19/06/2020
This week the world’s first medical breakthrough in treatments for COVID-19 was confirmed by medical professionals. Dexamethasone, an anti-inflammatory drug has been proven to reduce the risk of death for patients on ventilation by as much as 35% and patients on oxygen by 20%.
Dr Tom Trinick, Consultant Chemical Pathologist, based at the Ulster Hospital said “We are absolutely delighted because it means that a third of our hospitalized, seriously ill patients with pneumonic forms of COVID-19 will live”.
Click the link to read more https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-53085330
Dealing with worry in difficult times is a booklet from Health Development which may be useful to help you cope with issues arising from COVID-19. It gives practical suggestions for reducing worry in these challenging times, promotes wellbeing and provides links to key resources that people have found helpful. Please click on this link:https://youtu.be/dIYhhhqf9Gc to view a video version of the document.
Click on the link below to view a printable copy from our websitehttps://bit.ly/2S2aOPX.
We would like to remind you that if you need to attend the Emergency Department you should do so alone or with one adult when absolutely necessary, for example with a vulnerable adult, a child or a palliative patient.
Please remember to maintain social distancing and observe good hand hygiene by washing your hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds to prevent the spread of coronavirus.