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Treatment with the drug tocilizumab has been shown to reduce the risk of death among hospitalized patients with severe COVID-19. Tocilizumab cuts the risk of death by about 30%, according to a study published Tuesday. The medication, which also goes by the name Actmera is primarily used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. The medication is an immunosuppressive drug designed to reduce inflammation. It also works to suppress interleukin 6, a type of protein involved in the inflammatory process in a number of diseases, including COVID-19.
Bangkok, Sep 16 (EFE/EPA).- Thai National Health Security Office (NHSO) on Thursday began to distribute 8.5 million free COVID-19 antigen test kits to high-risk citizens as the country is facing the worst wave of pandemic. Members of the public will be able to register via the Paotang Application to assess the risks first before qualifying for a free COVID-19 antigen test kit at more than 300 local pharmacies. (Camera: NARONG SANGNAK).SHOT LIST: LOCAL PHARMACY DISTRIBUTES FREE COVID-19 ANTIGEN TEST KITS TO HIGH-RISK CITIZENS IN BANGKOK, THAILAND.
More than 74 million Americans--and those they live with--are at increased risk for severe COVID-19. An analysis published Monday by JAMA Internal Medicine reveals those 74 million are classified as 'essential workers' in the US. Researchers say the workers' risk is based on disease risk guidelines developed by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. UPI reports that of the more than 157 million workers across the country, 72% are in jobs deemed essential by the US Department of Homeland Security. What's more, UPI reports over three-fourths of all essential workers are unable to work at home.
People who received the flu vaccine in the year before testing positive for COVID-19 may have a milder case of the virus. Those who received the vaccine are nearly 2 1/2 times less likely to be hospitalized with a severe form of COVID-19. According to UPI, vaccinated patients were more than three times less likely to be admitted to an ICU with COVID-19. Researchers stress however that the flu vaccine does not offer protection against COVID-19. Instead, they theorize that it may help prevent progression to severe disease from the virus by "priming" the immune system. The researchers plan to look at whether other types of vaccinations offer the same benefit.
People queue outside a Covid-19 test center as Germany hits a record 100,000 daily Covid-19 cases. Germany's daily toll of new Covid-19 cases has topped 100,000 for the first time, according to data from the country's public health agency. IMAGES
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