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The United States donated hydroxychloroquine to Brazil to treat COVID-19 patients, despite serious…

Jun 1, 2020

Last month, the WHO (World Health Organization) announced the interruption of hydroxychloroquine therapy in COVID-19 patients' treatment. Today, the US donate hydroxychloroquine to Brazil.

The concrete support of the WHO to migrants and refugees worldwide in times of COVID-19

Jun 1, 2020

Migrants and refugees are facing the biggest pandemic ever. That's why the WHO and the UNHCR (UN Refugee Agency) are doing everything they can to ensure healthcare assistance, solidarity and protection to the most vulnerable displaced…

No emergency calls for stroke symptoms, the issue of who lives alone because of COVID lockdown

Jun 1, 2020

Many emergency calls for suspected stroke cases are not done or arrive with much delay because of underestimation of symptoms. Or, emergency calls are done not by patients, but by someone around them. Plus, due to COVID-19, many people…

COVID-19 in Kosovo, the Italian Army sanitizes 50 buildings and AICS donates PPEs

Jun 1, 2020

The Italian Army cleaned and sanitizes over 50 public buildings in Kosovo. Then, the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation integrated the support with the donation of PPEs.

From Kerala to Mumbai, a medical staff made of doctors and nurses to fight COVID-19

Jun 1, 2020

A team of 50 doctors and 100 nurses arrived in Mumbai from Kerala in order to support colleagues of that region to win the battle against COVID-19. This invisible enemy has to be defeated no matter what.

COVID-19 in Japan, Blue Impulse acrobatics team thanks doctors and medical staff

May 30, 2020

Blue Impulse, the Air Self-Defense Force’s acrobatics team performed a flyover in Tokyo's sky, in order to thank and show respect to all doctors, nurses and medical staff for their work against COVID-19

India amid coronavirus: more deaths than in China, and the fight against a new locust invasion

May 29, 2020

Coronavirus in India is causing even more deaths than the ones declared in China. The John Hopkins University research center reports clear data. Now, India has also to face the worst locust invasion after 30 years.

Thailand's first woman doctor, Google celebrates Margaret Lin Xavier's 122nd birthday

May 29, 2020

Today, 29nd May 2020 Google is celebrating the 122nd birthday of Thailand's first woman doctor with a Doodle. Margaret Lin Xavier also called Lin Srivisarnvaja, made history as she has bee the first woman to provide medical care in…

Top 5 paramedic and healthcare workers jobs in the United States, Mexico, Ireland and the UK

May 29, 2020

Our weekly top 5 most interesting paramedic and healthcare workers jobs proposal on Emergency Live. Our selection can help you to reach the life you want as an emergency operator.

Ghana, 95-year-old veteran runs 20 km across Accra and collects 19,000 dollars to donate face masks

May 28, 2020

A 95-year-old WWII veteran in Ghana organized an original and a very nice initiative in order to do his part against COVID-19: raising funds to donate face masks.

COVID-19, Andrea Bocelli defeats coronavirus and donates hyperimmune plasma

May 28, 2020

Andrea Bocelli, one of the most famous artist in the world, defeated COVID-19 and decide to donate his hyperimmune plasma.

Red Cross, paramedics and healthcare workers in Mexico must be treated with respect, they are saving…

May 28, 2020

The number of assaults on paramedics and healthcare workers in Mexico City is concerning the ICRC and the Mexican Red Cross. During this pandemic, solidarity and comprehension are fundamental, however, many citizens do not appreciate the…

London Ambulance Service and Fire Brigade gathered: two brothers in a special response to any…

May 28, 2020

London has two important emergency medical services: the London Ambulance Service and the London Fire Brigade. In these two associations, there are two brothers, Tom and Jack who decided to work together to respond to anyone in need across…

How to become a paramedic in South Africa? The Kwazulu Natal Health Department requirements

May 27, 2020

Paramedics are essential in emergency medical services (EMS) all over the world. In this sense, many young people aspire to become a paramedic and in South Africa, there are precise requirements, like anywhere else in the world, that is…

Pulmonary and thyroid carcinoma: FDA approves the treatment with Retevmo

May 27, 2020

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Retevmo (selpercatinib) for three types of cancer treatment that present alteration (changing) in the RET gene (REarranged during Transfection).

