cdc

NIH: Hydroxychloroquine does not benefit adults hospitalized with coronavirus

November 10, 2020

The FINANCIAL — A National Institutes of Health clinical trial evaluating the safety and effectiveness of hydroxychloroquine for the treatment of adults with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has formally concluded that the drug provides no clinical benefit to hospitalized patients. Though found not to cause harm, early findings in June when the trial was stopped indicated that the drug was

CDC lifts ban on cruises

The FINANCIAL — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a

by The FINANCIAL

November 2, 2020

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Google Maps’ new feature will show COVID19 outbreaks in your area

The FINANCIAL — Google announced that Google Maps will now highlight coronavirus

by The FINANCIAL

September 25, 2020

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Google Maps’ new feature will show COVID19 outbreaks in your area

The FINANCIAL — Google announced that Google Maps will now highlight coronavirus

by The FINANCIAL

September 25, 2020

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Coronavirus

CDC Halloween guidelines warn about high risk activities

The FINANCIAL — As many people in the United States begin to plan for fall and winter holiday celebrations, CDC offers the considerations to help protect individuals, their families, friends, and communities from COVID-19. The considerations are meant to supplement—not replace—any state, local,

by The FINANCIAL

September 23, 2020

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Coronavirus

CDC states covid-19 guidance on airborne transmission was posted in error

The FINANCIAL — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its COVID-19 guidance to acknowledge the risk that the coronavirus can be transmitted through airborne respiratory particles — but then on Monday took it down saying that the draft recommendation was

by The FINANCIAL

September 22, 2020

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America

New CDC data shows that more than 35% of people in 12 states are obese

The FINANCIAL — New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that adult obesity prevalence is increasing and racial and ethnic disparities persist. Notably, adults with obesity are at heightened risk for severe outcomes from COVID-19. The United

by The FINANCIAL

September 21, 2020

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WORLD

Carnival Cruise Line cancels cruises until spring 2021

The FINANCIAL — Carnival Cruise Line has announced they are canceling further cruises amid the ongoing uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. Carnival also announced that it sold the Carnival Fascination and Carnival Imagination, both launched in the mid-1990s, as it moves to remove less

by The FINANCIAL

September 18, 2020

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Coronavirus

Study claims that glasses can lower your risk of COVID-19

The FINANCIAL — A recent study states that wearing glasses can lower the risk of coronavirus. Researchers from Suizhou Zengdu Hospital in Suizhou, China, claim that the use of eye protection, such as glasses, might offer some degree of protection from COVID-19.

by The FINANCIAL

September 17, 2020

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WORLD

U.S. teen vaping rates drop by almost 2 mln

The FINANCIAL — Almost 2 million fewer U.S. teenagers reported using e-cigarettes in 2020 compared to 2019, according to new data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Around 3.6 million young people in the US were current (in the past

by The FINANCIAL

September 10, 2020

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Coronavirus

CDC Asked States To Plan For Potential Vaccine Distribution since October

The FINANCIAL -- A COVID-19 vaccine developed by Moderna Inc. and the National Institutes of Health, shown here, is one of three vaccines in Phase 3 trials in the U.S. With development and testing underway, health officials are asking states to prepare

by The FINANCIAL

September 3, 2020

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Coronavirus

Coronavirus patients report hair loss after recovering

A growing number of recovered coronavirus patients report hair loss. A Study Conducted by Dr. Natalie Lambert and Survivor Corps shows that 27% of patients recovering from COVID-19 reported hair loss as one of the lingering problems in a survey of more than

by The FINANCIAL

August 5, 2020

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Georgia

65,000 people already defeated HCV in Georgia

The FINANCIAL — Yesterday was World Hepatitis Day, declared by the World Health Organization back in 2011. Georgia has a high burden of HCV infection, with an estimated 5.4% of the adult population living with HCV. U.S. Ambassador Kelly C. Degnan joined Minister

by The FINANCIAL

July 29, 2020

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WORLD

Carnival Cruise Line sells 2 ships and lays up another two

Carnival Cruise Line today announced new plans for its fleet that will generate tremendous guest excitement once it resumes sailing, with a confirmed date for an additional Excel-class, LNG-powered ship arriving in November 2022, four ships either sold or put on long

by The FINANCIAL

July 23, 2020

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