UK’s vaccine rollout will serve as a ‘blueprint for future disease prevention’, NHS chief says

UK’s world-beating vaccine rollout will serve as a ‘blueprint for future disease prevention’, NHS chief says as bin men help doctors identify those in need Key success has been merging of services, said NHS chief Sir Simon Stevens  He touted collaboration between NHS, charities, faith groups and armed forces Sir Simon also said the coronavirus … Read more

World Suicide Prevention Day: Love Island’s Montana Brown pays tribute to Mike Thalassitis

‘Life is precious’: Montana Brown shows personalised key ring of late friend Mike Thalassitis as she pays tribute to Love Island star on World Suicide Prevention Day For confidential support or advice call the Samaritans on 116 123 for free or visit www.samaritans.org  By Connie Rusk For Mailonline Published: 16:24 BST, 10 September 2020 | … Read more

US researchers still testing hydroxychloroquine for covid prevention

US researchers are still testing whether hydroxychloroquine can prevent coronavirus despite study that found taking it after exposure does not block the infection Duke University’s HERO trial aims to test whether hydroxychloroquine given before coronavirus exposure can prevent infection  The study, intended to conclude in July, was planned to include 15,000 health care workers. Only … Read more

Tom Hanks’ son Colin shares vintage ads about prevention the spread of germs

His dad Tom Hanks, 63, revealed he and wife Rita Wilson, also 63, have contracted coronavirus and are in isolation in Australia.  And two days after his father revealed the diagnosis. Colin Hanks shared vintage safety ads about preventing the spread of germs. One ad he shared on Friday read: ‘Stop where’s your handkerchief? Ah, … Read more