EMS in Japan, Nissan donates an electric ambulance to Tokyo Fire Department

May 27, 2020

Very nice action by Nissan in Japan: the Tokyo fire Brigade received a 3.5-ton NV 400 ambulance. Seven seats, no emissions. This electric ambulance will support firefighters of the Japanese capital with specific care for the environment.

The WHO for COVID-19 in Africa, "without testing you risk a silent epidemic"

May 27, 2020

COVID-19 pandemic has been a concrete concern for Africa, since the beginning of the coronavirus. the main concern regards the lack of facilities and equipment to face an eventual epidemic. Now, the poorest countries of the continent fear…

Health and Safety

Kawasaki syndrome and COVID-19 disease in children, is there a link? The most important and reliable…

May 26, 2020

For several weeks now, paediatricians and scientific experts have been looking at the link between Kawasaki syndrome and the increased exposure to COVID-19 disease infection in children. Now, also the Istituto Superiore Sanità (ISS) showed…

Italian NGOs and international "circular cooperation" in healthcare, anti-COVID doctors from Cuba,…

May 26, 2020

The system of cooperation is about to turn out to be the solution for Italy. This is what Silvia Stilli, spokesperson of the Association of Italian NGOs (AOI), taking inspiration from interventions in the name of the healthcare and…

COVID-19 in Mexico, ambulances dispatch to carry coronavirus patients

May 26, 2020

When paramedics reach COVID-19 patients in Mexico City, not always the ambulances are welcomed positively. When an ambulance arrives, neighbours intuit the reason and tension is high.

Health and Safety

Freestanding ERs for COVID-19 patients, more options of care for Texas Medicaid and Medicare

May 25, 2020

New guidelines for freestanding emergency rooms amid the COVID-19 pandemic gave more care options to Texas’ Medicaid and Medicare patients. Since April 2020, the announcement that freestanding ERs can provide reimbursement for patients is…

Health and Safety

Does hydroxychloroquine increase deaths in COVID-19 patients? A study on The Lancet launches warns…

May 25, 2020

The Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic has come as a storm in the lives of all of us and in scientific research. Healthcare facilities are trying to understand its boundaries at all levels, from genetic structure to contrast therapy. Often with…

Questions on Novel Coronavirus testing? John Hopkins University replies

May 25, 2020

The Novel Coronavirus is still among us and everyone worldwide and tests are on their way to give more explanations as possible. John Hopkins University answered many questions on coronavirus testing and gave also the answers.

Senegal: Docteur Car fights COVID-19, Polytechnic Institut of Dakar presents the robot with…

May 22, 2020

Docteur Car is not a common doctor. He speaks four languages and above all, he is a robot. Operated remotely, it has been presented by the Polytechnic Institut of Dakar. This robot has been equipped with anti-COVID innovations and it will…

English NHS ambulance safety standards: requirements of conversion

May 22, 2020

The “National ambulance vehicle specification for English NHS ambulance trusts” explains the standards of each emergency vehicle they use. Here we will analyze the ambulance safety standards required for ambulance conversion.

COVID 19 in Myanmar, the internet absence is blocking healthcare information to residents in Arakan…

May 22, 2020

The majority of information that we get about the current coronavirus pandemic is because of internet access. However, in a region of Myanmar, Arakan, the internet absence is creating many problems for citizens in getting a reliable and…

COVID 19 detection dogs trial: the UK Government gives £500,000 to support the research

May 22, 2020

COVID 19 detection dogs can be one of the last boundaries against coronavirus. This study, carried out in the UK, wishes to demonstrate that dogs can find out if a person is infected from coronavirus. The UK Government gives more than…

COVID 19 in Bolivia, Health Minister Marcelo Navajas arrested over the "golden ventilators" scandal

