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	health Daily update ⋅ January 19, 2021
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	NPR 3 Questions And The Emerging Answers About COVID-19 Vaccine Protection NPR As the COVID-19 vaccine rolls out, three big questions loom. First, can someone who has been vaccinated still spread the disease? Second, will the vaccine remain effective as the virus itself evolves? And third, how long will the vaccine's protection last? Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Expert sees 'a ray of sunshine' in Covid-19 battle, but deaths and variant cases are growing in the US CNN (CNN) Despite a steady growth in coronavirus deaths, a medical expert says the United States now has an opportunity to "get a hold of the pandemic." "We're going to see a lot of deaths in the next two months but there is a ray of sunshine," Dr. Jonathan ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Another coronavirus variant linked to several large outbreaks in California Washington Post Health officials stress they haven't determined if the variant might be more contagious or resistant to vaccines. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN London's ICU nurses detail 'diluted' care, depression and disaster during the UK's deadly second wave CNN (CNN) Last summer, when England's first peak of the coronavirus pandemic had subsided, Fazilah, an ICU nurse at a central London hospital, sat down to write her resignation letter. For months, she says, a wave of depression had enveloped her, but she had ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News I'm pregnant and a doctor: This is why I got the COVID-19 vaccine ABC News Dr. Nayeli Rodulfo-Zayas of San Antonio, TX received the COVID-19 vaccine and encourages other pregnant women to consult their health care providers to see if the vaccine is right for them. Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com UCLA Public Health Researchers: Mask Mandates Save Lives, Money Patch.com "The preponderance of evidence indicates that mask wearing reduces transmissibility per contact by reducing transmission of infected respiratory particles in both laboratory and clinical contexts." The findings published in the January edition of the Proceedings ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN New Covid-19 cases declined 11% after hitting a peak last week CNN Cases declined in 35 states week-over-week, and 18 states saw a drop in the number of deaths. "These kinds of fluctuations, on a statistical basis, aren't sustainable," Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert with Johns Hopkins University, told CNN. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report A New COVID-19 Challenge: Mutations Rise Along With Cases U.S. News & World Report The race against the virus that causes COVID-19 has taken a new turn: Mutations are rapidly popping up, and the longer it takes to vaccinate people, the more likely it is that a variant that can elude current tests, treatments and vaccines could emerge. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News California urges stop to 300K vaccines after some fall ill ABC News California's state epidemiologist is urging a halt to more than 300,000 COVID-19 vaccinations using a Moderna version because some people who got it needed medical treatment for possible severe allergic reactions. By ROBERT JABLON Associated Press. Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post California becomes first state to top 3 million virus cases Washington Post LOS ANGELES — California on Monday became the first state to record more than 3 million known coronavirus infections. The grim milestone, as tallied by Johns Hopkins University, wasn't entirely unexpected in a state with 40 million residents but its speed ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Covid-19: No vaccine postcode lottery in NI, say doctors BBC News Doctors have insisted there is no postcode lottery when it comes to rolling out the coronavirus vaccines. Northern Ireland's vaccination plan means all those over 80 should receive their first dose by the end of January. Dr Frances O'Hagan, deputy chairwoman ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR 'You Can't Treat If You Can't Empathize': Black Doctors Tackle Vaccine Hesitancy NPR So how can medical and public health leaders work to overcome this hesitancy? To start with, acknowledge the historical reasons for black mistrust of medicine, say researchers and Black physicians working to reach their own communities. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Risk of ADHD may increase if expectant mother has autoimmune disorder, study says CNN (CNN) Women with autoimmune disorders who become pregnant are significantly more likely to have babies that later develop attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, according to a longitudinal study of babies and mothers in Australia. Common ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Wall Street Journal 'Covid Triangle' Emerges in London's Poorer Neighborhoods as UK Variant Rampages The Wall Street Journal In the east London borough of Barking and Dagenham earlier this month, one in every 16 residents was estimated to be infected with Covid-19. The local hospital in nearby Romford rationed oxygen as beds ran short. It recently passed a grim milestone: more ... Flag as irrelevant
	TIME California Becomes the First State to Top Three Million Coronavirus Cases TIME People wait in line to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at a mass vaccination site in a parking lot for Disneyland Resort on January 13, 2021 in Anaheim, California. Mario Tama/Getty Images. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Coronavirus live updates: Vaccinations far behind projected pace; US death toll approaches 400000 USA TODAY Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar had forecast 20 million first-shot vaccinations in December and another 30 million in January. More than halfway through January, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 10.6 million ... Flag as irrelevant
