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Dohplaydat wrote:paid_influencer wrote:If India would have been hit, it would have been hit by now. Also: their government is not afraid of going medieval if necessary.
Mexico should have built that damn wall
India had their highest number of cases right now, 7000+ yesterday
HCQ breakthrough: ICMR finds it’s effective in preventing coronavirus, expands its use
Three studies find that hydroxychloroquine reduces chances of contracting Covid, so ICMR allows more frontline workers to take it as a preventive drug.
HIMANI CHANDNA 22 May, 2020 11:32 pm IST
New Delhi: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the country’s apex body in the field, has found that consuming the drug hydroxychloroquine reduces the chances of getting infected with Covid-19.
As a result, ICMR released an advisory Friday to expand the usage of HCQ — an anti-malarial drug — as a preventive treatment against the novel coronavirus.
The conclusion has been drawn on the basis of three studies conducted by the ICMR.
The advisory suggests surveillance workers, paramilitary and police personnel, as well as medical staff working in non-Covid hospitals and blocks to start consuming the pill as “preventive therapy”.
ICMR had issued an advisory to begin using HCQ in March, but it had drawn criticism for lacking scientific evidence that the drug works against the novel coronavirus.
The studies
According to the advisory, the premier health body undertook investigation at three central government hospitals in New Delhi. While it did not reveal the names of the hospitals, it said the investigation indicates that “amongst healthcare workers involved in Covid-19 care, those on HCQ prophylaxis were less likely to develop SARS-CoV-2 infection, compared to those who were not on it”.
The advisory also states that the National Institute of Virology in Pune has found in laboratory testing that HCQ reduces the viral load.
The ICMR also analysed data collected previously, known as retrospective case-control analysis, and found “a significant” relationship between “the number of doses taken and frequency of occurrence of Covid-19 infection in symptomatic healthcare workers who were tested for SARS-CoV-2 infection”.
It further said “the benefit was less pronounced in healthcare workers caring for a general patient population”.
Another observational study was conducted among 334 healthcare workers at the country’s largest public hospital, New Delhi’s All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). The 248 workers who took HCQ as preventive drug for an average of six weeks had lower incidence of the infection than those not taking the pill.
Which workers will use it now?
Based on the findings of the studies, the government has decided to administer the drug as a ‘prophylaxis’ or preventive therapy to asymptomatic healthcare workers working in non-Covid hospitals as well as non-Covid blocks of hospitals earmarked for Covid treatment.
Asymptomatic frontline workers, such as surveillance workers deployed in containment zones, as well as paramilitary and police personnel involved in Covid-related activities will be asked to pop HCQ pills.
Until now, only high-risk individuals, including asymptomatic healthcare workers involved in containment and treatment of Covid-19 patients, and asymptomatic household contacts of laboratory-confirmed cases, were being administered the drug. They will continue to consume the drug.
While the dosage will remain the same as before, eight weeks, the ICMR advisory suggests that it can be used beyond that period as well, but with close monitoring.
“With available evidence for its safety and beneficial effect as a prophylactic drug against SARS-CoV-2 during the earlier recommended 8 weeks period, the experts further recommended for its use beyond 8 weeks on weekly dosage with strict monitoring of clinical and ECG parameters, which would also ensure that the therapy is given under supervision,” it stated.
“In clinical practice, HCQ is commonly prescribed in a daily dose of 200mg to 400mg for treatment of diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus for prolonged treatment periods with good tolerance,” the advisory added.
Discontinue if ‘rare side effects’ are noted
The ICMR had earlier announced that some side effects, such as abdominal pain and nausea, have been observed in healthcare workers who were administered HCQ.
The anti-malaria drug is often blamed for triggering irregular heartbeat.
However, in the final results of the studies (HCQ prophylaxis among 1,323 healthcare workers), the ICMR found mild adverse effects such as nausea in 8.9 per cent workers, abdominal pain in 7.3 per cent, vomiting in 1.5 per cent, low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia) in 1.7 per cent and cardio-vascular effects in 1.9 per cent.
The advisory states the drug should be discontinued if it causes the “rare” side effects related to the heart, such as cardiomyopathy, a disease which makes it harder for heart to pump blood to the entire body, and heart-rate disorders.
The advisory mentions that HCQ, in rare cases, can cause visual disturbance, including “blurring of vision, which is usually self-limiting and improves on discontinuation of the drug”.
ICMR has clarified that “for the above cited reasons — heart and vision — the drug has to be given under strict medical supervision with an informed consent”.
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paid_influencer wrote:If India would have been hit, it would have been hit by now. Also: their government is not afraid of going medieval if necessary.
