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weekleegeography · 4 years ago

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Can We Travel During RMCO?

The Malaysian government has announced of Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) starting from 10th June 2020 till 31st August 2020. Here at Henri Travels, we want to answer some of the top FAQs regarding travelling during RMCO period. Here’s our summary.

1) You may now travel domestically in Malaysia as a Malaysian.

Yes, interstate travel is now allowed without having to apply from the police station starting from 10th June. However, it is worth noting that Sarawak and Sabah require Malaysians entering into these two states to undergo a covid-19 test and must be tested negative at least 3 days before coming into the state either by air, land or sea. This might have changed by the time you are reading this article, so always check with the immigration department of Sabah and Sarawak before planning your trip there!

How about international travels? Well, your dream to Paris or London will have to be put on hold first. Our borders are still closed and it is not possible to travel internationally yet. It’s good to travel domestically to improve your country’s economy!

2) Yes, you can travel with your friends.

On 12th June 2020, Minister of Defence, Dato' Sri Ismail Sabri bin Yaakob has announced that private cars are now able to carry passengers who are not from the same family. However, be sure to follow the car’s capacity and not overload the car. Henri Travels recommend 4 people in a 5-seated car and 6 people in a 7-seated car. We have also reached out to Majlis Keselamatan Negara Facebook Page and sent them a message regarding the allowance of travelling with friends, and they have given the green lights provided that we follow the SOPs. We also recommend to not travel in such large groups. As much as we want to have fun, but remember that the fight is not over, and let us start slowly.

[Green Lights from the boss itself!]

3) Prepare these items before starting your travel.

It is the new norm, and we have compiled some lists and things that you should remember before embarking on your journey!

Download MySejahtera App

It can be used nationwide and it reduces the need for touching the pen and book to write down your particulars. Simply scan at the QR code and you're done checking in to the premise! It may be a little hassle, but it is the new norm and it greatly helps the government to trace covid-19 more effectively. You may also want to download a QR scanner app in your phone to scan other QR codes than MySejahtera. In Selangor, we called it the SELangkah app which does the same thing.

Download this app on Google Play Store or iOS.

Remember to pack the face masks and hand sanitiser

Please remember to do this. Most shops require you to wear a face mask before entering their premises. You will most likely be stopped from entering if you don't have one with you. Not only it saves you from ruining your holiday, but also to reduce the risk of transmitting the disease to others and also reduces the risk of getting infected by others. Always sanitise your hands as well, especially after touching commonly touched items or money.

[This face mask, as in surgical face mask]

[Not this face mask, as in beauty face mask]

Always check if the place you wish to travel is open

Well, it will be a big bummer if it’s closed and you only know when you reach there. It is best also to book and pay in advance instead of the walk-in to minimise contact before starting your journey.

4) E-wallet and cards, if possible.

Money is one of the dirtiest items you can touch. It also increases your risk of spreading disease and getting infected. Therefore, it is best to go cashless. Make sure you have money in your e-wallet to be used. Of course, it is best to check with the respective place that you will be visiting as not every part of Malaysia is e-wallet friendly. Do you know that you can get RM50 from the government in your e-wallet account? Another great reason to switch to e-wallet.

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5) Some restrictions in the hotel

Hotels will be open, but with some restrictions. What are they? No buffet, no bars/pubs, no pools, no jacuzzi and no saunas. Be sure to always follow the SOP given by the government for your safety.

6) Adventures such as scuba diving, snorkelling are allowed with SOPs

The government has also allowed these sectors to return. However, we highly do not recommend doing such activities yet as it still possesses high-risk for infection. If you want to, remember to check for the proper SOPs by the government.

7) Keep out the vulnerable

As we all know, young children and the elderly are in more vulnerable positions to be infected with Covid-19. Therefore, if you are in contact with these two groups of people, it is also highly advisable to not travel for the time being as you may bring back the virus and infect them. With that being said, do not bring them on a holiday also as it also increases their chance of getting infected. Better safe than sorry, eh?

8) Help the locals

Yeap, it is a pretty good time to help out the small local businesses. The mak cik selling nasi lemak at the roadside will thank you so much for supporting her business rather than eating big fast-food chains. As MCO has severely affected their earnings, this is the time that these small local businesses need our help to earn. Let us help one another as Malaysians.

9) Stay updated to latest news and SOPs

To obtain the complete list of the SOPs, you may click here. For latest updates on MKN, you may follow their channel on Telegram here.

In a nutshell, I hope that this blog answers some of your questions. If there are any more questions, feel free to message me on Instagram or Tumblr or you can also message MKN directly. With that, stay safe as always. Travel, but make sure that health and safety are always first!

#travel #covid19 #RMCO #malaysia #malaysiatravel #kesanakesini #kitajagakita #kitamestimenang

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ziqitzasblog · 2 years ago

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Ziqitza – World Hepatitis Day

World Hepatitis Day is observed every year on 28th July worldwide to spread awareness and promote global action against viral hepatitis. Hepatitis majorly affects the liver and causes inflammation of it. Hepatitis can be broadly categorised into five main kinds – A, B, C, D and E. Ziqitza Healthcare ltd, one of India’s renowned healthcare institutions, explains that Hepatitis A and E are commonly caused due to consumption of contaminated food and water. Ziqitza further explains that Hepatitis B is largely sexually transmitted; however it can also be transferred from mother to baby during pregnancy or childbirth. Hepatitis C is spread by infected blood – for instance, during needle sharing by intravenous drug users. Hepatitis D only infects those who were already infected by Hepatitis B.

Together, Hepatitis B and C have caused chronic disease in millions of people globally, and are also infamous for causing liver cirrhosis, liver cancer and viral hepatitis-related deaths. While pointing at statistics, Ziqitza Healthcare remarked that as of the year 2019, around 116 million people from the Western Pacific are living with Hepatitis B and an estimated 10 million people are suffering from Hepatitis C. Ziqitza further states that while there are scientific and evidence-based methodologies available for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of Hepatitis B and C, majority of the people remain undiagnosed and untreated.

World Hepatitis Day is one of eleven official global public health campaigns observed by the World Health Organization. The other campaigns are, World Health Day, World Chagas Disease Day, World Blood Donor Day, World Malaria Day, World Immunization Week, World Tuberculosis Day, World No Tobacco Day, World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, World Patient Safety Day, and World AIDS Day.

Bringing hepatitis care closer to you

The theme for this year’s Hepatitis Day is ‘Bringing hepatitis care closer to you’. Ziqitza Rajasthan explains that this year’s theme aims to raise awareness about bringing hepatitis care out from hospitals to primary health care centres, community-based venues and locations other than hospitals. The idea is to make hepatitis care accessible. ZHL Rajasthan points out that the global health sector strategies for 2022-2020 devised by WHO also concentrates on the importance of people-centred care, more importantly, person-centred care and mobilisation of systems and services to achieve hepatitis elimination by the year 2030. To achieve complete elimination of hepatitis, a minimum of 60 percent of people suffering from hepatitis B and C must be diagnosed and 50% must be receiving treatment by 2025.

Establishing quality hepatitis services: Ziqitza Limited states that elimination of Hepatitis is only possible when access to hepatitis services and care is made affordable, accessible. The healthcare infrastructure needs to be effective, efficient and equitable as well.

Adopting patient’s first attitude: Countries must decentralise hepatitis care and move it out from hospitals and bring it close to the communities. Hepatitis care must be brought to peripheral health facilities, community venues.

Training all health professionals about Hepatitis: Ziqitza Limited Rajasthan points out that decentralised hepatitis care and treatment can only reach people when, each and every health professionals, non-specialist doctors and nurses are trained about hepatitis care and treatment.

Interlink hepatitis care with existing public health services: Hepatitis treatment and care can be coupled with other primary healthcare programmes, and integrated and interlinked with HIV awareness programmes, prison health services, and harm reduction services (OSTs and needle exchange programs).

Ensure resilient and equitable health systems: Building a strong and resilient healthcare system plays a crucial role in eliminating hepatitis. Strong healthcare systems and adequately funded delivery mechanisms are vital in achieving hepatitis elimination. Ziqitza Health care limited essays that India can look at increased adoption of the public private partnership model to work towards eradication of Hepatitis.

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ziqitzahealthcare · 2 years ago

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Ziqitza - World Hepatitis Day

World Hepatitis Day is observed every year on 28th July worldwide to spread awareness and promote global action against viral hepatitis. Hepatitis majorly affects the liver and causes inflammation of it. Hepatitis can be broadly categorised into five main kinds - A, B, C, D and E. Ziqitza Healthcare ltd, one of India’s renowned healthcare institutions, explains that Hepatitis A and E are commonly caused due to consumption of contaminated food and water. Ziqitza further explains that Hepatitis B is largely sexually transmitted; however it can also be transferred from mother to baby during pregnancy or childbirth. Hepatitis C is spread by infected blood - for instance, during needle sharing by intravenous drug users. Hepatitis D only infects those who were already infected by Hepatitis B.

