Tag: Symptom
YLE: New omicron sub-variant may become dominant in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area in a month
However, it is starting to make room for a newer sub-variant, BA.2. According to Lehtonen, the first infections caused by an even more contagious subvariant were confirmed in the hospital district about a week ago. “The BA.2 sub-variant could become the dominant virus in the hospital district in as little as a month,” he said.…
Eating Disorder – How Do You Get Free?
There are a few different known reasons, according to the research. The causes can be sociocultural, psychological or genetic. The latter specifically concerns anorexia. – Dieting, which is one of the biggest risk factors, seems to trigger certain genetic changes. It can sometimes be involuntary, I have had patients who have had cancer, where the…
Swedish skiers test positive on arrival in Beijing
STOCKHOLM, January 29 (Xinhua) – A Swedish athlete tested positive for covid-19 on arrival in Beijing, despite six negative PCR tests last week and the team has received high-tech masks for the trip. The Swedish Olympic Committee (SOC) confirmed on Saturday that cross-country skier Leo Johansson tested positive when landing in China before the weekend.…
Corona is spreading like wildfire in Denmark… but a trend is emerging
Far more cases, but fewer injuries Compared to the same period last year, there are about ten times as many new cases being registered. However, there is some cause for optimism, as the number of COVID-19-related hospitalizations and deaths is lower. In contrast to last year, the vast majority of the country has been vaccinated,…
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health makes recommendations on home tests
It is also recommended that asymptomatic people who have been in contact with the virus do self-testing at least twice every three days with a series of tests designed specifically for people who have no symptoms. According to the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, a positive result should be treated in the same way…
In the capital region, dogs get sick and cough
Dozens of reports have been received by the Food Agency in recent days about coughing dogs. Members of the Hundasamfélagið group also report this condition on Facebook. Vets advise guardians to isolate sick dogs. “Kennel cough is a known respiratory disease in dogs and can have many causes – both viruses and bacteria. The most…
Changes to the quarantine and isolation policy
New changes are made to the quarantine and isolation of people infected with the coronavirus. A government statement said the change was being implemented in large part because of the very heavy workload currently facing Icelandic hospitals. Under the new regulations, isolation of a person who does not feel any symptoms will take 7 days…
Crown Princess Victoria’s husband tests positive for covid-19
STOCKHOLM, January 9 (Xinhua) – Crown Princess Victoria’s husband, Prince Daniel, has tested positive for covid-19, the Royal Court stated on Sunday, one day after the Crown Princess’ positive test. “The prince, who is fully vaccinated, has very mild symptoms and is well,” the Royal Court said in a press release. On Saturday, the Royal…
Crown Princess Victoria tests positive for covid-19 again
STOCKHOLM, January 8 (Xinhua) – Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden has tested positive for covid-19, the Royal Court stated on Saturday, just days after King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia also tested positive. “The Crown Princess, who is fully vaccinated, has cold symptoms but is otherwise well. Infection tracing has begun,” the court wrote…
THL recommends reducing quarantine to five days
In a statement to the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, the Public Health Authority THL has proposed a reduction of the mandatory Covid quarantine and isolation period to five days. Currently, the quarantine and isolation period prescribed by an infectious disease physician is ten days. THL suggested this in its statement "Reduction of quarantine…
The study shows why some cases of COVID are more critical than others
The study also showed that two known treatments – the use of monoclonal antibodies and the steroid dexamethasone – could help treat COVID-19 infections. But in the case of antibodies, treatment is only effective if it is given early in the disease. In the case of steroids, it is only effective if it is given…
The European Medicines Agency recommends 2 new covid treatments
The European Union’s drug regulator, the European Medicines Agency, on Thursday recommended two new treatments for covid-19 for use among EU member states, as well as giving advice on the use of another, pending its approval. In separate statements on its website, the EMA recommended the use of Swedish-made drug Kineret and US-made Xevudy for…
The number of infections is rising sharply, but cause for optimism if vaccinations continue at a rapid pace
Yesterday’s record number of 7,799 new cases of coronavirus, the Statens Serum Institut predicts that the country will soon exceed 10,000 infections a day. Furthermore, omicron will soon become the dominant variant, SSI predicts – very possibly later in the week. Omicron has made steady progress over the past week, adding 966 new cases from…
Third jab reservations available for anyone over 40 who got their second by July 28th
Last week, it was announced that anyone over 40 could get their third corona vaccination before the end of December, provided they got their second more than three months ago. But yesterday it emerged that the cut-off point is four and a half months: saw another vaccination sting by July 28th. The head of the…
THL also recommends the use of Covid home tests for mild symptoms
The Department of Health and Welfare (THL) recommends the use of Covid home tests. The Agency intends to provide further guidance on the use of the kits in the near future. Director of THL’s Health Security Division, Mika Salminen, spoke at a coronavir briefing on Thursday. "Home tests are said to have improved. They do…
UN Head of Self-Isolation after contact with a COVID-positive person
“He has shown no symptoms and has been initially negative. Due to great caution, he has canceled all his engagements and is working from home until he is tested on Thursday, December 9,” Haq wrote in a note. UN press force on Tuesday. The Secretary-General was originally scheduled to attend a high-level event on the…
Finnish board members urged to avoid contact due to coronavirus infection