Mexico should have built that damn wall
or cook yuh food thoroughly... not like them white peoplepaid_influencer wrote:avian flu, from chicken rearing.
swine flu, from swine rearing,
mad cow, from cow rearing
coronavirus, from wild meat and beef packing.
turn vegetarian now, it is what God wants.
pugboy wrote:heard they deported the 32 venes
MaxPower wrote:pugboy wrote:heard they deported the 32 venes
Yeh bro....
We always hear this and read this.
You think they alwaysss deport them though?
I must say T&T have plenty good samarattans.
pugboy wrote:but i hear it have 30+ camped on cedros beach weeks now no problemMaxPower wrote:pugboy wrote:heard they deported the 32 venes
Yeh bro....
We always hear this and read this.
You think they alwaysss deport them though?
I must say T&T have plenty good samarattans.
pugboy wrote:Govt think it’s fine, even gg stop going after them ent
But as I keep telling ppl the day one of them test positive is bacchanal.
Ttcg might have to do some work and stop taking bribes
Quarantined cruise ship crew says thanks
Kay-Marie Fletcher May 25, 2020 Updated 3 hrs ago
Nationals presently quarantined at the UWI Debe Campus are pleased with the facility.
Speaking with the Express via a telephone interview, one female employee of the Disney Fantasy cruise ship said, “I can’t complain about anything and I really hope no one does either. If this is the best facility they can give to us then I am grateful and I hope everyone else is happy.”
The nationals arrived at the quarantine site at 11am and was escorted inside the facility in batches of eight by officials dressed in full PPE the Express was told.
They were each assigned to a room that comes with a personal toilet and bath.
Now what does a room at a quarantine facility look like?
Each room at the Debe site is equipped with air condition, a fan, a wardrobe, a desk, a chair, and a built-in cupboard.
Additionally, the room comes with amenities such as free Wi-Fi, hand sanitizer, soap, extra linens, extra toiletries, a kettle and a tea station with disposable cups, milk and sugar.
On arrival, the Disney cruise ship employees said a record of their names and contact information was taken and they were told they would be invited to a WhatsApp group.
This would be the medium whereby they can be monitored and inform officials if they begin to experience any symptoms, render assistance and be given schedules for laundry times and temperature checks.
They will also be given three meals daily.
There are 12 rooms on each floor and an assigned attendant per floor.
Nationals also told the Express that they are mandated to practice social distancing, wear masks and are responsible for the maintenance of their rooms.
The cruise ship employee also said, “Oh look I just noticed I have a balcony as well.”
One male national said, "The building is okay. I can't complain."
At present, the nationals are getting adjusted to the facility and have just all collected their personal luggage which we were told were all sanitized and transported in a separate van after coming off the ship.
room
One of the rooms at the quarantine facility
Family members are also allowed to deliver personal items for their relatives between 9-10 am daily.
The packages must be properly labelled and left at the front of the facility.
Covid-19 tests will be administered to all 52 nationals this afternoon.
The employee said, “This evening they will be doing two tests – one through nostril and one a swab of the throat – Covid-19 test.”
shogun wrote:Just here to read MaxPower's comments.
Don't always 100% agree, but the man earned a couple stripes up in here. lol
MaxPower wrote:shogun wrote:Just here to read MaxPower's comments.
Don't always 100% agree, but the man earned a couple stripes up in here. lol
Hello shogun,
Thanks for your comments. It’s okay to disagree at times, as we all have our own perspectives/views/opinions/assumptions etc.
Be well.
redmanjp wrote:it eh too bad
https://trinidadexpress.com/newsextra/quarantined-cruise-ship-crew-says-thanks/article_8315cbe8-9ec8-11ea-afa0-d319acf49e9d.htmlQuarantined cruise ship crew says thanks
Kay-Marie Fletcher May 25, 2020 Updated 3 hrs ago
Nationals presently quarantined at the UWI Debe Campus are pleased with the facility.
Speaking with the Express via a telephone interview, one female employee of the Disney Fantasy cruise ship said, “I can’t complain about anything and I really hope no one does either. If this is the best facility they can give to us then I am grateful and I hope everyone else is happy.”
The nationals arrived at the quarantine site at 11am and was escorted inside the facility in batches of eight by officials dressed in full PPE the Express was told.
They were each assigned to a room that comes with a personal toilet and bath.
Now what does a room at a quarantine facility look like?
Each room at the Debe site is equipped with air condition, a fan, a wardrobe, a desk, a chair, and a built-in cupboard.
Additionally, the room comes with amenities such as free Wi-Fi, hand sanitizer, soap, extra linens, extra toiletries, a kettle and a tea station with disposable cups, milk and sugar.
On arrival, the Disney cruise ship employees said a record of their names and contact information was taken and they were told they would be invited to a WhatsApp group.