Bringing hepatitis care closer to you

#Ziqitza #Ziqitza Healthcare #Ziqitza Healthcare ltd #Ziqitza Rajasthan #Ziqitza Limited #ZHL Rajasthan #Ziqitza Limited Rajasthan #Ziqitza Health care limited

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opinionresearch93 · 2 years ago

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Global Lateral Flow Assays Market 2022-2030 Size, Share Covering, Growth, s and Upcoming Opportunities

The study conducted by Astute Analytica forecasts growth in revenue of the Global Lateral Flow Assays Market from US$ 9,165.7 Mn in 2021 to US$ 14,128.7 Mn by 2030. The market is registering a CAGR of 5% over the forecast period 2022-2030. Today, lateral flow tests have become synonymous with COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2). However, lateral flow technology has been existing long before COVID.

A lateral flow assay is a simple to use diagnostic device which is used to confirm the presence or absence of a target analyte, such as pathogens or biomarkers in humans or animals, or contaminants in water supplies, foodstuffs, or animal feeds. The most commonly known type of lateral flow rapid test strip is the pregnancy test. Recently though, lateral flow tests have been placed in the forefront for quickly detecting SARS-CoV-2 which causes COVID-19. Thus, lateral flow assays (LFAs) are the technology behind low-cost, simple, rapid, and portable detection devices popular in biomedicine, agriculture, food, and environmental sciences.

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The growing impetus of the market is attributed to factors such as the need for rapid diagnostic testing for COVID-19 and the high prevalence of infectious diseases. COVID-19 pandemic hit the world in 2020 and the need for rapid diagnostic testing had skyrocketed to prevent the spread of COVID. Lateral flow tests for COVID-19 are more commonly referred to as rapid tests kits/ rapid antigen tests. Rapid COVID-19 test kits usually make use of mucus obtained through a nose or throat swab. Rapid antigen testing was beneficial for preventing the spread of COVID because it could detect the presence of proteins from the COVID virus even when a person had no symptoms. Thus, rapid antigen (lateral flow) testing could help spot asymptomatic individuals before they have a chance to infect others. Furthermore, increased globalization has allowed infectious diseases to quickly spread to different parts of the world and cause widespread infection, thereby propelling the market growth. However, the inconsistent results of lateral flow assay tests may hamper the market growth.

Segmental Analysis of the Global Lateral Flow Assays Market

The segmentations considered to analyze the Global Lateral Flow Assay Market are based on product & services, indications, technique, end-users, distribution channel, and region. Based on products & services, the LFA kits hold the highest share in the global market in 2021. In terms of indication, the infectious diseases segment occupies the highest share in the lateral flow assay market in 2021. Further, based on end-users, hospitals & clinics are the highest end-users in the market in 2021. North America is the highest shareholder region in the Global Lateral Flow Assay Market in 2021.

Regional Analysis of the Global Lateral Flow Assays Market:

North America is the highest shareholder region in the Global Lateral Flow Assay Market in 2021. The US is the highest shareholder country in the region. This is because in the US the pressure of cost and quality management are pushing the need for rapid and decentralized testing. Further, in terms of products and services, the LFA kits segment holds the highest share in the lateral flow assays market of North America.

Europe holds the second-highest share in the Global Lateral Flow Market in 2021. Western Europe holds the highest market share; and Germany is the highest shareholder country in the region, followed by the UK. Based on indication, the infectious diseases segment holds the highest market share in 2021. Further, sexually transmitted diseases hold the highest share within the infectious diseases segment.

Asia Pacific registers the highest CAGR over the projection period due to the highest cumulative share of chronic and infectious disease cases in the world. China is the highest shareholder country in the APAC region while India registers the highest annual growth rate over the forecast period. This is due to the growing population of these countries.

South Africa is the highest shareholder country in the Middle East & Africa lateral flow assay market in 2021 and further registers the highest CAGR over the forecast period. In terms of technique, the sandwich assays hold the highest market share in 2021. Further, hospitals and clinics are the highest end-users in the lateral flow assay market of MEA.

Brazil holds the highest share in the South America lateral flow assays market in 2021 and is projected to continue its dominance over the projection period 2022-2030. In terms of distribution channels, the hospital pharmacies segment holds the highest market share in 2021.

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Details

Market Size Value in 2021

US$ 9,165.7 Million

Market Outlook for 2030

US$ 14,128.7 Million

Expected CAGR Growth

5% from 2022 – 2030

Base Year

2021

Forecast Period

2022-2030

Top Market Players

Abbott Laboratories (Alere Inc), BioMérieux SA, PerkinElmer Inc, and Hologic Inc., among others

Segments Covered

By Product & Services, By Indications, By Technique, By End-User, By Distribution Channel, By Region

Geographies Covered

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, South America

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Competitive Landscape

The key players in the Global Lateral Flow Assay Market are Abbott Laboratories (Alere Inc), BioMérieux SA, PerkinElmer Inc, and Hologic Inc., among others.

Recent Developments in the Global Lateral Flow Assay Market

In June 2021, Beckman Coulter-a diagnostic subsidiary of Danaher Corporation announced that it has entered into definitive agreements with Quidel Corporation to obtain all rights related to the manufacture, distribution, and sale of a BNP assay for Beckman Coulter analyzers.

In February 2021, PerkinElmer changed COVID-19 rapid testing landscape with the highly sensitive point of care antigen test for mass screening. The lateral flow immunoassay test can be used to screen or to aid in diagnoses of COVID-19 in asymptomatic or symptomatic individuals.

In September 2020, Roche launched SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen test in countries accepting CE mark, allowing fast triage decisions at point of care. The SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen test is for use in point of care settings for both symptomatic and asymptomatic people.

In October 2020, Siemens AG launched its Clinitest rapid COVID-19 antigen test in Europe, which can identify persons infected with SARS-CoV-2 in 15 minutes.

Segmentation Overview

The following are the different segments of the Global Lateral Flow Assay Market:

By Product & Services segment of the Global Lateral Flow Assays Market is sub-segmented into:

Readers

Bench-top Readers

Hand-held Readers

LFA Kits

Test Strips

Dipsticks

Cassettes

Lancets

By Indications segment of the Global Lateral Flow Assays Market is sub-segmented into:

Infectious Diseases

Mosquito-borne Diseases

Streptococcus Infections

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Hepatitis

Tuberculosis

Asthma

Pneumonia

Sepsis

Gastrointestinal Infections

Others

Pregnancy Test

Drug of Abuse Testing

By Technique segment of the Global Lateral Flow Assays Market is sub-segmented into:

Sandwich Assays

Competitive Assays

Multiplex Detection Assays

By End User segment of the Global Lateral Flow Assays Market is sub-segmented into:

Hospitals & Clinics

Diagnostics Laboratories

Home Care Settings

Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology Companies

Other

By Distribution Channel segment of the Global Lateral Flow Assays Market is sub-segmented into:

Hospital Pharmacies

Retail Pharmacies

Supermarkets/ Hypermarkets

e-Commerce

By Region segment of the Global Lateral Flow Assays Market is sub-segmented into:

North America

The U.S.

Canada

Mexico

Europe

Western Europe

The UK

Germany

France

Italy

Spain

Rest of Western Europe

Eastern Europe

Poland

Russia

Rest of Eastern Europe

Asia Pacific

China

India

Japan

Australia & New Zealand

ASEAN

Rest of Asia Pacific

Middle East & Africa (MEA)

UAE

Saudi Arabia

South Africa

Rest of MEA

South America

Argentina

Brazil

Rest of South America

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dramauricaversan · 3 years ago

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How Common Parasites Affect Our Health: Our Toronto Naturopath Explains (Part I)

Any Naturopath in Toronto will tell you that parasite infections can play a significant role in your health.

In fact, parasites can affect anyone’s everyday life; they do not only affect children and people in underprivileged regions with low uptake of hygiene and sanitation.

Parasites are organisms that live on or inside other organisms (the host) and rely on their host for food. This often negatively affects the host, as the formal definition of “parasites” involves no positive contribution to the relationship.

Our clinic’s naturopathic doctor is Dr. Amauri Caversan, ND, who uses a naturopathic integrative and functional medicine approach to treating patients with health issues. He highlights the various parasites and how they can distress the human body in this blog post. Read below:

Unravelling the different parasites

Do you think you’ve been in contact with a parasite? It’s important to know that there are three main types of parasites that disrupt a person’s healthy lifestyle: protozoa, helminths, and ectoparasites.

Protozoa are single-celled microbes that live freely or as parasites. While hiding out and reproducing inside humans allows the protozoa to survive, this is a health concern because it causes illness. The notoriously difficult gastrointestinal infections Cryptosporidium and Giardia are protozoa.