Haavisto was tested for the virus while waiting for a commute on Saturday. A government spokesman said at the time that the minister had no symptoms and was working from home for the time being. The source of the infection is still unknown. The government security chief has advised other ministers and certain officials as…
Omicron is very different from the Delta, Beta COVID variants, says Angelique Coetzee, a South African doctor
In an exclusive ANI interview, Dr. Angelique Coetzee said: “I think this variant has been around for some time. Maybe not in South Africa, but in other countries, because the number of infections increased sharply in other countries.” “If you are not clinically aware of the symptoms, the symptoms will easily go unnoticed. It would…
Finland’s first Omicron cases identified
The first cases of the coronavirus Omicron variant have been identified in Finland. These two cases were sequenced from patients who had recently returned from Sweden. They were involved in a group of five on the way, and three other members of the group have been tested with results expected early next week. At least…
THL Finland recommends a third shot for all 18-year-olds and older
“The third dose of the vaccine will reduce the spread of the virus in the population and improve protection against severe forms of the disease,” highlighted Hanna Nohy, Chief Medical Officer of THL. THL also on Thursday announced People aged 5 to 11 with diseases that predispose to serious illnesses will be vaccinated as soon…
Denmark must double the number of vaccinations as cases increase
No symptoms = Quick test To make matters worse, the new Omikron mutation seems to have gained a foothold in Denmark, where seven cases have been registered and 16 other possible cases are being processed. All the cases concerned someone who had been abroad or been in close contact with someone who had. In an…
Vantaa kindergartens in acute shortage of staff
Vantaa kindergartens have had difficulty coping with staff shortages in recent weeks, and some have even asked parents to keep their children at home instead of being brought to kindergarten. "This is very rare and cannot be solved permanently," Mikko Mäkelä, The head of early childhood education in the city of Vantaa said. "Of course,…
Finnish earlight company Valkee is filing for bankruptcy
Oulu-based product development, research and design services company Valkee has filed for bankruptcy in the city’s district court due to excessive debt. The company’s best-known product, launched more than a decade ago, Valkee 2, is a series of in-ear headphones that shine a bright LED light on the user’s ears and are supposed to relieve…
More infections are detected in asymptomatic people
According to Ingibjörg Salóme Steindórsdóttir, project manager for sampling at a health center in the capital, between 6 and 40 people a day without symptoms positive for rapid coronavirus tests. Attendance at quick tests has increased in recent days after the introduction of more stringent restrictions. In addition, many more asymptomatic patients were diagnosed with…
THL is proposing Covid boosters to healthcare staff
The Department of Health and Welfare (THL) recommends that any person at risk of a serious coronary infection be treated with a third dose of Covid vaccines. In addition, according to THL, municipalities should consider giving booster vaccinations to other caregivers to ensure that services can withstand strong demand this winter. THL and the Ministry…
Pfizer says its COVID-19 oral antiviral candidate reduces the risk of hospitalization by 89 percent
“The planned interim analysis showed that the risk of COVID-19-related hospitalization or death from any cause was reduced by 89% compared with placebo in patients treated within three days of the onset of symptoms (primary endpoint), Pfizer said in a statement. None of the patients receiving Paxlovid died during the 28-day test, compared with 10…
Researchers detect SARS-CoV-2 variant in dogs and cats with suspected myocarditis
This variant competed rapidly with variants already existing in England due to increased infectivity and infectivity. The study describes the first identification of the SARS-CoV-2 alpha variant in domestic animals; two cats and one dog were positive in the PCR test, while two other cats and one dog developed antibodies two to six weeks after…
For the first time in Finland, researchers found a dog parasite that can infect humans
The owner sent a stool and dog stool sample to the vet, who reported the discovery to the University of Helsinki. The results of a DNA test performed at the University of Eastern Finland confirmed that this was a Linguatula serrata infection. Although parasites are called tongue worms, they are crustaceans that live in the…
Another increase in the number of infected
Monday’s coronavirus test results have once again brought a much larger number of people infected than expected. The active virus was diagnosed in 80 people, more than half of whom were out of quarantine. Therefore, the chief epidemiologist believes that it may be necessary to reconsider the plans to ease the restrictions in the country.…
Four COVID-19 infections in the Landspítali cardiology ward
Four COVID-19 infections have been diagnosed in the Landspítali heart, lung and ophthalmology department. A Landspítali spokesman says tracing the path of infection continues among patients, relatives and staff. It is not known how the infection got to the ward that was closed for admissions and visits. An announcement from the hospital stated that an…
Doctors will give children the right to a quick assessment of dissatisfaction
– We know that an increasing number of children and young people are unhappy. And we know that some children and adolescents develop symptoms, either of a developmental disorder or mental illness. – And the waiting time in PPR is simply too long. During that waiting time, they risk having their condition worsen, says chairman…
The number of people infected with the RS virus has halved – but still high
Since week 36, the number of cases of infection has decreased week by week. Nevertheless, the figure is still at a high level. That’s what Ramona Trebbien, section manager and senior researcher at SSI, says. – It is still about twice as many as we see in a peak week in a normal season, she…
Cases of infection with RS virus halved – but is still high
Although the infection has fallen, it is still high, according to Ramona Trebbien, section manager and senior researcher at SSI. – It is still about twice as many as we see in a peak week in a normal season, she says. The virus most often causes mild cold-like symptoms. However, in infants, it can lead…