Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decreed a 21-day lockdown across the nation of 1.3 billion people to save it from the coronavirus pandemic By EMILY SCHMALL and SHEIKH SAALIQ Associated Press March 24, 2020, 4:53 PM 3 min read NEW DELHI — India will begin the world’s largest lockdown on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra… Read More: India’s prime minister decrees 21-day lockdown to curb virus »
Almost two thirds of critically ill coronavirus patients are overweight and 37% are under 60, NHS audit reveals Excess weight against chest makes it harder for muscles to draw in deep breath Weak immune system allows COVID-19 to spread to lungs and cause pneumonia These two factors may explain why two thirds of ICU coronavirus… Read More: Coronavirus: Overweight patients with high BMI more at risk »
As the Affordable Care Act marks its 10th anniversary Monday, the law faces a unique and significant test as the economy seems likely to plunge into a recession amid the coronavirus pandemic, straining the country’s health system in an unprecedented way. Most Americans still rely on health insurance coverage through their employers. However, the ACA… Read More: On 10th anniversary, embattled Affordable Care Act faces yet another… »
Media playback is unsupported on your device The health secretary has acknowledged there have been “challenges” with the supply of personal protective equipment to NHS staff in England – but added he is determined to rise to them. Last week, NHS staff said the lack of protective gear was putting them at risk during the… Read More: Coronavirus: Hancock admits ‘challenges’ over NHS equipment »