Thursday 30 April 2020

Australians urged to sign up to tracking app

PM Scott Morrison said wide usage would be the "ticket" to normal life resuming as soon as possible. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/3d3qpa5

Wednesday 29 April 2020

Remdesivir: Drug has 'clear cut' power to fight coronavirus

The data on its effect on symptoms comes from a trial of more than 1,000 patients in the US. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/3aQu89m

Coronavirus: Spain plans return to 'new normal' by end of June

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez aims to lift Spain's strict virus lockdown in four phases from 4 May. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2WcTIA6

Coronavirus: Testing opens for millions more people in England

Staff and residents of care homes, over-65s and people who cannot work at home are now eligible to be tested. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2xY3wpP

Coronavirus: France mandates masks for schools and transport

Face masks will be compulsory on public transport and in secondary schools when France lifts curbs. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2VN6B5e

Coronavirus: Putin admits PPE shortage as lockdown extended

The president warns that the peak of the infection rate has not yet been reached in Russia. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/3cYwLYl

Tuesday 28 April 2020

Coronavirus: 'My son had symptoms of rare syndrome'

Hayley Grix's three-year-old son Marley became extremely unwell with distressing symptoms. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2ShUMBA

Coronavirus: UK to hold minute's silence for key workers who died

The PM and NHS leaders will join the tribute to front-line workers who have died with coronavirus. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2SulJlZ

Monday 27 April 2020

Coronavirus alert: Rare syndrome seen in UK children

Doctors have been told to look out for a rare but dangerous reaction that may be linked to Covid-19. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2xdq9Gn

Coronavirus: 'When will pandemic end?' and other questions from kids

Jonathan Ball, professor of virology at the University of Nottingham, answers science questions sent in by children, that you've probably been wondering about too. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2x8TkKu

Coronavirus: Italy's PM outlines lockdown easing measures

Curbs will be relaxed from 4 May as the country records its lowest daily virus death toll in weeks. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/3cUPbZN

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson back at Downing Street to lead response

Boris Johnson will chair the morning cabinet meeting, just over two weeks after leaving hospital. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/3aK8CmK

Coronavirus: New Zealand claims no community cases as lockdown eases

After single-figure new cases for more than a week, NZ says it has ended local transmissions for now. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/3bIedvc

Spain's children allowed to run free again

For the first time in six weeks, the country's children have been allowed outside to exercise and play. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2Y6MJv9

Saturday 25 April 2020

Coronavirus: Military to test key workers in mobile units

The mobile units will travel to "hard to reach" areas as the government looks to ramp up testing. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2VCRFGz

Coronavirus: Immunity passports ‘could increase virus spread’

No evidence people who develop antibodies after recovering are protected against a second infection. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/3az1p9b

Friday 24 April 2020

Coronavirus: Lockdown's heavy toll on Italy's mental health

Coronavirus: Lockdown's heavy toll on Italy's mental health - BBC News. What started as a physical health emergency is morphing into a psychological one:



From BBC: "Italy’s coronavirus death toll is the second highest in the world, and its lockdown is the strictest and longest in Europe.Doctors say both things are creating a mental health emergency. The BBC has been given access to a psychological support centre run by the Red Cross, where staff say they’re overwhelmed by calls from people struggling. Psychologists are warning that Italy is not equipped to deal with the crisis, and that the rest of Europe must prepare. If you've been affected by a mental health issue, help and support is available. Visit Befrienders International for more information about support services in your country, or visit BBC Action Line. Film by the BBC’s Europe Correspondent Jean Mackenzie, produced by Sara Monetta, filmed and edited by Andy Smythe."

Psychiatrist Jud Brewer offers helpful tips how to deal with the multiple negative emotions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic: How to Break the Coronavirus Anxiety Cycle

Not a bad summary of the current COVID-19 quarantine situation by the Rolling Stones:

"ALWAYS HAD THE FEELING
IT WOULD ALL COME TUMBLING DOWN

LIFE WAS SO BEAUTIFUL
THEN WE ALL GOT LOCKED DOWN

IT ISN’T ANY FUN
IF I WANT A PARTY
IT’S A PARTY OF ONE

PLEASE LET THIS BE OVER
NOT STUCK IN A WORLD WITHOUT END"



The song was recorded in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic. via CasesBlog - Medical and Health Blog More READ Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2yGFsYm

Coronavirus: US death toll passes 50,000 in world's deadliest outbreak

A grim milestone is passed by the world's deadliest outbreak, although US mortality rate is comparatively low. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2VBidI4

Coronavirus: Outcry after Trump suggests injecting disinfectant as treatment

Doctors call the president's latest remarks about coronavirus treatment "dangerous" and "ridiculous". via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2x5l5nf

Coronavirus: Almost half of Irish Covid-19 deaths in care homes

The statistics were confirmed before new figures revealed 28 more people had died with Covid-19. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/3cHO3sp

