Influenza cases at an all-time low
Our Health: Influenza cases at an all-time low
Feb. 12, 2021
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In early February 2020 people held their breath, waiting to see how far and quickly COVID would spread in the United States. By the first week of February, HSHS Medical Group had recorded nearly 700 positive flu cases across central and southern Illinois. By the end of April, HSHS Medical Group had reached more than 2,000 cases.
This winter, however, is drastically different. Flu cases are at an all-time low, with less than 50 positive cases in HSHS Medical Group clinics since the beginning of September.
“Our efforts to help curb the spread of COVID are also helping to curb the spread of influenza,” said Dr. Valerie Thompson, primary care physician at HSHS Medical Group Medicare Clinic in Springfield, Illinois. It seems that masking, hand washing, social distancing and decreased gatherings have all contributed to an extremely mild flu season.
Connecticut Money: How to retire early, on your terms
Eric Tashlein
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A woman sits on the rocks at the beach in El Medano, Tenerife, Spain.Getty Images
Early retirement holds great appeal for many small-business owners and corporate executives in their 50s and early 60s. These generally are folks who have worked very hard and sacrificed many hours of personal time to accomplish their goals. They want to retire while they still are healthy enough to enjoy it.
If you are looking to retire early, it’s important to set yourself up for success by planning ahead. The first step is to define your vision of this next stage of your life. Are you looking for complete freedom to walk on the beach and play golf every day? Or do you envision setting up a small business or becoming a consultant in your field?
FDA announces drug trial information for new lupus and chronic heart failure medications Food and Drug Administration (generic). (Source: CNN) By KOLD News 13 Staff | February 10, 2021 at 3:29 PM MST - Updated February 10 at 3:29 PM
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Adminstration announced the information for two new medications that recently underwent clinical trials.
The first is called
Lupkynis (loop kye’ nis) and is used to treat patients with active lupus [nephritis], an inflammation of the kidneys that is caused by a chronic auto-immune disease.
According to the FDA, patients who received the drug for one year acheived major reduction in kidney inflammation.
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Centene Corporation Commences Tender Offer for Any and All 4.75% Senior Notes Due 2025
February 10, 2021 GMT
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) (“Centene” or the “Company”) announced today that it has commenced a cash tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) for any and all of its outstanding 4.75% Senior Notes due 2025 (the “2025 Notes”). The Tender Offer is being made on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase dated February 10, 2021 (the “Offer to Purchase”) and the related letter of transmittal and notice of guaranteed delivery (collectively, the “Offer Documents”).