May 21, 2020

It is clear that COVID 19 gives way to inappropriate "appetites". Tight times force many to bypass normal cautions, controls and regulation systems, opening up to illegal actions. Here is what happened in Bolivia, where the Health Minister,…

Health and Safety

Somalia, COVID 19 training passes through Italian universities: Mogadishu in cooperation with Italy

May 21, 2020

A great initiative, promoted by the Italian Aics (the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation). During the fight against COVID 19 in Somalia, the health of Mogadishu citizens can count on at least 170 doctors and operators in the front…

The importance of calling your local or national emergency number in case of suspected stroke

May 21, 2020

One in four people in the United States will have a stroke during their lifetime. The real problem is that it is possible that one in four survivors can have it again. In the National Stroke Month, we wish to remind how important is calling…

Drones in emergency care, AED for suspected out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) in Sweden

May 21, 2020

Drones are used in many different fields. In emergency care, some country is testing drones to reach patients in a faster way. This is the case of Sweden, where the main emergency operator uses drones to deliver Automated External…

Civil Protection

Coronavirus healthcare response in conflict zones - ICRC in Iraq

May 20, 2020

After the first coronavirus case confirmed in Iraq (24 February 2020) the ICRC continued to provide care. The Red Cross teams are keeping on striving in order to both ensure that its existing humanitarian programs are not jeopardized and…

Taxi instead of ambulance? Volunteers drive non-emergency coronavirus patients to hospital in…

May 20, 2020

They wear protective equipment and drive suspected coronavirus patients from their home to the nearest hospital on board of taxis. Who are they? GrabResponse volunteers, a dedicated non-emergency transport service which is part of a…

Coronavirus, Trump attacks the World Health Organization saying that "it is a puppet of China"

May 19, 2020

After two days of meeting of the WHO, the World Health Organization, on COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, the United States President, Donald Trump showed all his disappointment.

A new species of brown recluse spider discovered in Mexico: what to know about his venomous bite?

May 19, 2020

The coronavirus has heavily crushed any other piece of news. Like the discover of a new species of a brown recluse spider, and his potentially deadly bite.

Madagascar President: a natural COVID 19 remedy. The WHO warns the country

May 19, 2020

A new remedy made of artemisia has been promoted by the Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina. It would be used to treat COVID-19 patients throughout the African country. But the WHO (World Health Organization) warned him about the…

Post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) and PTSD in COVID-19 patients: a new battle has begun

May 19, 2020

Patients who survived COVID-19 may have to face another battle. The battle against post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) that could show itself as a combination of physical and mental health impairments. People suffering from PICS may…

Stroke care certification for the Memorial Hospital of Freemont

May 18, 2020

May is the National Stroke Awareness Month in the US. In order to meet the higher demanding standards, the Memorial Hospital of Fremont gained the primary stroke certification. This means that citizens can receive high-level care at home…

COVID-19 in Spain - Ambulance responders are afraid of a coronavirus rebound

May 18, 2020

Spanish ambulance responders fear a rebound of COVID-19. Now that the entire world is facing a phase of rehab, the ghost of the virus is always present. Many ambulance responders, paramedics and nurses are fearing to get the infection.

How to become a paramedic? Some tips on entry requirements in the UK

May 18, 2020

"How to become a paramedic?" is the question that many may ask. In the United Kingdom, the NHS set a page up to explain the entry requirements and training for paramedics.

Ambulance safety standards by the English NHS trusts: base vehicle specifications

May 15, 2020

What about the ambulance safety standards in the UK? The English NHS ambulance trusts realized the "National ambulance vehicle specification for English NHS ambulance trusts" where they explain the standards of each emergency vehicle they…

Top 5 Paramedic jobs in the UK, Philippines, Saudi Arabia and Spain

May 15, 2020

Top 5 most interesting paramedic jobs proposal on Emergency Live. Our selection can help you to reach the life you want as an emergency operator.

