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 part of the reason why new mothers who have contracted COVID-19 are encouraged to continue breastfeeding their child.
However, bacteria and viruses can also be transferred through breast milk, which is why some doctors advise against it.
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The US has more than 25 million cases
The United States has surpassed 25 million cases of COVID-19, according to a Johns Hopkins University count. Currently, the total number of confirmed cases nationwide is 25,003,695.
40% of Americans live in areas that do not have space in the ICU
Struggling with a record number of patients with COVID-19, hundreds of the country’s intensive care units run out of space and supplies and compete to hire temporary travel nurses at a high rate. Many of the facilities are grouped to the south and west.
An Associated Press analysis of federal hospital data shows that since November the share of U.S. hospitals approaching the breaking point has doubled. Currently, more than 40% of Americans live in areas that do not have space in the ICU, with only 15% of beds available.
Singapore Airlines hopes to be the world’s first fully vaccinated airline against COVID-19
The Singapore national company hopes to become the world’s first airline to vaccinate all crew members against COVID-19.
Singapore Airlines confirmed to CNN Travel that all members of its crew, including pilots, port agents, flight attendants and anyone requiring public contact, have received free coronavirus vaccines from the Singapore government.
NY faces shortage of COVID vaccines as demand continues to outstrip supply
The Javits Center is still making appointments as New York State begins the sixth week of its vaccination process. Although supply is limited, 240,000 doses are available and are directed to the state.
France faces the third blockade if the curfew is not enough
The French government may impose a third blockade in the coming days if an existing curfew 12 hours a day does not significantly slow down virus infections.
Exactly one year after France announced Europe’s first confirmed case of coronavirus, Health Minister Olivier Veran said in an interview published Sunday in the newspaper Le Parisien that if infections do not decrease and “if variants begin to spread everywhere additional measures. And this is called confinement. … We will close “.
An official in the office of French President Emmanuel Macron said Sunday that “everything is on the table,” but no firm decisions will be made until the effect of the 6 p.m. national curfew is clear. 6am next week.
Ensure the fairness of vaccines
New York will send more vaccination preparation kits to housing complexes for seniors and churches in an effort to ensure equity in vaccine distribution, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Saturday.
Kits include syringes, vials, dividers, private curtains, cleaning supplies, personal protective equipment and other items. They also include instructions on how to install a vaccination site.
Last week, New York deployed the first kits to five New York City Housing Authority seniors ’complexes and eight churches and cultural centers where nearly 4,200 people eligible to receive the vaccine were vaccinated. vaccine, Cuomo said.
Godiva Chocolates will close all US stores due to pandemic
It’s a bittersweet goodbye to one of the American chocolates. Godiva has announced that it plans to close the 128 stores.
What does COVID-19 “vaccine passports” mean for your summer vacation
The words “vaccine passport” have a reassuring ring, which perhaps evokes the image of an elegant embossed document with watermarked pages and official stamps of approval. Flowering at border controls, it would open travel doors that, for so many of us, have been closed by Covid-19.
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