Kai KupferschmidtScience’s COVID-19 reporting is supported by the Pulitzer Center and the Heising-Simons Foundation.Scientists have found the first solid evidence that people can be reinfected with the virus that causes COVID-19.

A new study shows a 33-year-old man who was treated at the hospital for a mild case in March harbored the virus again when he was tested at the Hong Kong airport after returning from Europe on 15 August, less than 5 months later.

He had no symptoms this time. Researchers had sequenced the virus, SARS-CoV-2, from the first infection; they did so again after the patient’s second diagnosis and found numerous differences between the two, bolstering the case that the patient had been infected a second time.“This case.

Read more on sciencemag.org

All news from sciencemag.org

The website covid-19.rehab is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.

DO NOT CLICK: Scammers using ’package pending’ text to get your personal info, deputies say

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – Authorities are warning of a new scheme going around in the form of a text message that claims cellphone users need to claim a package before it can be delivered to them.“We found a package from March pending for you,” a photo of the phony text message posted by Osceola County deputies reads. “Kindly assume ownership and confirm for delivery here.”According to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, the text includes a link that, if clicked on, leads recipients to a page that requests personal information from them.Scam alert.

state Florida county Osceola information

Volusia schools create COVID-19 dashboard showing amount of students and employees who tested positive

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – On Wednesday, the Volusia County School District changed its policy and released some data about the number of positive COVID-19 cases in schools.“It’s absolutely imperative that we be as transparent as possible,” said Carl Persis, School Board Chairman. “It was our legal staff that just felt like we were teetering on some privacy issues.”But, School Board Chairman Carl Persis said the change of heart stemmed from a combination of public outcry and learning what other school districts were doing.

Carl Persis state Florida county Volusia virus covid-19 testing Department

Gabrielle Union Says Her PTSD Has Been in 'Overdrive' Due to the Pandemic and 'Racial Reckoning'

Gabrille Union is sharing how she's coping with her PTSD amid such unprecedented times. The 47-year-old actress covers the October issue of and admits that she's faced some trying times with her own mental health amid the coronavirus pandemic and the Black Lives Matter protests. «The combination of the pandemic and this racial reckoning, alongside being inundated with [images of] the brutalization of Black bodies, has sent my PTSD into overdrive,» she tells the magazine. «There’s just terror in my body.»Union, who has opened up about being raped at gunpoint by a stranger at a Payless store where she worked during her sophomore year of college, says she has a «emotional fix-me toolkit» for dealing with her PTSD.«I try to run through all the

Gabrielle Union ET Black Stories

Studies, WHO back steroid use in very ill COVID-19 patients

JAMA today published the results of three randomized controlled trials spanning 12 countries, a prospective meta-analysis, and a commentary, all but one—which had inconclusive results—supporting the use of systemic corticosteroids in critically ill COVID-19 patients, regardless of age, sex, duration of symptoms before treatment, or the need for mechanical ventilation.

covid-19 pneumonia death patient

Demi Lovato reflects on mental health disorders, the coronavirus pandemic, and Black Lives Matter in a personal letter

Demi Lovato , puts her quarantine time and platform to fair use. Aware of her privileges, the pop superstar is committed to being an ally of the Black and Brown community and has dedicated the necessary resources to raise awareness about mental health and social issues like racial discrimination, economic deprivation, and stress.Like Lovato, in 2019, when we were getting ready to farewell the decade and receive the new year, we had no clue of the challenging months ahead.

Whitney Houston Demi Lovato Mental Health Black Lives Matter

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny poisoned with Soviet-era nerve agent, Germany says

BERLIN - Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned with the same type of Soviet-era nerve agent used in a 2018 attack on a former Russian spy, the German government said Wednesday, provoking outrage from Western leaders who demanded Moscow provide an explanation.The findings — which experts say point strongly to Russian state involvement — added to tensions between Russia and the West. German Chancellor Angela Merkel called Navalny's poisoning attempted murder, meant to silence one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s fiercest critics.The Berlin hospital treating the dissident said he remains on a ventilator though his condition is improving.

