Tag Archives: Deaths

CDC study finds easing mask and restaurant rules led to more Covid cases and deaths, as some states move to lift restrictions

Patrons Sari and Peter Melendez enjoy lunch at Katz’s Delicatessen, the famous deli founded in 1888, on the first day of the return to indoor dining for New York City, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in New York, February 12, 2021. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Easing mask mandates and reopening restaurants have led to… Read More »

Grim figure marks more Aussie deaths

Victoria’s chief health officer has painted a grim picture of the impact the state’s rising case numbers will have on it’s COVID-19 death toll. The state recorded 238 new cases on Wednesday and Professor Brett Sutton warned it is highly likely more people will die due to the continually high number of infections. Professor Sutton… Read More »

Bacterial predator could help reduce COVID-19 deaths

A type of virus that preys on bacteria could be harnessed to combat bacterial infections in patients whose immune systems have been weakened by the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes the COVID-19 disease, according to an expert at the University of Birmingham and the Cancer Registry of Norway. Called bacteriophages, these viruses are harmless to humans and… Read More »

Britain announces 164 coronavirus deaths taking total to 36,839

Britain announces 164 coronavirus deaths -almost level with last week’s Sunday total – taking total to 36,839 as Boris prepares to decide if lockdown should be eased further The figure is similar to last Sunday (170) and only includes hospital deaths The full count across all settings will be published at some stage this afternoon … Read More »