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‘Alarming’ study suggest 45,000 people are catching COVID every day in England

October 9, 2020

45,000 people are catching COVID every day in England, an 'alarming' study has reported, despite mass movements still casting skepticism on the scale of the virus (Hasan Esen/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) — 45,000 people are catching COVID every day in England, an ‘alarming’ study has reported, despite mass movements still casting skepticism on the scale of the virus (Hasan Esen/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

The largest home testing study for coronavirus suggests that new infections have reached 45,000 every day in England.

An analysis of swab tests taken by 175,000 people between 18 September and 5 October found that one in every 170 tests was returning a positive result.

The research, led by Imperial College London, reports that 0.60% of the population, or 60 per 10,000, had the SARS-CoV-2 virus, compared to 0.13% in the previous round of testing.

Professor Paul Elliott, from the School of Public Health, and director of the REACT programme which conducted the research, said: “Our robust findings paint a concerning picture of the growing epidemic across England. While certain areas are worse affected, if left unabated then

As Trump Seeks to Project Strength, Doctors Disclose Alarming Episodes

October 5, 2020

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In addition to the steroids, Mr. Trump has received an experimental antibody cocktail and is in the midst of a five-day course of remdesivir, an antiviral drug. The White House has a medical unit capable of responding to a president’s health troubles but not with the sophisticated equipment available at Walter Reed.

Mr. Trump, who historically hates hospitals and anything related to illness, has been hankering to get released, according to two people close to him, and some aides expressed fear that he would pressure Dr. Conley into releasing him by claiming to feel better than he actually does. But advisers were also troubled by the doctors’ prediction that they might release him on Monday because if they do not, it would signal that the president is not doing as well as indicated. They also worried that a premature return could lead to a second trip to the hospital if

Bengali community tries to tackle ‘alarming’ spike in youth suicides with study

September 28, 2020

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Sazia Rahman remembers Feb. 18, 2017, as an unusually warm winter day. It was above zero — in the double digits — and sunny.

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She also remembers it as the day a call from her mother changed the rest of her life.

“She said … ‘I think there’s something wrong. Your brother just texted me and he told me to go to his room to find a note,'” Rahman said, her voice faltering as she described the call.

“Basically the note said, ‘I can’t bear this pain anymore and I need to end my life.'”

Rahman said they tried to call him, but his phone was off.

For the next six weeks, Rahman searched for her younger brother, alongside her parents, friends and members of the Greater Toronto Area’s Bengali community.

On March 31, Fahmi Rahman’s body was pulled from the icy waters of Lake Ontario, near the

Health Officials Say COVID-19 Rates Growing ‘At An Alarming Rate’ In Brooklyn, Queens

September 28, 2020

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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The New York City Health Department is continuing to monitor a growing number of coronavirus cases in neighborhoods in Brooklyn and Queens.

In an update Sunday afternoon, health officials said COVID-19 cases in these areas “continue to grow at an alarming rate.”

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The eight neighborhoods account for nearly a quarter of new cases in the city over the last two weeks, but just 7% of the city’s population, according to the health department.

The areas with concerning rates of positive test results are:

Gravesend/Homecrest (6.75% positivity rate)
Midwood (5.34%)
Kew Gardens (3.82%)
Edgemere/Far Rockaway (3.9%)
Borough Park (4.63%)
Bensonhurst/Mapleton (4.41%)
Gerritsen Beach/Homecrest/Sheepshead Bay (3.91%)
Flatlands/Midwood (3.85%)

The health department is also monitoring upticks in:

Rego Park (2.34% positivity rate)
Kew Gardens Hills/Pomonok (2.71%)
Kensington/Windsor Terrace (2.45%)
Brighton Beach/Manhattan Beach/Sheepshead Bay (2.74%)

Officials noted cases are rising in Williamsburg, where the positivity rate is 1.78%.

Health officials warn of ‘alarming’ COVID increase in New York City neighborhoods

September 27, 2020

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NEW YORK — Coronavirus continues to spread “at an alarming rate” in several New York City neighborhoods, the city health department said Sunday, a day before it is expected to decide whether to shut down private schools and nonessential businesses there.

Andrew Cuomo wearing a suit and tie: New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks at a news conference on September 08, 2020 in New York City.

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New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks at a news conference on September 08, 2020 in New York City.

The COVID infection rate in Gravesend/Homecrest is 6.75%, up from 6% last week; 5.34% in Midwood, up from 4.95%; and 4.41% in Borough Park, up from 3.53%, according to the Health Department.

It also flagged Kew Gardens, Edgemere/Far Rockaway, Bensonhurst/Mapleton, Gerritsen Beach/Homecrest/Sheepshead Bay and Flatlands/Midwood as areas of concern.

“Seven of the eight neighborhoods saw increases even from the prior day’s report, based on our preliminary data,” the Health Department said in a statement. “These areas account for over 23% of new cases

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