Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) lift a patient into an ambulance while wearing protective gear, as the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, in New York City, New York, March 24, 2020. Stefan Jeremiah | Reuters The head of New York City’s emergency medical services union said Wednesday the city is preparing to lay off hundreds… Read More: New York City emergency medical workers prepare for layoffs »
Coronavirus tests are to be carried out on more people in the government’s monitoring programme to get a better idea of the spread of the virus. The Office for National Statistics’ Infection Survey will test 150,000 people a fortnight in England by October, up from 28,000 now. The survey is separate from the mass testing… Read More: Coronavirus: UK to ramp up coronavirus monitoring programme »
TUESDAY, Aug. 18, 2020 — Women smokers already have one bad habit. A new study finds another: They’re less likely than others to go for cancer screenings. Moreover, they’re more likely to have spreading cancer when diagnosed, according to findings. For the report, researchers collected data on more than 89,000 postmenopausal women who took part… Read More: Women Smokers Less Likely to Get Cancer Screenings »
Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine deal with the U.S., announced last week with a $ 1.525 billion price tag, would be worth far more if all options are exercised—and if the mRNA biotech meets an aggressive timeline for the shot’s arrival. The company stands to gain up to a whopping $ 8.125 billion, according to a Moderna… Read More: Moderna stands to earn $300M for quick vaccine approval, up… »