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British Finance minister Rishi Sunak says that the Prime minister Boris Johnson, hospitalised since Sunday with COVID-19, remains in intensive care where his condition is "improving". He also adds, during Downing Street daily press conference, that Johnson is "engaging positively with the clinical team". IMAGES
Images of St Thomas' Hospital in London where British Prime Minister Boris Johnson remains, but who has now left intensive care after three days of treatment for COVID-19. While much of the focus in Britain has been on Johnson's health, there is also concern over the numbers of people infected with the virus, with the government set to extend a lockdown implemented on March 23. IMAGES
Acting British Prime Minister Dominic Raab and key health officials Matt Hancock and Chris Whitty arrive at 10 Downing Street, as Prime Minister Boris Johnson remains in intensive care for a third day with COVID-19. IMAGES
If you're unlucky enough to need a bed in an intensive care unit for COVID-19, cross your fingers that you'll get a bed at the right time. That's because ICU patients treated during periods of increased demand are almost twice as likely to die compared to those treated in low-demand periods. UPI reports intensive care units operating at 75% to 100% capacity were classified as 'high demand.' 'Low demand' was classified at less than 25% of capacity. The study showed patients in ICUs operating at high demand had a 94% higher risk for death compared to those in facilities operating at low demand. Hospitals in many parts of the country have reported being overwhelmed with patients requiring ICU treatment during the pandemic. Research suggests up to 30% of COVID-19 patients require treatment in the ICU, with many needing mechanical ventilator support to breathe.
Rumors have been flying about what, if anything, President Donald Trump will do during the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. According to Business Insider, one such story making the rounds is that Trump will visit his Turnberry golf resort in Scotland. In fact, a Scottish newspaper reported Sunday that a US military plane sometimes used by Trump is scheduled to arrive at an airport near the resort. But on Tuesday, Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon put an end to such speculation. Sturgeon said the country's national lockdown, which includes a prohibition on non-essential travel, applies to Trump as well.
New COVID-19 infections have soared in Los Angeles County, with about one in five residents who get tested receiving positive results. In just over a month, the county doubled its number of infections, climbing from about 400,000 cases on November 30 to more than 800,000 cases on January 2. According to CNN, the deluge of cases has translated to a surge of COVID-19 patients, overwhelming hospitals. Los Angeles County Director of Public Health Barbara Ferrer says every 15 minutes, one person dies from COVID-19. The situation has become so dire that LA County ambulance crews have been told not to take patients with little chance of survival to hospitals.
For many older adults, delirium may be the first sign of infection with Covid-19. Delirium which is a state of confusion or disorientation is seen in 1 in 4 older covid patients. According to UPI, delirium was the "primary" symptom of 16% of patients aged 68-86 who took part in a study. 37% of the older patients never developed the "typical" symptoms of infection, like fever and shortness of breath. The study examined 817 seniors who were admitted to emergency rooms for possible COVID-19 infection. Infection was confirmed in all 817 patients, and 28% had delirium when they arrived at the hospital.
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