What you need to know about coronavirus on Tuesday, May 5
4 years, 8 months ago

What you need to know about coronavirus on Tuesday, May 5

CNN  

A version of this story appeared in the May 5 edition of CNN’s Coronavirus: Fact vs. Fiction newsletter. Intelligence shared among Five Eyes nations – United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand – indicates that theory is “highly unlikely,” and points instead to evidence that the virus originated in a market in the same region, according to two Western officials who cited an intelligence assessment. And in an interview with National Geographic, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, said he doesn’t believe the virus came from a lab: “If you look at the evolution of the virus in bats and what’s out there now, is very, very strongly leaning toward this could not have been artificially or deliberately manipulated.” Covid-19 may have been in France since December Doctors at a Paris hospital say they’ve found evidence that one patient admitted in December was infected with Covid-19. Virus threatens world’s oceans Surgical masks, gloves, protective equipment, body bags — the Covid-19 crisis has spurred a rapid expansion in the manufacturing of desperately-needed plastic products. The availability of quicker, easier, and more accurate testing is crucial to get the country back on its feet.” — CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta Nose swab?

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How raising the nation’s debt limit could reduce spending of some coronavirus relief funds
1 year, 7 months ago

How raising the nation’s debt limit could reduce spending of some coronavirus relief funds

Associated Press  

With the pandemic officially over, leftover coronavirus relief money for vaccines, public health initiatives and other programs has become a target as negotiators try to reach a budget deal to raise the nation’s debt limit. HOW MUCH IS AT STAKE The Congressional Budget Office estimates that halting the use of unobligated pandemic relief funds would result in a net spending …

US ends COVID-19 health emergency today: Key figures defining the pandemic
1 year, 7 months ago

US ends COVID-19 health emergency today: Key figures defining the pandemic

Firstpost  

Though daily life has long returned to near-normal for many in the United States, the official end of the COVID-19 health emergency Thursday night still marks a new post-pandemic era for the country. Three years of health emergency A state of emergency was first declared in the United States in January 2020, more than three years ago. 1.1 million deaths …

What you need to know to stay safe from COVID now that the public health emergency has ended
1 year, 7 months ago

What you need to know to stay safe from COVID now that the public health emergency has ended

LA Times  

Ready or not, it’s over. And roughly three-quarters of those surveyed by KFF that same month said they believe the public health emergency’s end will either have a “positive impact” or “no impact” on the country overall. But you are in diminishing company: That March Gallup Poll found that 3% of U.S. respondents remained “very concerned” about coming down with …

Coronavirus cases top 74,000 in a day but true figure is still unclear
2 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus cases top 74,000 in a day but true figure is still unclear

Dutch News  

A total of 74,085 new positive coronavirus tests were reported to public health institute RIVM in the 24 hours to Friday morning, but the true figure is likely to be higher, given the backlog. Some 76,000 positive tests have not yet been incorporated into the RIVM figures because of technical issues and the surge in the number of positive cases, …

Coronavirus cases top 74,000 in a day but true figure is still unclear
2 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus cases top 74,000 in a day but true figure is still unclear

Dutch News  

A total of 74,085 new positive coronavirus tests were reported to public health institute RIVM in the 24 hours to Friday morning, but the true figure is likely to be higher, given the backlog. Some 76,000 positive tests have not yet been incorporated into the RIVM figures because of technical issues and the surge in the number of positive cases, …

US coronavirus: The country just hit a record average of daily new Covid-19 cases
3 years ago

US coronavirus: The country just hit a record average of daily new Covid-19 cases

CNN  

CNN — The US hit a seven-day average of 265,427 new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday, blowing past the country’s previous record of about 252,000 daily cases, reported nearly a year ago on January 11. “I would urge people to wear a higher quality mask any time they’re in a place with lots of people and they’re going to be indoors …

Trump may have exposed ‘hundreds’ to COVID-19 by hiding his positive test: CNN
3 years, 1 month ago

