Category: Health
Wake County Health Department is investigating a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to three local restaurants, affecting at least 134 individuals.
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Source: WRAL.com
Update At: 8/8/2024
Pope Francis' clinical condition remains stable, with slight improvements noted in blood tests. He met with collaborators and received a visit from Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Vatican News
Pope Francis, 88, has shown slight improvement in his health after being hospitalized with pneumonia. He remains alert and responsive, having been visited by Italy's Prime Minister. Despite his condition, he continues to work but has canceled upcoming public appearances.
BBC News
Pope Francis is being treated for pneumonia in both lungs at a Rome hospital. He is in stable condition, breathing on his own, and has shown slight improvement. The Vatican reported that he is resting and receiving support from visitors and well-wishers. This hospitalization marks his fourth since becoming pope in 2013, raising concerns due to his age and previous health issues.
CBS News
Pope Francis' health has shown slight improvement with stable conditions after treatment for a respiratory infection and double pneumonia. He remains in good spirits, has been active with meals and work, and received a visit from Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who noted his alertness and humor.
Catholic News Agency
Pope Francis is in stable condition with slight improvement in his pneumonia treatment, as confirmed by recent blood tests. He has been hospitalized for six days and is able to read and work with advisers. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited him, noting his alertness and humor. This is the most serious health crisis of his papacy, but he does not require supplemental oxygen.
National Catholic Reporter
LaVar Ball had his right foot amputated following a serious health crisis but remains in good spirits. The news, first reported by TMZ Sports, has not been publicly addressed by LaVar or his sons. Despite the health issue, he is reportedly handling the situation well, with family support expected during his recovery.
Times of India
A UCHealth grant supports a program that trains barbers and stylists to address mental health issues in the Black community, leveraging their trusted relationships with clients. The initiative, led by psychologist Alex Reed, aims to equip barbers with tools to identify and assist clients facing mental health challenges, fostering a supportive environment for open discussions.
UCHealth
Researchers have discovered a new coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, in Chinese bats, which belongs to the merbecovirus group. This virus is a new lineage of the HKU5 coronavirus and may pose a zoonotic risk due to its ability to use the same human receptor as the COVID-19 virus. The study was led by virologist Shi Zhengli and raises concerns about potential animal-to-human transmission.
Q13 FOX (Seattle)
A new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, has been discovered in China, showing similarities to SARS-CoV-2 and the potential for animal-to-human transmission. Researchers found it can bind to human ACE2, raising concerns about zoonotic risks, though experts suggest the pandemic risk may be lower due to existing immunity in the population.
NDTV
A new coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, has been discovered in China, raising concerns about its potential for zoonotic transmission and pandemic risk. Identified by researchers led by Shi Zhengli, this virus can bind to the human ACE2 receptor, similar to SARS-CoV-2, highlighting the ongoing threat of diseases that can jump from animals to humans.
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