	Scientific American Another Way to Protect Against COVID Beyond Masking and Social Distancing Scientific American The first reference to the seasonality of infectious respiratory disease was recorded around 400 B.C., when the renowned ancient Greek physician Hippocrates wrote the earliest account of a winter epidemic of such an illness. Ever since, we have pondered the ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Smear test 'too late' for mum who died from cancer BBC News Fiona Mathewson from Kelso in the Borders, was given the diagnosis during the routine test in 2018 - despite receiving a clear scan in 2014. Husband Andrew has called for annual screenings in ... Flag as irrelevant
	PBS NewsHour California urges stop to 300000 COVID-19 vaccines after some fall ill PBS NewsHour LOS ANGELES (AP) — California's state epidemiologist is urging a halt to more than 300,000 coronavirus vaccinations using a Moderna vaccine version because some people received medical treatment for possible severe allergic reactions. Dr. Erica S. Pan ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com SD County Expands Vaccine Eligibility To People 75 and Older Patch.com SAN DIEGO, CA — San Diego County public health officials announced Monday that due to a slowing of appointments at COVID-19 vaccination sites, they have expanded the category of those eligible to receive a vaccine to those ages 75 and older. "We took ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com NJ reports 3511 new COVID cases, 23 deaths as demand for vaccines remains high nj.com The state of 9 million residents has now lost 20,458 residents in the COVID-19 pandemic — 18,367 confirmed deaths and 2,091 deaths considered probable, according to state data. The ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Wall Street Journal Does Getting the Covid-19 Vaccine Stop You Spreading It? Scientists Don't Know Yet. The Wall Street Journal Pfizer and Moderna are gathering more evidence about whether vaccinated people can still spread the virus. AUTHOR. WSJ Noted. Published. Jan. 18, 2021 12:11 pm ET. Text. Share. The Covid-19 vaccines authorized in the U.S. are approximately 95% ... Flag as irrelevant
	oregonlive.com Airborne particle experts explain how to stay safe from new highly contagious coronavirus strain oregonlive.com Additionally, there is some evidence that patients infected with the new B.1.1.7 variant may have a higher viral load. That means they may expel more virus-containing particles when they breathe, talk or sneeze. Flag as irrelevant
	Fred Hutch News Service Predicting SARS-CoV-2 antibody titers Fred Hutch News Service Passive immunotherapy treatment – where SARS-CoV-2-neutralizing antibodies (nAbs) from the plasma of convalescing patients are administered to acutely sick patients – is a promising strategy for COVID-19 treatment in severe cases. Flag as irrelevant
	San Francisco Chronicle Allergic reactions at one San Diego site led state to shelf 330000 vaccine doses San Francisco Chronicle A cluster of allergic reactions that prompted California to halt the use of hundreds of thousands of doses of coronavirus vaccine has thrown another wrench into the state's struggling vaccination rollout, forcing some health care providers to cancel clinics on ... Flag as irrelevant
	Minneapolis Star Tribune Another coronavirus variant linked to growing share of cases, several large outbreaks, in California Minneapolis Star Tribune A coronavirus variant first identified in Denmark has ripped through Northern California — including outbreaks at nursing homes, jails and a hospital in the San Jose area — prompting state and local officials to investigate whether it may be more transmissible. Flag as irrelevant
	Livescience.com Worrisome California coronavirus variant is tied to large outbreaks Livescience.com Scientists don't know yet whether the variant, called L452R, is more transmissible than other strains of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. But its presence in multiple unrelated outbreaks has health officials on guard. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Eye tests predict Parkinson's-linked cognitive decline 18 months ahead Medical Xpress Simple vision tests can predict which people with Parkinson's disease will develop cognitive impairment and possible dementia 18 months later, according to a new study by UCL researchers. The study, published in Movement Disorders, adds to evidence ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Tooth or consequences: Even during a pandemic avoiding the dentist can be bad for your oral health Medical Xpress Plaque taht remains on teeth for a period of time will form tartar (dental calculus), further promoting bacterial biofilms ecosystems of bacteria that cause dental problems. To remove biofilms and plaque, and prevent tartar ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Southern California New Coronavirus Strain Found in More Than One-Third of Cases in Cedars-Sinai Study NBC Southern California CAL.20C includes a virus variant the California Department of Public Health reported Sunday based on data submitted by Cedars-Sinai and other investigators. By City News Service • Published 23 mins ago • Updated 23 mins ago. A doctor checks on ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com Where can I get the COVID vaccine? Latest list of more than 130 NJ vaccination sites. (1/18/21) nj.com As demand for the coronavirus vaccine grows in New Jersey, the state continues to increase the number vaccination sites, including the addition of so-called "mega sites" that will be able to give thousands of shots per day. As of Sunday, more than 130 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress How to stay safe with a new fast-spreading coronavirus variant on the loose Medical Xpress The SARS-CoV-2 variants are believed to spread primarily through the air rather than on surfaces. When someone with the coronavirus in their respiratory tract coughs, talks, sings or even just breathes, ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Southern California New Coronavirus Strain Found in More Than One-Third of Cases in Cedars-Sinai Study NBC Southern California The strain, which the investigators designated as CAL.20C, is believed to be in part responsible for the dramatic surge over the last two months. By City News Service • Published January 18, 2021 • Updated 16 mins ago. Pause. 2:28. Cedars-Sinai Uncovers ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Covid: Positive antibody tests doubled since autumn BBC News About one in 10 people across the UK tested positive for Covid-19 antibodies in December, roughly double the October figure, data has shown. Estimates from the Office for National Statistics suggest between 8% of people in Northern Ireland and 12% of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Casper Star-Tribune Online Demand for COVID-19 vaccine high among older residents in Wyoming's largest counties Casper Star-Tribune Online Laramie County health officials provided an update Monday morning on the community's efforts to inoculate residents against the novel coronavirus, and several officials reiterated that Wyoming just doesn't have enough doses to vaccinate every resident who ... Flag as irrelevant
