A second shutdown over coronavirus could be worse than the first
(Holly Yan/ CNN) — It’s an outcome no one wants, but could become a “harsh reality”: a second wave of shutdowns.
Weeks after lifting stay-at-home orders, some states are seeing record numbers of hospitalizations from Covid-19 as thousands more Americans get infected every day.
“We’re going to have …
Hairstylists with COVID-19 didn’t infect any clients. Face masks may be why
(Nicoletta Lanese/ LiveScience) — Two hair stylists in Missouri interacted with a total of 140 clients and six coworkers before learning they both had COVID-19 — thankfully, the stylists didn’t pass the virus on to any of these contacts, according to a statement from the local health department.
The stylists work at a Great Clips …
Health professionals call on Quebec to make wearing masks mandatory
(CBC News) — A group of epidemiologists and other health professionals are calling on the government to make the wearing of masks mandatory in Quebec.
At a news conference Thursday morning, epidemiologist Nima Machouf said masks and other face-coverings are a “low-cost, risk-free” way to limit the spread of the COVID-19 …
Face masks could reduce coronavirus R number and prevent 2nd wave, scientists say
(Kashmira Gander/ Newsweek) — Wearing face masks in public all the time could help epidemics of the COVID-19-causing coronavirus to die out and prevent future waves, according to a study.
The authors of the paper published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society A used existing data on how the coronavirus spreads, and the effectiveness …
Blood pressure meds help the frail elderly live longer
(Steven Reinberg/ HealthDay News) — Blood pressure drugs help even the most frail elderly live longer, and older people who are healthier get the biggest benefit, Italian researchers say.
“We knew that high blood pressure medication was protective in general among older people, however, we focused on whether it is also …
Many Canadians used virtual medical care during COVID-19, poll suggests
(Amina Zafar/ CBC News) —Canadians embraced virtual health-care options like phone or video appointments during the COVID-19 crisis, according to a new poll released by the Canadian Medical Association (CMA).
The survey released on Monday suggested 47 per cent of Canadians have used “virtual care” such as calls, email …
US survey evaluates coronavirus impact on romantic relationships, mental health
(Agence France-Presse) — An American survey conducted by researchers at Chapman University in California has highlighted the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on 4,149 adults with an average age of 39 years living in the United States. The study made use of a national data set from all 50 states, but the sample was not nationally representative, …
High blood pressure ‘DOUBLES risk of dying from coronavirus’ – the 8 signs to know
(The Sun) —High blood pressure doubles the risk of dying from Covid-19, a study found.
But despite fears that medication used to treat the condition could increase susceptibility to infection, doctors found the opposite was true. Those who are not taking medication to control raised blood pressure are at even greater risk.
Researchers …
Hydroxychloroquine fails to prevent COVID-19 in those at high risk, trial shows
(CBC News) —The drug hydroxychloroquine, which has been the subject of heated debate as a potential treatment for COVID-19, was not effective in preventing the disease in Canadians and Americans at risk, according to the first gold standard clinical trial.
In Wednesday’s issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, medical …