Helminths are worms that we most commonly think of as parasites. The main groups that cause disease in humans are flatworms, such as tapeworm and flukes, thorny-headed worms, and roundworms.

Ectoparasites live on the body’s surface (ecto = outside), such as ticks, lice and fleas. These burrow into the skin and stay there for up to weeks or months on end. However, they’re typically clinically thought of as vectors for infection, such as Lyme disease carried by ticks.

A Toronto naturopath’s view on parasites and our health

A predominant fraction of people affected by parasites goes undiagnosed; these people are surprisingly unaware that they have been exposed to parasites. Parasites can be contracted from eating uncooked meat or fish, walking barefoot or sleeping in a bed with a pet carrying something. A naturopathic doctor would generally tell their patients that parasite infections could present symptoms, such as:

Skin rashes

Weight loss and or increased appetite

Abdominal pain, diarrhea, and vomiting

Anemia

Aches and pains

Allergies

Weakness and a general unwell feeling

If you are experiencing the persistent symptoms as described above, especially after trying conventional diagnostic tests, and other possible causes have been ruled out, you may have parasites in your body. Actually, naturopathic medicine may be able to help alleviate parasite-related illnesses. Here are a variety of health concerns that parasite infections can cause:

Grand theft nutrient

Keep in mind that a parasite is a specific organism that takes from its host without giving back. So one consequence of a chronic parasite infection may be nutrient depletion. Research on women in Nepal has demonstrated that hookworm infection can cause anaemia, with more severe infection related to greater iron depletion.

Hookworms are transmitted through feces (mainly humans), and the larvae can burrow under the skin if you step on them. This is why it’s recommended to wear boots around farms. Tapeworms take a broader range of nutrients from their hosts, making them a cause of unwanted weight loss as well as anemia.

Gastrointestinal infection

Many harmful parasites are associated with gastrointestinal infection. Cryptosporidum infection, cyclosporiasis, cystoisosporiasis and microsporidiosis generally cause self-limiting watery diarrhea, which can become chronic in cases of poor immune function.

The Giardia parasites’ symptoms are similar, though a small percentage develops issues such as chronic fatigue, allergies, or arthritis. Amebiasis, caused by Entamoeba histolytica, is mostly symptomatic, but can lead to colitis or a liver abscess.

Tick-borne illness

Ticks transmit infectious diseases including Lyme, Rickettsia, Babesia and Colorado Tick Fever (CTF). Symptoms include fatigue, fever and headache, so even though you may think you have the flu, seek a clear diagnosis if you’ve recently been exposed to ticks.

For example, Babesia infections can resemble a self-limiting flu, but may worsen to hemolytic anemia if your immune system is low. Ticks can also cause alpha-gal syndrome (a food allergy in which you react to red meat and other consumable products from mammals) and paralysis, which are not infectious and are generally diagnosed by exclusion of microbial illness.

Other notable facts on parasite infections and naturopathic care

Testing and treating for chronic parasite infections is a must for reaching optimal health. Luckily, a naturopathic doctor can create a comprehensive treatment plan to assist you with the healing process. So watch out for our next blog post, Part II, on treating parasite infections with the naturopathic form of medicine!

In the meantime, you’re invited to meet Dr. Amauri Caversan, ND, and our nurse practitioner Arv Buttar, NP. Their integrative functional medicine programs may help relieve chronic parasite infections. Take note: Our Toronto clinic also treats and supports other health issues! Our approach to health may assist with an array of concerns: anti-aging/age-related diseases, autoimmune disease, chronic conditions, pain management, digestive issues, blood pressure and blood sugar issues, joint pain, adrenal fatigue, skin health, and other underlying health conditions.

Our wide variety of natural therapy options include: IV therapy, natural pain relief, nutritional counseling, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, Chinese Medicine, herbal medicine, cold laser therapy, among others. Our naturopathic clinic also makes diagnostic testing available to patients.

Save your appointment with a naturopath in Toronto to see if you’ve been affected by parasites. Call 416-922-4114 or send us a note by clicking here. We’re ready to support your health journey!

References

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2020). About Parasites. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/about.html

Dreyfuss, M. L., Stoltzfus, R. J., Shrestha, J. B., Pradhan, E. K., LeClerq, S. C., Khatry, S. K., Shrestha, S. R., Katz, J., Albonico, M., & West, K. P., Jr (2000). Hookworms, malaria and vitamin A deficiency contribute to anemia and iron deficiency among pregnant women in the plains of Nepal. The Journal of Nutrition, 130(10), 2527–2536. https://doi.org/10.1093/jn/130.10.2527

Parasites . (n.d.). Diagnostic Microbiology of the Immunocompromised Host, Second Edition, 411–466. https://doi.org/10.1128/microbiolspec.dmih2-0013-2015

Rodino, K. G., Theel, E. S., & Pritt, B. S. (2020). Tick-Borne Diseases in the United States. Clinical Chemistry, 66(4), 537–548. https://doi.org/10.1093/clinchem/hvaa040

Webb, C., & Cabada, M. M. (2017). Intestinal cestodes. Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases, 30(5), 504–510. https://doi.org/10.1097/QCO.0000000000000400

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sapanas · 4 years ago

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Anti-viral Drugs Market: Development Status, Growth Drivers, Global Industry Analysis & Opportunity Assessment

Marketresearchfuture.com has published new research report on “Global Anti-viral drugs Market Research Report Global Forecast till 2022” to its database.

Anti-viral drugs Market Overview

The global anti-viral drugs market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.9% and attain USD 62.67 Bn by the end of the forecast period of 2016-2022, asserts Market Research Future (MRFR) in an exhaustive research report.

Anti-viral drugs are used in the treatment of viral infections Growing burden of viral infections is among the prime reasons which drive the market for anti-viral drugs. Infectious diseases such as influenza, herpes, hepatitis C are among the leading causes of death worldwide. Increase incidences of epidemics in viral infection augment the demand for anti-viral drugs which boost the growth of the market.

Read more news on: https://www.medgadget.com/2020/05/global-antiviral-drugs-market-2020-detailed-insights-on-the-impact-of-covid-19-pandemic-at-an-industry-level.html

Rising prevalence of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) assists the growth of the market. The incidence rate of HIV has seen a surge in recent years, especially in the developing countries which indicate high demand for anti-viral drugs.

Increase in the number of clinical trials has affected the market growth positively. There are a number of anti-viral drugs targeting a host of factors affecting viral replications in the early and advanced stages in clinical trials. The paucity of new anti-viral drugs will be addressed by this drug development which will eliminate the reliance on the limited number of drugs.

Besides, growing focus on R&D activities provides ample opportunities for market growth. However, the limited number of licensed anti-viral drugs and critical FDA approval and patent acquisition procedures are likely to impede the growth of the global anti-viral drugs market. Other factors impeding the growth of the market include the high cost of drug development and loss of patent of various drugs. With the expiration of many blockbuster drugs, the price of such drugs has come down considerably which has affected the market. However, loss of patent of drugs has provided growth opportunities for generics which will drive the market in the coming years.

Anti-viral drugs Market Competitive Landscape

The global anti-viral drugs market is led by some prominent players such as Johnson & Johnson, GlaxoSmithKline Plc, Astra Zeneca AB, Abbott Laboratories, Novartis International AG, Merck & Co. Inc., Gilead Sciences Inc., Cipla Inc, and Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.

Anti-viral drugs Market Segmentation

The global anti-viral drugs market has been segmented based on application and mechanism of action. By application, the market has been segmented into hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, herpes, influenza and others. By mechanism of action, the market has been segmented into nucleotide polymerase inhibitors, reverse transcriptase inhibitors, protease inhibitors, and others.

Anti-viral drugs Market Regional Analysis

The Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Middle East & Africa are the key markets for antiviral drugs market. The Americas is the largest market followed by Europe. Growing prevalence of viral infections in the region, the presence of key players in the region and high healthcare expenditure drives the market in the Americas.

The Europe market is driven by the presence of a robust healthcare sector and high investment in R&D activities.

Asia Pacific is slated to be the fastest growing market for anti-viral drugs. Growing prevalence of viral infections in the developing economies of the region coupled with the outlay of massive amounts on healthcare facilities supports the growth of the Asia Pacific market.

Anti-viral drugs Industry Updates

In October 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new antiviral drug for the treatment of acute influenza in patients above the age of 12 years. Xofluza is the first new antiviral drug with a novel mechanism of action and will be helpful in the treatment of patients who have been symptomatic for not more than 48 hours.

October 2018, the results of a clinical trial of British biotech ViiV Healthcare shows that HIV could be treated with monthly antiviral injections instead of daily drugs. The antiviral two-drug combination injectable is reported to have the same viral suppression effect as three-drug combinations and reduces the risk of harmful interactions with other medication.