	MarketWatch California health official urges halt to 300000 Moderna vaccinations after reports of allergic reactions MarketWatch State epidemiologist says batch was distributed to 287 providers, and that they should use 'other available vaccine inventory'. A person unpacks a special refrigerated box of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine at the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center in ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Conversation US Is COVID-19 infecting wild animals? We're testing species from bats to seals to find out The Conversation US More disturbing, in December the United States Department of Agriculture confirmed the first case of a wild animal infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Researchers found an infected wild mink in Utah near a mink farm with its own COVID ... Flag as irrelevant
	mySanAntonio.com California becomes first state to top 3 million virus cases mySanAntonio.com LOS ANGELES (AP) — California has become the first state to record more than 3 million known coronavirus infections. That's according to a tally Monday by Johns Hopkins University. The grim milestone wasn't entirely unexpected in a state with 40 million ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Detroit News Michigan adds 2843 cases, 20 deaths from COVID-19 The Detroit News The latest figures bring the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Michigan to 538,377 and deaths to 13,824 since the virus was first detected in March, according to tracking by the state Department of Health and Human Services. Flag as irrelevant
	WDIV ClickOnDetroit Coronavirus in Michigan: Here's what to know Jan. 19, 2021 WDIV ClickOnDetroit 0. DETROIT – The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 538,377 as of Monday, including 13,824 deaths, state officials report. Monday's update includes 2,843 new cases and 20 additional deaths over the past two ... Flag as irrelevant
	Deadline News Tooth or consequences: Even during a pandemic avoiding the dentist can be bad for your oral health Houston Chronicle (The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Andrew J. Corsaro, University of Florida. (THE CONVERSATION) Dental care remains critical for tens of millions of Americans, even during ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times As the US surpasses 24 million cases, Los Angeles confronts a more contagious variant. The New York Times As the total number of U.S. coronavirus cases surpassed 24 million on Monday, Los Angeles County, one of the hardest-hit areas, may face even more dire weeks ahead. Deaths in the county have continued to climb as the national death toll nears 400,000. Flag as irrelevant
	The Wall Street Journal Norway Warns Against Vaccinating the Terminally Ill The Wall Street Journal The Norwegian Medicines Agency, which regulates drugs, examined 13 of the cases, with an average age of 86, and said that six of the people had been terminally ill from various conditions before their vaccination. In addition, 11 suffered from dementia and ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX10 News Expert sees 'a ray of sunshine' in Covid-19 battle, but deaths and variant cases are growing in the US FOX10 News In this January 12 file photo, Elizabeth "Liz" Napoles, right, works alongside with National Guardsmen who are helping to process the Covid-19 deaths to be placed into temporary storage at LA County Medical Examiner-Coroner Office in Los Angeles. Flag as irrelevant
	Bangor Daily News Flu cases in Maine are down 85 percent this season Bangor Daily News There have been no hospitalizations or deaths because of influenza, pneumonia or related illnesses so far this flu season, according to weekly reports from the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention. From Oct. 10, ... Flag as irrelevant
	PEOPLE.com Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon Dies After Contracting COVID from Patient Getting Lip Fillers PEOPLE.com According to reports, Simoni was wearing a mask when he performed a lip injection procedure on a female patient last month. Her temperature was taken prior to the appointment. However, days later, she contacted Simoni's office to let them know she had ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post One in eight recovered COVID patients die from illness complications within 5 months: UK study New York Post Respiratory disease was diagnosed in 14,140 of the COVID cases after discharge, with 6,085 of the diagnoses in patients who had no history of respiratory conditions. The mean age of study participants was 65 years. Flag as irrelevant
	SCVNEWS.com Monday COVID-19 Roundup: 7 Deaths at Henry Mayo Since Friday; SCV Cases Near 22000 SCVNEWS.com One patient died Friday, two died Saturday, and four more died Sunday, hospital spokesman Patrick Moody said Monday afternoon. The Santa Clarita Valley has reached 21,956 total COVID-19 cases — 767 more than ... Flag as irrelevant
	WFSB Even a small portion of fried foods can increase risk of heart disease, study says WFSB No associations were found for deaths from cardiovascular disease or from any cause, but the researchers said this might be because of the relatively small numbers involved in some of the studies. Fried food and trans fats. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Potential new biomarker for depression and bipolar disorder Medical Xpress UniSA scientists have developed the world's first test to accurately predict mood disorders in people, based on the levels of a specific protein found in the brain. Links between low levels of mature brain-derived neurotrophic factor (mBDNF) and depression are ... Flag as irrelevant

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