School linked to new China COVID outbreak

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3 years ago

September 14, 2021

A new surge of COVID-19 detected in China has has been linked to a primary school in Fujian province

Initial reports suggest that the COVID outbreak could have started from a student’s father, who tested positive last week.

Authorities in Fujian have now ordered that all teachers and students receive a COVID test within a week, following more than 100 cases detected in four days.

The latest wave comes a month after China contained the Nanjing outbreak – it’s biggest since Wuhan.

A medical worker takes a swab sample from a resident to be tested for the COVID-19 coronavirus in Wuhan in China’s central Hubei province on May 14, 2020. – Nervous residents of China’s pandemic epicentre of Wuhan queued up across the city to be tested for the coronavirus on May 14 after a new cluster of cases sparked a mass screening campaign. (Photo by STR / AFP) / China OUT

The city of Putian in Fujian province – home to about three million residents – appears to be among one of the hardest-hit places

The first cases there have been linked to a primary school.

Reports also continue to state that the suspected source of the outbreak is a student’s father who tested positive for the virus on 10 September – 38 days after returning from Singapore on 4 August.

He had served 21 days in quarantine, during which he had taken nine nucleic acid and serologic tests, all of which were negative, said a report in the state-run Global Times newspaper.

It is not clear if the student’s father was indeed infected overseas, as such a long development period is very unusual.

TikTok’s fate in the United States

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6 hours ago

May 3, 2024

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TikTok’s fate in the United States has never been more in doubt.

Congress approved a bill, which President Joe Biden signed into law that gives its Chinese parent company two options: sell it to an approved buyer or see it banned.

But now, the owners of the popular social media app says they’re preparing to challenge the statute in court.

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The ongoing alcohol related research many ignore

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20 hours ago

May 2, 2024

Mike Loder

New research shows the impact of alcohol on our gut microbiome.

Alcohol affects gut microbes, potentially leading to gut imbalance and heightened cravings.

Research suggests moderate drinkers have healthier gut microbiomes. While red wine consumption may enhance gut diversity, similar benefits can be found in plant-based and fermented foods. Dysbiosis may worsen addiction, highlighting the need for holistic approaches to treatment.

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How AI is leveraging Amazon’s fast production

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21 hours ago

May 2, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Amazon reported better-than-expected results for the last quarter, surpassing analysts’ estimates.

Amazon reported better-than-expected results for the last quarter, surpassing analysts’ estimates, driven by strong performance in its cloud computing and AI.

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Veronica Dudo discuss.