Trump may have exposed ‘hundreds’ to COVID-19 by hiding his positive test: CNN

Raw Story  

Donald Trump may have exposed hundreds of people to the deadly coronavirus if his former chief of staff is correct that he concealed a positive test result, CNN said Wednesday. "His former chief of staff has said in a new book that Trump tested positive days before the White House at the time, the administration revealed that fact to the …

'Don't worry, everything is fine': Vladimir Putin coughs repeateadly on conference call with top officials
3 years, 2 months ago

'Don't worry, everything is fine': Vladimir Putin coughs repeateadly on conference call with top officials

Firstpost  

Russia’s state coronavirus task force reported 29,409 new confirmed cases — the highest number this year and just slightly lower than the pandemic record reached in December. Moscow: Russia’s daily coronavirus infections and deaths hovered near all-time highs on Monday amid sluggish vaccination rates and the Kremlin’s reluctance to toughen restrictions. We are using every opportunity to make a simple …

Coronavirus cases rose by 2% in last week, faster growth in over-55s
3 years, 3 months ago

Coronavirus cases rose by 2% in last week, faster growth in over-55s

Dutch News  

The number of coronavirus cases increased by 2.2% in the first week of October, with the rise concentrated in the over-55 population, according to latest figures by the public health agency RIVM. Another 235 patients were admitted to hospital with Covid-19 in the seven days to October 5, almost exactly the same number as in the previous week, while intensive …

Coronavirus cases rose by 2% in last week, faster growth in over-55s
3 years, 3 months ago

Coronavirus cases rose by 2% in last week, faster growth in over-55s

Dutch News  

The number of coronavirus cases increased by 2.2% in the first week of October, with the rise concentrated in the over-55 population, according to latest figures by the public health agency RIVM. Another 235 patients were admitted to hospital with Covid-19 in the seven days to October 5, almost exactly the same number as in the previous week, while intensive …

Surge in coronavirus cases may be slowing down, 14.5% of tests positive
3 years, 5 months ago

Surge in coronavirus cases may be slowing down, 14.5% of tests positive

Dutch News  

Another 8,522 coronavirus cases were recorded on Monday, a near-sixfold increase in the last week, the public health agency RIVM reported. The daily figure fell for the second day in a row from its peak on Saturday, when more than 10,000 positive tests were confirmed in a 24-hour period for the first time since December. The average number for the …

Surge in coronavirus cases may be slowing down, 14.5% of tests positive
3 years, 5 months ago

Surge in coronavirus cases may be slowing down, 14.5% of tests positive

Dutch News  

Another 8,522 coronavirus cases were recorded on Monday, a near-sixfold increase in the last week, the public health agency RIVM reported. The daily figure fell for the second day in a row from its peak on Saturday, when more than 10,000 positive tests were confirmed in a 24-hour period for the first time since December. The average number for the …

Positive coronavirus tests soar to 5,475 as ministers ponder tighter rules
3 years, 6 months ago

Positive coronavirus tests soar to 5,475 as ministers ponder tighter rules

Dutch News  

The number of positive coronavirus tests soared to 5,475 in the 24 hours to Thursday morning, leaving the government considering bringing back some of the measures which were abandoned last month. Although the rise in positive tests has not yet translated into an increase in hospital admissions, ‘things are going fast’, health minister Hugo de Jonge said in an initial …

Positive coronavirus tests soar to 5,475 as ministers ponder tighter rules
3 years, 6 months ago

Positive coronavirus tests soar to 5,475 as ministers ponder tighter rules

Dutch News  

The number of positive coronavirus tests soared to 5,475 in the 24 hours to Thursday morning, leaving the government considering bringing back some of the measures which were abandoned last month. Although the rise in positive tests has not yet translated into an increase in hospital admissions, ‘things are going fast’, health minister Hugo de Jonge said in an initial …

RIVM reports 899 coronavirus cases, lowest figure since September
3 years, 6 months ago

