Thursday, 21 May 2020

What's it like using the Covid-19 track and trace app?

Isle of Wight resident Megan Mackney describes using the Covid-19 contact tracing app. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Hydroxychloroquine trial begins in the UK

The study will test the drugs - one of which Donald Trump has said he is taking - against a placebo. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Spain tightens mask rules for all older than five

Wearing one will be compulsory for most people indoors and out, if social distancing is not possible. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: All 50 US states move toward reopening

Even as cases climb, most of the US has now taken steps to loosen Covid-19 guidelines. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Wednesday, 20 May 2020

Coronavirus: 'Wash hands at least six times a day'

Simple soap and water can kill the virus if you use it often enough, experts say. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: What's going wrong in Sweden's care homes?

Swedish healthcare is under scrutiny over the high rate of Covid-19 deaths in care homes. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus bites into Australia's bushfire recovery

Some tourist towns had barely survived fires when the virus hit, and locals say they are struggling. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Organ donation: The man waiting on his third transplant

Fez is hoping new organ donation laws might mean he could get his third kidney soon. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Mixed reality headsets help medics treat Covid-19 patients

Hand gestures allow doctors to view x-rays and scans, and connect with colleagues in another room. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Tuesday, 19 May 2020

Coronavirus: 'Children are not superspreaders' says GP

Dr Rosemary Leonard says it is "more dangerous for a child to cross the road" than go to school. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: 'We didn't get ahead of testing early enough' - Greg Clark

The Science and Technology Committee chair Greg Clark says the government must "learn the lessons so far and apply them". via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Monday, 18 May 2020

Coronavirus update: What are the symptoms of coronavirus?

The BBC’s Laura Foster explains how you can recognise the symptoms of coronavirus. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus vaccine: First evidence jab can train immune system

Larger trials now needed to see if the vaccine can protect against the coronavirus. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: European countries further relax restrictions

Italy, Spain and Portugal are among European countries further relaxing virus-related restrictions. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus symptoms: UK adds loss of smell and taste to list

Loss of smell and taste join a new cough and fever as signs that self-isolation may be necessary, experts say. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Calls to investigate global response

Health leaders are to call for an independent review amid scrutiny of the WHO's handling of the crisis. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Fasting for Ramadan on the front line

What's it like to fast for Ramadan as a healthcare worker during the coronavirus pandemic? via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Sunday, 17 May 2020

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo takes coronavirus test live on TV

Andrew Cuomo says "there is nothing about the test that should intimidate people" into not taking it. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Children 'seem less capable of spreading virus'

The WHO's chief scientist says it's seen no big coronavirus outbreaks linked to regular school attendance. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: '10,000 unaccounted for deaths in care sector'

Labour MP Angela Rayner calls for an investigation into care home deaths during the pandemic. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Obama criticises Trump administration's virus response

The former US president says top officials "aren't even pretending to be in charge" amid the crisis. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Italy takes 'calculated risk' in easing restrictions - PM

PM Giuseppe Conte says infections could rise again but the country cannot afford to wait for a vaccine. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: A third of hospital patients develop dangerous blood clots

The virus appears to be making people's blood much more sticky, medical experts say. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Thursday, 14 May 2020

Coronavirus: Children affected by rare Kawasaki-like disease

The reaction is extremely rare and only affects a tiny number of children seriously, medics say. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus may never go away, World Health Organization warns

Experts say the disease may become embedded in populations in the same way that HIV has. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Remdesivir: Five Indian and Pakistani firms to make drug to 'fight coronavirus'

The deal between Gilead and companies in South Asia will help make the drug for 127 countries. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus and Antarctica: 'Isolated within isolation'

Why the people on the only continent without a recorded case of coronavirus are in lockdown. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Tuesday, 12 May 2020

Coronavirus: Russia now has second highest virus case total

The spike in cases comes as Dmitry Peskov, President Putin's spokesman, confirms he tested positive. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: UK drug trial for over-50s recruiting

Researchers are looking for more UK volunteers showing signs of coronavirus to test existing drugs. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Cover faces in some public areas, people in England told

Wearing face coverings on public transport and in some shops is advised in a new government document on easing the lockdown. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Germany not alarmed by infection rate rise

The virus reproduction rate is above 1.0 in Germany - but experts believe it can be controlled. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Four nurses on four continents tell their story

On International Nurses Day the BBC spoke to four nurses on four continents about fighting the coronavirus pandemic. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Monday, 11 May 2020

Coronavirus: Wuhan in first virus cluster since end of lockdown

As China continues easing restrictions, new virus clusters in Wuhan and elsewhere have emerged. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Sunday, 10 May 2020

Coronavirus lockdown around the world in pictures

Restrictions ease in some countries but the World Health Organization warns infections could rise. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Germany infection rate rises as lockdown eases

Just days after Angela Merkel loosens restrictions, the virus reproduction rate rises above 1. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: White House task force members self-isolate

Top diseases expert Dr Anthony Fauci is one of the three members of President Trump's task force to self-isolate. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Obama says US response a 'chaotic disaster'

Ex-president strongly criticises successor Donald Trump over his handling of the coronavirus crisis. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Saturday, 9 May 2020

Travel for Work: Fitness Tips for Business Travelers

Source: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research

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Friday, 8 May 2020

Fitness: All Guides

Source: Children's Hospital Boston

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Thursday, 7 May 2020

Coronavirus: Will we ever shake hands again?

Will Covid-19 make handshakes a relic of the past? If so, what might that mean about the future of human touch and interaction? via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: The health advice that is misleading or worse

There's still plenty of dangerous and untested medical advice circulating online. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Wednesday, 6 May 2020

Coronavirus: UK becomes first country in Europe to pass 30,000 deaths

The UK records a further 649 deaths, taking the total number of coronavirus deaths to 30,076. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus mutations: Scientists puzzle over impact

A study has identified a mutation that its authors say could make the coronavirus more infectious. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: White House plans to disband virus task force

The vice-president says the task force may wind down by the end of May or early June. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

The patients who just can't shake off Covid-19

Most patients recover from Covid-19 quickly - but for some, symptoms linger for weeks. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Prostate-cancer men swap chemo for precision drugs

Men with advanced prostate cancer can now take highly targeted hormone therapies at home. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Tuesday, 5 May 2020

Coronavirus: 'Segment and shield' way to lift UK lockdown now

Strengthen protection for high-risk people while easing restrictions for others, scientists say. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Chinese state media take aim at US 'lab theory'

Chinese state media said US claims the virus originated in a research lab were "absurd". via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: France's first known case 'was in December'

A Paris doctor says a patient first diagnosed with pneumonia is now confirmed as having had Covid-19. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: First workers to trial NHS tracing app

If the Isle of Wight trial is successful, the app could be ready nationwide within weeks, ministers say. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..