Impact of Covid-19 on the Anti-Viral Drugs Market

Market Research Future (MRFR) collected data on several factors including implications of COVID 19 Impact on Anti-Viral Drugs Market and demographic challenges, showed how it could move forward in the coming years.

Corona Virus (Covid-19) has impacted every single industry, causing steep roads into the global economy. One such industry that has had both positive and negative impacts is the anti-viral drugs market. Coronavirus has negatively impacted by causing disruptions not only in the production of pharmaceuticals but also caused troubles in the supply chain. However positively it has impacted by showing great results in treating covid positive patients.

The concerns started aggravating by the fact that COVID-19 struck first, and worst, in China, which is the world’s one of the leading producers and exporters of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) by volume. The majority of APIs for generic drug manufacturing across the globe are sourced from India, which also supplies approximately 30 percent of the generic APIs used in the US. However, Indian manufacturers rely heavily on APIs from China for the production of their formulations, procuring around 70 percent from China.

With an indefinite lockdown in China due to the deadly coronavirus outbreak, supplies of raw materials from China to produce drugs for treating HIV, cancer, epilepsy, malaria, and also commonly used antibiotics and vitamin pills, are also likely to be hit.

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Well I have made it obvious I am a freak for cannabis, but this week I would like to hit you all with some much needed food safety information. Salmonella bacteria are microscopic organisms which can be found in the digestive tracts of animals and humans, particularly reptiles. They are commonly transmitted through contaminated foods that come from animal sources like poultry, beef, and dairy. They can survive high temperatures and should be cooked at a temperature higher then 165F for a minimum of 15 seconds. Fresh produce can also be a source through soil contamination and what makes this bacteria a huge threat to ready made foods. This could be why we have seen a huge recall from the US by Thomson International Inc. Affected provinces and territories include: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories and Yukon. Practicing safe hygiene habits including hand-washing (for at least 20 seconds) before handling raw meat and fresh produce, as well as after, and making sure food is cooked to a safe internal temperature can help keep us safe. Be sure to wash the produce both before and after cutting as well. Knives have been known to push contaminants further into food. 2020 has taught us all about caring for the vulnerable around us. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections from salmonella. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis. According to the recall notice, food contaminated with salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make people sick. When in doubt, always, TOSS IT OUT! Protect yourself. Watch out for each other and always stay safe! #Ediblechef #foodie #foodhygiene #knowledgeispower #staysafe #foodsafety #haacp #foodscience #ontario (at Ottawa Capital Of Canada) https://www.instagram.com/p/CECdI1PMYQ_/?igshid=nr6remydfkmm

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Infectious Diseases Can Spread Via Drinking Water

The ongoing 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak reminds us how rapidly infectious agents can travel the globe. Today it is possible to be anywhere in the world within hours. Our increasingly mobile society means that diseases that used to seem exotic and distant can impact any population. Of the 50 most deadly infectious diseases, approximately a third may be transmitted by drinking water.

The top deadliest diseases from drinking water The following is a summary of the top deadliest diseases known to infect humans that have a waterborne transmission route ranked from the least to most deadly (numbers in parentheses indicate ranking). Table 1 includes these and other infections that made the list, considering all transmission routes.1

Lassa fever (49) was originally discovered in the late ’60s in Lassa, Nigeria. That country reported that a new outbreak began in January 2020 with over 1,700 new cases suspected. An estimated 300,000 infections occur annually.2 Although primarily endemic in West Africa, rodents are an intermediate host and can transmit the disease to people. Ingestion of contaminated food and water is another common transmission route. Symptoms may progress to hemorrhaging, fever and multiple organ failure.

Rabbit fever (48), also known as tularemia, is caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis. This highly contagious organism causes an average of 126 cases per year in the US. Tularemia can be spread through arthropod bites, contact with infected animal tissues, inhalation of contaminated aerosols and ingestion of contaminated food or water. Historically, F. tularensis has been utilized as a bioweapon. Thus, officials monitor carefully for increases that might indicate foul play.

Taenia solium (46) is a type of tapeworm found in pork whose larval stage causes a disease known as cysticercosis. The disease spreads through feces-contaminated food or water from an infected person. Larvae then invade the central nervous system tissues. Endemic in Latin America, cases are routinely diagnosed in US-born residents.3

Rotavirus (45) is the number one cause of childhood diarrhea worldwide. Although the availability of a vaccine dramatically reduced the number of rotavirus deaths, an estimated 215,000 are still attributed to this organism.4 The majority of cholera (42) cases can be treated with oral rehydration solutions but in many areas treatments for the severe, acute watery diarrhea is not available. It is estimated that up to four million cases and 143,000 deaths occur from the bacterium Vibrio cholerae annually. The current (seventh) pandemic hit South Asia in 1962, Africa in 1971 and the Americas in 1991.5

Typhoid fever (42) cases are estimated as high as 22 million with 210,000 deaths annually. Spread via food and water contaminated with Salmonella enterica serotype typhi and paratyphi, it’s the largest global burden in in the developing world.

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (E. coli) (40) causes severe outbreaks of food and waterborne disease. The disease is usually self-limiting but may progress to bloody diarrhea and the deadly haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS), which can result in acute renal failure. Children and the elderly are most at risk.

Botulism (31) is the most deadly toxin known. Produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, the toxin is destroyed by conventional drinking water treatment but can spread via intentional acts of contamination. A powerful neurotoxin, botulism death usually occurs following muscular paralysis and respiratory failure.

Legionnaire’s disease (31) is spread via water aerosols from showers, cooling towers, fountains and hot tubs. The Legionella pneumophila bacteria grows in premise-plumbing systems. The 10,000 cases of Legionnaire’s disease reported in the US annually are thought to be a large underestimation of the true disease burden. The elderly, smokers and people with chronic lung disease are most at risk.

Anthrax (31) spores are produced by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis and are commonly found in soil and infect domestic and wild animals feeding on outdoor plants and grasses. Once inside the human body, the spores become active, multiply and produce potent toxins leading to severe illness and death. SARS (29) or Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (which became a global threat in 2003), is caused by a strain of coronavirus. Symptoms similar to influenza complicate rapid and distinct diagnoses. Respiratory illness is often accompanied by severe diarrhea. Although rare, case-fatality rates may be as high as 50 percent.

Guillain-Barré syndrome (27) is a chronic autoimmune condition that attacks the nerves, causing a paralytic illness similar to polio that can progress to total body paralysis and death. Although the exact cause is unknown, the syndrome often occurs following acute infections from respiratory or waterborne microbes, including influenza, Zika and hepatitis A viruses.

Listeriosis (18) is caused by the food and waterborne bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. Found commonly in soft cheeses and ready-to-eat meat products, infections may become invasive and lead to severe health outcomes including septicemia, meningitis and spontaneous abortion.

MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) (15), like it’s relative SARS, may be spread by the respiratory and fecal-oral route. First reported in 2012, MERS is the most deadly virus with a possible waterborne route on our list of top 50 infections, with a death rate of over 34 percent.

Minimizing endemic and epidemic waterborne disease The only disease that has been successfully eradicated from the globe is smallpox. As microbial hazards continue to emerge due to mutations or expanded routes of transmission, efforts to contain their spread will be promoted. Most microbial pathogens spread via potable water supplies can be removed or inactivated by the use of POU drinking water treatment devices. Therefore, POU device technology designed to remove microbes is recommended to control endemic and epidemic illness risks.

Original Article: http://wcponline.com/2020/03/15/25764/

By: Kelly A. Reynolds, MSPH, PhD

Posted on: Sunday, March 15th, 2020

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Why food blocks a British-American trade deal

WHEN LIZ TRUSS, Britain’s international trade secretary, and her American counterpart, Robert Lighthizer, met in Washington on August 3rd-4th nobody expected a breakthrough. Both parties had previously said that a deal was unlikely to be struck in 2020. That’s partly because food, one of the main issues, is a particularly indigestible matter.

The problem is that farming is not just an industry. What people eat and how they produce their food is central to how societies see themselves.

America regards Brexit as an opportunity to export pork and chicken, among other foods, across the Atlantic. Many Britons do not like that idea. The words “chlorinated chicken” are morphing into an insult on Twitter, as in “this deal is an undercooked chlorinated chicken.”

The problem is not, ultimately, that Americans wash their chicken meat in chlorine. British consumers already drink water and eat lettuce treated with chlorine. The European Union’s own Food Safety Authority says that this process does not pose a health risk. Objections to the chlorination of chicken are a symptom of a deeper division, between regulatory systems embedded in different philosophies and different values.

