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COVID Vaccine Update as Johnson & Johnson Trial Suffers Setback, Sanofi Aims for Mid-2021 Rollout

October 13, 2020

There are currently nearly 200 potential COVID-19 vaccine candidates in development, including 42 under clinical evaluation and 151 under pre-clinical evaluation, according to a report by the World Health Organization published on October 2.

a person wearing a costume: A lab technician wearing observing a bottle containing a reagent before performing vaccine tests at French pharmaceutical company Sanofi's laboratory in Val de Reuil in northwest France on July 10. Sanofi is hoping to get its COVID-19 vaccine candidate approved within the first half of 2021.

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A lab technician wearing observing a bottle containing a reagent before performing vaccine tests at French pharmaceutical company Sanofi’s laboratory in Val de Reuil in northwest France on July 10. Sanofi is hoping to get its COVID-19 vaccine candidate approved within the first half of 2021.

On Monday, U.S.-based Johnson & Johnson announced a pause on all of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate clinical trials due to an “unexplained illness” in one of its study participants.

French pharmaceutical company Sanofi is hoping to have its vaccine candidate rolled out by mid-next year, according to Olivier Bogillot, its chief executive officer.

“We are in a very concrete environment at the regulatory

Orange County’s Latest Coronavirus Update: No Deaths Reported

October 13, 2020

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ORANGE COUNTY, CA — Orange County case counts are trending back in a positive direction, according to officials who remain hopeful at reopening more schools and businesses soon. On Monday, OC Health Care Agency reported 117 newly diagnosed COVID-19 cases, raising the cumulative total to 55,892, but no deaths were reported, leaving the Orange County coronavirus death toll unchanged at 1,341.

Orange County CEO Frank Kim has said that the county wants to see daily diagnoses below 130. Monday’s case counts were welcome news after Sunday’s report of 244 cases and one death.

To reach the less-restrictive orange tier established by the state, the county needs to average closer to 130 daily cases, Kim said.

Last week, 54 deaths were reported, down from 72 the week before and 77 the week before that.

Hospitalizations inched up from 164 on Sunday to 167 on Monday, while the number of intensive care

El Paso Is New Texas Hot Spot; U.S. Death Gap Seen: Virus Update

October 12, 2020

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Oct. 12, 2020Updated: Oct. 12, 2020 2:59 p.m.

Jen Apodaca, organizer for the Detained Migrant Solidarity Comittee, poses for a portrait in her car after she participated in a caravan protest around Immigration and Customs Enforcement El Paso Processing Center to demand the release of ICE detainees due to safety concerns amidst the COVID-19 outbreak on April 16, 2020 in El Paso, Texas. (Photo by Paul Ratje / Agence France-Presse / AFP) (Photo by PAUL RATJE/Agence France-Presse/AFP via Getty Images)

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(Bloomberg) — Texas dispatched 75 nurses, respiratory specialists and other medical personnel to El Paso in response to a surge in Covid-19 cases, Governor Greg Abbott said on Monday. Masks and other personal protective equipment are also being delivered.

El Paso reported 424 new cases that pushed the city’s cumulative total to 6,145. The border town

The daily coronavirus update: 3 more deaths; many cases tied to political events

October 12, 2020

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MinnPost provides updates on coronavirus in Minnesota Sunday through Friday. The information is published following a press phone call with members of the Walz administration or after the release of daily COVID-19 figures by the Minnesota Department of Health.

Here are the latest updates from October 12:

113,439 confirmed cases; 2,144 deaths

Three more Minnesotans have died of COVID-19, the Minnesota Department of Health said Monday, for a total of 2,144.

Of the people whose deaths were announced Monday, one was in their 80s, one was in their 70s and one was in their 60s. One of the three deaths announced Monday was of a resident of a long-term care facility. Of the 2,144 COVID-19 deaths reported in Minnesota, 1,522 have been among residents of long-term care.

The current death toll only includes Minnesotans with lab-confirmed positive COVID-19 tests.

MDH also said Monday there have been

Home and Away’s Justin to return to hospital for health update

October 12, 2020

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Home and Away spoilers follow for UK and Australian viewers.

Home and Away has confirmed that Justin Morgan will receive another important update about his health on Australian screens this week.

Justin (James Stewart) recently went in for surgery to remove a tumour from his spine, but has since noticed worrying signs that his troubles may not be over.

Monday’s episode in Australia (October 12) saw Justin confide in his partner Leah Patterson-Baker about how his symptoms are already returning.

Justin explained that he thought he was imagining his issues at first, but they seem to be rapidly growing more serious.

