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London man second patient to be cured of HIV

Although Castillejo's case shows that 99 percent of his immune cells became healthy, the "remnants of the virus in his body" make it uncertain as to whether or ...

Florida Department of Health announces 8 new positive cases of COVID-19

Governor Pritzker announced Monday in a press conference there were four additional cases of COVID-19 in the state, bringing the total in the state to 11. A 68-...

Windsor couple in quarantine after COVID-19 infects cruise passengers

There remain no confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Vancouver Island, while 32 cases have been confirmed across B.C. Three others are related to people who recentl...

Iowa State, Northern Iowa also shifting to online classes after spring break

The University will remain open. Campus is not closed, and this decision does not affect or extend spring break, March 16-20. In the wake of these developme...

Red Cross urging ‘healthy, eligible individuals’ to donate blood amid coronavirus concerns

But the amount of blood donated has fallen since the government's February 25 decision to request people to refrain from going outside as part of measures to co...

Dark Mofo Cancelled Due To coronavirus

Large swathes of cinemas have been temporarily shuttered in China, Iran, South Korea, Japan, Italy and France; theme parks have been closed in Shanghai, Hon...

Sharks, Quakes games in jeopardy as county bans large gatherings

According to the county's public health department, the person who died was a woman in her 60s who was hospitalized for several weeks. "We will adhere to the ...

Union County Voters Advised on Vote-by-Mail during COVID-19 Outbreak

For more information about State election laws or Election Day information, visit the website or call the Elections Division Hotline at 601- 576-2550 or 1-800...

DRC hopes to declare end to Ebola outbreak in April

Traces of the virus were present in the sperm of men between one and 18 months after they were infected, The British medical journal, The Lancet, said in Januar...

CDC, DOH update COVID-19 treatment guidelines

Whenever you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing it's important to seek medical attention promptly as this may be due to a bacterial infection, viral i...

Beijing reports six imported COVID-19 cases

Europe continued to reel under the impact of a dramatic rise in virus cases with the Czech Republic deciding to close all schools, while neighbouring Slovakia s...

Apple Employee at Cork Campus Tests Positive For Covid-19

Apple say deep clean protocols are being deployed across all office areas and the building remains open as normal. In a statement, Apple Inc said it was coord...

First two presumptive cases of coronavirus in MI

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Tuesday night that there are two presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 in MI. "I have declared a state of emergency to harn...

United States warns 7 companies over fraudulent coronavirus claims

The attorney general ordered Bakker to stop promoting the product as a coronavirus cure or treatment and to put a disclaimer on its site that says the product h...

Over 60? The CDC Wants You To Prepare For Coronavirus - Here's How

She pointed to data from China, where the outbreak began and thousands of cases have been reviewed, that showed that some 80% of cases were mild and only a fe...

US CDC reports 696 coronavirus cases, death tally of 25

Those report results back in to the CDC because they're part of the public health network, ' he said. "We actually have a surplus at the moment that are await...

Joe Biden cancels Cleveland rally over coronavirus concerns

CNN called Biden the victor of MS right as polls closed at 8 p.m. ET. Less than 30 minutes later, NBC projected that he would win Missouri, and the other netw...

Gov. Reynolds: Iowa officials keeping close watch on coronavirus cases

Also, Gov. Kim Reynolds said all 21 Iowans who were on an Egyptian cruise ship have been contacted. "They will be tested before they fly home and we will also b...

University of Washington Medicine Starts Employee Drive-Thru Testing

Seth Cohen , a physician who runs the infectious disease clinic at UW Medical Centre Northwest, told NPR that the university is focusing its efforts on health...

No Plans Yet To Close Schools Over Coronavirus Outbreak

The statement came after a number of local newspapers, including the Westmeath Independent, reported that a decision on the matter of closing schools was immi...

Fifth person dies in United Kingdom after testing positive for COVID-19

Jenny Harries, the deputy chief medical officer. The sexagenerian man was confirmed to have been infected with coronavirus five days earlier at the hospital...

Coronavirus spreads in Washington as reported deaths hit 16

The number of deaths linked to coronavirus in Washington state could be even higher than the 16 already announced based on figures released by the nursing h...

36 new coronavirus cases reported in Chinese Hubei

Chinese scientists are racing to carry out scientific and technological breakthroughs in epidemic prevention and control by adopting five technological approach...

Trump says USA to help cruise lines, airlines as coronavirus spreads

There are more than 700 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the U.S., and 27 deaths, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. Three additional deaths...

Inslee to outline new policies as coronavirus deaths hit 22

March 5, 2020. The facility said that it has 63 residents remaining - down from 120 before the outbreak - and that six of them have symptoms. The two King Cou...

Potential Six Nations title decider has been postponed due to COVID-19

France are tied on 13 points with Six Nations leaders England, who are ahead on points difference. "We will attend the cobra meeting tomorrow", said First Minis...

Third case of COVID-19 confirmed in Wisconsin

Pierce County is located in western Wisconsin along the border of Minnesota. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such ...

3rd case of coronavirus confirmed in northern Virginia

The Virginia Department of Health reported late Monday that Virginia now has five presumptive cases of COVID-19. The individual had limited contact with other...

New Jersey Governor Declares State of Emergency Over Coronavirus

More information pertaining to the case was expected to be discussed at a press briefing scheduled for later on Tuesday. "We are sad to report the first death...

Patient at Watford General Hospital dies after testing positive for coronavirus

His family has been informed and our thoughts and condolences are with them at this hard and distressing time. Earlier, finance minister Rishi Sunak said the ...