Angela Merkel Vladimir Putin Alexei Navalny Germany city Berlin Russia city Moscow hospital testing Government doctor

Central Florida charity begins phased reopening after closing due to COVID-19 pandemic

ORLANDO, Fla. – Two months ago, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida faced the difficult decision of closing their houses in Orange County because of COVID-19 but recently, they’ve started the process of welcoming back the families that had to be relocated to local hotels.“Ronald McDonald is more like staying at home and when I was staying at a hotel I was like, ok I’m actually staying at a hotel. So, it was, you know different than Ronald McDonald.” Jameeka Smith said.

Ronald Macdonald state Florida county Orange hospital covid-19 pandemic donates

Health chiefs say virus transmission has taken place within two Glasgow schools

coronavirus has been identified at two schools in Glasgow. The NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board (NHSGGC) has been carrying out contact tracing at Lochend Community High School in Easterhouse and Hutchesons' Grammar School in the southside of Glasgow, saying there is some evidence of the virus being passed within the premises.

virus NHS Coronavirus

Movie stars mask up at the Venice Film Festival amid the coronavirus pandemic

The usually packed and highly anticipated Venice Film Festival looks very different this year amid the coronavirus pandemic. The world’s oldest film festival opened Wednesday under a slew of COVID-prevention protocols, with the few A-list celebrities making the trip wearing face masks and the general public largely absent.

pandemic mask stars Coronavirus

Florida governor names new director for state’s employment agency

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – State Rep. Dane Eagle was appointed as executive director of the state's employment agency on Wednesday, a little more than two weeks after barely losing a Republican primary for Congress in a heavily GOP district.Republican Florida Gov.

Ron Desantis Ken Lawson state Florida city Tallahassee, state Florida pandemic economy Department Coronavirus

COVID-19 Scan for Sep 02, 2020

Healthcare workers, first responders, and adults with pre-existing conditions that put them at risk for severe symptoms of COVID-19 should be the initial recipients of the first approved vaccine in the United States, according to a framework from the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) published yesterday. Today, NAM will hold a virtual public meeting on the recommendations.The NAM report offers a detailed approach about how to

Donald Trump Usa virus covid-19 vaccine patient

Steroids reduce death risk in critically ill Covid-19 patients, say studies

Treating critically ill Covid-19 patients with corticosteroid drugs reduces the risk of death by 20% regardless of which steroid is used.

Usa World Coronavirus

Edmonton high students head back to school amid COVID-19 pandemic

Wednesday marked the first day of school for many students in Edmonton. Community reporter Morgan Black spoke with Mother Margaret Mary Catholic High School principal Dean Rootsaert about what kids would expect.

covid-19 pandemic

Manitoba sees net total of 12 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday

COVID-19 cases were announced in Manitoba Wednesday, but public health officials said one previously identified case was determined to be from out-of-province, bringing the net total of new cases to 12.This brings the province’s overall total of lab-confirmed coronavirus cases to 1,244. Manitoba currently has 454 active cases and 14 COVID-19-related deaths since the pandemic began.According to Wednesday’s data, four of the new cases are in the Winnipeg area, with one in the Southern Health region and eight in Prairie Mountain.

region Health county Prairie covid-19 coronavirus update Care homes Coronavirus

Vikings QB Kirk Cousins 'at peace' with COVID-19 risks in NFL

(FOX 9) - Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins said he is taking a "survival of the fittest" personal approach to the coronavirus, even if it kills him. In a recent interview on Spotify's "10 Questions With Kyle Brandt" podcast, Cousins said, "If I die, I die.

state Minnesota virus covid-19 president Coronavirus peace

'We need straightforward, common-sense solutions': Biden speaks on schools amid COVID-19 pandemic

Breonna Taylor Jacob Blake state Kentucky state Wisconsin city Louisville, state Kentucky county Kenosha covid-19 president pandemic travelers

Cate Blanchett Questions The Coronavirus Response: ‘We Don’t Learn By The Painful Examples’

Cate Blanchett has some criticism for the world’s response to the coronavirus.