Civil Protection

Typhoon Vongfong is hitting the Philippines, but concern is for coronavirus infections

May 15, 2020

The Typhoon Vongfong is pointing the Philippines heartland out. Hundreds of thousands of people must be evacuated, but the coronavirus pandemic is complicating efforts to move these people.

The first reliable cashless air ambulance service of India: how does it work?

May 14, 2020

The first-ever affordable cashless air ambulance service of India has been just announced. The Book Air Ambulance, a flagship venture of Flaps Aviation, gave the piece of news on May, 13. Let's discover how will it work and how it can be…

Japan launched rapid antigen test kits to detect coronavirus infections

May 14, 2020

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Katsunobu Kato declared the approval of a new antigen test kit. It should be able to rapidly detect coronavirus infections.

The Nato phonetic alphabet riddle - Volunteer Police Cadets launch the challenge!

May 14, 2020

It starts with "India Foxtrot" and it is the new riddle that was launched in April by the Volunteer Police Cadets of UK on Facebook. It is for anyone who wishes to understand the NATO phonetic alphabet. Read on to learn more about this…

New portable isolation chambers to AMREF Flying Doctors for COVID-19 patients transport and…

May 13, 2020

As COVID-19 increased its spread all over the world, also throughout Africa, AMREF Flying Doctors received a peak of infected patients transport or evacuation requests. The Ministry of Health of Kenya gave its complete support, by providing…

The repatriated Turkish citizen with COVID-19 by Air Ambulance has been discharged

May 13, 2020

After the discovering of being infected by COVID-19, a Turkish citizen who lived in Sweden with his family was repatriated by air ambulance after the treatments deny by Swedish authorities. Now he has been discharged.

Health and Safety

Are obesity and Alzheimer related? Investigation on the mid-life obesity and dementia relationship

May 13, 2020

There is an ongoing study, funded by the Alzheimer's Society, that is aiming to investigate the impact of adiposity cause by an obesity condition is going to have on the brain. It seems that the micro and macrostructure of the brain regions…

Training with COVID-19 precautions for the Naval Warefare Center in California

May 12, 2020

The Naval Special Warfare Center in California will re-open its doors to professionals. The SEALs will start training again and new maritime special operators will be formed, with COVID-19 precautions.

International Nurses Day: the British Army celebrates Florence Nightingale in her 200th anniversary

May 12, 2020

On the International Nurses Day 2020, the British Army decided to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Forence Nightingale's birth. Every year the world celebrates this pioneering nurse and her vital role in medicine and emergency care. The…

Health and Safety

Does air pollution impact on OHCA risk? A study by University of Sydney

May 12, 2020

Now that COVID-19 is going backwards, the world is slowly trying to return to its normal activities, and pollution will increase its presence in the air again. In this article we wish to analyse an aspect that regards EMS and pollution.…

Coronavirus, next step: Japan is projecting an early stop to the emergency

May 11, 2020

Japan announces the next step to coronavirus emergency. Early openings could be established in many prefectures where the cases are few or zero already during this week.

How to become an EMT in the United States? Educational steps

May 11, 2020

Emergency medical technicians (EMTs), like paramedics, respond to emergency calls, perform medical services and patients transport witht the ambulance to hospitals. They are dispatched to care the sick or injured in emergency medical…

Red Cross in Mozambique against coronavirus: assistance to displaced population in Cabo Delgado

May 11, 2020

The recent increase of violence in Mozambique made many fleeing to Pemba in order to find safety. The Red Cross Mozambique is distributing essential household items to guaranteee the most support as possible. Especially, the importance is…

Acute hyperinflammatory shock found in British children. New Covid-19 pediatric illness symptoms?

May 8, 2020

An unprecedent cluster of 8 children with hyperinflammatory shock similar to the Kawasaki disease shock syndrome have been registered in London. Could it be a new Covid-19 pediatric illness? Now, because of this cluster there is a national…

Health and Safety

Covid-19 in the United States nursing homes: what's happening?

May 8, 2020

According to many sources, the United States nursing homes seems in the grip of Covid-19. The nursing homes' patients are dying and many workers are getting sick, probably from Covid-19. Why does the situation seem so critical?

