Coronavirus antibody tests may be wrong half the time, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in new guidance posted on its website this week. Antibody testing looks for evidence of immune response to determine if a person had been infected. … [Read more...] about With the coronavirus pandemic entering a new phase in the US, world health experts shift focus to new hot spots
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Fitness Challenge Honors And Supports Health Care Heroes
New Haven, CT – As much of the country continues to self-isolate due to the coronavirus pandemic, medical centers across the United States are joining forces to start a countrywide movement of physical activity to honor and support frontline health care workers who have worked tirelessly to save lives. #FitForTheFrontLine is a national fitness challenge beginning Tuesday, May 26, and culminating on Sunday, June 14 (Flag Day). The event encourages people young and old to move, exercise, and get fit to increase awareness and raise funds to support our nation's health care heroes. … [Read more...] about Fitness Challenge Honors And Supports Health Care Heroes
Regional court orders Panama to protect migrants’ health
The court has watched Panama closely since a 2002 case about human rights violations of an Ecuadorean migrant in Darien. The non-governmental Center for Justice and International Law monitors Panama’s compliance. The center says that migrants crossing the Darien face a policy of automatic and arbitrary detention and overcrowded conditions. … [Read more...] about Regional court orders Panama to protect migrants’ health
Allegheny Health Network Hosts COVID-19 Mobile Testing Unit In Hill District
“I just want to be safe,” he said. “I don’t think I’ve been exposed. I work every day over here and I’m well-protected – gloves and a mask. I’m just health-conscious and I think it’s a good thing to do.” … [Read more...] about Allegheny Health Network Hosts COVID-19 Mobile Testing Unit In Hill District
Trinity Health Introduces 19 New Coronavirus Testing Locations
The mobile testing program will utilize the Charter Oak mobile medical and dental van in addition to tented areas at each mobile test site location. These sites will allow community members to walk up, no appointment necessary, and receive a COVID-19 test. … [Read more...] about Trinity Health Introduces 19 New Coronavirus Testing Locations
