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‘There Has to Be a Plan.’ For Relatives of Nursing Home Residents, Anger and Worry as the Coronavirus Spreads
Kevin Connolly says his father-in-law credits the Life Care Center of Kirkland, Washington with “giving him his life back.” It’s where he recovered from hospice care, flirted with nurses and enjoyed eating chicken pot pie. But now, it’s where Connolly worries the 81-year-old will die because of what he says has been a bungled response to the coronavirus outbreak that has devastated the nursing home facility, which is linked to at least 13 of the 19 coronavirus deaths that had been reported in the U.S. as of Sunday morning.
“I can no longer sit around and wait for a phone call to tell me my lo...
Source: TIME: Health - March 8, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Katie Reilly Tags: Uncategorized coronavirus COVID-19 elder care nursing homes Source Type: news
Coronavirus Anxiety: Social Distancing Helps Stop the Spread
A lot of people are understandably anxious and upset about the looming spread of the novel coronavirus — called COVID-19 — in the United States. When faced with the unknown, with a scarcity of data, and disagreement among scientists about the likely infection rates within the US, anxiety appears to be an entirely appropriate emotion to have.
But we can all help to stop the spread of the coronavirus, even if we’re not at particularly big risk for getting it or getting sick from it. It’s called “social distancing,” and it can help a great deal in keeping our national outbreak as low as pos...
Source: World of Psychology - March 12, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: John M. Grohol, Psy.D. Tags: Anxiety and Panic General Centers For Disease Control coronavirus anxiety COVID-19 social distancing Source Type: blogs
Coronavirus live news: US states start to reopen as detained Wuhan journalist reappears
World has ‘a long way to go’, warns WHO chief; Singapore cases pass 10,000; first case among Palestinian refugees in Lebanon. Follow the latest updates.Coronavirus latest: at a glanceRamadan in a time of plague: ‘The best thing is to stay home, stay quiet’UK coronavirus updates – liveAustralia coronavirus updates – liveSee all our coronavirus coverage2.55amBSTNew Zealand Says It Has Recorded Two New Deaths Related To Covid-19, and three new cases.The deaths announced today take the country ’s total to 16.Two of the three new cases are confirmed and one is probable. However there is no change in the overall to...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - April 23, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Helen Sullivan Tags: Coronavirus outbreak World news Australia news US news UK news Europe Asia Pacific Middle East and North Africa Science Infectious diseases Source Type: news
Coronavirus live news: Brazil Covid-19 cases near 1m as WHO hails steroid treatment 'hope'
Deaths worldwide near 500,000; US health expert says country is ‘still in first wave’;Argentinian president enters voluntary isolation amid coronavirus surge. Follow the latest updatesBeijing coronavirus outbreak: city raises emergency level and grounds hundreds of flightsBrazil cases near 1mWHO hails steroid treatment ‘hope’Spanish opera house reopens with concert for plantsSee all our coronavirus coverage1.17amBSTUki Go ñi reports for the Guardian from Buenos Aires:Argentina ’s president Alberto Fernández has gone into voluntary isolation amid growing concerns overa surge of coronavirus infections, including ...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - June 18, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Helen Sullivan Tags: Coronavirus outbreak World news Science Infectious diseases UK news US news Australia news Microbiology Medical research Brazil Source Type: news
2 New Coronavirus Cases In New Hampshire Bring State Total To 4
CONCORD, N.H. (CBS/AP) – New Hampshire health officials released more information during about two new presumptive positive cases of coronavirus during a press conference Sunday.
The number of people testing positive for the coronavirus in New Hampshire has doubled to four, including a man who attended a coffee social and church services last weekend, health officials said. In total, the state is monitoring 150 people for potential exposure to COVID-19.
The first two presumed cases of coronavirus have since been confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Two new cases announced Saturday night as ...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - March 8, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Featured Health Syndicated CBSN Boston Syndicated Local Coronavirus New Hampshire News Source Type: news
15 New Coronavirus Cases Linked To Biogen Conference, Bringing State Total To 28
BOSTON (CBS) – On Sunday, Massachusetts Department of Public Health officials announced 15 new “presumptive positive” cases of coronavirus in the state. All 15 patients had direct connection to the Biogen employee conference that caused eight previous presumptive positive tests.
There is now one confirmed case and 27 presumptive cases of coronavirus in Massachusetts. Presumptive positive tests mean patients tested positive for COVID-19 at a state level and the results were sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for confirmation.
This is an increase from Saturday, when officials said there were 12 pres...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - March 9, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Health Syndicated Local Biogen Coronavirus Source Type: news
15 New Coronavirus Cases Linked To Biogen Conference, Bringing Mass. Total To 28
BOSTON (CBS) – On Sunday, Massachusetts Department of Public Health officials announced 15 new “presumptive positive” cases of coronavirus in the state. All 15 patients had direct connection to the Biogen employee conference that caused eight previous presumptive positive tests.
There is now one confirmed case and 27 presumptive cases of coronavirus in Massachusetts. Presumptive positive tests mean patients tested positive for COVID-19 at a state level and the results were sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for confirmation.
This is an increase from Saturday, when officials said there were 12 pres...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - March 9, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Health Syndicated Local Biogen Coronavirus Source Type: news
3 New Positive Tests For Coronavirus In Massachusetts, Bringing State Total To 95
BOSTON (CBS) – The Department of Public Health announced on Wednesday there are three new cases of coronavirus in Massachusetts, bringing the state total to 95.
The Latest: Coronavirus Updates
Six cases in Massachusetts have now been confirmed by the CDC and 89 are considered presumptive positive.
Health officials say they’re working 24/7 to address the coronavirus.
