https://www.news.com.au/world/coronavirus/global/uk-coronavirus-covid19-cases-rise-in-a-vertical-line-with-record-figures/news-story/9c09d8b37819c23f23eec9dcc1488f96

UK coronavirus: COVID-19 cases rise in a ‘vertical line’ with record figures


A more infectious strain of the coronavirus is completely out of control in the UK, with new cases rising exponentially

https://www.news.com.au/world/coronavirus/global/uk-coronavirus-covid19-cases-rise-in-a-vertical-line-with-record-figures/news-story/9c09d8b37819c23f23eec9dcc1488f96

UK coronavirus: COVID-19 cases rise in a ‘vertical line’ with record figures


A more infectious strain of the coronavirus is completely out of control in the UK, with new cases rising exponentially

https://www.theblaze.com/news/health-care-frontline-workers-refuse-covid-vaccine

Large numbers of health care and frontline workers are refusing to get the coronavirus vaccine


Despite having been prioritized as the first recipients of the coronavirus vaccine, a large number of health care and frontline workers are passing on the vaccine. Early reports from across the country show that health care and frontline workers are refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Over 50% of health care workers are opting to skip the shot

https://www.theblaze.com/news/health-care-frontline-workers-refuse-covid-vaccine

Large numbers of health care and frontline workers are refusing to get the coronavirus vaccine


Despite having been prioritized as the first recipients of the coronavirus vaccine, a large number of health care and frontline workers are passing on the vaccine. Early reports from across the country show that health care and frontline workers are refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Over 50% of health care workers are opting to skip the shot

https://www.tapinto.net/towns/nutley/sections/health-and-wellness/articles/a-health-care-system-that-buckled-but-held-nj-2020-the-year-of-covid-19

A Health Care System that Buckled but Held: New Jersey 2020, the Year of COVID-19


With COVID-19 hospitalizations spiraling upward, concerns had begun to emerge about the supply of critical resources, especially masks, gowns, GLOVES and other personal protective equipment.

Nurses at some New Jersey hospitals and nursing homes were ringing alarm bells, afraid their facility would soon run out of these inexpensive but critical elements.

https://www.tapinto.net/towns/nutley/sections/health-and-wellness/articles/a-health-care-system-that-buckled-but-held-nj-2020-the-year-of-covid-19

A Health Care System that Buckled but Held: New Jersey 2020, the Year of COVID-19


With COVID-19 hospitalizations spiraling upward, concerns had begun to emerge about the supply of critical resources, especially masks, gowns, GLOVES and other personal protective equipment.

Nurses at some New Jersey hospitals and nursing homes were ringing alarm bells, afraid their facility would soon run out of these inexpensive but critical elements.

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/coronavirus-tally-global-cases-of-covid-19-top-85-million-us-death-toll-heads-toward-352000-2021-01-04

Coronavirus tally: Global cases of COVID-19 top 85 million, U.S. death toll heads toward 352,000


The global tally for confirmed cases of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 rose above 85 million on Monday, according to data aggregated by Johns Hopkins University, while the death toll rose above 1.8 million. The U.S. has the highest case tally in the world at 20.6 million and the highest death toll at 351,590, or more than a fifth of the global total. The U.S. counted at least 201,476 new cases on Sunday, and at least 1,353 people died

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/coronavirus-tally-global-cases-of-covid-19-top-85-million-us-death-toll-heads-toward-352000-2021-01-04

Coronavirus tally: Global cases of COVID-19 top 85 million, U.S. death toll heads toward 352,000


The global tally for confirmed cases of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 rose above 85 million on Monday, according to data aggregated by Johns Hopkins University, while the death toll rose above 1.8 million. The U.S. has the highest case tally in the world at 20.6 million and the highest death toll at 351,590, or more than a fifth of the global total. The U.S. counted at least 201,476 new cases on Sunday, and at least 1,353 people died

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-55526123

Covaxin: Concern over 'rushed' approval for India Covid jab


Experts have raised concerns over India's emergency approval of a locally-produced coronavirus vaccine before the completion of trials.

It said that there were "intense concerns arising from the absence of the efficacy data" as well a lack of transparency that would "raise more questions than answers and likely will not reinforce faith in our scientific decision making bodies".

The statement came after India's Drugs Controller General, VG Somani, insisted Covaxin was "safe and provides a robust immune response".

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-55526123

Covaxin: Concern over 'rushed' approval for India Covid jab


Experts have raised concerns over India's emergency approval of a locally-produced coronavirus vaccine before the completion of trials.

