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The Department has also decided to shift around 150 asymptomatic patients from IGGMC&RI to private medical colleges by Saturday. Currently, there are 373 patients under treatment at the Medical College. “At the most, we could add another 100 beds at the Medical College. We want to reduce the in-patient capacity by half from its present strength, so that we can admit more symptomatic COVID-19 patients,” he said. … [Read more...] about Health Department plans complete lockdown in Puducherry on Sundays

But the children who tested positive in the study were admitted to the hospital with seemingly unrelated symptoms, including bacterial infections, appendicitis and inflamed muscles. The researchers say it is unclear how large a role coronavirus played in their illness. … [Read more...] about Health expert warns the US needs to get a handle on coronavirus before conditions return to spring levels

HOTEZ: "The numbers are accelerating dramatically, mostly in southern states. Now in the Midwest.  The hospitalizations are increasing. Right now, there's not much of a federal plan or roadmap. The federal government is leaving that up to the states to decide. The states need the full force of the CDC and the federal government. Without the full force of the federal government, it's just not working." … [Read more...] about Dr. Hotez: U.S. may soon reach 100K daily COVID-19 cases with ‘no federal road map’

The Permanent Secretary, who was represented by the Director, Human Resources, Aliyu Mohammed said, “The emergence of Covid-19 has changed the way we live our lives and the health system in general, such that even the developed countries have been overwhelmed, talk less of Nigeria. … [Read more...] about 400 health workers test positive for Covid-19 – MHWUN

The federal and provincial ministers had met in Islamabad on Wednesday via video link to discuss proposals on the reopening of educational institutions. Representatives of the Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir education departments also attended the meeting, which was held with federal education minister Shafqat Mehmood in the chair. … [Read more...] about Shafqat Mahmood says educational institutions to reopen from Sept 15 if health situation improves

READ ALSO: Former Ondo NMA chairman dies of COVID-19 infection Speaking on his symptoms and status of his health, Dr Kawu said “I am happy and I thank my creator that mine was moderate infection. I got some symptoms that were not very severe. I had to be on intravenous (IV) drugs for about 10 days. I am stronger now. Probably they will discharge me anytime soon”. … [Read more...] about FCT Health Secretary tests positive for COVID-19