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Reuters notes, with at least 200,000 Americans dead from the new coronavirus and an average of nearly 1,000 more dying each day. As "the country blew past estimate after estimate" of COVID-19 deaths, Politico's pandemic newsletter said Monday night, "the term 'grim milestone' in headlines became so routine that we banned it."COVID-19 deaths are rising…

244 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Massachusetts, 7 additional deaths Daily positive test rate at 2.25% The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported an additional 244 confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Monday, bringing the statewide total to 125,723.There were 10,823 new molecular tests conducted, with a 2.25% daily positive rate. State health officials also confirmed…

By Michael Le Page , Clare Wilson , Jessica Hamzelou , Adam Vaughan , Conrad Quilty-Harper and Layal Liverpool Staff at a NHS appointment only testing facility take testing kits from members of the public in Redcar, EnglandIan Forsyth/Getty Images Latest coronavirus news as of 5 pm on 21 September New localised lockdown restrictions to…

Share on PinterestIn a recent BMJ webinar, specialists have discussed long COVID and suggested ways forward for healthcare practitioners.As a recent Medical News Today feature has highlighted, an increasing number of people around the world have reported lasting illness following confirmed or suspected infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.The symptoms involved — often…

Niticia Mpanga, a registered respiratory therapist, checks on an ICU patient at Oakbend Medical Center in Richmond, Texas. The mortality rates from COVID-19 in ICUs have been decreasing worldwide, doctors say, at least partly because of recent advances in treatment. Mark Felix/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mark Felix/AFP via Getty Images Niticia…