Cate Blanchett Giorgio Armani president pandemic Coronavirus

Kilmarnock resilience group delivered food to town's most vulnerable during pandemic

Kilmarnock’s most deprived region that a group of volunteers realised how vital their service was. Margaret Boyd – a founder of Bikers as Friends Scotland – says their weekly food drops to 58 families in the north-west of the town came to mean a lot more than a food parcel delivery scheme.“My daughter delivered to a guy, God love him, he had caught COVID twice apparently and had been in ICU and was very unwell,” Margaret, who is also an NHS worker, said.“Unfortunately, this man had lost his dad to coronavirus too.

Scotland pandemic Volunteers NHS Coronavirus

Hinshaw says masks in school need to be part of the ‘new normal’

Chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw said wearing masks at school will be an adjustment for Alberta students, but along with other hygiene practices need to be part of the new normal of going to school during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Deena Hinshaw covid-19 pandemic mask

Gov. DeSantis holds news conference to discuss tourism in Daytona Beach

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Gov.

Sunshine State Ron Desantis state Florida county Volusia city Daytona Beach virus covid-19 travelers Coronavirus

Alberta education minister on mixed messages about school funding

Education Minister Adriana LaGrange said school funding cut in the spring was restored in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and expanded upon the $125 million in additional operating funds given to school boards.

Adriana Lagrange covid-19 pandemic Government

Poisoning of Putin opponent renews spotlight on deadly Russian chemical weapon

Science's News StaffA notorious nerve poison is back in the news. The German government said today that Alexei Navalny, a prominent opponent of Russian President Vladimir Putin, was poisoned with a chemical similar to Novichok, a deadly nerve agent implicated in other attacks on Russians who have crossed the current regime.A German military laboratory has found “unequivocal evidence of a chemical nerve agent of the Novichok group” in biological samples taken from Navalny, who was flown to Germany for treatment after being hospitalized in Siberia on 20 August, government spokesperson Steffen Seibert said.

Vladimir Putin Steffen Seibert Alexei Navalny Germany Russia hospital president Government

Sinead O'Connor training to be healthcare worker

positive Covid-19 cases, as well as her disdain for anti-maskers, who she has called "selfish and stupid."Can I please ask that selfishly unmasked crowds standing shoulder to shoulder protesting and ignoring Covid protective restrictions not use my music as if to suggest I support you in any way. I do not."Can I please ask that selfishly unmasked crowds standing shoulder to shoulder protesting and ignoring Covid protective restrictions not use my music as if to suggest I support you in any way.

Can I (I) covid-19 pandemic stars

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

02.09.2020 / 20:31

80%

944

Ten more people with coronavirus have died in UK - with more than 1,500 new cases recorded

coronavirus across Britain according to the latest figures released on Wednesday. Data published on the official Government dashboard revealed an additional 10 deaths were recorded in all settings.

Britain death testing Coronavirus

COVID-19: Breathing problems are the most common reason for returning to the hospital

Stay informed with live updates on the current COVID-19 outbreak and visit our coronavirus hub for more advice on prevention and treatment.The researchers searched electronic health records for return visits to hospital emergency departments and outpatient clinics within 14 days of discharge.Out of 2,864 discharged patients, 103 (3.6%) returned for emergency care. In total, the hospitals readmitted 56 patients.Half of all the patients who returned to the hospital did so because they were experiencing breathing difficulties, which was the most common complication. Other complications included chest pain (6%), other pain (6%), altered mental status (5%), falls (5%), and skin or soft-tissue infections (5%).Patients who returned to the hospital

hospital covid-19 prevention patient

Deutsche Bank chief warns of 'zombie' firms in pandemic

FRANKFURT : Deutsche Bank's chief executive on Wednesday warned that government aid to ailing firms to cope with the coronavirus pandemic may lead to "zombie" companies that end up weighing on the German economy.A large number of so-called zombie firms in Germany would have "a serious impact on the productivity of our economy," Christian Sewing said in a speech in Frankfurt."Zombie" companies are businesses that survive on the back of government subsidies or bailouts, avoiding the insolvency they might otherwise suffer, and are seen as a driver of inefficiencies in an economy.The government of Chancellor Angela Merkel has pledged over one trillion euros ($1.2 trillion) in aid to shield companies and citizens in Europe's top economy from the

Germany pandemic economy Government Coronavirus

United plans to furlough 16,000 workers, fewer than expected

FILE PHOTO. A view of a United Airlines aircraft taxiing.

