Monthly Archives: August 2020

Two day total of 42 Covid cases for Effingham County

Published on August 23, 2020 4:09 PM Last updated on 23 August 2020 17.39 hrs Written by Matt Robinson In the past two days, the Effingham County Health Department has been notified of 42 new positive cases of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). The hospital’s inpatient department is still investigating whether these …

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FDA authorizes convalescent plasma treatment for COVID-19

Washington – The Food and Drug Administration announced Sunday that it had authorized an emergency use declaration for removal of plasma to treat it coronavirus. FDA Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn said early studies indicate a 35% better chance of survival if convalescent plasma is used in “optimal patients.” President Trump …

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