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US surpasses 4 million reported coronavirus cases as hospitalizations near record

The country’s rising daily rate of confirmed coronavirus cases, along with a near-record number of hospitalizations, signals the US is far from containing a virus that is straining hospitals and labs, health experts say. “We’ve rolled back essentially two months’ worth of progress with what we’re seeing in number of cases … in the United… Read More: US surpasses 4 million reported coronavirus cases as hospitalizations near… »

U.S. coronavirus cases continue record surge as some states consider rolling back re-opening plans

Healthcare workers wait for patients at the COVID-19 drive-thru testing site at the Duke Energy for the Arts Mahaffey Theater on July 8, 2020 in St. Petersburg, Florida. Octavio Jones The U.S. continues to report record breaking new coronavirus cases as outbreaks surge in states in the South and West. The country reported a record 66,627… Read More: U.S. coronavirus cases continue record surge as some states consider… »

28% of Covid-19 tests are positive in one Florida county as the US breaks another case record

A total of 6,991 people are hospitalized because of the virus, the state’s Agency for Health Care Administration said Friday. Friday brought 63,900 new Covid-19 cases nationwide, a single-day record, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. The new high comes as many states set records in infection rates and hospitalizations. While 29 states saw… Read More: 28% of Covid-19 tests are positive in one Florida county… »

Child health record 'red book' to go online

The “red book”, containing a child’s medical records, is to be made available to parents online as part of government plans to improve NHS care for mothers and new babies. Health Secretary Matt Hancock has also promised more specialist neonatal staff and intensive care cots for newborns. The measures are designed to make maternity care… Read More: Child health record 'red book' to go online »