Covid-19: Smoking DOUBLES risk of hospitalisation, study says

Smoking doubles the risk of developing a severe case of coronavirus and needing hospitalisation, a new study claims.  The research provides the first conclusive evidence, based on real-world data, that being a smoker puts individuals at higher risk of severe disease than non-smokers.  It found smokers are 14 per cent more likely to have the three … Read more

Smoking DOUBLES the risk of hospitalisation from Covid-19

Smoking doubles the risk of developing a severe case of coronavirus and needing hospitalisation, a new study claims.  The research provides the first conclusive evidence, based on real-world data, that being a smoker puts individuals at higher risk of severe disease than non-smokers.  It found smokers are 14 per cent more likely to have the three … Read more

Inhalers will be given to at-risk Covid patients to prevent hospitalisation

Inhalers will be given to at-risk Covid patients as part of major UK trial to see if a steroid used to treat asthma can prevent hospitalisation The steroid, called budesonide, is being added to the Principle trial  Trial aims to find drugs that stop mild cases in at-risk patients deteriorating Budesonide is used in inhalers and … Read more

Lord Darroch says Donald Trump’s hospitalisation could cost re-election

Britain’s former ambassador to the US Lord Darroch – who fell foul of Trump over leaked cables – says President’s admission to hospital could cost him re-election Donald Trump’s hospitalisation could cost him re-election, Lord Darroch says He said the campaign will focus on the President’s handling of the Covid crisis  Mr Trump announced he … Read more

Europe’s hospitalisation rates remain low despite soaring cases

Europe’s hospitals are not filling up with coronavirus patients despite a surge in positive tests, figures show – easing fears of a second wave of deaths.  Infections have been rising across the continent for several weeks with particularly strong rebounds in Spain and France, leading to new travel restrictions and denting hopes of a return … Read more

David Campbell shares an update on his father Jimmy Barnes health after hospitalisation

David Campbell didn’t realise his father Jimmy Barnes had been rushed to hospital until the rock star, 64, posted about it on Instagram By Monique Friedlander For Daily Mail Australia Published: 05:00 BST, 22 July 2020 | Updated: 05:38 BST, 22 July 2020 David Campbell has given an update on his father Jimmy Barnes’ health, … Read more

Jessica Marais enjoys a pampering session after her hospitalisation

Jessica Marais enjoys a pampering session in Sydney- after being rushed to hospital in a ‘distressed state’ By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia Published: 06:16 BST, 9 July 2020 | Updated: 06:16 BST, 9 July 2020 Jessica Marais appeared to be in high spirits as she treated herself to a pampering session on Thursday. … Read more