It said that there were "intense concerns arising from the absence of the efficacy data" as well a lack of transparency that would "raise more questions than answers and likely will not reinforce faith in our scientific decision making bodies".

The statement came after India's Drugs Controller General, VG Somani, insisted Covaxin was "safe and provides a robust immune response".

https://www.haaretz.com/science-and-health/u-k-scientists-worried-vaccines-may-not-work-on-s-african-coronavirus-variant-1.9421350

U.K. Scientists Worried Vaccines May Not Work on S.African Coronavirus Variant

https://www.haaretz.com/science-and-health/u-k-scientists-worried-vaccines-may-not-work-on-s-african-coronavirus-variant-1.9421350

U.K. Scientists Worried Vaccines May Not Work on S.African Coronavirus Variant

https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20210102-new-strain-of-covid-19-tripled-infections-despite-uk-lockdown-report-says

New strain of Covid-19 tripled infections despite UK lockdown, report says

https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20210102-new-strain-of-covid-19-tripled-infections-despite-uk-lockdown-report-says

New strain of Covid-19 tripled infections despite UK lockdown, report says

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jan/02/us-coronavirus-covid-cases-death-toll-holidays

US braces for post-holiday Covid surge as death toll passes 350,000


The US is braced for a post-holiday coronavirus surge as its death toll passed 350,000, with thousands more predicted to die in the coming month and doctors warning they are at “breaking point” and fighting “world war three”.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jan/02/us-coronavirus-covid-cases-death-toll-holidays

US braces for post-holiday Covid surge as death toll passes 350,000


The US is braced for a post-holiday coronavirus surge as its death toll passed 350,000, with thousands more predicted to die in the coming month and doctors warning they are at “breaking point” and fighting “world war three”.

https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/africa/2021-01-03-zimbabwe-goes-into-lockdown-businesses-closed-as-covid-19-surges/

Zimbabwe goes into lockdown, businesses closed as Covid-19 surges

https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/africa/2021-01-03-zimbabwe-goes-into-lockdown-businesses-closed-as-covid-19-surges/

Zimbabwe goes into lockdown, businesses closed as Covid-19 surges

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1786251/middle-east

Lebanon on the brink of a virus ‘catastrophe’


Lebanon faces a coronavirus “catastrophe,” health chiefs warned on Saturday, after thousands of people defied health warnings and enjoyed Christmas and New Year parties.

Hospitals are overwhelmed, intensive care units are almost full and medical authorities fear a surge in cases.

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1786251/middle-east

Lebanon on the brink of a virus ‘catastrophe’


Lebanon faces a coronavirus “catastrophe,” health chiefs warned on Saturday, after thousands of people defied health warnings and enjoyed Christmas and New Year parties.

Hospitals are overwhelmed, intensive care units are almost full and medical authorities fear a surge in cases.

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/councils-urge-third-uk-lockdown-23254237

Third UK lockdown needed to prevent 'catastrophe' over new Covid-19 strain, says council


The new strain of Covid-19 transmits faster and hospitals have become stretched. Officials say urgent action is now required to save lives and the NHS

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/councils-urge-third-uk-lockdown-23254237

Third UK lockdown needed to prevent 'catastrophe' over new Covid-19 strain, says council


The new strain of Covid-19 transmits faster and hospitals have become stretched. Officials say urgent action is now required to save lives and the NHS

Maybe the investment guru is correct, "The big money is not in the buying and selling, but in the waiting"

https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/blood-vessel-damage-and-inflammation-how-covid-19-can-affect-a-person-s-brain-1.5251264

Blood vessel damage and inflammation: How COVID-19 can affect a person's brain


Results from a study of 19 deceased COVID-19 patients in the U.S. suggests that those who contract a SARS-CoV-2 infection may be susceptible to brain damage.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/blood-vessel-damage-and-inflammation-how-covid-19-can-affect-a-person-s-brain-1.5251264

Blood vessel damage and inflammation: How COVID-19 can affect a person's brain


Results from a study of 19 deceased COVID-19 patients in the U.S. suggests that those who contract a SARS-CoV-2 infection may be susceptible to brain damage.

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https://focusmalaysia.my/markets/rm10-mil-fine-awaits-half-baked-stock-market-gurus-warns-sc/

RM10 mil fine awaits half-baked stock market gurus, warns SC

In its latest Guidance Note on Provision of Investment Advice, the Securities Commission (SC) said it is more likely to consider discussions on specific stocks on blogs, forums or other social media as an investment advice if they involve the provision of recommendation or opinion which may induce readers to take an action regarding the specific stock.

