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PALM BEACH, Fla., Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ Since the global outbreak that triggered the pandemic, scientists around the world have been working on potential treatments and vaccines for the new coronavirus disease known as COVID-19… and they have been making progress at a rapid pace, perhaps the fastest in history. Several companies are working on antiviral drugs, some of which are already in use against other illnesses, to treat people who have COVID-19, which could provide the fastest track of all. Other companies are working on vaccines that could be used as a preventive measure against the disease. Last week, the FDA granted emergency use authorization for a COVID-19 vaccine created by Pfizer-BioNTech. An article in Medical News today added: The United States is the latest country to join Canada and the United Kingdom in approving a COVID-19 vaccine. Creating a vaccine in under 1 year is no small feat. While the coronavirus pa
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Week in Review (For the week ending Dec. 18, 2020)
Information submitted Governor DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine greet the first vaccines to arrive in Ohio Ohio Public Health Advisory Map • •
OHIO – Throughout the week, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine was joined by
Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and provided updates on Ohio s response to the
COVID-19 pandemic, as well as other state initiatives.
On
Monday,
Governor DeWine announced that the first COVID-19 vaccinations have
been administered in Ohio. Shipments of 975 doses were delivered to both
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus and UC
Health in Cincinnati. Several healthcare workers and personnel who are
COVID-19 vaccinations begin in Ohio
R-H Staff
COLUMBUS, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted provided the following updates this week on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vaccinations Begin in Ohio
Gov. DeWine announced Monday that the first COVID-19 vaccinations have been administered in Ohio. Shipments of 975 doses were delivered to both The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus and UC Health in Cincinnati. Several healthcare workers and personnel who are routinely involved with the care of COVID-19 patients immediately received vaccinations.
“It was such a moment of hope to watch the healthcare workers begin to get vaccinated today,” Gov. DeWine said. “Today is the first day of a process that will continue over the months ahead as Ohioans who choose to be vaccinated have their opportunity to receive the vaccine. However, until the vaccine is widely available for all Ohioans who choose to receive it, we must continue to use
December 17, 2020
Research suggests that the prescription drug Vascepa may help treat the symptoms of mild to moderate COVID-19.
Everyday Health
While frontline workers are beginning to get the first round of COVID-19 vaccines, experts agree it will be months before everyone will be protected. In the meantime, researchers continue to look for ways to treat people who have contracted the novel coronavirus.
A new Canadian study presented as a late-breaking clinical trial on December 12 at the National Lipid Association Conference found that the prescription drug Vascepa (icosapent ethyl) shows some promise for treating the symptoms of mild to moderate COVID-19. Those treated with the drug had a 25 percent reduction in the inflammatory biomarker high sensitivity C-reactive protein (CPR), and COVID-19 symptoms were significantly reduced compared with patients who were untreated.
DeWine s Week in Review for week ending Dec. 18 Saturday, December 19, 2020 11:08 AM DeWine Throughout the week, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine was joined by Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and provided updates on Ohio s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as other state initiatives.
On Monday, Governor DeWine announced that the first COVID-19 vaccinations have been administered in Ohio. Shipments of 975 doses were delivered to both The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus and UC Health in Cincinnati. Several healthcare workers and personnel who are routinely involved with the care of COVID-19 patients immediately received vaccinations. It was such a moment of hope to watch the healthcare workers begin to get vaccinated, said Governor DeWine. This is the first day of a process that will continue over the months ahead as Ohioans who choose to be vaccinated have their opportunity to receive the vaccine. However, un