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	health Daily update ⋅ February 9, 2020
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	The New York Times Coronavirus Live Updates: More Than 800 Have Died in China, Surpassing Toll From SARS The New York Times The coronavirus death toll in China has risen to 811, surpassing the toll from the SARS epidemic of 2002-3, according to official data released on Sunday. The number of confirmed infections rose to 37,198, according to China's National Health Commission. Flag as irrelevant
	The Atlantic Poor Countries Are the Front Line Against Coronavirus The Atlantic The 2019 novel coronavirus has caused a public-health emergency in China, a global economic superpower. Like many in my field, I worry that if and when the emergent virus takes root in poorer countries that are already tackling outbreaks of other ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post China struggling to build up quarantine facilities in coronavirus outbreak epicenter Washington Post The number of infected and killed by the novel coronavirus continues to climb worldwide but the vast majority — and the battle against the virus — is still concentrated in the original outbreak zone of Wuhan, central China. Authorities are struggling to expand ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP China nCoV cases continue at stable rate, concerns rise about spread in Singapore CIDRAP China added nearly 3,400 new novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) cases today, a pace that the World Health Organization (WHO) said has been stable over the past 4 days. Outside of China, concerns are growing about possible sustained transmission in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Why did the government mandate a coronavirus quarantine? Los Angeles Times At roughly 4 p.m. on Jan. 28, the Riverside County Public Health Department got word that nearly 200 Americans fleeing the novel coronavirus in Wuhan, China, would land at March Reserve Air Base the next day for a voluntary quarantine. For the next 10 ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Sepsis: NHS help for survivors 'non-existent' BBC News Support from the Welsh NHS after sepsis was like being on a rollercoaster "blindfolded", a Tory politician who survived the illness has said. AM Angela Burns and the charity UK Sepsis Trust said help for survivors was non-existent. They want patients to be ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com Seasonal Flu Bigger Threat Than Coronavirus In Ohio Patch.com An 11-year-old girl died from the flu and more than 800 people were hospitalized this past week, the Ohio Department of Health reports. By Chris Mosby, Patch Staff. Feb 9, 2020 5:30 am ET. Reply. 0. An 11-year-old girl died from the flu and more than 800 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Vanguard The biggest questions about the new coronavirus and what we know so far Seattle Times There are so many unknowns about the novel coronavirus that has triggered unprecedented quarantine efforts, dangerous conspiracy theories and global alarm. Much of what we know about coronaviruses comes from the ones that we've dealt with before ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Family of 6-year-old girl who died from flu sues hospital that discharged her CBS News The parents of a six-year-old girl who died from the flu in 2018 have filed a lawsuit against the hospital that they say discharged her prematurely. Nevaeh Hernandez died on February 12, 2018, after being sent home from Hoboken University Medical Center, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Scientists race to develop vaccine for new coronavirus Medical Xpress Scientists around the world are racing to develop a vaccine for the new coronavirus that emerged in China late last year. Scientists from the United States to Australia are using new technology in an ambitious, multi-million-dollar drive to develop a vaccine in ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX43.com Women who have general anesthesia during C-sections are more likely to experience postpartum depression, study finds FOX43.com Women who have general anesthesia during C-sections are significantly more likely to experience severe postpartum depression resulting in hospitalization, suicidal thoughts or self-harm, according to a study published last week. That might be because ... Flag as irrelevant
	fox6now.com Women who have general anesthesia during C-sections are more likely to experience postpartum depression, study finds fox6now.com NEW YORK — Women who have general anesthesia during C-sections are significantly more likely to experience severe post-partum depression resulting in hospitalization, suicidal thoughts or self-harm, according to a study published last week. That might ... Flag as irrelevant