RIVM reports 899 coronavirus cases, lowest figure since September

Dutch News  

Fewer than 1,000 coronavirus cases in a day were reported for the first time in nine months on Monday. The public health agency RIVM said 899 more people had tested positive for the virus, 167 fewer than on Sunday and 37.6% below last Monday’s figure. In the last seven days confirmed cases have come down by 38.1% and the percentage …

Coronavirus cases stay below 4,000, patient numbers keep falling
3 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus cases stay below 4,000, patient numbers keep falling

Dutch News  

Another 3,914 coronavirus cases were reported by the public health agency RIVM, the seventh day in a row that the figure has been below 4,000. Friday’s number included some cases that were missing from Thursday’s figures because they were reported late by the local health board network. Another 15 deaths were recorded, leaving the seven-day average figure unchanged since last …

Average coronavirus cases fell by 28% in last week
3 years, 7 months ago

Average coronavirus cases fell by 28% in last week

Dutch News  

Another 2,794 coronavirus cases were reported on Wednesday by the public health agency RIVM, taking the seven-day average to its lowest level since October 3. On average 3,351 cases were recorded per day in the last week, a 28.2% decline from the previous week’s figures. In the last week an average of 116 people have been admitted to hospital with …

Coronavirus patients are now facing medical bills of up to $1million
3 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus patients are now facing medical bills of up to $1million

Daily Mail  

Patients who've recovered from COVID-19 are starting to see bills add up from their hospital stays and treatment. Pictured: Chaplain Kevin Deegan prays with COVID-19 patient Esperanza Salazar, as she speaks with family members remotely in Los Angeles, February 2021 One widow of a COVID patient is facing a $50,000 bill for an air ambulance that insurance refuses to cover …

Coronavirus infections and hospital cases at lowest level since October
3 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus infections and hospital cases at lowest level since October

Dutch News  

The number of patients taken to hospital with coronavirus in the last week fell to its lowest level since the start of October, the RIVM’s latest weekly bulletin shows. The number of positive coronavirus tests fell by 28.1% to 25,255, while the positive test rate dropped from 12.2% of all tests to 10.4% in the past week, the public health …

Coronavirus infections and hospital cases at lowest level since October
3 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus infections and hospital cases at lowest level since October

Dutch News  

The number of patients taken to hospital with coronavirus in the last week fell to its lowest level since the start of October, the RIVM’s latest weekly bulletin shows. The number of positive coronavirus tests fell by 28.1% to 25,255, while the positive test rate dropped from 12.2% of all tests to 10.4% in the past week, the public health …

Average coronavirus cases back to 7,000 after technical issues fixed
3 years, 8 months ago

Average coronavirus cases back to 7,000 after technical issues fixed

Dutch News  

More than 9,000 coronavirus infections were reported on Monday morning, after a weekend when the reported figures were affected by technical problems. In the last week infections have decreased by approximately 10%, but the positive test rate has risen to 11.5% nationally and is as high as 15.1% in the worst affected region, Zuid-Holland-Zuid. On average just over 7,000 new …

Average coronavirus cases back to 7,000 after technical issues fixed
3 years, 8 months ago

Average coronavirus cases back to 7,000 after technical issues fixed

Dutch News  

More than 9,000 coronavirus infections were reported on Monday morning, after a weekend when the reported figures were affected by technical problems. In the last week infections have decreased by approximately 10%, but the positive test rate has risen to 11.5% nationally and is as high as 15.1% in the worst affected region, Zuid-Holland-Zuid. On average just over 7,000 new …

Coronavirus cases start to decline but no let-up in intensive care
3 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus cases start to decline but no let-up in intensive care

Dutch News  

Another 6,257 positive coronavirus tests were recorded on Monday, marking the third day in a row that the average number of cases in the past week has fallen. The figure was almost 13% lower than last Monday’s figure and means the average number now stands at 8,083, according to the public health agency RIVM. The latter number is 28 lower …

