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‘Iron lung’ backed by Stephen Hawking’s family to be trialled on Covid-19 patients
A ‘cutting-edge’ ventilator, backed by the family of Stephen Hawking, is due to be trialled in the fight against coronavirus. The new model, named Exovent, is a reinvention of the ‘iron lung’, a Negative Pressure Ventilator which saved the lives of thousands of polio victims in the 20th century. While traditional ventilators require patients to be sedated …
Policemen detained for breaking curfew law : The Standard
More than 12 police officers including seven found drinking in a bar have been arrested and charged with flouting curfew regulations. Another at least 10 are under investigations or interdiction for various offences, including assault on Kenyans as they enforced the curfew. The latest arrests happened in Makongeni, Nairobi on Sunday where seven police officers …
People breaking the rules are ‘risking lives’ says Hancock, as UK deaths hit 4,934
Singapore reported 120 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, by far its highest daily rise, and quarantined nearly 20,000 migrant workers in their dormitories. Of Sunday’s new cases, 116 were locally transmitted and many were linked to two dormitories that house migrant workers, who will now have to stay in their rooms for 14 days. The …
Technology key to effective response to curb contagion : The Standard
Behind the story of the “flattened curve” in China lies the rigorous activation of Artificial Intelligence (AI), data science and technology to battle Covid-19. China relied on her robust tech infrastructure to track and fight the outbreak. Government worked with tech-startups like Alibaba and Huawei to provide clinicians, academics and government entities with necessary support …
Coronavirus victim lies unconscious in street as hospitals hit breaking point : The Standard
Mirror 24th Mar 2020 09:00:00 GMT +0300 A disturbing image of a man wearing a protective mask lying unconscious near a bus stop in Italy before being helped by medical personnel. Coronavirus sufferers have been left unconscious in the street as the killer disease rips through Italy. Disturbing images of a man in a face …
Churches turn to technology to stay connected with parishioners – News – Journal Standard
Perhaps these days when they’re needed the most, there will be no church services at least in person until further notice in the area . Due to the governor’s declaration of no more than 10 people allowed to gather together for any event, many churches have had to cancel regular services and seek out other …
The technology companies being hammered by coronavirus travel bans
Whether it is in retail, entertainment, hospitality or banking, technology companies have been the disruptive force of the 21st century. Instead of shopping in stores, people are buying online. Instead of going to the cinema and eating in restaurants, they’re choosing to stay in with Netflix and a takeaway from Deliveroo. But, now, for many …
New technology is being used to map the spread of coronavirus in stunning detail
For South Koreans worried about the spread of coronavirus, a new wave of unofficial websites has emerged to help them keep track of neighbours who have been infected. If you’re a resident of the coastal city of Pohang, for instance, firing up coronamap.live and zooming in on your city presents you with a sea of …
Update: Firefighters battle blaze at Standard Roofing Co. in DeKalb
DeKALB – Firefighters from several area departments were at the scene on South Seventh Street on Friday evening, where a building was engulfed in flames. The fire started around 6:50 p.m. at the Standard Roofing Co. building at 1100 S. Seventh St, but it had spread by the time firefighters arrived, and flames could be …
Dr. Ian Kupkee Says Pets Need Dental Care Too – NBC 6 South Florida
February is Pet Dental Health Month. Most Americans are aware of the importance of dental health to their own overall well-being, but for many, it comes as a surprise to learn that the same holds true for our pets. The American Dental Association warns tooth and gum disease can lead to a host of problems …
