risk of severe infection since antigens are derived from weakened virus or noninfectious virus material. Maitreyi Shivkumar, De Montfort University CNN

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Misinformation spikes as Trump confirms COVID-19 diagnosis

Sat, 2020-10-03 10:21 — mike kraft

Misinformation spikes as Trump confirms COVID-19 diagnosis CHICAGO (AP) — News Friday that President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump had tested positive for COVID-19 sparked an explosion of rumors, misinformation and conspiracy theories that in... AP NEWS

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ANALYSIS: A 'herd mentality' can’t stop the COVID-19 pandemic. Neither can a weak vaccine.

Fri, 2020-10-02 19:28 — mike kraft

A 'herd mentality' can’t stop the COVID-19 pandemic. Neither can a weak vaccine. These debates arise with every outbreak. Effective vaccination always wins. Science

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Expert panel recommends U.S. join international vaccine pool, contribute vaccine to low-income nations

Fri, 2020-10-02 18:35 — mike kraft

Expert panel recommends U.S. join international vaccine pool A panel convened by the National Academies has recommended the U.S. join an international Covid-19 vaccine pool. Helen Branswell STAT

The United States should join an international Covid-19 vaccine pool and should contribute 10% of the country’s vaccine for redistribution to low-income countries, a panel of experts convened by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recommended Friday.

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