	Daily Beast China Shuns Offers from WHO and CDC to Help With Coronavirus Daily Beast Despite rising numbers in both coronavirus infections and fatalities, China has refused offers of assistance from two of the world's foremost agencies on infectious disease, according to The New York Times. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN International New study an eye-opener on how coronavirus is spreading and how little we know CNN International Dr. Tom Frieden is the former director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and former commissioner of the New York City Health Department. He is currently president and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, a global non-profit initiative funded by ... Flag as irrelevant
	fox5sandiego.com Keeping a plant on your desk can reduce workplace stress, study says fox5sandiego.com HONSHU, Japan — Having a hard day at work? Stressed out about deadlines or bosses or meetings? It may help to stare at a plant, according to researchers from Japan. The researchers felt that a lot of employees underestimated the respite that plants offer ... Flag as irrelevant
	KEYT New study an eye-opener on how coronavirus is spreading and how little we know KEYT A study published Friday in the medical journal JAMA found that 41% of the first 138 patients diagnosed at one hospital in Wuhan, China, were presumed to be infected in that hospital. This is big news. In plain English, it means that nearly half of the initial ... Flag as irrelevant
	Daily Herald Doctor's orders: Preventing the spread of influenza Daily Herald If you've opened up a news app on your phone recently, there is a high probability you've caught a story related to the coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan city located in China and its spread to other regions of the world. I even found a popular documentary on ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hill Global death toll from coronavirus over 800, surpassing previous SARS outbreak The Hill The global death toll from the coronavirus has risen to over 800 fatalities, officially eclipsing the number of people who died from the SARS outbreak in 2003, CNN reports. SARS, formally known as severe acute respiratory syndrome, also originated in China, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters A mother's fight for toddler stranded in China's coronavirus epicenter Reuters PARIS (Reuters) - Amelia Pan is at home in Canada while her 2-year-old daughter Cerena is stranded far away in China's Hubei province, epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak, being cared for by a distant relative after the girl's father and grand-parents fell ill. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Latest coronavirus study implicates fecal transmission Medical Xpress Diarrhea may be a secondary path of transmission for the novel coronavirus, scientists said Friday following the publication of the latest study reporting patients with abdominal symptoms and loose stool. The primary path is believed to be virus-laden droplets ... Flag as irrelevant
	fox5sandiego.com Family faces 'anti-vaxxer' criticism after 4-year-old son dies fox5sandiego.com PUEBLO, Colo. — The father of a 4-year-old Colorado boy who died from the flu this week is speaking out Thursday as his family receives backlash online. Father Najee Jackson Sr., mother Geneva Montoya and their remaining three sons continue to battle ... Flag as irrelevant
	San Antonio Express-News None of the 91 evacuees quarantined at JBSA-Lackland are showing signs of coronavirus San Antonio Express-News None of the 91 people being quarantined at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland have shown signs of the novel coronavirus since their arrival Friday, according to U.S. Rep. Will Hurd who tweeted out an update Saturday afternoon. "If anyone gets over a ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Fourth person in UK tests positive for coronavirus The Guardian A fourth patient has tested positive for coronavirus in England, the chief medical officer has said. Prof Chris Whitty said the new case was a known contact of a previously confirmed UK case and the virus was passed on in France. The patient was being treated ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Daily Herald Should you worry about the coronavirus? Chicago Daily Herald Turn on the news, and all you hear is terrifying statistics about the coronavirus. Like how there's been more than 20,000 cases confirmed and how nearly 500 people have died. But do you know if you should really be worried about it and what your risks of ... Flag as irrelevant
	fox6now.com Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation donating $100 million to coronavirus relief efforts fox6now.com NEW YORK — The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is dramatically increasing the amount it's spending to combat the coronavirus, pledging up to $100 million to help contain the outbreak. The foundation said in a statement Wednesday that its funds would ... Flag as irrelevant