COVID-19, call for humanitarian response funds: 9 countries were added to list of the most…

May 7, 2020

The United Nations launched a call to raise $4.7 billion of funds in order to protect millions of lives in countries and stem the spread of COVID-19 in the most fragile countries.

FDNY fleet added 100 ambulances to respond to increasing COVID-19 emergency calls

May 7, 2020

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) is keeping its spread on through the United States, the FDNY added 100 ambulances to face the pandemic in the Big Apple.

Immediate assistance to children hit by floods in DR Congo. UNICEF warns the risk of a cholera…

May 7, 2020

During the very last days of April 2020, powerful floods displaced more than 100,000 people, including many children, in DR Congo (South Kivu). This condition, warns UNICEF, will probably cause a complex healthcare situation, plus a…

London's Air Ambulance: Prince William allows the helicopters to land in Kensington Palace to refuel

May 6, 2020

As the coronavirus continues its race in the UK, EMS has to consider other cases of emergency, too. Especially for critical care, the air ambulance helicopters have the provide a high-performance. That's why Prince William allowed London's…

Experts discuss the coronavirus (COVID-19) - Will this pandemic end?

May 6, 2020

When could we expect the end of COVID-19? When are we going to have a vaccine? According to experts worldwide, it is impossible to define a date. The reality is that there still are many doubts about the coronavirus.

Coronavirus in India: a flower shower on hospitals to thank medical staff

May 5, 2020

India is loosing its anti-coronavirus measures in the orange and green areas of the country. There still are many doubts about the number of infections. However, morale is quite high and the Indian Government decided to thank all medics,…

Health and Safety

UNICEF against COVID-19 and other diseases

May 5, 2020

UNICEF declared that the poorest countries are suffering from other diseases. COVID-19 is not so scary for populations who always had to fight against HIV or Ebola.

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Hungary and the US give support to the Republic of Moldova

May 4, 2020

Solidarity in times of coronavirus (COVID-19) did not stop. Since the Republic of Moldova requested assistance by the NATO, saw a concrete sign of support by Hungary and the US who donated respirators, masks and other items.

Sudan declares female genital mutilation will be a crime

May 4, 2020

Sudan reached a very important turning point by declaring that female genital mutilation will be soon considered a crime. The Foreign Ministry of Khartoum stated that this decision represents an important positive development for women…

COVID-19 in the US: FDA issued an emergency authorization to use Remdesivir to treat coronavirus…

May 4, 2020

The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued a letter in order to authorize the use of the anti-viral Remdesivir drug to treat COVID-19 disease (coronavirus). This is the new element on which the scientific - and economic - communities…

Bangladesh during COVID-19 has to think about displaced people escaping violence in Myanmar

May 1, 2020

Hundreds of thousands of people, displaced by violence in Myanmar, live in crowded refugee camps in Bangladesh. It is a precarious existence at the best of times; when so many people live so close together, the disease can spread easily.…

The voice of AICS reports the coronavirus in Uganda. Food and border control are the challenges

Apr 30, 2020

The social distancing measures implemented by Kampala have left many families without income and daily jobs. Massimiliano Mazzanti, Ambassador of AICS (Agenzia italiana per la cooperazione allo sviluppo) in Uganda explains that the agency…

ERC provided BLS and ALS guidelines on COVID-19 patients with other diseases

Apr 29, 2020

The European Resuscitation Council (ERC) provided COVID-19 guidelines, in order to give healthcare professionals the tools to treat coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) patients affected also from other diseases. Many countries are now living different…

Cuba sends 200 medics and nurses to South Africa to face COVID-19

Apr 29, 2020

With over 4,000 confirmed cases and 86 deaths, South Africa is the most affected country by the coronavirus in Africa. Cuba sends 200 medics and nurses to support the country in front of COVID-19.

Covid-19, El Salvador Police uses the "lethal force" against criminal gangs

Apr 29, 2020

According to El Salvador President Bukele, the criminal groups are taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to kill: over 50 murders during the weekend. The "lethal force" of the Police has been authorized.