“Our goal here is for our residents of the Commonwealth to be prepared and informed and ready,” said Monica Bharel, Commissioner of the Massachusetts Dept. of Public Health. “Covid19 is an evolving disease and it’s very important to...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - March 11, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Health Syndicated CBSN Boston Syndicated Local Coronavirus Source Type: news
Coronavirus Forces Boston To Suspend All Construction Projects, Close Public Library Branches
BOSTON (CBS) – Mayor Marty Walsh announced that all construction projects in Boston will be suspended amid the coronavirus pandemic. All branches of Boston Public Library will also be closed starting Monday at 6 p.m.
There are currently 33 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Boston, and Walsh said that number is expected to climb.
“The coronavirus is one of the greatest public health challenges our city has ever faced,” said Walsh.
Walsh said the city will assess in 14 days if construction projects can resume. The only projects that can go forward will be emergency work.
The mayor said it was a difficult decision becau...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - March 16, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Health Syndicated CBSN Boston Syndicated Local Boston Mayor Marty Walsh Coronavirus Source Type: news
Walsh Says No Shelter-In-Place Planned, But Monitoring Coronavirus ‘ Hour-By-Hour ’
BOSTON (CBS) – Boston Mayor Marty Walsh said Wednesday the city is monitoring coronavirus developments “literally hour-by-hour” as they consider whether it will become necessary to issue a shelter-in-place order for residents.
Walsh said he currently does not see a need to issue such an order.
There are currently 45 coronavirus cases in Boston. Walsh expects that number to be updated later in the day.
“Inevitably, there could be possibly a reason to shelter in place. Right now, we’re monitoring this literally hour-by-hour to see where we are in that particular situation,” said Walsh. “I think when that comes,...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - March 18, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Health Syndicated CBSN Boston Syndicated Local Boston Mayor Marty Walsh Coronavirus Source Type: news
Coronavirus Text Message Alert System Launched In Massachusetts
BOSTON (CBS) – Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker announced on Tuesday the state is launching a text alert system for residents to receive the latest coronavirus news.
People can text “COVIDMA” to 888777 to sign up. Baker said anyone who signs up will receive one or two alerts a day about news, updates, public health tips and alerts on services.
“Throughout the outbreak, we’ve constantly reminded residents that we need to get our information, your information from trusted sources,” said Baker. “Today we are making that easier with a new program. Today we are announcing a new tool, Alerts...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - March 24, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Featured Health Syndicated CBSN Boston Syndicated Local Coronavirus Gov. Charlie Baker Source Type: news
UK coronavirus: tests prioritised for NHS workers, 'not available on the internet next week' – as it happened
Rolling updates on all the UK developments, as they happened. This blog is now closed, please followthe global coronavirus liveblog6.20pmGMTFor more coronavirus updates, do read our global coronavirus live blog.Related:Coronavirus live news: global death toll passes 20,000, as Spain overtakes China as second worst-hit country6.18pmGMTHere are the main points fromBoris Johnson’s press conference. His headline announcement related to the NHS “volunteer army”, but what was equally interesting was the defensiveness that seems to be creeping in to his public statements about coronavirus. He did not have a proper answer at...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 25, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Andrew Sparrow and Lucy Campbell Tags: Coronavirus outbreak Politics UK news Boris Johnson PMQs Jeremy Corbyn House of Commons Prince Charles Science Infectious diseases Source Type: news
‘ A War Zone ’ : Independent Report Finds Errors Led To Holyoke Soldiers ’ Home Coronavirus Outbreak
BOSTON (CBS) – An independent investigation into the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home found the facility’s leadership team “made substantial errors” in preparing for and responding to the coronavirus outbreak that killed dozens of veterans.
Read: Holyoke Solders’ Home Independent Report
A total of 76 veterans who tested positive for coronavirus died between March 25 and June 12. In addition, 18 veterans died and tested negative or weren’t tested.
“The only thing we can say with certainty is that the death toll is tragic and unbearable,” the report reads.
At least 80 staff members tested positive for coronavirus...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - June 24, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Covid-19 Boston, MA Featured Health Healthcare Status Syndicated CBSN Boston Syndicated Local Coronavirus Gov. Charlie Baker Holyoke News Holyoke Soldiers' Home Source Type: news
Coronavirus live news: Germany sees 10,000 daily cases for first time as France infections top 1m
Spain becomes first western European country to pass 1m cases;Rome among latest to bring in curfew;German health minister has Covid-19. Follow the latest updatesNumber of US states seeing record one-day deaths rises to sixSpain is first western European country to pass 1m cases300,000 excess US deaths recorded as Cathay Pacific cuts 5,900 jobsWomen aged 50-60 at greatest risk of ‘long Covid’, experts suggestSee all our coronavirus coverage5.06amBSTBritain on Thursday said it would partner with an Oxford-based firm to provide testing for the T-cell response of coronavirus vaccine candidates to try to assess their immune...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - October 22, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Helen Sullivan Tags: Coronavirus World news US news Australia news UK news Science Infectious diseases Source Type: news
Coronavirus: first case confirmed in London as major tech event in Barcelona cancelled – latest news
Latest update on coronavirus outbreak, including WHO press conference and first case in LondonMobile World Congress axed after firms quit over virus fearsMan linked to UK outbreak released from hospitalF1 ’s Chinese GP called off due to coronavirusShare your stories8.06pmGMTSenior scientific figures have played down the significance of the confirmation that a case of coronavirus has been confirmed in the UK ’s largest population centre.Dr Michael Tildesley, associate professor in mathematical epidemiology at the University of Warwick, has said:It has been confirmed this is a case where an individual has travelled from ...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - February 12, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Kevin Rawlinson (now), Frances Perraudin, Amy Walker, Simon Murphy and Martin Farrer (earlier) Tags: Coronavirus outbreak China Asia Pacific Infectious diseases Science Global economy Business Australia news Japan Source Type: news