Coronavirus cases start to decline but no let-up in intensive care
3 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus cases start to decline but no let-up in intensive care

Dutch News  

Another 6,257 positive coronavirus tests were recorded on Monday, marking the third day in a row that the average number of cases in the past week has fallen. The figure was almost 13% lower than last Monday’s figure and means the average number now stands at 8,083, according to the public health agency RIVM. The latter number is 28 lower …

Average coronavirus cases above 8,000 for first time since January 5
3 years, 8 months ago

Average coronavirus cases above 8,000 for first time since January 5

Dutch News  

The average number of coronavirus cases in the last week has exceeded 8,000 for the first time since January 5, according to the latest figures from the public health agency RIVM. Another 8,530 cases were reported on Wednesday, well above the average figure which now stands at 8,143. In the last two weeks 172 nursing homes have recorded at least …

Coronavirus | Worldwide COVID-19 death toll tops a staggering 3 million
3 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus | Worldwide COVID-19 death toll tops a staggering 3 million

The Hindu  

The global death toll from the coronavirus topped a staggering 3 million people on April 17 amid repeated setbacks in the worldwide vaccination campaign and a deepening crisis in places such as Brazil, India and France. Even as the U.S. and Britain see their vaccination drives hit their stride and they begin to contemplate life after the pandemic, other places …

California’s COVID-19 ‘honeymoon’ has been glorious. But it could end soon
3 years, 9 months ago

California’s COVID-19 ‘honeymoon’ has been glorious. But it could end soon

LA Times  

Is California headed toward a spring COVID-19 surge? California’s number of average daily coronavirus cases is down 16% over the past two weeks, falling to fewer than 3,000 cases a day. I wouldn’t be surprised,” said Dr. Stefano Bertozzi, professor of health policy and dean emeritus of the UC Berkeley School of Public Health, said at a UC San Francisco …

US official warns of ‘impending doom’ amid rise in COVID cases
3 years, 9 months ago

US official warns of ‘impending doom’ amid rise in COVID cases

Al Jazeera  

US is averaging 63,000 new daily infections as of Monday, as coronavirus vaccine distribution continues. A top health official in the United States has warned of “impending doom” amid rising cases of COVID-19, even as the country continues to outpace expectations on vaccine distribution. During a news conference on Monday, Dr Rochelle Walensky, head of the Centers for Disease Control …

New coronavirus cases soar to over 7,400, hospitalisations also rise
3 years, 9 months ago

New coronavirus cases soar to over 7,400, hospitalisations also rise

Dutch News  

The number of new coronavirus infections soared by 7,425 in the 24 hours to Friday morning, public health institute RIVM has confirmed. Nevertheless, D66 leader Sigrid Kaag said she would like to see the curfew scrapped as soon as possible, given that the Netherlands moves to summer time next weekend and it will remain light for longer. In total, 283 …

Coronavirus cases back over 5,000, positive test rate still falling
3 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus cases back over 5,000, positive test rate still falling

Dutch News  

More than 5,000 new coronavirus infections were reported by the public health agency RIVM on Wednesday, raising the seven-day average to its highest level in five weeks. Another 222 patients were admitted to hospital with Covid-19, while 40 people were transferred to intensive care, a level last seen in early January. The average number of positive tests in the last …

Coronavirus cases fall below 4,000 but more patients are in hospital
3 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus cases fall below 4,000 but more patients are in hospital

Dutch News  

The average number of coronavirus cases reported in the past seven days has fallen for the first time in more than two weeks, but there was an increase in hospital patients. The public health agency RIVM recorded another 3,826 cases on Monday, compared to a seven-day average of 4,545. Another 127 patients were admitted to hospital while 26 were transferred …

It’s ‘premature’ and ‘unrealistic’ to think COVID-19 will end soon, WHO warns
3 years, 10 months ago

