Health

A Spokane, Washington, health department official was forced to jail a man for refusing to quarantine despite being positive for the Wuhan coronavirus. Spokane Regional Health District Health Officer Bob Lutz issued the order Thursday, citing a public health emergency. According to agency spokesman Kelli Hawkins, the person is homeless …

The Florida Department of Health announced Friday the confirmed case of Naegleria fowleri, a single-celled microscopic amoeba that can infect and destroy the brain. It is usually fatal, the DOH said. Since 1962, only 37 cases of amoeba have been reported in Florida. This was found in Hillsborough County, although …

By Stephanie Nebehay and Josephine Mason. GENEVA / LONDON (Reuters) – The World Health Organization (WHO) should soon obtain results of clinical trials it is carrying out on drugs that could be effective in treating patients with COVID-19, its Director said on Friday. General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. “So far, about …

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander David Price became the last player to leave the 2020 season on Saturday. He announced his decision with a message on his social media accounts. Here is Price’s full explanation, as originally shared on his Twitter account: Dear Dodger Nation, After much thought and discussion with …