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India: insights into "black fungus" and could India's surge protend problems elsewhere

Fri, 2021-05-21 20:17 — mike kraft
They recovered from Covid, only to die of 'black fungus.' Here's what we know Many of those infected with black fungus in India are coronavirus patients, or those who have recently recovered from Covid-19, whose immune systems have been weakened by the virus or who have underlying conditions, most notably diabetes. Jessie Yeung, CNN CNN
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International public health panel sharply criticizes political leaders for slow response to coronavirus pandemic

Wed, 2021-05-12 09:44 — mike kraft
Panel blasts COVID-19 response: 'Global political leadership was absent' A prominent panel of political and public health leaders has blasted the international and national response to the coronavirus pandemic, labeling slow and tepid reactions around the world as a Reid Wilson TheHill
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Indian government concerned about "black fungus" in COVID-19 patients

Mon, 2021-05-10 10:48 — mike kraft

'Black Fungus' Complication Adds to India's COVID Woes

BENGALURU (Reuters) - The Indian government has told doctors to look out for signs of mucormycosis or "black fungus" in COVID-19 patients as hospitals report a rise in cases of the rare but potentially fatal infection.

The state-run Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said at the weekend that doctors treating COVID-19 patients, diabetics and those with compromised immune systems should watch for early symptoms including sinus pain or nasal blockage on one side of the face, one-sided headache, swelling or numbness, toothache and loosening of teeth.

The disease, which can lead to blackening or discolouration over the nose, blurred or double vision, chest pain, breathing difficulties and coughing blood, is strongly linked to diabetes. And diabetes can in turn be exacerbated by steroids such as dexamethasone, used to treat severe COVID-19.

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Description of how India's major vaccine producer fell short of promises to inoculate the world's poor

Sat, 2021-05-08 11:33 — mike kraft

 

NEW DELHI — Adar Poonawalla made big promises. The 40-year-old chief of the world’s largest vaccine maker pledged to take a leading role in the global effort to inoculate the poor against Covid-19. His India-based empire signed deals worth hundreds of millions of dollars to make and export doses to suffering countries.

Those promises have fallen apart. India, engulfed in a coronavirus second wave, is laying claim to his vaccines. Other countries and aid groups are now racing to find scarce doses elsewhere.

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ANALYSIS: India's Covid-19 crisis is also a problem for the world

Thu, 2021-04-29 11:50 — mike kraft
Analysis: India's Covid-19 crisis is a problem for the world In countries like the United States and the United Kingdom, jubilant, newly-vaccinated people hug their loved ones after a long period of separation. In India, distraught families count their dead. Analysis by Aditi Sangal CNN

New Delhi (CNN) There is a split scenario unfolding as the world battles the pandemic.

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Pfizer Antiviral Pill To Treat Covid Could Be Ready By The End Of The Year--CEO

Wed, 2021-04-28 16:59 — mike kraft
Pfizer CEO Says Antiviral Pill To Treat Covid Could Be Ready By The End Of The Year Being able to take an at-home antiviral would be a “game changer,” according to Bourla. Tommy Beer Forbes
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Studies: Higher stroke risk linked to asymptomatic COVID-19 in younger men and spread of virus in cars, vans

Tue, 2021-04-27 21:20 — mike kraft
COVID-19 Scan for Apr 26, 2021 CIDRAP

Men under 50 recovering from asymptomatic COVID have double the likelihood of acute ischemic strokes (AIS) compared with men of the same age without COVID infection, according to a study last week in JAMA Network Open.

Eighteen South Asian men were treated in Singapore for AIS a median of 54.5 days after their initial COVID-19 diagnosis. Twelve (67.7%) had no known pre-existing risk factors. While AIS is a known neurologic complication from symptomatic COVID-19, none of these men experienced respiratory symptoms during their infection.

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US to share millions of AstraZeneca vaccine doses with other countries

Mon, 2021-04-26 15:49 — mike kraft
US to share AstraZeneca shots with world after safety check WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will begin sharing its entire stock of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines with the world once it clears federal safety reviews, the White House said Monday, with as many as 60 million doses expected to be available for export in the coming months. The move greatly expands on the Biden administration's action last month to share about 4 million doses of the vaccine with Mexico and Canada. The AstraZeneca vaccine is widely in use around the world but has not yet been authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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One Covid vaccine shot cuts infection rate in all age groups --British study

Fri, 2021-04-23 10:16 — mike kraft
One Covid vaccine cuts infection rate in all age groups Real-world data found the AZ and Pfizer jabs worked equally well in over-75s and younger people. BBC News

The chances of becoming infected by Covid fell sharply after a first dose of either the AstraZeneca or Pfizer vaccines, a UK study has found.

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Global COVID-19 death toll tops 3 million mark amid vaccine setbacks

Sat, 2021-04-17 12:12 — mike kraft
Worldwide COVID-19 death toll tops a staggering 3 million RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The global death toll from the coronavirus topped a staggering 3 million people Saturday amid repeated setbacks in the worldwide vaccination campaign and a deepening crisis... AP NEWS

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The global death toll from the coronavirus topped a staggering 3 million people Saturday amid repeated setbacks in the worldwide vaccination campaign and a deepening crisis in places such as Brazil, India and France.

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