It’s ‘premature’ and ‘unrealistic’ to think COVID-19 will end soon, WHO warns

LA Times  

A senior World Health Organization official said Monday it was “premature” and “unrealistic” to think the COVID-19 pandemic will be over by the end of the year, but that the recent arrival of effective vaccines could at least help dramatically reduce hospitalizations and death. WHO’s director-general, meanwhile, said it was “regrettable” that younger and healthier adults in some rich countries …

With reopenings in gear, Newsom warns virus cases could shift from drop-off to ‘plateau’
3 years, 10 months ago

With reopenings in gear, Newsom warns virus cases could shift from drop-off to ‘plateau’

LA Times  

Diego Almendor has his temperature read by Los Toros Mexican restaurant owner Nicolas Montano before he begins his shift in February. “These declines are real, and we’re grateful for the choices made and the work done by everyone,” county Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said during a briefing Monday. “The reality is that COVID-19 is still taking our loved ones, …

As Death Rate Accelerates, U.S. Records 400,000 Lives Lost To The Coronavirus
3 years, 11 months ago

As Death Rate Accelerates, U.S. Records 400,000 Lives Lost To The Coronavirus

NPR  

As Death Rate Accelerates, U.S. Records 400,000 Lives Lost To The Coronavirus Enlarge this image toggle caption Joe Raedle/Getty Images Joe Raedle/Getty Images While millions wait for a lifesaving shot, the U.S. death toll from the coronavirus continues to soar upward with horrifying speed. "It's very hard to wrap your mind around a number that is so large, particularly when …

U.S. coronavirus death toll tops 400,000 in Trump’s final hours
3 years, 11 months ago

U.S. coronavirus death toll tops 400,000 in Trump’s final hours

LA Times  

Pallbearers carry a casket with the body of COVID victim Lydia Nunez outside the Metropolitan Baptist Church in Los Angeles last July. The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus eclipsed 400,000 on Tuesday in the waning hours in office for President Trump, whose handling of the crisis has been judged by public health experts a singular failure. And the virus …

VIRUS TODAY: Global death toll for COVID-19 surpasses 2M
3 years, 11 months ago

VIRUS TODAY: Global death toll for COVID-19 surpasses 2M

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Here’s what’s happening Friday with …

The Latest: Germany passes 2 million mark for COVID cases
3 years, 11 months ago

The Latest: Germany passes 2 million mark for COVID cases

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. — President-elect Joe Biden says …

The Latest: US tops 4,000 daily deaths from coronavirus
4 years ago

The Latest: US tops 4,000 daily deaths from coronavirus

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The U.S. has topped 4,000 daily deaths from the coronavirus for the first time, breaking a record set just one day earlier. ___ ATHENS, Greece — Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority has announced a new compulsory 7-day quarantine period for any passenger flying into the country from abroad, a requirement intended to limit the spread of the coronavirus. …

US reports over 4,000 daily coronavirus deaths for first time
4 years ago

US reports over 4,000 daily coronavirus deaths for first time

Al Jazeera  

The US has seen a total of 365,000 deaths linked to the coronavirus so far. The United States has reported more than 4,000 coronavirus deaths in one day for the first time since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in December 2019, as health systems struggle to cope with the number of sick and dying patients. The country has seen …

The US reported more than 4,000 Covid-19 deaths in one day for the first time ever
4 years ago

The US reported more than 4,000 Covid-19 deaths in one day for the first time ever

CNN  

CNN — The US reported more than 4,000 Covid-19 deaths Thursday – the most virus-related deaths the country has reported in one day since the pandemic’s start. Surgeon General January 7, 2021 Adams’ comments were echoed by Kentucky Health Commissioner Dr. Steven Stack, who said Thursday that sticking to guidelines of who should be prioritized for the vaccine “should not …

Coronavirus pandemic, Year Two: Here’s what to expect
4 years ago

Coronavirus pandemic, Year Two: Here’s what to expect

CNN  

CNN — Our global coronavirus nightmare is entering its second year, and we’re hanging on the best we can. Joe Raedle/Getty Images Some states have said they don’t have enough supplies of the Pfizer vaccine while the manufacturer reported millions of unclaimed doses, adding to the confusion. Even with the delays and questions about who should get the vaccines first, …