The American system focuses on the end product, and whether what the consumer puts in her mouth will make her ill. Americans call it “science-based”. If studies have not shown that a practice, such as injecting cattle with hormones in order to beef them up, causes harm to the consumer then it is safe to put those products on supermarket shelves.

On that basis, there is no reason why Britons should not welcome American food, which is just as safe as European stuff. A comparison of annual infection rates by the three most frequently-reported food-borne parasites that are transmitted by meat shows they are roughly the same in America and Europe.

Europeans rely instead on the “precautionary principle”, which does not just look at known impacts on health, but also incorporates wider concerns about the food industry’s production methods—even when studies have not established that they pose a threat to human health. It led the EU to impose an early ban on genetically modified organisms. The ban has been relaxed but regulations remain tighter than in America. The EU has also taken a tougher stance on pesticides.

Where Britain lands on this divide is of great interest—and not just to farmers and trade negotiators. Environmentalists are arguing for sticking to the European approach; economic liberals for adopting one that is friendlier to innovation.

Europe’s enthusiasm for a farm-to-fork system, which regulates the steps that produce the food as well as the food itself, is an illustration of the difference between the two regulatory philosophies. In Europe, there is a push for farms and natural systems to coexist, not to be seen as competing with each other for land.

British cultural peculiarities emphasise a third element: animal welfare. That is the source of concerns about chlorinating chicken. Opposition to the chemical’s use comes from the belief that farmers chlorinate food that has been dirtied, morally as well as physically, by bad animal-welfare practices. Europe mandates nicer conditions for chickens than America does.

Sow stalls, similarly, make pigs more profitable by housing them more densely. Used in 75% of American farms, they have been banned in Britain since 1999 and Europe since 2013. And Britain holds its farmers to higher animal-welfare standards than Europe does. Charcuterie is best made with the fatty meat of castrated boars, but Britons do not like the idea of neutering boars to improve their salami, especially as it is commonly done without anaesthetic. So whereas European farmers routinely snip their pigs, British farmers who want to receive the industry’s Red Tractor quality-assurance label must leave their boars’ masculinity intact.

The government has to tread a tricky path between the demands of American trade negotiators, British farmers and lobbyists from animal-welfare and environmental groups. An agriculture bill to replace the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy is currently making its way through Parliament. It is supposed to navigate between these different interests. In May, the government annoyed the animal-welfare and environmental lobbyists by defeating an amendment that would have ensured food imports met the same standards that are required of British farmers.

But the bill has a lot in it for those who worry about nature. It proposes a principle of public money for public goods, whereby farmers will be recompensed for improving air, water and soil quality, and fostering biodiverse ecosystems. And on July 28th, Ms Truss launched a new Trade and Agriculture Commission to gather all interests in the food chain, from farmers to industry and animal-welfare groups. A few days later, the first volume of the National Food Strategy, an independent but government-commissioned review of Britain’s food system, advised that the government should seize the “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” presented by Brexit to protect Britain’s “high environmental and animal-welfare standards”.

If a trade deal does bring cheap American meat to Britain, farmers will struggle to compete. They could wind up making most of their income as custodians of the land, while producing smaller quantities of pricier meat—as already happens with some beef. The practice could spread. ■

This article appeared in the Britain section of the print edition under the headline "A pig of a problem"

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Coronavirus Conspiracy Theories and Myths Debunked

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Coronavirus Conspiracy Theories and Myths Debunked

COVID-19, commonly known as coronavirus, is currently the world's greatest story, a global pandemic that is forcing radical changes in society. With people talking about it all the time, it's no surprise that rumors and conspiracy theories are spreading across the Internet. Here are some of the more popular conspiracy theories and rumors, and what they do wrong.

5G spreads the virus

The rumor: The latest generation of cellular network technology, 5G, has inspired conspiracy theories in the past. People claim that radio waves can cause cancer, among other things. Now that the corona virus is the biggest public health crisis in the world, conspiracy theorists claim that 5G is contributing to the problem by either weakening people's immune systems or even transmitting the virus. The theory is reinforced by celebrities like Woody Harrelson, and arsonists set fire to a number of 5G antennas in the UK and caused YouTube to remove 5G conspiracy videos.

The truth: First, let's tackle the idea that 5G can transmit the virus. Currently, public health organizations such as the Disease Control and Prevention Centers (CDC) describe the transmission mechanism as follows: “The virus is believed to spread mainly between people who are in close contact (within about 6 feet) ) Breath droplets occur when an infected person coughs or sneezes. "

It should be noted that 5G is a spectrum of electromagnetic waves, not droplets. Although viruses can only survive for a limited time outside of a host, this is generally only a short time (research has shown that coronaviruses on stainless steel or plastic surfaces can survive up to 72 hours). There is no evidence that radio waves can transmit the virus or that 5G towers can maintain the virus for an extended period of time.

Whether 5G weakens the immune system: According to the World Health Organization, "up to now and after extensive research, no adverse health effects have been causally associated with exposure to wireless technologies." Finally, 5G falls under the non-ionizing part of the electromagnetic spectrum, which means that the Waves lack the strength to damage cells.

Ibuprofen is bad for coronavirus victims

The rumor: The Lancet, an old and respected medical journal, published a letter on the hypothesis that anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen could increase the risk of coronavirus infection by boosting the rise of a certain enzyme called ACE2.

CO #COVID ー 19 | The price of anti-inflammatory agents (ibuprofène, cortisone, …) is a worsening of the infection. In cas de fièvre, prenez du paracétamol. Si vous êtes déjà sous anti-inflammatory agents ou en cas de doute, demandez conseil à votre médecin.

– Olivier Véran (@olivierveran), March 14, 2020

French Health Minister Olivier Véran officially endorsed the idea with a tweet warning that ibuprofen could be dangerous.

The truth: The ibuprofen hypothesis was just that, a hypothesis. The Lancet letter called for an investigation into the effects of drugs that stimulate ACE-2.

One of the researchers involved, Professor Michael Roth, later said the letter was “not a recommendation to use certain drugs or not. Patients should always follow their doctor's instructions. "

Q: Could #ibuprofen make the disease worse in people with # COVID19?

A: Based on the information currently available, the WHO does not advise against the use of ibuprofen. pic.twitter.com/n39DFt2amF

– World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) March 18, 2020

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on March 18 that there is currently no evidence that ibuprofen aggravates the coronavirus. Even so, ibuprofen has always had some negative side effects and you should talk to your doctor if you are concerned about it.

The virus is a biological weapon / made in a laboratory

The rumor: Conspiracy theories make for a big drama, and what could be more dramatic than learning that the coronavirus was developed in a laboratory, a crazy amok experiment, or even deliberately released to society. This theory is surprisingly popular: according to a Pew survey, 23 percent of Americans believe that the virus was intentionally produced in a laboratory, while another 6 percent believe that it was accidentally produced.

The truth: While it may be fun to imagine that coronavirus is a government creation (this would surely lead to a great HBO mini-series), science suggests that coronavirus was created through boring, old-fashioned natural selection.

In a study published in Nature, the researchers analyzed the structure of the coronavirus to gain insights into how it might have developed and whether it could actually have been man-made. They first examined the ability of the virus to bind to an enzyme called ACE2, which is found in the lungs, heart and other organs. Although the corona virus binds well to ACE2, the researchers found that "computer analysis predicts that the interaction is not ideal" and that the combination of high affinity with potential for improvement is most likely the result of natural selection in a human or a human, ACE2 that enables the creation of another optimal binding solution. This is strong evidence that SARS-CoV-2 is not the product of deliberate manipulation. "

The researchers also found that people who made the corona virus used one of the earlier human-compatible corona viruses as a basis. However, the genetic data indicate that COVID-19 was not derived "from a previously used virus backbone". Instead, they believe it is likely that this corona virus has adapted and made the leap from animals (such as bats or pangolins) to humans.

Vitamin C, bleach and supplements can cure it

The rumor: In times of plague, people naturally become desperate for healing. Social media, with its lack of fact-checking, has been a breeding ground for rumors of miraculous anti-virus treatments, including, shockingly, people who recommend (not) drinking bleach.

The truth: Bleaches are great for disinfecting household surfaces, not the inside of the body. People have turned to other supplements such as colloidal silver in hopes of preventing the virus, but the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) claims that these products are fraudulent and can even harm you.

Vitamin C has long had a reputation for strengthening the immune system, and as a result, people are making claims that large doses of it can cure the coronavirus. As Peter McCaffery, a professor of biochemistry, writes in The Conversation, although vitamin C is important to your body, previous evidence suggests that "taking vitamin C is unlikely to prevent or cure a COVID-19 infection" .

The virus is not that bad

The rumor: Coronavirus is no worse than the flu and maybe even less dangerous. This is a common thread that you will see in public discussions about the disease. Even President Donald Trump compared the corona virus to the flu and pointed out that the United States never closed it.