“Your activity of giving investment advice is likely to require a license under the Capital Markets and Services Act (CMSA) 2007 if that activity is considered as carrying on a business,” the market regulator cautioned.

RM10 mil fine awaits half-baked stock market gurus, warns SC

In its latest Guidance Note on Provision of Investment Advice, the Securities Commission (SC) said it is more likely to consider discussions on specific stocks on blogs, forums or other social media as an investment advice if they involve the provision of recommendation or opinion which may induce readers to take an action regarding the specific stock.

“Your activity of giving investment advice is likely to require a license under the Capital Markets and Services Act (CMSA) 2007 if that activity is considered as carrying on a business,” the market regulator cautioned.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/tommybeer/2021/01/02/large-numbers-of-health-care-and-frontline-workers-are-refusing-covid-19-vaccine/?sh=624e941a3c96

Large Numbers Of Health Care And Frontline Workers Are Refusing Covid-19 Vaccine


Despite the Covid-19 death count in the United States rapidly accelerating, a startlingly high percentage of health care professionals and frontline workers throughout the country—who have been prioritized as early receipts of the coronavirus vaccine—are reportedly hesitant or outright refusing to take it.

Large Numbers Of Health Care And Frontline Workers Are Refusing Covid-19 Vaccine

Despite the Covid-19 death count in the United States rapidly accelerating, a startlingly high percentage of health care professionals and frontline workers throughout the country—who have been prioritized as early receipts of the coronavirus vaccine—are reportedly hesitant or outright refusing to take it, despite clear scientific evidence that the vaccines are safe and effective.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/tommybeer/2021/01/02/large-numbers-of-health-care-and-frontline-workers-are-refusing-covid-19-vaccine/?sh=624e941a3c96

Large Numbers Of Health Care And Frontline Workers Are Refusing Covid-19 Vaccine

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/covid-19-coronavirus-us-funeral-homes-run-out-of-space-as-deaths-climb/DEESO2C3Q6BSBOCTT63ZV3O56M/

Covid 19 coronavirus: US funeral homes run out of space as deaths climb

http://www.chronline.com/community/as-vaccines-continue-to-roll-out-county-warns-of-worsening-glove-potential-syringe-shortages/article_17e8ef7a-4bc1-11eb-8c5e-57dd31b0b337.html

As Vaccines Continue to Roll Out, County Warns of Worsening Glove, Potential Syringe Shortages

https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2020-12-16/column-why-the-u-s-still-hasnt-solved-its-mask-and-glove-shortages

Why the U.S. still hasn’t solved its mask and glove shortages


There’s been some good news about the pandemic this week along with all the bad: A vaccine is being rolled out,

But a long, hard winter still lies ahead, and we’re facing a serious — and completely avoidable — problem: Healthcare workers once again don’t have enough of the masks, GLOVES and hospital gowns they need to protect them while they treat COVID-19 patients.

Demand for those mundane but essential items is soaring because of the surge in COVID-19 cases, and it will grow again as the vaccination campaign escalates. But 11 months into the pandemic, the world’s greatest industrial power still hasn’t found a way to meet the need.

Take it easy bro, don't know that you are dog too. Sorry....

Pity the them, have to be dogs to survive

https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/latest-japanese-governors-demand-state-emergency-75011731

The Latest: Japanese governors demand state of emergency


The Japanese capital, Tokyo, and three nearby prefectures have asked the national government to declare a state of emergency to curtail the surging spread of the coronavirus pandemic

https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/latest-japanese-governors-demand-state-emergency-75011731

The Latest: Japanese governors demand state of emergency


The Japanese capital, Tokyo, and three nearby prefectures have asked the national government to declare a state of emergency to curtail the surging spread of the coronavirus pandemic

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/covid-19-battle-we-have-been-totally-overwhelmed-i-have-a-sinking-feeling-the-darkest-days-are-yet-to-come-we-have-lost-control-39922842.html

Covid-19 battle: ‘We have been totally overwhelmed, I have a sinking feeling the darkest days are yet to come. We have lost control’

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/covid-19-battle-we-have-been-totally-overwhelmed-i-have-a-sinking-feeling-the-darkest-days-are-yet-to-come-we-have-lost-control-39922842.html

Covid-19 battle: ‘We have been totally overwhelmed, I have a sinking feeling the darkest days are yet to come. We have lost control’

https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/once-a-model-california-now-struggles-to-tame-coronavirus-outbreak-121010200117_1.html

Once a model, California now struggles to tame coronavirus outbreak


Ambulances waited hours for openings to offload coronavirus patients. Overflow patients were moved to hospital hallways and gift shops, even a cafeteria. Refrigerated trucks were on standby, ready to store the dead.