	KTAB - BigCountryHomepage.com Boy dies of flu after mom seeks advice from anti-vax Facebook group KTAB - BigCountryHomepage.com (CBS) – This week, the state of Colorado suffered its second pediatric flu death of the season. The first, in January, was a school-aged child outside the Denver metro area. The second, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post WHO's aggressive, three-part strategy aims to make cervical cancer a thing of the past Washington Post In just 35 years, the United States managed to reduce cervical cancer rates by 54 percent with the help of Pap smears. Now, human papillomavirus vaccination, double screening and more effective treatment might be able do away with the cancer. In two new ... Flag as irrelevant
	WTVD-TV 4 people being monitored for coronavirus symptoms in Charlotte WTVD-TV CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WTVD) -- Four people are being 'monitored' for possible coronavirus symptoms in Charlotte after returning from China. According to the Mecklenburg County Health Department, there are still no confirmed cases in the state of North ... Flag as irrelevant
	KLFY 4-year-old dies from flu after anti-vax Facebook group advises his mom to use herbs instead of Tamiflu KLFY PUEBLO, Colo. (CBS) — This week, the state of Colorado suffered its second pediatric flu death of the season. The first, in January, was a school-aged child outside the Denver metro area. The second, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health ... Flag as irrelevant
	International Business Times Following A Keto-Diet Can Be Injurious To Your Bone Health International Business Times The Ketogenic diet restricts total carbohydrate intake to less than 50 grams per day and can be as low as 20 grams per day. But, a new study pointed out that going keto can lead to several health consequences. The findings of the study published in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times Herald-Record New virus vaccine may not come in time Times Herald-Record By LAURAN NEERGAARD. AP Medical Writer. WASHINGTON — The flu-like virus that exploded from China has researchers worldwide once again scrambling to find a vaccine against a surprise health threat, with no guarantee one will arrive in time. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC Action News Crystal River couple among Americans quarantined on board the Diamond Princess in Japan ABC Action News JAPAN -- A Crystal River couple is among the Americans under quarantine in Japan on board the Diamond Princess cruise ship, while the Japanese government tests everyone on board for the novel coronavirus. Today is day 5 of 14 days under quarantine ... Flag as irrelevant
	WIRED Doctors in China say they're not protected from coronavirus infection Herald-Mail Media Medical workers at the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak say overwhelmed services and a dearth of protective equipment are putting them at risk of the infection, which claimed the life Friday of the heroic doctor chastised for warning about the SARS-like ... Flag as irrelevant
	WKTV Keeping a plant on your desk can reduce workplace stress, study says WKTV Having a hard day at work? Stressed out about deadlines or bosses or meetings? It may help to stare a plant, according to researchers from Japan.The r... Posted: Feb 8, 2020 11:02 AM. Posted By: CNN. AddThis Sharing Buttons. Share to Facebook Share to ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian What is coronavirus and how worried should we be? The Guardian What are the symptoms caused by the virus from Wuhan in China, how does it spread, and should you call a doctor? Find all our coronavirus coverage here · How to protect yourself from infection · Sarah Boseley, Hannah Devlin and Martin Belam. Sun 9 Feb ... Flag as irrelevant
	Daily Mail Fourth coronavirus case in UK: New patient is treated in London after picking up virus in France Daily Mail A fourth patient has tested positive for coronavirus in the UK after being infected in France by another British case. Advertisement. They are being treated at the Royal Free Hospital in Camden, north London, marking the first person suffering the killer infection ... Flag as irrelevant
	Aljazeera.com China virus funeral order fuels upset as death toll exceeds SARS Aljazeera.com Experts say order that all victims be cremated quickly without a funeral is unnecessary and adds to families' grief. by Michael Standaert. 6 hours ago. whatsapp. China's health commission has ordered swift cremations and no funerals for the coronavirus dead ... Flag as irrelevant