The truth: There are certainly similarities between the corona virus and the flu. Both can have similar symptoms (fever, cough, body pain, fatigue, pneumonia) and both can be spread by droplets.

For coronavirus skeptics, the high annual flu values are a reason to reject the coronavirus panic. However, there are a few reasons why the corona virus causes so much more panic. First, what we call flu is a multitude of different strains of the virus, while the coronavirus is just a virus and yet is capable of doing all of this damage. Second, the coronavirus appears to spread more than the flu. The coronavirus has a reproductive number between 2 and 2.5, which means that every person who gets it infects 2 to 2.5 others, while seasonal flu has a reproductive rate of around 1.3.

While the flu kills an astonishing number of people every year, it has a much lower mortality rate than the corona virus. In fact, Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, told Congress that the coronavirus has a ten-fold higher mortality rate than the flu.

The US Army launched the virus

The rumor: A Chinese State Department official, Zhao Lijian, suggested that the U.S. Army trigger the virus, and referred to his presence at the Wuhan World Military Games (where the pandemic started) in October.

The truth: All evidence suggests that Wuhan was the origin of the outbreak, but China first reported cases on December 31. As for the soldiers participating in the World Military Games, the Pentagon reported that "since October, no diseases have been linked to American service members," The New York Times. One might suspect that given its early failures in trying to downplay and suppress information about the virus, the Chinese government is now trying to keep the world's attention elsewhere while restoring its image.

You can find the latest updates on the novel outbreak of the corona virus on the COVID-19 page of the World Health Organization.

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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in the Philippines Update

Dr. Irene Umayam, International SOS Philippines

30th February 2020

On January 30, 2020, the first imported case of COVID-19 (formerly referred to as Novel Coronavirus) was confirmed from a 38-year-old Chinese national who had arrived in the Philippines on January 21 from Wuhan, China via Hong Kong.

The Department of Health (DOH) in the Philippines has since reported three confirmed COVID-19 cases with over a hundred admitted patients under investigation (PUI) as of February 26.

As this health situation continues to rapidly evolve it is important for the public to know the right information on the virus and be equipped with ways to protect themselves and their families both at home and in the workplace.

The Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

The 2019-nCoV was identified in January 2020 as the cause of an outbreak of pneumonia originating in Wuhan, China, which initially started in December 2019. Around 25% of cases in China are severe and a growing number of fatalities have been recorded.

The virus was renamed Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), and the disease that it causes was called Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).

About coronaviruses

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses, some of which can infect people. Some cause mostly mild illness, such as the strains responsible for certain types of common cold. Others can potentially lead to severe, or even fatal disease - such as the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV), which continues to circulate in some parts of the world.

The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) outbreak in 2003 was also caused by a coronavirus. It caused severe and fatal disease but is no longer in circulation.

The natural reservoir for coronaviruses is thought to be animal hosts. New strains that emerge from this reservoir infect an 'intermediate' host, and from there lead on to infect people. The viruses may then be capable of being transmitted from one person to another. Some viruses are efficient at human-to-human transmission, whilst others are not.

Symptoms of COVID-19

While the illness is still being studied it is known that the common symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath and difficulty of breathing. It is important to note however that these symptoms are not limited to COVID-19. Respiratory illnesses and pneumonia caused by other organisms (including bacteria) and other viruses (such as influenza) can also cause these symptoms.

COVID-19 can cause severe illness and a growing number of infected people have died. It is possible that people with underlying health conditions are at a higher risk for severe disease.

How does COVID-19 spread?

The transmission of the disease is from person to person, i.e. from a sick person to others who are in close contact. Although the exact way this happens is still being investigated it is probably occurring in the same way as other respiratory infections, including colds and flu, are transmitted, through infected respiratory droplets. The sick person expels these when they cough, sneeze, or talk. Others can get the disease via contact (direct or indirect) with these contaminated droplets.

Initially the virus may have 'jumped' from the environment to humans. Preliminary information suggests that this coronavirus was "zoonotic" - transmitted from an animal source to humans. The initial group of cases appeared to have a common source of exposure - a live animal and seafood market in Wuhan, China.

What are some practical tips to protect ourselves?

Avoid potential exposure. Practice good hygiene measures and safe food practices.

Avoid direct contact with animals (live or dead) and their environment. Do not touch surfaces that may be contaminated with animal droppings.

Keep some distance from people who are obviously sick.

Maintain good personal hygiene. Wash your hands frequently. Carry a hand sanitiser for use when soap and water are not readily available. Avoid touching your face.

Ensure food, including eggs, is thoroughly cooked.

Do not travel if you are sick. Note that some locations have implemented screening and travelers may face quarantine and testing.

When do we use face masks?

There two types of face masks available in the market: surgical masks and respirators (i.e. N95 masks). The N95 mask is recommended for health professionals who work with patients for long periods of time. The surgical mask is the most commonly used mask that helps to prevent the spread of infection.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has provided a simple guideline when to use a face mask and the proper way to put on, use, take-off and dispose of a mask:

When to use a mask

- For healthy people wear a mask only if you are taking care of a person with suspected COVID-19 infection.

- Wear a mask, if you are coughing or sneezing.

- Masks are effective only when used in combination with frequent hand-cleaning with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.

How to put on, take off and dispose of a mask

- Before putting on a mask, clean your hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.

- Cover your mouth and nose with the mask and make sure there are no gaps between your face and the mask.

- Avoid touching the mask while using it; if you do, clean your hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.

- Replace the mask with a new one as soon as it is damp and do not re-use single use masks.

- To remove the mask: remove from behind (do not touch the front of mask); discard immediately in a closed bin; clean hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.

What is the treatment for COVID-19?

The treatment of the new coronavirus is supportive with medication to reduce fever and to support and improve respiratory function. There is no specific antiviral therapy against this disease however trials are underway.

Is there a vaccine against COVID-19?

There is no available vaccine against COVID-19, however research and development has commenced.

Can we still travel outside the Philippines?

As of January 30, 2020, several flight operators announced temporary suspension or the reduction of flights on routes serving China amid travel restrictions imposed in the country to contain the COVID-19 outbreak. We advise travellers to defer all travel to Hubei province in China due to official travel restrictions in place in some cities, plus the potential for further sudden restrictions on departure and the risk of quarantine at their next destination. Members should also defer travel to other areas of China as advised by their local national authorities. Even in the absence of such advisories, members should consider deferring non-essential travel to the rest of mainland China based on their own considerations and risk assessment.

Is it safe to travel within the Philippines?

While there has been no directive from the DOH that prohibits travel within the Philippines, caution must still be taken especially with non-essential travel. Screening measures in public establishments such as airports, hotels and resorts are in place with respective protocols on those who have recently traveled to countries with travel bans due to COVID-19.

On February 18 the DOH together with the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), and the Department of Tourism (DOT) issued a joint statement on public gatherings assuring everyone that it is “safe to organise and attend public gatherings, meetings, and festivals as long as all precautionary measures identified by the DOH are observed”.

The DOH further reminded the general public on proper hand hygiene and to seek medical attention when symptoms of cough, colds, sore throat and fever are present.

How can I access the latest information on COVID-19 from International SOS?

As this is a rapidly evolving health situation it is advisable to constantly check on the latest information. Our Medical Information and Analysis Team are compiling first-hand information from our on-the-ground teams in China and globally. We have created a website which provides these updates as well as the services we are providing to clients and members on a 24/7 basis – some sections of the website are open to the public and easily accessible via internationalsos.com/coronavirus

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ezatluba · 5 years ago

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'Live animals are the largest source of infection': dangers of the export trade

Transporting more livestock will increase transmission of diseases, including some that could also threaten humans

Mattha Busby

Tue 21 Jan 2020

The growth of the live animal export trade will make the spread of diseases more likely, experts have warned.

Almost 30% more pigs, goats, cows and sheep were shipped, flown and driven across the world in 2017 than a decade earlier, according to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization.

The figure is set to rise further, partly because it is still often cheaper to move live animals than use refrigerated transport, despite advances in technology.

Consumer demand for fresh meat is also rising as the global population approaches 8 billion, including many who are increasingly adopting diets rich in meat.

But transporting live animals around the world increases the risk of disease transmission, according to veterinarians and epidemiologists who fear the growing industry may have already caused viruses to spread.

Jeroen Dewulf, a veterinarian at Ghent University in Belgium, said the introduction of the African swine fever virus (ASF) into Belgium had almost certainly been caused by human interference: either through imported contaminated animal products or by illegal movements of wild boar.

“There are several drivers of spreading diseases, but live animals are the largest source of infection,” Dewulf said. “The more you are going to move animals, the more you run the risk that diseases will be spread through these animals. There are other routes, the virus can be transmitted in meat products for example, but it’s much more efficient to transmit via live animals.”

