China reports first human case of Monkey B virus after veterinarian dies

[ad_1] A veterinarian in China has become the first person in the country to contract and die from the extremely rare Monkey B virus, Chinese officials said last weekend, according to reports. The veterinarian, 53, suffered from severe nausea and fever two months after dissecting two monkeys at a reproductive research institute in Beijing and … Read more

Massachusetts reports 717 new COVID cases over weekend as seven-day positive test average exceeds 1%

[ad_1] Massachusetts health officials reported 717 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, according to the latest daily data. Authorities also reported 4 new deaths from COVID, bringing the death toll from the pandemic to 17,659. Monday’s new infections include totals reported on Saturday and Sunday. The seven-day average of positive tests is now 1.02% amid … Read more

Vaccinated Austinites urged to wear masks during Delta strain COVID-19 outbreak

[ad_1] In a major setback for the local restaurant industry and public health in general, Austin Public Health (APH) recommends that everyone – vaccinated, unvaccinated and partially vaccinated – wear masks when indoors . The APH is also urging eligible unvaccinated people to get vaccinated as soon as possible, as COVID-19 cases increase rapidly in … Read more

American Coronavirus: Nearly 73 million Americans live in counties heavily infected with Covid-19. Time to reset and put the masks back on, expert says

[ad_1] “We are at a very different stage of the pandemic compared to a month ago,” Dr. Leana Wen told CNN’s Jim Acosta on Tuesday. “And therefore, we should follow LA County’s lead and say that if there are places where vaccinated and unvaccinated people mix, then the indoor mask warrants should still apply.” Wen, … Read more

Red and processed meat linked to heart disease, mega study finds

[ad_1] Also called coronary heart disease, this disease is the leading cause of death and disability worldwide. It develops when fatty deposits of cholesterol create a buildup of plaque on the walls of the arteries that supply blood to the heart. The risk of coronary heart disease increases as the amount of meat increases, according … Read more

All unvaccinated people will eventually contract some form of COVID

[ad_1] “You can get the vaccine or the virus. There is no third option. July 20, 2021 6:27 PM Christina lorey Posted: July 20, 2021 6:27 PM Update: July 20, 2021 20:48 MADISON, Wisconsin – Dane County doctors say it seems some people think there are three choices when it comes to COVID: get vaccinated … Read more

Man flees Australian quarantine using bed sheet

[ad_1] The man arrived in Western Australia from Brisbane on Monday afternoon, but did not meet the exemption requirements necessary to enter the state, which currently has strict border rules, according to a statement from Western Australia Police. The man was ordered to leave Western Australia within 48 hours and was sent to a quarantine … Read more