	fox8.com Ohio flu hospitalizations reach highest number this season fox8.com **Watch our past report on the most recent Cuyahoga County flu-deaths in the video above**. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Flu-related hospitalizations in Ohio last week reached their highest number for the 2019-2020 season, state health officials said Friday. Flag as irrelevant
	Vanguard UPDATE 1-US awaits China's approval to send in experts as part of WHO team Reuters (Adds Chinese foreign ministry statement). SHANGHAI, Feb 8 (Reuters) - U.S. experts on infectious diseases, including government officials, are awaiting approval to enter China to help fight the coronavirus epidemic, having been included on a list proposed ... Flag as irrelevant
	Metro School student isolated at home after coronavirus hits Brighton Metro A family has been urged to keep their child indoors for 14 days after a British man was diagnosed with coronavirus in Brighton. One of the parents contacted the child's school and said Public Health England advised them to self-isolate for two weeks. Flag as irrelevant
	Olean Times Herald Local, state officials: No coronavirus cases in area; flu rising Olean Times Herald Those responsible for health care in the area are continuing their vigilance against novel coronavirus, even though no confirmed cases have been reported in the state, let alone the Southern Tier. "As you are probably aware, the novel coronavirus situation is ... Flag as irrelevant
	Complex 4-Year-Old Child Dies After Mother Reportedly Consulted Anti-Vaxxers on Facebook Complex A 4-year-old child in Colorado died after having a flu-related seizure. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment confirmed to the local CBS-affiliate earlier this week that 4-year-old, Najee, died from influenza. "The Colorado Department of ... Flag as irrelevant
	International Business Times WHO Harnessing Science To Find A Way To Stop Coronavirus From Its Tracks International Business Times The World Health Organization is currently working hand in hand with Chinese officials to fight coronavirus; The organization is doing everything to stop the virus in its tracks; It has already elicited the help of many scientists. The WHO officials say that at ... Flag as irrelevant
	ETHealthworld.com Mindfulness helps obese children lose weight Science Codex Mindfulness-based therapy may help reduce stress, appetite and body weight in children with obesity and anxiety, according to a study published in Endocrine Connections. They reported that obese children on a calorie-restricted diet alongside mindfulness ... Flag as irrelevant
	WFAE Four people in North Carolina monitored for coronavirus San Antonio Express-News CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina health officials said four people who recently returned to Charlotte from China are being monitored for coronavirus symptoms. The four were being held in self-quarantine, according to the Mecklenburg County Health ... Flag as irrelevant
	WTRF Weekly flu hospitalizations jump to highest of season Martins Ferry Times Leader COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Health says the number of new influenza-related hospitalizations is the highest yet of the 2019-20 flu season. The most recent data shows that from Jan. 26 to Feb. 1, a total of 832 people were newly hospitalized. Flag as irrelevant
	New Zealand Herald Coronavirus: Couple rationing food and focusing on hobbies as they enter day 17 of Wuhan lockdown New Zealand Herald Ex-pats in China's Wuhan - the epicentre of the deadly coronavirus - say they are focussing on their hobbies and cooking to keep them busy as they enter their 17th day of lockdown . Joseph Fatai, from Tonga, and his wife Caroline Rakotomalala Fatai from ... Flag as irrelevant
	bdnews24.com Inundated with flu patients, US hospitals brace for coronavirus bdnews24.com Medical workers in protective suits are seen at the Wuhan Parlour Convention Centre, which has been converted into a makeshift hospital following an outbreak of the novel coronavirus, in Wuhan, Hubei province, China Feb 7, 2020. REUTERS ... Flag as irrelevant
	WTRF Ohio Flu Hospitalizations Reach Highest Number This Season U.S. News & World Report COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Flu-related hospitalizations in Ohio last week reached their highest number for the 2019-2020 season, state health officials said Friday. A total of 832 people were hospitalized with the flu between Jan. 26 and Feb. 1, a 36% jump ... Flag as irrelevant
	NEWS.com.au Coronavirus is airborne, Chinese official confirms NEWS.com.au It was previously understood the two main ways the virus spread from person to person were: • Direct transmission: breathing in air close to an infected patient who sneezes or coughs, and. • Contact transmission: when a person touches an object tainted with ... Flag as irrelevant

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