David McIver, a senior scientist and epidemiologist at biotech company Metabiota, said the rise in live animal exports was a growing issue for many other diseases, such as avian influenza virus, mad cow disease and Nipah virus, while he warned that ASF could one day feasibly threaten humans in some form.

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“The first case of Nipah virus in 1998 came after an outbreak in Malaysia following the expansion of pig farming in pristine rainforest areas,” he said.

“Bats were eating fruit, they dropped it with their saliva on it, it was eaten by pigs, then it gets into humans and there were 105 deaths. Tons of swine had to be culled to get the outbreak under control. If we’re exporting those animals around the world we’re potentially moving unknown pathogens to new places.”

In another well-known case, British live cattle exports, as well as those of beef products, were banned in the 1990s due to the fear of spreading bovine spongiform encephalopathy, commonly known as mad cow disease.

It is believed that variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, a rare, fatal brain disorder, is likely to be caused by people ingesting meat contaminated with mad cow disease.

The authors of a study in journal BioMed warned in 2015: “Animal trade is an effective way of introducing, maintaining and spreading animal diseases, as observed with the spread of different strains of foot and mouth disease in Africa, the Middle East and Asia and the spread of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), for example, into Oman and Canada through the importation of infected cattle.”

McIver added: “Even though ASF doesn’t affect humans now, pigs and people are not so different biologically and immunologically, so it is conceivable that a few small changes in the genetics of the virus can allow that to hop into people and then we’ve got ourselves a serious problem.”

Prof Dirk Pfeiffer, from City University in Hong Kong and the Royal Veterinary College in London, said the risk depends on where you are in the world. “It’s very regulated in high-income countries with fairly effective measures in place protecting their livestock populations from spread of infectious diseases,” he said.

“The real issue is in many of the low- to medium-income countries where there are new opportunities for money to be made, and that includes increased meat demand. Movements of live animals in these parts of the world play a role in spreading animal disease.” In China, for example, live animals are regularly moved around the country in order to supply the ‘wet markets’ where butchers serve up freshly slaughtered meat. These places have long been connected with disease risk – and, indeed, the recent outbreak of coronavirus has been traced back to a wet market in Wuhan.

One of the perverse incentives of the surveillance system is the harder you research the more likely you’ll find something

A system managed by the World Organisation for Animal Health monitors disease outbreaks and provides information based on the reporting of affected countries. While it is praised for its role, it has to rely on prompt and honest reporting from states to be fully effective.

“One of the perverse incentives about the surveillance system is that the harder you research the more likely you’ll find something, and then the country will be a victim of finding something,” Dewulf said.

“In Belgium, for example, with the recent ASF outbreak, we were carefully monitoring, we notified all the responsible agencies, and then we faced all the consequences, such as trade restrictions, etc. In consequence, our animal industry has been hit very hard.”

But despite the growing realisation of the need to control exports more robustly, experts warn that it would be impossible to screen all animals.

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“In most cases where we look at the transmission of disease, whether in humans or livestock, we tend to see them move quicker and in more diverse ways than our surveillance systems are able to keep up with,” McIver said.

Nor are these systems designed to screen live animals or meat products entering or leaving countries, he said, before warning of diseases which have not yet been identified.

“Due to the sheer volume of animals that move around, the budgets that are allocated towards it are not always sufficient and in many cases we’re only able to look for things we know about. Animals may be coming or going with pathogens that are potentially really dangerous but we just haven’t dealt with them yet.”

• This article was amended on 22 January 2020 to make clear that it is specifically variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD) that is linked to people consuming meat contaminated with mad cow disease. A sentence referring to incidence rates and cases has been removed as it was for all types of CJD, not vCJD.

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2019 Novel Corona Virus (2019-nCoV): Will Ayurveda Again Serve to be A Clinical Protocol?

The recent outbreak of Corona Virus Epidemic has caused considerable distress and morbidity among the affected population. The current treatment measures are helping just to certain extent while no satisfactory treatment regimen is available for managing sequelae of acute phase.2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), most commonly known as Coronavirus, is a new strain that has not been previously identified in humans. It was detected as a cause of respiratory sickness outbreaks in Wuhan (Capital of Hubei Province), China. The virus is believed to have originated late last year in a food market in the Chinese city of Wuhan that was illegally selling wildlife. Health experts think it may have originated in bats and then passed to humans, possibly via another animal species. Coronavirus is an infectious disease that can be transmitted between animals to humans and human-to-human. The novel coronavirus infection that first broke out in Wuhan, China, has spread to 25 countries so far. As on 4th Feb, 2020 , at least 361 deaths and 17,205 cases of the virus have been reported from China while new infections are being reported around the world. The WHO reported 146 confirmed cases in 23 countries outside China including 3 cases in Kerala, India.

Symptoms and Diagnosis

A common sign of infection includes respiratory symptoms, cough, fever, breathing difficulties or shortness of breath and diarrhea. Infection can cause the severe acute respiratory syndrome, pneumonia, kidney failure and even death in more severe cases. It is estimated that it takes 2 to 10 days from exposure to onset of symptoms by the World Health Organization. Analysis of the recent out breaks has suggested that the increased severity of the disease may be due to a change in genetic sequence and the virus attacks on cells and begins replicating to cause an Infection. It all depends on the virus’s lifecycle and replication rate that how fast the virus spreads throughout the body. It rearranges the membrane of cells and stimulates them to fuse together. This process causes sufficient damage to host tissues to shut down the body’s immune system, to fight with viruses, infections and other diseases.

Treatment and Vaccination

Unfortunately, the vaccination is under investigation and not available for Novel Coronavirus. The efforts are already underway by global organizations, governments, and private companies, but it may take months. There is no specific management for Novel Coronavirus. Vaccine. Symptomatic treatment is recommended. The line of management is usually the rest, Intravenous fluids, anti-pyretic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic agents.

Correlation of Ayurveda and Siddha Medicine with Preventive Measures

Ayurveda - the science of life, and Siddha - means achievements, the twin medicine system in India are the comprehensive system of health care of ancient wisdom, based on experiential knowledge and grown with perpetual additions. Original dimensions of Ayurveda are in built in the ancient compendia of Indian wisdom called Vedas, which are believed to be documented around 6000 years back. About 65% of population in India is reported to use Ayurveda and medicinal plants to help meet their primary health care needs and the safety of this vibrant tradition is attributed to time tested use and textual reference.

The concept of epidemics is very well defined and established in Ayurveda and Siddha. Acharya Charaka (1500BC - 400AD), the great physician of Ayurveda had mentioned epidemic conditions under the head ‘Janapadodwamsa”. The contamination and vitiation of various factors like– Jala (water), Vayu (air), Desha (place) and Kala (season), are considered to be responsible for the production of communicable diseases which can be well correlated with modern science. Susruta (1500BC-500AD) has very clearly defined such diseases under Oupasargika roga i.e., communicable diseases

Numerous methods of prevention and controls of epidemics, measures for environmental sanitation finds an important place in Ayurvedic and Siddha literatures. It has also been mentioned that the natural course of disease and its treatment may vary according to the period, geographical extent, eco-climatic conditions, and psychosomatic constitution of an individual and so on. Certain new disease entities may also appear in the course of time that has no identity and they may be managed through suitable drugs and procedures based on the symptom profile, taking leads from authentic literatures.

This provides us basic ideology of creating an evidence on safety and efficacy through Reverse pharmacology. Today water borne diseases, environmental diseases, epidemiological disorders and seasonal disorders due to infections can be correlated with Janapadodhwamsa Vyadhis.

Evidence of Contagious Disease Treatment By Ayurveda

Various communicable diseases like Chikanguniya, Dengue , Swine flu etc. which were declared as global emergencies earlier, The observations drawn from medical camps and documented reports collected from various parts of the country revealed that the Ayurveda and Siddha regimens certainly has a role in cure and management of the symptoms of these diseases effectively. This would immensely help for taking forward the leads from Ayurveda and Siddha for further scientific validation on safety and efficacy in the Coronavirus condition also through systematic experimental and clinical studies.

Ayurveda and Siddha offers number of single drugs, compound herbal and herbo-mineral combinations, may be rationally used to combat such conditions. It is evident from above description that the Ayurveda has an enormous knowledge of mode of spread, nature of microorganism and how to combat the disease long back. The krimis, bhutas, grahas, rakshas and their agantuka nidana are all microorganisms may be virus, bacterial and fungal organisms.

Charaka has given three main processes for treating the krimi rogas:

These are Nidana parivarjana (to avoid the factors responsible for the production of disease),

Apakarshana (removal of krimi from the affected site) and

Prakriti Vighata (changing the environment, which favorable for the growth of microbes).