This would be the medium whereby they can be monitored and inform officials if they begin to experience any symptoms, render assistance and be given schedules for laundry times and temperature checks.
They will also be given three meals daily.
There are 12 rooms on each floor and an assigned attendant per floor.
Nationals also told the Express that they are mandated to practice social distancing, wear masks and are responsible for the maintenance of their rooms.
The cruise ship employee also said, “Oh look I just noticed I have a balcony as well.”
One male national said, "The building is okay. I can't complain."
At present, the nationals are getting adjusted to the facility and have just all collected their personal luggage which we were told were all sanitized and transported in a separate van after coming off the ship.
room
One of the rooms at the quarantine facility
Family members are also allowed to deliver personal items for their relatives between 9-10 am daily.
The packages must be properly labelled and left at the front of the facility.
Covid-19 tests will be administered to all 52 nationals this afternoon.
The employee said, “This evening they will be doing two tests – one through nostril and one a swab of the throat – Covid-19 test.”
so by Wednesday we go know if we get more cases- considering it's a cruise ship we likely will get quite a few- assuming they are approaching the symptomatic phase- or are they now testing regardless of symptoms?
Ben_spanna wrote:redmanjp wrote:it eh too bad
https://trinidadexpress.com/newsextra/quarantined-cruise-ship-crew-says-thanks/article_8315cbe8-9ec8-11ea-afa0-d319acf49e9d.htmlQuarantined cruise ship crew says thanks
Kay-Marie Fletcher May 25, 2020 Updated 3 hrs ago
Nationals presently quarantined at the UWI Debe Campus are pleased with the facility.
Speaking with the Express via a telephone interview, one female employee of the Disney Fantasy cruise ship said, “I can’t complain about anything and I really hope no one does either. If this is the best facility they can give to us then I am grateful and I hope everyone else is happy.”
The nationals arrived at the quarantine site at 11am and was escorted inside the facility in batches of eight by officials dressed in full PPE the Express was told.
They were each assigned to a room that comes with a personal toilet and bath.
Now what does a room at a quarantine facility look like?
Each room at the Debe site is equipped with air condition, a fan, a wardrobe, a desk, a chair, and a built-in cupboard.
Additionally, the room comes with amenities such as free Wi-Fi, hand sanitizer, soap, extra linens, extra toiletries, a kettle and a tea station with disposable cups, milk and sugar.
On arrival, the Disney cruise ship employees said a record of their names and contact information was taken and they were told they would be invited to a WhatsApp group.
This would be the medium whereby they can be monitored and inform officials if they begin to experience any symptoms, render assistance and be given schedules for laundry times and temperature checks.
They will also be given three meals daily.
There are 12 rooms on each floor and an assigned attendant per floor.
Nationals also told the Express that they are mandated to practice social distancing, wear masks and are responsible for the maintenance of their rooms.
The cruise ship employee also said, “Oh look I just noticed I have a balcony as well.”
One male national said, "The building is okay. I can't complain."
At present, the nationals are getting adjusted to the facility and have just all collected their personal luggage which we were told were all sanitized and transported in a separate van after coming off the ship.
room
One of the rooms at the quarantine facility
Family members are also allowed to deliver personal items for their relatives between 9-10 am daily.
The packages must be properly labelled and left at the front of the facility.
Covid-19 tests will be administered to all 52 nationals this afternoon.
The employee said, “This evening they will be doing two tests – one through nostril and one a swab of the throat – Covid-19 test.”
so by Wednesday we go know if we get more cases- considering it's a cruise ship we likely will get quite a few- assuming they are approaching the symptomatic phase- or are they now testing regardless of symptoms?
What a nice facility... all almost completed and being used.
Downside is CHINA JIANGSU TRINIDAD( CJI) when fired off the job, simply left the job site whilst owing local suppliers MILLIONS of dollars and to this day have never paid despite some of them having judgement against them in court.
Once against the might of CHINA has impacted us here quietly.
No HELP from government to get the unpaid money to local companies, yet its a national project that one would have felt pride in partaking.......
sMASH wrote:or cook yuh food thoroughly... not like them white peoplepaid_influencer wrote:avian flu, from chicken rearing.
swine flu, from swine rearing,
mad cow, from cow rearing
coronavirus, from wild meat and beef packing.
turn vegetarian now, it is what God wants.
redmanjp wrote:what's the name?
De Dragon wrote:MaxPower wrote:shogun wrote:Just here to read MaxPower's comments.
Don't always 100% agree, but the man earned a couple stripes up in here. lol
Hello shogun,
Thanks for your comments. It’s okay to disagree at times, as we all have our own perspectives/views/opinions/assumptions etc.
Be well.
Who are you and what have you done with Caxxos?
