(CNN)Much of the US continues to report an upward trend in coronavirus cases, with 59,494 new cases reported nationwide on Wednesday alone, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. Only three states — Louisiana, Kentucky and Vermont — are showing decreases in new cases greater […]
Day: October 15, 2020
Lincoln has 33rd death from COVID-19
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – Another Lincoln resident has died from COVID-19, bringing the total number of deaths in Lancaster County to 33. According to a City news release, the individual was a man in his 50s who was hospitalized and had underlying health conditions. LLCHD […]
SWFL doctor’s family raises awareness about his serious cases of COVID-19
Recommended A doctor treating patients in our community for the coronavirus is now a COVID-19 patient himself. The family of Dr. Clarence Scott is raising awareness about what happens to heroes when they end up in a hospital bed. Four months ago, their dad was […]
Steuben County reports 22 new cases of COVID-19 – WETM
STEUBEN COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) – The Steuben County Public Health Department received notification that 22 Steuben County residents tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total to 826 confirmed cases, 310 of which are currently active. The individuals are residents of the: City of Corning […]
Lewisville Polling Center Closed After Clerk Tests Positive for COVID-19 – NBC 5 Dallas
The Denton County Elections Administration has temporarily closed a polling location in Lewisville after a poll worker tested positive for COVID-19. Elections officials said a clerk working at the Fred P. Herring Recreation Center in Lewisville reported feeling unwell on Wednesday and was tested for […]
Coronavirus: Person dies of Covid-19 in Hampshire hospital
That was an increase of one compared to Tuesday, when there were 163. It means there have been two deaths in the past week. The previous were there were no new deaths recorded. The victims were among 3,637 deaths recorded across the South East. Of […]
Every area of Derbyshire has surpassed 100 cases of Covid-19 per 100,000 people
Every area of Derbyshire, including Derby, now has a weekly Covid-19 case rate of more than 100 per 100,000 people. In the most recent data for the week October 5-11 every district of the county surpassed 100 or more cases per 100,000 people, while just […]
Covid-19: Number of students isolating quadruples in a week
Covid: Single person linked to 32 Swansea University cases
British government announces tougher coronavirus restrictions for London; indoor gatherings banned
Speaking at a televised conference alongside Johnson on Monday, the government’s top medic, Professor Chris Whitty, said restrictions for areas identified as being at “very high” risk would not be enough to control the outbreak. Whitty urged local authorities to use their powers to impose […]
Full lockdowns should be a ‘very, very last resort’ and can be avoided, WHO’s Europe chief says
As Europe introduces more and more restrictive measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus, the leader of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) office in the region has said that full-scale lockdowns should be a “very, very last resort.” “A proportional and targeted response is […]