Now infections have been racing out of control for weeks,

https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/once-a-model-california-now-struggles-to-tame-coronavirus-outbreak-121010200117_1.html

Once a model, California now struggles to tame coronavirus outbreak


Ambulances waited hours for openings to offload coronavirus patients. Overflow patients were moved to hospital hallways and gift shops, even a cafeteria. Refrigerated trucks were on standby, ready to store the dead.

Now infections have been racing out of control for weeks,

https://globalnews.ca/news/7551002/coronavirus-canada-update-jan-1/

Hospitals still flooding with coronavirus patients despite new year, experts warn


The fraught year of 2020 may be over, but experts warn the dawn of a new year doesn’t mean an end to the troubles caused by the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Patients in multiple Canadian hotspots are flooding hospitals at an alarming rate and expected to arrive in even greater numbers in the weeks to come, doctors and health centres said Friday.

“If these rates of increase continue the way they are, they are absolutely going to be brutal.

https://globalnews.ca/news/7551002/coronavirus-canada-update-jan-1/

Hospitals still flooding with coronavirus patients despite new year, experts warn


The fraught year of 2020 may be over, but experts warn the dawn of a new year doesn’t mean an end to the troubles caused by the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Patients in multiple Canadian hotspots are flooding hospitals at an alarming rate and expected to arrive in even greater numbers in the weeks to come, doctors and health centres said Friday.

“If these rates of increase continue the way they are, they are absolutely going to be brutal.

https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3116163/united-states-passes-20-million-coronavirus-cases

Coronavirus: US passes 20 million cases, as Mitt Romney calls for emergency medics to be drafted to administer vaccine


The United States has recorded more than 20 million cases of Covid-19, Johns Hopkins University said on Friday in its real-time tally, as the New Year brought another grim milestone underlining the country’s struggle to quell the virus.

The US has so far registered 20,007,149 cases and 346,408 deaths in the pandemic, the Baltimore-based university said, making it the country with by far the highest official number of cases and the highest death toll.

Senator Mitt Romney on Friday urged the US government to immediately enlist veterinary surgeons, combat medics and others in a sweeping proposal to administer coronavirus vaccinations and slow the rising death toll.

https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3116163/united-states-passes-20-million-coronavirus-cases

Coronavirus: US passes 20 million cases, as Mitt Romney calls for emergency medics to be drafted to administer vaccine


The United States has recorded more than 20 million cases of Covid-19, Johns Hopkins University said on Friday in its real-time tally, as the New Year brought another grim milestone underlining the country’s struggle to quell the virus.

The US has so far registered 20,007,149 cases and 346,408 deaths in the pandemic, the Baltimore-based university said, making it the country with by far the highest official number of cases and the highest death toll.

Senator Mitt Romney on Friday urged the US government to immediately enlist veterinary surgeons, combat medics and others in a sweeping proposal to administer coronavirus vaccinations and slow the rising death toll.

https://www.nydailynews.com/coronavirus/ny-covid-belgium-nursing-home-mol-hemelrijck-deaths-20210101-5rv7pp3t75e3zfmgwkapigcahm-story.html

27 residents of Belgium nursing home have now died of COVID after super-spreading holiday party

https://www.nydailynews.com/coronavirus/ny-covid-belgium-nursing-home-mol-hemelrijck-deaths-20210101-5rv7pp3t75e3zfmgwkapigcahm-story.html

27 residents of Belgium nursing home have now died of COVID after super-spreading holiday party

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/bodies-pile-up-patient-care-falters-at-l-a-county-hospitals-amid-unprecedented-covid-19-surge/

Bodies pile up, patient care falters at L.A. County hospitals amid unprecedented COVID-19 surge


Los Angeles County’s healthcare system was buckling Wednesday under the unprecedented surge of COVID-19 patients, with bodies piling up at morgues and medical professionals resorting to increasingly desperate measures as they brace for conditions to worsen in the coming weeks.

With hospitals overwhelmed by patients and no outlet valve available, doctors, nurses and paramedics are being forced to make wrenching choices about who gets care and at what level.

Vaccines which are still experimental understandably do not go down well with many peoples