Coronavirus: Europe 'wary of confronting China over deaths'

Officials believe figures are being under-reported but are wary of openly pointing the finger. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2zsrolL

Thursday 23 April 2020

Hopes dashed as coronavirus drug remdesivir fails first trial

There had been hope that remdesivir could treat Covid-19, but its first study proved unsuccessful. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/358gopu

Coronavirus: First patients injected in UK vaccine trial

The first two people have been injected as part of a UK study of a Covid-19 vaccine. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/3cGLyXl

Coronavirus: Lifting lockdowns could see virus 'reignite', WHO warns

The head of the UN health agency warns most of the world's population "remains susceptible". via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2xWaLyr

Wednesday 22 April 2020

UK social restrictions 'to remain for rest of year'

It is "unrealistic" to expect normal life to return soon, says the government's chief medical adviser. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2VsFMTv

Coronavirus: Should I start taking vitamin D?

Some people might want to consider it during the pandemic. Here's why. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2VRo5vR

Face masks to be compulsory across Germany

Bremen is the last of Germany's 16 states to require using face masks on public transport. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2KtO5s6

UK virus study to track infection and immunity levels

The findings will help to inform the government's strategy for easing the lockdown. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/3ayBxtQ

Coronavirus: How will the developing world cope?

There is growing concern about the impact the virus will have on poorer countries. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2yBtS0N

Coronavirus: World risks 'biblical' famines due to pandemic - UN

The number of people facing starvation could almost double, the World Food Programme warns. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/3cALrN2

Coronavirus cure: When will we have a drug to treat it?

There no drugs proven to help doctors treat the disease, but work is under way around the world. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2wYNhYV

Coronavirus: Government facing fresh questions over EU equipment scheme

The UK had ample chance to join an EU scheme to source medical equipment, sources tell the BBC. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2VsUytF

Tuesday 21 April 2020

The tiny premature baby who fought off coronavirus

Peyton Maguire from Lanarkshire is one of the youngest Covid-19 patients in the UK. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/3apXFqp

Coronavirus: Dentists facing 'critical shortage of kit'

Patients with urgent problems are having to "take matters into their own hands", a dental body says. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2XSqNnu

Coronavirus: Masks for public 'could put NHS supplies at risk'

The hospitals bosses' warning comes ahead of a review into whether people should be urged to wear them. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/3bCUlJG

Monday 20 April 2020

Air pollution linked to raised Covid-19 death risk

The World Health Organization warns high air pollution could be a risk factor for severe Covid-19 cases. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2RSlZL4

Sunday 19 April 2020

Coronavirus blood treatment to be tried in UK

The hope is blood from coronavirus survivors could treat hospital patients ill with Covid-19. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2yrIKPe

Saturday 18 April 2020

UK to track coronavirus cases by ethnicity

Public Health England is investigating why ethnic minority groups seem to be disproportionately affected. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2KsdZfT

Coronavirus: President Trump defends tweets against US states' lockdowns

He says some measures are "too tough", but health experts warn lifting them will increase infection. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/3cnz46S

Coronavirus: Japan doctors warn of health system 'break down' as cases surge

It comes as coronavirus cases in the country surge, leaving its doctors and hospitals stretched. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2wTseai

Coronavirus: Africa could be next epicentre, WHO warns

The UN fears the virus may kill 300,000 people in Africa and push millions more into poverty. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/3ew3ohF

Coronavirus: Germany says its outbreak is 'under control'

The number of new infections has fallen significantly in Germany, where testing is at a high level. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2KgP66M

Coronavirus: How long does it take to recover?

Recovery from Covid-19 can be a lengthy process, depending on how seriously people get the virus. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2ynCuYE

Friday 17 April 2020

Coronavirus: Double warning over antibody tests

Experts say screening may not prove immunity from coronavirus, and Britons are warned over unproven tests. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2XKqYkQ

Coronavirus lockdown: Lessons from Hokkaido's second wave of infections

The Japanese island, which initially saw a drop in cases, is now facing a bigger wave of virus cases. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2XExn0V

Thursday 16 April 2020

Coronavirus: Free our children from lockdown, says Barcelona mayor

In Spain, children are not allowed to leave home for any reason under strict coronavirus rules. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2z6x4Si

Coronavirus pandemic: Tracking the global outbreak

Key maps and charts explaining how the respiratory virus has spread around the world and how it is being dealt with. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2ymjHNe

Wednesday 15 April 2020

World Health Organization: What is the WHO and what does it do?

President Trump has been critical - but what do others think of the "global guardian of public health"? via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/3adApMf

Coronavirus: US to halt funding to WHO, says Trump

The World Health Organization "failed in its basic duty" over coronavirus, Donald Trump says. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/3abMZLG