Coronavirus cases down by 12% in last week but hospitals continue to fill up
4 years ago

Coronavirus cases down by 12% in last week but hospitals continue to fill up

Dutch News  

The number of coronavirus infections reported in the last week fell for the first time in a month – but health officials said it was too early to tell if the current lockdown was working. RIVM virologist Aura Timen told NOS that the lower positive rate was a ‘bright spot’ but overall the figures offered little to cheer two weeks …

US facing four historic crises at once, says Joe Biden
4 years ago

US facing four historic crises at once, says Joe Biden

India TV News  

The United States is facing four historic crises at once, President-elect Joe Biden said on Sunday, adding his team is working hard to tackle the time-bound challenges. Taking to Twitter, Biden said, "From COVID-19 and the economy to climate change and racial justice -- our nation is facing four historic crises at once. On Saturday, Biden had accused Donald Trump …

More than 10,000 coronavirus cases but upward trend may be slowing down
4 years ago

More than 10,000 coronavirus cases but upward trend may be slowing down

Dutch News  

More than 10,000 new coronavirus cases were reported on Wednesday, but the seven-day average figure dropped slightly for the first time in more than three weeks, according to latest figures from the RIVM. The daily figure of 10,447 was 6.5% lower than a week ago, when the numbers were inflated by the inclusion of around 6,000 positive tests that were …

Coronavirus continues upward march in NL, positive test rate also rises
4 years ago

Coronavirus continues upward march in NL, positive test rate also rises

Dutch News  

The upward march of coronavirus in the Netherlands ‘continues unabated’, but it is still too early to assess the effect of the recent lockdown, public health institute RIVM said on Tuesday, in its latest weekly update. But the rise in positive tests is not only explained by the increase in testing and the positive test rate rose from 12.1% to …

Many U.S. health experts underestimated the coronavirus — until it was too late
4 years ago

Many U.S. health experts underestimated the coronavirus — until it was too late

LA Times  

A patient is rushed to intensive care to be intubated and placed on a ventilator at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica. https://t.co/b8ZdEGIzyJ — Caitlin Rivers, PhD January 5, 2020 “If you cry wolf too often, people will never pay attention,” said epidemiologist Mark Wilson of the University of Michigan School of Public Health. “I wouldn’t criticize people …

Coronavirus: one in 10 patients have symptoms lasting three months or more
4 years ago

Coronavirus: one in 10 patients have symptoms lasting three months or more

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A new analysis aimed at determining the extent of the “long Covid” problem among infected …

Daily coronavirus infection rate distorted by computer failures
4 years ago

Daily coronavirus infection rate distorted by computer failures

Dutch News  

The Dutch public health institute RIVM registered 11,214 new coronavirus cases in the 24 hours to Wednesday morning, but the figure has been distorted by computer failures over the past couple of days. In total, some 6,000 positive coronavirus tests were not reported by local health boards, and they will be included in today’s and tomorrow’s figures, the RIVM said. …

More coronavirus cases as testing increases, hospital numbers up by 20%
4 years ago

More coronavirus cases as testing increases, hospital numbers up by 20%

Dutch News  

The number of people testing positive for coronavirus increased by more than 35% in the second week of December, according to the latest update from public health agency RIVM. The RIVM also said on Monday that computer problems meant around 6,000 cases were missing from the daily figures for the last three days. Urgent call NOS reported that prime minister …

Average coronavirus infections in last week passes 8,000 a day
4 years ago

Average coronavirus infections in last week passes 8,000 a day

Dutch News  

More than 8,000 new coronavirus infections were reported for the fifth day in a row by the public health agency RIVM on Monday, raising the weekly average to its highest level in almost six weeks. The latest daily figure for infections was 8,496, more than 1,400 lower than Monday but 20% higher than last Monday and means that on average …

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