Health and Safety

Supply flights' disruption can cause other diseases outbreaks in Latin America, the WHO declares

Apr 28, 2020

Since the coronavirus affected any country of the planet, many transport deliveries got cancelled. However, this is causing delay and disruption of supply and medicines deliveries all over the world, especially in Latin America. There is…

University of Yucatan underlines the importance to "think positive" during COVID-19 pandemic

Apr 27, 2020

Taking care of ourself and supporting others can make us feeling better. The Psychology Department of the Autonomous Univeristy of Yucatan underlines how important is to think positive during the COVID-19 pandemic, in order to better face…

British Army support during the COVID-19 pandemic

Apr 27, 2020

The British Army communication to the nation about COVID-19. The goal is continuing to be ready, resilient and responsive to all the challenges the coronavirus may bring. Here is how the army will support the UK.

Brazil in front of COVID-19, Bolsonaro against the quarantine and infections rise over 45,000

Apr 24, 2020

COVID-19 touched also Brazil but, differently than in other countries, here the quarantine doesn't exist. President Jair Bolsonaro joined hundreds of demonstrators protesting stay-at-home orders issued by state governors. Then, the Brazil…

Coronavirus in Tunisia face masks ready in 2 minutes

Apr 23, 2020

Coronavirus in Tunisia, the idea comes from the Sousse National School of Engineering thanks to the 3dWave startup record times for face masks realization.

Health and Safety

How can the Power Air Purifying Respirator designed by the University of Utah help against COVID-19?

Apr 22, 2020

The CMI of the University of Utah has designed a new system of reusable purifying respirator for healthcare workers and caregivers who take care of COVID-19 patients. This Power Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) is safe and reusable in…

Health and Safety

Coronavirus, Medicus Mundi in Mozambique: stop to medical mobile clinics puts at risk thousands of…

Apr 22, 2020

Coronavirus in Mozambique: "for population, hearing about an incoming epidemic is a current matter: malaria, HIV, tuberculosis, cholera ..."

South Africa, President Ramaphosa's speech to the nation. New measures about COVID-19

Apr 22, 2020

The pandemic required important social decisions and health guidelines, now it is time to understand also the new actions in the economic field. Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa held a speech yesterday evening to his nation in…

Health and Safety

Coronavirus face masks, should general public members wear them in South Africa?

Apr 21, 2020

A long debate on the cloth face masks for coronavirus has been carried out in the last weeks. Today, the National Department of Health of South Africa issued its advice into a new press release, especially for what concerns the non-medical…

COVID-19 in Asia, the ICRC support in congested jails of the Philippines, Cambodia and Bangladesh

Apr 21, 2020

The official release issued by the ICRC reports that COVID-19 is now spreading also into Asian jails where social distancing cannot be respected. Avoiding the infection is almost impossible in prison. That's why the ICRC stand up to support…

COVID-19, University of Oregon: 1 million for students with serious financial disruptions

Apr 21, 2020

The University of Oregon President announced that $1 million is now available for the Students in Crisis Fund to help students who are dealing with serious financial disruptions.

Coronavirus in Morocco: the Renault group response on private ambulance societies

Apr 20, 2020

Morocco is one of the few states in Africa in which the coronavirus hit hard. Already 2,685 cases have been confirmed in the state led by King Mohammed VI, with 137 deaths, against a population of almost 40 million of the people living…

COVID-19, "Clap for carers": applauders to health workers every evening in the UK

Apr 20, 2020

COVID-19 and "Clap for carers". A nice popular initiative that grew up on social networks to the homes of many Brits, and which probably deserves to be borrowed also in Italy.

COVID-19 pandemic accelerates in Western and Central Africa. WHO, WFP and AU deliver supplies

Apr 17, 2020

West and Central Africa are growing concern for COVID-19: Cameroon has confirmed more than 800 cases, while Niger, Cote d’Ivoire and Guinea have reported a rapid rise in numbers during the past week. WHO, WFP and AU are delivering critical…

Pandemic crisis in Africa, up to 300,000 Africans risk to die because of COVID19

Apr 17, 2020

The pandemic is keeping spreading throughout the African continent. Allegedly 300,000 people could die because of COVID19. There are over 17,000 confirmed cases across the continent, at the moment.

