Health

Covid-19 will affect children by triggering a measles spike

[ad_1] TOt the moment the top priority for most governments around the world is this: to fight COVID-19. But there are warnings that this focus could create an opportunity for other infectious diseases to spread, as planned vaccinations are suspended. More than 117 million children in 37 countries could miss …

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America must prepare for a 2-year crown battle: report

[ad_1] Washington, May 2 (IANS): As the United States struggles with the steady increase in coronavirus cases and deaths, a new study by the Minnesota-based Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) has said the ACOVID-19 virus can last from 18 to 24 months, especially since only 5 percent …

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Coronavirus: WHO defends response to coronavirus outbreak

[ad_1] Image copyright Reuters Screenshot The leader of the UN health agency (file photo) expressed concern for nations with vulnerable health systems. The World Health Organization says it “wasted no time” responding to the coronavirus after being criticized for its management of the outbreak. Her boss, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, …

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How masks and gowns cause skin injuries among doctors and nurses

[ad_1] By: Express News Service | Posted: May 2, 2020 1:44:10 am Among them, 42.8% experienced severe skin lesions related to PPE use, the study found. (Partha Paul express photo) The personal protective equipment (PPE) that medical professionals use when treating patients with COVID-19 (masks, goggles, face shields, and gowns) …

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