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Coronavirus Today: The isolation conundrum
2 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus Today: The isolation conundrum

LA Times  

I’m Karen Kaplan, and it’s Tuesday, Aug 9. A study of 729 people who took a BinaxNow antigen test at least five days after becoming infected found that 54% of them tested positive, even though, by the CDC’s standards, enough time had passed that their isolation could end. “A positive antigen test result does not necessarily mean that a person …

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Things to Know: Virus experts hope Super Bowl won't sack US
3 years, 11 months ago

Things to Know: Virus experts hope Super Bowl won't sack US

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US 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 Saturday …

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On eve of first debate, Trump taxes in question: US election news
4 years, 3 months ago

On eve of first debate, Trump taxes in question: US election news

Al Jazeera  

Two decades of records reportedly show Trump’s finances under stress as he prepares to face Joe Biden in first debate Vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris, has said Trump’s Supreme Court pick will “undo” the life’s work of late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. If the president thinks his best case is made in urine he can have at it.” 15:30 ET …

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McConnell and Pelosi ‘respectfully decline’ HHS offer to supply Congress with rapid coronavirus tests
4 years, 8 months ago

McConnell and Pelosi ‘respectfully decline’ HHS offer to supply Congress with rapid coronavirus tests

CNN  

CNN — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi “respectfully” declined an offer from the Trump administration to deploy rapid coronavirus testing capabilities to Capitol Hill ahead of senators’ anticipated return to Washington in the coming week. Instead, the two congressional leaders said they want “to keep directing resources to the front-line facilities” battling the Covid-19 outbreak …

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ICMR recommends antibody test for speedy detection of COVID-19 cases
4 years, 9 months ago

ICMR recommends antibody test for speedy detection of COVID-19 cases

The Hindu  

To ensure speedy detection of coronavirus cases, those residing in COVID-19 hotspots or areas which have reported large numbers of cases may have to undergo a rapid antibody blood test for the viral infection. The Indian Council of Medical Research in its interim advisory has recommended the use of the rapid antibody test in the country’s coronavirus hotspots. “Population in …

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China completes coronavirus hospital in Wuhan in 10 days, with a second hospital almost finished
4 years, 11 months ago

China completes coronavirus hospital in Wuhan in 10 days, with a second hospital almost finished

ABC  

China has completed the construction of an emergency hospital at the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak within 10 days, Chinese state media say. Key points: The project has been called "mission impossible" due to the timeframe Construction was live-streamed around the clock on China's state broadcasters The rapid number of infections has placed pressure on the country's medical facilities The …

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