Coronavirus, the rapid response of Ukrainian factory for medics and ambulance practitioners

Apr 16, 2020

The textile producer Santa Ukraina, which uses to manufacture fashionable dresses, has just changed its core, now. Since the coronavirus stroke the entire world, this factory decided to convey its production into masks and suits for…

Health and Safety

Plasma Therapy and COVID-19, the John Hopkins University hospitals' guideline

Apr 16, 2020

The analysis of John Hopkins University on COVID-19 is clear: on its site, it speaks of over 2 million people infected by the coronavirus in the world, and of 638 thousand infections in the United States only, which are followed by Spain…

COVID-19 and Israel "Phase 2": the University of Bar-Ilan suggests a "blocks" lockdown strategy

Apr 16, 2020

"Lockdown", "Phase 2", "asymptomatic positive people". There are many words and expressions related to COVID-19. A page of history, tragic and painful, where the entire humanity is struggling to get out. The strategies adopted by the…

Microsoft Corporation uses AI for Health to help the research on COVID-19

Apr 15, 2020

AI for Health is an important initiative of Microsoft to advance people's and communities' health around the world. Since January 29, 2020 life has changed because of COVID-19, and now it is time to use AI for Health for helping those in…

Health and Safety

A student and her mum sew transparent masks for the deaf

Apr 15, 2020

It seems an original idea, but this type of masks already exists. The problem is, they cannot be found easily. That's why an American student and her mum decided to start sewing transparent masks for the deaf and hearing-impaired, in order…

COVID19 in France, even the firefighters on the ambulances: the case of Clemont-Ferrand

Apr 15, 2020

French firefighters are new main characters in the fight against the pandemic COVID19. In some countries across the Alps they also stand out on an unexpected vehicle, the ambulance.

COVID-19, McDonald's near to responders and medical staff: opened points to guarantee a hot meal

Apr 14, 2020

With an official communication, McDonald's restaurants in the US are open to guarantee a hot meal to healthcare workers, first responders, medical suppliers, truck drivers, grocery store staff, pharmacy employees and anyone else who has to…

Coronavirus emergency, indignation in the US for the expulsion of 68 Haitians from the country

Apr 8, 2020

The United States are not excelling in their fight against the coronavirus emergency. In the first time, the underestimation of President Donald Trump, who reached other debatable political decisions. Now it's the turn of 68 Haitians,…

Health and Safety

Is COVID-19 lockdown in South Africa working?

Apr 8, 2020

The COVID-19 lockdown in South Africa started 21 days ago and the Government is waiting for the scientific assessment to evaluate the efficacy of these measures. Plus, South African companies launched the National Ventilators Project with…

NHS operators at risk. Practitioners feel unprotect because of no proper PPE

Apr 8, 2020

NHS operators feel unprotect for the lack of PPE. The GMB declares that NHS practitioners are at risk. Allegedly 1 Londoner in 5 is affected by COVID-19.

Health and Safety

World Health Day 2020 and the war against Coronavirus worldwide

Apr 7, 2020

On the occasion of this World Health Day 2020, the WHO (World Health Organization) wishes to honor the contribution of nurses, midwives, other health workers who are at the frontlines of coronavirus response, putting their own health at…

Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine to treat COVID-19, are really efficient?

Apr 7, 2020

Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine are two medicines currently used and authorized to treat malaria. Some countries are using them to treat coronavirus disease, (COVID-19). However, their efficacy in treating SARS-CoV-2 is yet to be shown…

COVID-19, Boris Johnson health conditions got worse and needed to be hospitalized

Apr 7, 2020

The health of Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom got worse lately because of COVID-19. He had to be hospitalized at the St. Thomson hospital in London and hosted in the intensive care unit.

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