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Newly emerged coronavirus did not spill over from scaly anteaters, researchers say

Mammals known as scaly anteaters are natural hosts of coronaviruses, but are not likely the direct source of the recent outbreak in humans, according to a study published May 14 in the open-access journal PLOS Pathogens by Jinping Chen of the Guangdong Institute of Applied Biological Resources, and colleagues. As noted by the authors, the… Read More »

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says state is ‘days, not weeks’ away from changes to stay-at-home order

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that 150 hotels have agreed to give deep discounts to health care workers logging long hours in hospitals while dealing with coronavirus outbreak, during his daily news briefing at the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services in Rancho Cordova, Calif. Thursday, April 9, 2020. Rich Pedroncelli | Pool | AP California… Read More »

Marathon Health makes after hours GP service available from home

SUPPORT OUTSIDE NORMAL HOURS: Marathon Health after hours registered nurse Kate McKay. Photo: SUPPLIED Marathon Health has made their free GP after hours service available for Bathurst residents from the comfort of their homes, allowing social distancing requirements to be met. The changes are in response to federal government concerns that people are neglecting health… Read More »