In Siddha system of medicine, the treatment modalities are categorized into

Symptom modifiers- to say the drugs which improve the Quality of Life providing strength or resistance against the disease such as Jvara hara (anti pyretic) ; Sotha hara (anti-inflammatory); Vedanaa hara (analgesics) ; Kasa hara (anti tussive) ; Swasa hara (anti dyspnoeic); Atisara hara (anti diarrheal) etc.,

General health promoters- the agents that alleviate symptoms and facilitate early recovery such as Balya (Tonic) and Rasayana (Immunomodulator)

Vector control measures/agents -that are mostly physical measures for environmental cleanliness like Dhoopana ( for Fumigation) and Bhuthaghna & Rakshoghna (Anti- microbial agents).

The concept seems to be very similar to modern microbiology and practice of medicine. Though there is no direct reference of Coronavirus, but it can be equated with the prevailing conditions to some extent.

How Ayurvedic Products Can Prevent?

It is always necessary to take action before it is late. As a preventive measure, some of the herbo-minerals like, Holy Basil, Giloy (Heart-Leaved Moonseed) Amla, Winter Cherry, Turmeric etc, produce the antipyretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory and therapeutic effect and effective in all age groups, for stronger immunity ,better digestion, healthy liver functioning, metabolism and a balanced hormonal function. There are a lot of Ayurvedic formulations available to cleanse the toxins, and provide nourishment, lubricate and reinstate the balance. This process increases immunity and protects the body against viruses and infections. Ayurvedic products like herbal immunity booster can help boost overall immunity, which helps protect the body against viruses, bacteria, fungi, infections and even parasites, and empowers energy and resistance. These immune system boosters are usually designed by natural herbs to promote increased energy and helps aid in your body’s ability to fight infection. They help to keep illnesses away and provides optimal immune defense.

Best Herbal Immunity Booster

Ayurvedic formulations with immune-boosting properties are available in tablets, capsules, supplements and tonics, which promotes overall health and well-being. But finding a trustworthy and reliable product is all that matters. Bio Immunoboosters Capsule by BIOAYURVEDA (One of the biggest Ayurvedic brands) is one of the most reliable immunity system booster, formulated by completely pure ingredients such as Giloy (Heart-Leaved Moonseed, Amla, Turmeric, Green Chiretta, Black Pepper, Moringa, Dry Ginger and many more natural herbs that helps to sustain immunity with its anti-inflammatory properties. It helps in enhancing the function of white body cells that fights infections. It helps in improving the body's response to respiratory infections and improves digestive health. It works remarkably well in activating the immune system to bring overall wellness.

Some More Necessary Safety Measures

Ayurveda always recommend Diet and Life style adoption, i.e

Ahara (Diet) -Always have home made fresh food, plenty of lukewarm liquids, light and warm diet, liberally use ginger and turmeric in foods Always avoid food prepared under unhygienic conditions, contaminated and stale food, Cold drinks, beverage etc.,

Vihara (Life style)- Avoid visiting the disease prevalent areas

Proper sanitation measures to be followed like

Regular hand washing with soap and water, covering mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, thoroughly cooking meat and eggs, avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands, stay home when you are sick, clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces, etc. are the common recommendations to avoid infection spread. Avoid intimate contact with any person showing signs of respiratory sickness like cough and sneezing

Coronavirus is an epidemic disorder, there should be continuous upgrading of the knowledge about the infection, transmission, control, virus, vector and epidemiology. As this disease is mainly related to public health, the research has to be focused on the geographical extent and spread of the infection, and further research is needed to standardize these formulations by developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), pharmacopoeia standards, stability studies and establishing the safety data of these formulations along with scientific evidences. Various Health Departments has to be actively engaged in patient care, patient education, community education which also includes, organizing various preventive and curative medical camps to tackle this disaster and health menace globally.

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phgq · 4 years ago

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Unmasking the truth behind your Covid-19 face mask

#PHnews: Unmasking the truth behind your Covid-19 face mask

MANILA – With the ordinary face mask taking the limelight during this time of pandemic, it is very important to know what kind of face mask you would use to get the needed protection from the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 or SARS-CoV-2 that causes the deadly coronavirus disease or Covid-19.

Taking up the challenge to find a better alternative, the Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) embarked immediately on developing a special face mask with added functionality and value. So, in truth, not all face masks are created equal.

Understanding the differences of face masks

N95 mask

As a general description, a face mask is a loose-fitting device that creates a physical barrier between the mouth and nose of the wearer and potential contaminants in the immediate environment.

If the face mask is worn properly, it can help block large-particle droplets, splashes, sprays or splatter that may contain viruses and microbes from reaching one’s mouth and nose. On the other hand, the face masks also help reduce exposure of one’s saliva and respiratory secretions, especially if one has cough, to others.

In general, face masks are effective in blocking splashes and large-particle droplets, a by design, they do not filter or block very small particles in the air that may be transmitted through coughs, sneezes or certain medical procedures. Face masks also do not provide complete protection from germs and other contaminants because of the loose fit between the surface of the face mask and one’s face. Also, the face masks are not intended to be used more than once and should be disposed of properly.

The N95 respirator, on the other hand, is a respiratory protective equipment designed to achieve a very close facial fit and very efficient filtration of airborne particles. The edges are deliberately designed to seal portion around the nose and mouth. However, the Surgical N95 Respirators are more commonly used in healthcare settings like hospitals by healthcare workers as a personal protective equipment (PPE).

To ensure its protective characteristic, the N95 respirators are subjected to fluid resistance, bacterial filtration efficiency, particle filtration efficiency, breathability, and flammability tests.

It is called 'N95' because the respirator blocks at least 95% of very small (0.3 micron) test particles. When fitted properly, the filtration capabilities of N95 respirators exceed those of ordinary face masks. However, it must be noted that even a properly fitted N95 respirator does not completely eliminate the risks.

Surgical mask

Leveling up, the surgical mask is a kind of face mask made with non-woven fabric, that has better bacteria filtration and air permeability while remaining less slippery than woven cloth. The surgical mask material is commonly made of polypropylene with 20 or 25 grams per square meter (gsm) in density. Other masks can also be made of other materials: synthetic fibers like polystyrene, polycarbonate, polyethylene, or polyester.

This kind of mask is composed of multi-layered structure. The outer layer is made of nonwoven, water-repellent protective layer. The middle part is made of high-efficiency filter spray nonwoven. Lastly, the inner layer is made of finer fiber and skin friendly material.

Just like the N95 mask, the surgical masks are also tested for fluid resistance, bacterial filtration efficiency, particle filtration efficiency, breathability, and flammability. Similarly, the surgical mask should only be used once and discarded properly after every use.

Cloth mask

A cloth mask, from its name, is made of cloth or fabric and is mostly worn by people to protect themselves from air pollution. Its effectivity varies mainly with the kind of material used, the design and construction or how it was put together.

Specialized cloth masks can provide protection against particulate matter (PM) or microscopic particles that are present in the air.

DOST-PTRI, using the water-repellent textile finishing technology under its Smart Textiles R&D Program, has developed the REwear Face Mask that was made smarter than the ordinary cloth face mask. In fact, the REwear Face Mask is washable up to 50 times thus making it more economical in the long run.

REwear face mask, the smarter alternative

The finishing procedure involves application of silane compounds which are prepared into a nanosol or solution that is applied onto a natural-fiber blended textile such as cotton fabrics.

Many textile materials used for clothing, home textiles, and others may have water repellency or the ability to prevent water from penetrating. An example of this is the water-repellent fabric that can be used for a face mask.

Respiratory diseases, such as Covid-19 are transmitted through respiratory droplets over a short distance by coughing and through direct contact with a patient’s secretions.

As protection, cloth masks, especially those made of cotton, typically absorb liquid droplets, unless a finishing process is applied to it. By using water-repellent finishing, the liquid droplets will just slide down the REwear Face Mask.

Like a surgical mask made of multiple layers, the REwear face mask is constructed with a two-piece, three to four-layer mask. Fully detachable, the first piece (outer layer) is made of water repellent fabric and the second piece (inner layer) is made of absorbent fabric.

REwear Face Mask also underwent rigid testing for water-repellency, toxicity, fluid resistance, bacterial filtration efficiency, particle filtration efficiency, breathability, and flammability following the standard protocols.

It is an ideal protection for the following: people who care for patients with respiratory infection symptoms, people visiting clinics or hospitals, workers handling food, public transport operations staff/drivers, and people in crowded or poorly ventilated places. (Rodolfo P. de Guzman/S&T Media Service/Source: Philippine Textile Research Institute)

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References:

* Philippine News Agency. "Unmasking the truth behind your Covid-19 face mask." Philippine News Agency. https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1108771 (accessed July 13, 2020 at 10:33PM UTC+14).

* Philippine News Agency. "Unmasking the truth behind your Covid-19 face mask." Archive Today. https://archive.ph/?run=1&url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1108771 (archived).

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