COVID-19: 75% of Canadians were infected by virus by spring 2023

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Local Health Health The rapid increase in infection rates, especially among younger adults, was fuelled by the now dominant Omicron variants New data from the COVID-19 Immunity Task Force shows rates of infection from SARS-CoV-2, as opposed to immunity acquired through vaccination. Photo by Eugene Hoshiko /AP Photo/Bloomberg Article […]

Alabama sees uptick in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) – Hospitals across the U.S. are reporting a rise in COVID-19 cases and the Center for Disease Control is tracking new cases here in North Alabama. Huntsville Hospital Infection Disease Dr. Ali Hassoun says many people are mistakenly calling it the ‘summer flu.’ The flu and COVID-19 have similar respiratory symptoms like […]

New study charts exposure to SARS-CoV-2 infection in Canada throughout the pandemic

<div data-thumb="https://scx1.b-cdn.net/csz/news/tmb/2023/new-study-charts-expos.jpg" data-src="https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2023/new-study-charts-expos.jpg" data-sub-html="SARS-CoV-2 infection–acquired and vaccine–induced seroprevalence in Canada (March 2020 to March 2023). Anti-nucleocapsid (anti-N) and anti-spike (anti-S) seropositivity for all age groups combined, by region. Each point represents a seroprevalence estimate from a project at the midpoint of a sample collection period, including all age groups. Infection-acquired seropositivity was measured as anti-N […]

3 southeastern PA hospitals join Miller-Keystone Blood Center

Three hospitals in southeastern Pennsylvania have joined the Miller-Keystone Blood Center program, officials announced Monday. The move means the center will be the exclusive provider of blood products and patient services for Pottstown Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital and Chestnut Hill Hospital in Philadelphia, officials said. “Miller-Keystone Blood Center has a 50-year history of quality service to […]

Good and Bad Cholesterol: How to Lower LDL and Raise HDL

Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in the blood that the body needs for certain functions, but abnormal cholesterol levels can cause problems. Cholesterol is carried in the blood in particles of fat and protein called lipoproteins, like low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and high-density lipoproteins (HDL). LDL is often called “bad” cholesterol since high levels are strongly […]

Finnish health authorities plan to inspect all fur farms for bird flu infections

The inspection of over 400 fur farms will begin next month. Open image viewer Bird flu has been detected at a total of 24 fur farms across the country so far this year. Image: Tomi Hirvinen / Lehtikuva The Finnish Food Safety Authority has announced plans to inspect all 400-plus fur farms located across Finland […]

Bladen County Hospital Organizes Summer Donor Blood Drive: Join as a Lifesaving Community Hero

Spread the love A Staff Report Elizabethtown, Bladen County – Bladen County Hospital is gearing up to host a vital event that holds the power to save lives: the Summer Donor Blood Drive. This commendable initiative aims to rally the community and encourage individuals to become heroes by donating blood to those in need. The event […]

O-positive Blood Donors Needed ASAP

Due to multiple traumas over the last week, Blood Assurance’s supply of O-positive blood is in need of immediate replenishment.  In light of several recent traumas, Blood Assurance is calling on the public to roll up a sleeve and be someone’s hero. Over the last week, the community blood supply has significantly diminished. Multiple emergency […]