The studies are being conducted at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.
Dr. Laura Ward says there is already evidence that breast milk contains antibodies that help protect against lower respiratory problems.
The new research is one of the reasons new mothers who have contracted COVID-19 are encouraged to continue breastfeeding their child.
However, bacteria and viruses can also be transmitted through breast milk, so some doctors do not recommend this.
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US surpasses 25 million cases
The United States has exceeded 25 million cases of COVID-19, according to a note from Johns Hopkins University. The national total number of confirmed cases is currently 25,003,695.
40% of Americans live in areas where ICU space is running out
By taxing the record number of COVID-19 patients, hundreds of intensive care units across the country are running out of space and supplies and are competing to hire temporary traveling nurses at sky-high rates. Many of the facilities are clustered in the South and West.
An Associated Press analysis of federal hospital data shows that since November, the proportion of U.S. hospitals nearing breaking point has doubled. More than 40% of Americans now live in areas where ICU space is running out, with only 15% of beds still available.
Singapore Airlines hopes to be the world’s first airline to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Singapore’s flag carrier hopes to become the world’s first airline to have all its crew members vaccinated against COVID-19.
Singapore Airlines has confirmed to CNN Travel that all of their crew – including pilots, gate agents, flight attendants, and anyone whose job requires contact with the public – have been given free coronavirus vaccines by the Singapore government.
NY faces a shortage of COVID vaccines as demand continues to outpace supply
The Javits Center is still taking appointments as New York State begins week six of their vaccination process. While the supply is limited, 240,000 doses are available and on their way to the state.
France faces the 3rd lockdown if curfew is not enough
The French government may impose a third lockdown in the coming days if an existing 12-hour curfew does not significantly delay viral infections.
Just a year after France announced Europe’s first confirmed case of the coronavirus, Health Minister Olivier Veran said in an interview published in Le Parisien newspaper on Sunday that if the infections do not subside, and additional measures. And that’s called incarceration … We will close. ‘
An official in the office of French President Emmanuel Macron said Sunday that “everything is on the table” but no final decisions will be made until the effect of the nationwide 6:00 pm to 6:00 am curfew is evident in the coming week.
Ensure fairness of vaccines
New York will send more vaccination prep kits to senior housing complexes and churches in an effort to ensure fairness in vaccine distribution, Governor Andrew Cuomo said Saturday.
The kits include syringes, vials, partitions, privacy curtains, cleaning products, personal protective equipment and other items. They also include instructions for setting up a vaccination site.
New York deployed the first kits last week at five New York City Housing Authority senior complexes and eight churches and cultural centers where nearly 4,200 people eligible for the vaccine were vaccinated, Cuomo said.
Godiva Chocolates is closing all North American stores due to pandemic
It’s a bittersweet farewell to one of North America’s chocolatiers. Godiva has announced that it plans to close all 128 stores.
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