Health

Brazil and Mexico In Taking Precautionary Steps To Fight COVID-19

Shut down borders and public order for quarantine--Latin America is now having serious precautionary measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
People walk near the national flag and the Metropolitan Cathedral on a Zocalo Square partially empty as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak continues, in Mexico City

COVID-19 Strikes in Mexico Leaving 12 Dead

The pandemic coronavirus strikes up in Mexico forcing people to rest and stay at home. (Photo : Reuters) On Friday the ministry of health confirmed that there are 717 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Mexico, 132 cases more than reported on March 26.
rescue team wearing protective suits carry a patient on a stretcher

Hospitals Are Now Facing Shortage of Albuterol Inhalers

As the COVID-19 continues to spread, medical supplies such as inhalers are being reserved for the patients, supplies from hospitals and pharmacies are now limited.
FILE PHOTO: Cranes and containers are seen at the port of Rosario

Ports Take Preventive Measures to Secure Operation Amidst COVID-19 Outbreak

Latin America ports practice and implement actions to avoid local transmission and to continue the transportation of cargoes normally.

China Reportedly Sold Faulty COVID-19 Test Kits to Spain and Other Countries

Chinese authorities announced it will launch an investigation on a local manufacturer after selling substandard COVID-19 test kits to Spain and the Czech Republic
Outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Mexico City

Busy Streets in Mexico May Slow Down But Won’t Stop For COVID-19

Right now, COVID-19 is not a hindrance in the lives of Mexicans and their businesses. (Photo : Gustavo Graf on Reuters)People exercise in the Nezahualcoyotl neighborhood, as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak continues, in Mexico City, Mexico.
CDC Study Shows Traumatic Brain Injuries Following Slip and Fall Accidents is Increasing

CDC Study Shows Traumatic Brain Injuries Following Slip and Fall Accidents is Increasing

In the world of traumatic injuries, blows to the head are among the most serious. If someone has been diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury, this has the potential to adversely impact someone's overall health for the rest of his or her life.

IDB Announces $10 Billion Resource Increase to Help Latin America with COVID-19 Crisis

Find out here about the help provided by IDB to the Latin American and Caribbean Region amid the COVID-19 crisis.
COVID-19 Statistics

COVID-19 Cases Accelerate As Life Slows

The World Health Organization warns the public of the accelerating number of COVID-19 cases across the globe.
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Dr. Fauci: The Coronavirus Knows No Age

Anthony Fauci, US’ top infectious expert, asks for the cooperation of the younger Americans as the country faces the global pandemic – COVID-19.

COVID-19: Part of the World’s Future

An expert believes that the way we respond to the pandemic today affects how it will behave in the future.
5 Ways To Fall Asleep When Anxious

5 Ways To Fall Asleep When Anxious

Feeling anxious is prevalent in today's society, even more so when we're reading and hearing about the coronavirus. So how do we fall asleep with all this anxiety floating around?

Red Cross Month: Assembling a Basic Survival Kit

In times of crisis and disasters, it is always better to be safe than to be sorry. Consider a three-day or two-week stock of water and food supplies at home, spare batteries, a first-aid kit, essential medications, cell phone chargers, extra money and lamps.
Vaccine

COVID-19 Update: Manufacturers Plan to Increase Supply by Millions as First Human Trials Begin

Manufacturer of what could be the first coronavirus vaccine is ready to increase their production by millions as they are still about to begin their first human trials.
Crowd

Herd Immunity Slows COVID-19 Pandemic

A study shows that by using herd immunity, it can reduce the infection rate caused by Coronavirus. (Photo : Pixabay) When you talk about herd immunity, not all people know that this is a form of resistance from contagious diseases like Coronavirus Disease-19.
Latin Post - Luxury vs. Necessity

COVID-19: People Exchange Luxuries for Necessities

In the middle of a pandemic, people are able to get what they need in exchange for luxury. (Photo : Cris_F from Pixabay / Edward from Pexels) With this pandemic reigning the whole wide world, people, in general, have a new duty in order to fight it, and that is to remain in their home.
FILE PHOTO: A federal health worker takes part in fumigation to prevent the proliferation of mosquitos that transmit the Dengue fever at the San Lorenzo National School, in a low-income neighbourhood of San Lorenzo

Latin America Faces Dengue Epidemic

Dengue has been Latin America’s greatest public health issue by far and they continue to face challenges to combat the epidemic.
Chief doctor Katja de With wears protection gear and washes her hands during a media event in the newly opened coronavirus disease (COVID-19) clearing-up centre in Dresden

The Miracle of Soaps and Alcohol-Based Sanitizers

Ever wonder why experts and government health officials have urged the people to use soap and alcohol to fight COVID-19? Here’s why.
An employee works with stem cells. While 3D printing is already used widely to produce spare parts for industry, Erturk said the development marks a step forward for 3D printing in the medical field.

COVID-19 Search for a Cure: Roche Confirms Phase 3 of Drug Trials

Pharmaceutical companies and research groups have begun clinical trials in a bid to find the cure for coronavirus.

Deaths from Severe COVID-19: Drowning in One’s Own Body Fluid

Find out how a patient with severe COVID-19 dies from their body fluid. (Photo : Wikimedia) The COVID-19 emerged at the end of 2019 when a cluster of pneumonia cases with undetermined causes was reported.
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