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• Wisconsin reports 5,095 new coronavirus cases, 62 deaths
  
  Wisconsin health officials Wednesday reported 5,095 new cases and 62 record deaths.
  Ap.  ABC News.  Thu, 26 Nov 2020 22:21:14 +0000.
• US Fertility is targeted in ransomware attack where patients' health data was stolen
  
  US Fertility said it was targeted in a ransomware attack on September 14 that stole patients' names, addresses and in some cases private health data and Social Security numbers.
  Daily Mail.  Thu, 26 Nov 2020 19:16:02 GMT.
• Covid 19 coronavirus: Adelaide student infected by picking up pizza
  
  Heath authorities believe an Adelaide student diagnosed with coronavirus likely caught the virus while picking up a takeaway pizza.Health authorities in South Australia have confirmed the high school student picked up a pizza ...
  New Zealand Herald.  Fri, 27 Nov 2020 05:59:07 +1200.
• Covid-19: Preparation for NI vaccination programme in December
  
  Rollout will start with care home residents and staff, health and social care workers and those over 80.
  BBC News.  Thu, 26 Nov 2020 17:39:32 GMT.
• Elizabeth Dixon death inquiry 'exposes 20-year cover-up' of mistakes
  
  Health workers have been "persistently dishonest" over a baby's death in 2001, a report finds.
  BBC News.  Thu, 26 Nov 2020 15:24:02 GMT.
• US Sets Covid Case And Hospitalization Records On Thanksgiving Eve, Reports Most Deaths Since May
  
  As public health experts beg for caution, the U.S. is entering into the Thanksgiving stretch with surging cases, hospitalizations and deaths.
  By Jemima Mcevoy, Forbes Staff.  Forbes.  Thu, 26 Nov 2020 09:46:02 -0500.
• Health Ministry answers frequently asked COVID-19 questions
  
  To help haredim cooperate on curbing the spread of the coronavirus, the Health Ministry has compiled a Q&A of some common questions regarding testing, masks and more.
  Jerusalem Post.  Thu, 26 Nov 2020 14:23:31 GMT.
• Here's Why You Should Hold Alexandria (ARE) Stock Right Now
  
  Though Alexandria (ARE) is poised to continue witnessing solid internal growth on healthy demand, an extensive development pipeline exposes it to rising construction cost risks and lease-up concerns.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Thu, 26 Nov 2020 13:35:00 GMT.
• Lockdown tier predictions - which areas are likely to be in Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3
  
  Health Secretary Matt Hancock is expected to lay out which tier each local authority will fall under after the end of the national lockdown. 
  Chiara Giordano.  The Independent.  Thu, 26 Nov 2020 12:11:49 GMT.
• A Fight Over Agriculture Secretary Could Decide the Direction of Hunger Policy
  
  The delicate proxy clash has pitted Democrats eager to emphasize issues like hunger and nutrition against traditionalists who believe the department should represent rural America.
  Jonathan Martin.  New York Times.  Thu, 26 Nov 2020 10:00:18 +0000.
• Heatwave to bring 'three or four days' of 40-degree heat to SEQ
  
  The Bureau of Meteorology has warned Sunday will mark the start of the worst of the weather, with health authorities urging residents to watch for signs of heat stress.
  Matt Dennien.  Sydney Morning Herald.  Thu, 26 Nov 2020 20:22:18 +1100.
• Daily virus cases top 1,000 for first time in a month as reopening continues
  
  Health Ministry records 1,068 diagnoses in 24 hours, highest rate since mid-October; ministers nevertheless push on with pilot to open malls and markets
  Times of Israel.  Thu, 26 Nov 2020 07:59:56 +0000.
• Palestine negotiating possible production of Russian Sputnik V vaccine - newspaper
  
  According to Palestinian Ambassador to Russia Abdel Hafiz Nofal, a permit from the Israeli health ministry is needed to import the Russian vaccine to Palestine
  Tass.  Thu, 26 Nov 2020 02:54:40 +0300.
• Researchers uncover the unique way stem cells protect their chromosome ends
  
  Telomeres are specialized structures at the end of chromosomes which protect our DNA and ensure healthy division of cells. According to a new study, the mechanisms of telomere protection are surprisingly unique in stem cells.
  Science Daily.  Wed, 25 Nov 2020 12:23:21 EST.
• No-deal Brexit could disrupt medicines and vaccine delivery, industry warns
  
  Supplies of crucial medicines including potential COVID-19 vaccines could be disrupted if the government fails to reach a Brexit deal for the pharmaceutical sector, industry leaders have told Sky News.
  Sky News.  Wed, 25 Nov 2020 00:01:00 +0000.
• Dr. Richard Besser: Despite coronavirus, science is NOT telling us to close schools
  
  Just a few months ago, I and other public health officials believed that until community spread of the coronavirus was controlled, schools should remain virtual. ...
  Dr. Richard Besser.  Fox News.  Tue, 24 Nov 2020 16:47:22 GMT.
• Novel Drug Approvals for 2020
  
  The availability of new drugs and biological products often means new treatment options for patients and advances in health care for the American public
  Fda.  Food and Drug Administration.  Tue, 24 Nov 2020 08:03:50 EST.
• U.S. Travel: Do Your Part for Public Health If You Choose to Travel for the Holidays
  
  With tens of millions of Americans expected to travel for Thanksgiving next week despite spiking COVID-19 infection numbers nationwide, the U.S. ...
  Travel Industry Wire.  2020-11-23 15:36:41 EST.
• Los Angeles County suspends outdoor dining amid coronavirus surge
  
  Los Angeles County is suspending outdoor dining for the foreseeable future as coronavirus cases surge in the region and across the country.The order from the public health department will force ...
  Nathaniel Weixel.  The Hill.  Mon, 23 Nov 2020 16:40:21 +0000.
• FDA allows emergency use of antibody drug Trump received
  
  U.S. health officials Saturday agreed to allow emergency use of a second antibody drug to help the immune system fight COVID-19, an experimental medicine that President Donald Trump was given when he was sickened last month. ...
  Marilynn Marchione.  Washington Times.  Sat, 21 Nov 2020 21:42:25 -0500.

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