Plasma from cured patients shows little benefit in hospitalized patients with COVID-19: study

[ad_1] FILE PHOTO: Convalescent plasma samples in vials are seen before being tested for COVID-19 antibodies at Bloodworks Northwest Laboratory during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in Renton, Washington, USA , September 9, 2020. REUTERS / Lindsey Wasson (Reuters) – Using blood plasma from COVID-19 survivors to treat patients with severe pneumonia caused by the novel … Read more

Trump’s COVID task force petrified the public is ignoring its Thanksgiving warning

[ad_1] When the Centers for Disease Control announced last week that Americans shouldn’t celebrate Thanksgiving with people outside their homes, officials working on the federal government’s COVID-19 response had already started planning for the inevitability of the family. and friends would do just that, according to two senior officials familiar with the situation. The CDC’s … Read more

Allegheny County adds 555 new cases of covid, 12 deaths

[ad_1] TribLIVE’s daily and weekly newsletters deliver the news you want and the information you need, straight to your inbox. Allegheny County added 555 new cases of covid-19 on Wednesday, according to the health department. New cases include 480 confirmed cases from 2,420 new PCR tests carried out from November 4 to 24; 10 of … Read more

Covid vaccine ‘likely’ to be rolled out in second week of December, CDC director said

[ad_1] In an interview on Fox News’ The daily briefing Tuesday night, host Dana Perino asked Mr Redfield about the development of potential coronavirus vaccines. “I think it’s really important. Number one, it’s, you know, exceptional that we have these vaccines. And it’s very exciting. “And, again, that just reinforces why I want people to … Read more

The 10 worst toys list of 2020 includes swords and dolls

[ad_1] The annual list of toys that could be harmful to children has been released, and it’s completed with a set of cuddly creatures that pose choking hazards. World Against Toys Causing Harm’s Top 10 Worst Toys of 2020 list highlights dangers to watch out for during Black Friday and Cyber ​​Monday shopping, and throughout … Read more

Orange County coronavirus positivity rates continue to rise in working-class neighborhoods

[ad_1] Through Spencer Custodio | 5 hours ago Orange County’s second wave of coronavirus is steadily increasing positivity rates in the central and northern parts of the county to double-digit numbers not seen since the first summer wave, raising alarm bells among some community leaders. Editor’s Note: As the only non-profit, non-partisan newsroom in Orange … Read more

New study suggests mouthwash can kill coronavirus in saliva in 30 seconds

[ad_1] Besides hand washing and other hygienic measures, mouthwash could become a routine part of people’s daily habits after preliminary lab tests from Cardiff University found it could fight the coronavirus in 30 seconds. These results, which have yet to be peer-reviewed, come from a 12-week study where mouthwashes containing at least 0.07 percent cetypyridinium … Read more