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After encouragement from Leah (Ada Nicodemou), a worried Justin agreed to head back to the hospital for an emergency appointment with Dr Christian Green.

Justin was

Extra Unemployment Benefits Update: What’s the Latest?

October 12, 2020

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The United States Department of Labor Frances Perkins Building.

Millions of Americans need another extension of COVID-19 unemployment checks. The original $600 was extended for six weeks at the amount of $300, but that time has passed and a lot of people have gotten their final extra checks.

Will you get another extension of unemployment benefits? Here’s the update as of October 12..

On October 9, the White House offered $1.8 trillion for the overall pricetag of a second stimulus relief plan. However, on October 10, things moved in the wrong direction when House Speaker Nancy Pelosi rejected the new White House offer. One reason she gave? The need she believes Americans have for another $600 extension in unemployment benefits. However, at the same time, Senate Republicans, by some accounts as many as 20 of them, have balked at the $1.8 trillion plan from the White House. They think

Update to Daily Health Check features reminders, text access, change in requirements – UB Now: News and views for UB faculty and staff

October 12, 2020

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The update to the Daily Health Check allows users to receive daily reminders via text messages. Image: Bob Wilder

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Published October 12, 2020

UB’s Daily Health Check is quickly becoming part of everyone’s routine, but a new update introducing text message notifications promises to make the COVID-19 screening tool even more effective and easier to complete. Beginning Oct. 13, members of the UB community who have access to a smartphone are strongly encouraged to enroll their mobile number. By doing so, they will receive automated text reminders to complete the Daily Health Check — delivered right to their phone.

Along with this update, UB has also changed requirements for employees and others who do business with the university. Previously, all UB faculty and staff, except those living outside of New York State, had to complete the Daily Health Check on their workdays. Now, completion is required

China Cluster Emerges; Poll Sees Leadership Crisis: Virus Update

October 12, 2020

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(Bloomberg) —

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The coronavirus continued its unrelenting spread, with resurgences across Europe and North America. India’s cases climbed past 7 million, while China recorded its biggest cluster in months.

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to step up efforts to contain Covid-19 on Monday. South Korea eased social distancing requirements, and the governor of Jakarta relaxed restrictions in Indonesia’s capital.

U.S. President Donald Trump was flagged by Twitter for declaring himself immune to the Covid-19 virus, a day before returning to the campaign trail. The pandemic has exposed a leadership deficit around the world, according to a survey.

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Global Tracker: cases pass 37.4 million; deaths top 1.07 millionInhaled vaccines aim to fight coronavirus at its point of attackThe new coronavirus may remain infectious for weeks on banknotesFauci says he was taken out of context in Trump campaign adCoronavirus has exposed global leadership crisis: survey

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55 More COVID-19 Cases In New Hampshire; Another Death: Update

October 12, 2020

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CONCORD, NH — Fifty-five more New Hampshire residents have tested positive for COVID-19, according to state health officials.

Fourteen of the new positive tests were children and 30 of them were female. Sixteen reside in Rockingham County, 11 live in Hillsborough County outside of Manchester and Nashua, five live in Merrimack, and three live in Nashua. The state is still investigating the residency of three cases.

A few more than 6,900 specimens were collected Saturday with a little more than 1,100 tests pending. The state said 0.8 percent of the polymerase chain reaction tests were positive. Sunday’s positive tests were a mix of both PCR and antigen tests. More than 293,000 New Hampshire residents about 19.5 percent of all residents have been tested. The state has administered nearly 498,000 PCR tests.

Accumulatively, 9,143 people have contracted the coronavirus while 8,002 or 88 percent have recovered.

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Twitter labels Trump’s health update ‘misleading’ after he says he’s ‘immune’ to COVID-19

October 11, 2020

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Twitter censored a tweet from President Trump as “misleading” for saying he’s “immune” to COVID-19 and can’t spread the virus.

“A total and complete sign off from White House Doctors yesterday. That means I can’t get it (immune), and can’t give it. Very nice to know!!!” Trump tweeted Sunday.

A total and complete sign off from White House Doctors yesterday. That means I can’t get it (immune), and can’t give it. Very nice to know!!!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump)
October 11, 2020

The tech giant censored the tweet later that day, labeling it “misleading.”

“This Tweet violated the Twitter Rules about spreading misleading and potentially harmful information related to COVID-19. However, Twitter has determined that it may be in the public’s interest for the Tweet to remain accessible,” reads a message that now appears over the president’s tweet.

Both Twitter and Facebook censored Trump last week for a post