United Airlines John Nacion Washington president pandemic vaccine travelers

There are now 44 active COVID-19 cases in Waterloo Region

coronavirus. Ontario reports 133 new coronavirus cases; most public health units report no new cases The number has not been this high since July 24 when there were 52 active cases in the area.That total dropped to 20 on Aug.

city Waterloo covid-19 covid-19 canada Coronavirus

Salaried reassess money goals as covid-19 widens liquidity gap

Mint. The firm determines the score by taking into account over 70 parameters such as income, expenses, cash flows, liquidity, loans, insurance, goals and investment.Households are dealing with uncertainty around cash flows in the short to medium term.

virus covid-19 recommendations economy

Steroids cut death rates among critically ill Covid patients, major study finds

LONDON : Treating critically ill COVID-19 patients with corticosteroid drugs reduces the risk of death by 20%, an analysis of seven international trials found on Wednesday, prompting the World Health Organisation to update its advice on treatment.The analysis - which pooled data from separate trials of low dose hydrocortisone, dexamethasone and methylprednisolone - found that steroids improve survival rates of COVID-19 patients sick enough to be in intensive care in hospital."This is equivalent to around 68% of (the sickest COVID-19) patients surviving after treatment with corticosteroids, compared to around 60% surviving in the absence of corticosteroids," the researchers said in a statement.The WHO's clinical care lead, Janet Diaz, said

hospital covid-19 death patient

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

02.09.2020 / 19:15

40%

460

"It feels like we are the wrong type of bereaved people" - families who lost loved ones to coronavirus denied chance to meet with Boris Johnson

coronavirus have branded the Prime Minister as 'heartless' after he refused to meet with them. The Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice group represents over 1,600 people who have lost relatives during the pandemic.Members of the group are calling for an independent Statutory Public Inquiry, in order to learn lessons and save lives as the crisis continues.The bereavement group met with the leader of the opposition, Kier Starmer, last month.They had called on the Prime Minister to meet with them and discuss their concerns, in five separate letters addressed to Downing Street.In an interview with Sky last week, Boris Johnson said he had not received the letters but promised: "Of course I will meet the bereaved.

Boris Johnson covid-19 death Government Coronavirus

How do you campaign during a pandemic? New Brunswick politicians are finding out the hard way

province’s election campaign has crossed the halfway mark.It’s the first province to run an election during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and that means politicians across the country are keen to see how candidates campaign in a world that demands individuals stay away from one another. All our New Brunswick election 2020 coverage New Brunswickers will head to the polls on Sept.

Blaine Higgs covid-19 Coronavirus Election

1 new coronavirus case in New Brunswick on Wednesday

coronavirus on Wednesday.The case is a temporary foreign worker in their 20s, who is self-isolating in the Moncton area. Coronavirus: Face coverings to be mandatory at all Starbucks Canada locations There are four active COVID-19 cases in the province, and 192 cases have been confirmed to date.The province has reported 186 recoveries and two deaths from the virus, both in the Campbellton region.The Atlantic travel bubble remains operational.The bubble permits interprovincial travel between Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador without self-isolation.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]However, restrictions will be in place.

Nova Scotia Public Health New Brunswick Canada county Island county Atlantic county Prince Edward county Brunswick region Campbellton city New Brunswick, county Prince Edward Coronavirus update

How to get kids to wear masks amid coronavirus, according to experts

coronavirus.Treat those face coverings like a cape or a shield — something a superhero might wear.“Kids are more likely to take care of something if they have ownership of it, so if there’s a way to personalize their mask — putting a logo on it, having it in their favourite colour — then do that,” said Dr.

