Health & Science

Saturday, April 4th 2020 - 08:36 UTC
Ecuador's health system has collapsed: bodies of dead in the streets of Guayaquil

The authorities in Ecuador have collected at least 150 bodies of people who died due to the coronavirus from the streets and homes of Guayaquil, the main port city in the country. The latest data reveals that there have been at least 3,100 have tested positive for COVID-19.
Saturday, April 4th 2020 - 08:30 UTC
Covid-19 pandemic: Brazilians have greater trust in the Health than in president Bolsonaro

Brazilians feeling frustrated with president Jair Bolsonaro are turning to another voice for guidance and reassurance. Health Minister Luiz Henrique Mandetta has emerged from relative obscurity with technocratic daily briefings presenting the latest science, stressing the need for social distancing measures and earning praise from across the political spectrum.
Saturday, April 4th 2020 - 08:20 UTC
World Medical Association deplores lack of sufficient personal protection for health professionals

Leaders of the World Medical Association have described as ‘deplorable’ the fact that even in the world’s most affluent countries, health care professionals are having to deal with the coronavirus pandemic with insufficient personal protection. And they say that when the pandemic ends, there must be a political investigation into the availability and effectiveness of supply chains.
Saturday, April 4th 2020 - 08:15 UTC
US aircraft carrier captain relieved for leaking info of Covid-19 cases in the Navy

The U.S. Navy relieved the commander of the aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt, who wrote a scathing letter that leaked to the public asking for stronger measures to control a coronavirus outbreak onboard his warship.
Saturday, April 4th 2020 - 08:10 UTC
Pandemic: Paraguay receives US$ 20 million to support its health system

The World Bank Board of Directors approved today a loan of US$20 million to support Paraguay in strengthening its health system in the face of the coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19). In the context of the country's current health situation, already affected by the worst dengue outbreak in recent years, the project will help strengthen the already overburdened health system through the purchase of medical supplies and equipment.
Saturday, April 4th 2020 - 08:08 UTC
World Bank US$ 35 million emergency loan for Argentina to combat coronavirus

The World Bank Board of Directors today approved a US$ 35 million emergency loan to support the Argentine government efforts to minimize the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health system through the procurement of medical supplies and equipment. This financing forms part of a World Bank fast track package of up to US$ 14 billion to help countries cope with the health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Saturday, April 4th 2020 - 08:03 UTC
UK government promises 100,000 virus tests per day by end of April

Britain’s health minister promised a tenfold increase in the number of daily tests for coronavirus by the end of the month after the government faced criticism for failing to roll out mass checks for health workers and the public.
Saturday, April 4th 2020 - 07:50 UTC
WHO warns that children can also be affected by Covid-19

The World Health Organization on Thursday reiterated its warning that children can also be affected by COVID-19, which has claimed the lives of several young people.
Friday, April 3rd 2020 - 07:58 UTC
Australian cruise vessel stranded in Montevideo; following medical checks, healthy passengers could be released

Uruguay's foreign and public health ministers have said that none of the over 200 people on board the cruise vessel Greg Mortimer will be allowed to disembark in Montevideo for the moment since several passengers and crew members seem to have coronavirus symptoms.
Friday, April 3rd 2020 - 07:57 UTC
Airbridge flights provide Falklands with a steady flow of Covid-19 test samples

Some 86 tests for COVID-19 from Falkland Islands residents have returned negative results, it was confirmed on Wednesday. A total of 124 tests have been sent for analysis to the UK so far, with some 38 results still awaited. Thus until Wednesday, April first, the Falklands have no confirmed COVID-19 cases.