Anna Banerji covid-19 coronavirus news coronavirus canada Coronavirus

Dumbarton gym owner's delight at being able to reopen after £200k pandemic cost

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A Dumbarton gym owner told of his delight at being able to throw open the doors after the pandemic cost his business £200,000.Mani Hussein, who runs Energie Fitness alongside relatives Dani and Jamal, reopened the High Street gym yesterday (Monday) after five months of closure.However members of West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust centres, including the Meadow Centre and Vale of Leven Swimming Pool, will need to wait another two weeks.Mani said the Covid-19 crisis will cost the firm around £200,000 and is breathing a sigh of relief at being able to welcome members again.Speaking on Friday, he said: “We were in the gym watching the news when the new date

covid-19 pandemic Government crisis

‘It’s a nervous energy’: Edmonton students head back to school amid COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 pandemic.At Mother Margaret Mary Catholic School in southwest Edmonton, Grade 10s arrived first, for their first day of class on Wednesday morning as part of the school district’s staggered start to the school year. ‘I feel for parents’ — Dr.

covid-19 coronavirus news coronavirus update Coronavirus

Major coronavirus breakthrough as scientists discover £5 drug that stops people dying

British scientists have discovered only the second type of drug to stop people dying from coronavirus.

Simon Stevens Britain death NHS patient Coronavirus

Football fundraiser in Shotts rescheduled after falling victim to coronavirus pandemic

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A huge football fundraiser in Shotts has been rescheduled after falling victim to the coronavirus pandemic.A team of Rangers legends were due to take on a Shotts select side at Hannah Park in June, with all of the proceeds being split by Wishaw-based suicide prevention charity Chris’s House and St Andrew’s Hospice.However, the game has had to be postponed due to lockdown restrictions.Event organiser Stuart Thomson has confirmed the match has now been rescheduled for next year.He said: “With the ongoing uncertainty around Covid and football fans getting into stadiums, I’ve just agreed with the committee at Shotts Bon Accord that it’s too risky to try and

county Park hospital pandemic prevention Coronavirus

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny poisoned with nerve agent, Germany says

A file image taken Dec. 6, 2019 shows opposition activist Alexei Navalny outside Moscow's Meshchansky District court where a sentencing hearing for opposition demonstrator Vladimir Yemelyanov (not pictured) took place.

Alexei Navalny Germany Russia city Moscow hospital testing Government doctor

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

02.09.2020 / 17:37

74%

761

Two more people have died in Greater Manchester's hospitals after contracting coronavirus

coronavirus.

city Manchester hospital death NHS Coronavirus

Winter flu-like illnesses could have been COVID-19

first case of COVID-19 just 21 days later, on January 20, 2020. The person in question was a 35-year-old man in Washington who had returned to the U.S.

Washington covid-19 pandemic symptoms infection

Treating critically ill coronavirus patients with steroids reduces risk of death: study

COVID-19 patients with corticosteroid drugs reduces the risk of death by 20 per cent, an analysis of seven international trials found on Wednesday, prompting the World Health Organisation to update its advice on treatment.The analysis – which pooled data from separate trials of low dose hydrocortisone, dexamethasone and methylprednisolone – found that steroids improve survival rates of COVID-19 patients sick enough to be in intensive care in hospital.

covid-19 coronavirus news coronavirus canada Coronavirus

Regina school buses ready to roll out with new pandemic measures

Bus drivers are preparing for a new school year that starts Sept. 8. Daniella Ponticelli takes a closer look at riding the bus in the age of social distancing.

Daniella Ponticelli pandemic

Double trouble: What you need to know about flu season amid COVID-19 pandemic

ORLANDO, Fla. – Fall is just around the corner and we can already smell the pumpkin spice through our masks. While we may sometimes forget that we are still in a pandemic, we should never let our guard down especially as flu season gets underway.According to health officials, flu season typically begins in late fall, with peaks in mid-to-late winter -- January to February -- and through early spring.

covid-19 pandemic vaccine

CDC directs halt to renter evictions through end of 2020 amid coronavirus pandemic

A banner against renters eviction is displayed on a controlled rent building in Washington, D.C. on Aug.

area District Of Columbia city Washington Washington, area District Of Columbia covid-19 2020 pandemic prevention

United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

Some people can get the pandemic virus twice, a study suggests. That is no reason to panic

Related News