WINNIPEG -- Several batches of Metformin, a drug commonly used to treat diabetes, is being recalled. Apotex Inc. is voluntarily recalling nine lots of its prescription metformin drug, APO-METFORMIN ER (extended release) 500mg tablets. Test results from the company showed one of the lots (PY7174) contains a nitrosamine impurity called N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) that increased over…

The novel coronavirus infection rate has been going up recently, with the global COVID-19 curve climbing to new heights. The World Health Organization said a few days ago the coronavirus isn’t any less powerful than before, warning that the danger hasn’t passed. The virus isn’t more lethal either, the organization said. New research indicates that…

The rate of new deaths and confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota continues to slow, even as the number of new cases is growing in other states following the resumption of public life. Fifteen confirmed fatalities from COVID-19 were added to the state's death tally on Sunday. The 7-day average number of deaths in Minnesota…

By WSFA Staff | June 14, 2020 at 11:38 AM CDT - Updated June 14 at 2:17 PM MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Montgomery County now has the highest number of COVID-19 cases in Alabama with 2,791 cases, according to data from the Alabama Department of Public Health. The data confirms Montgomery County has added 147…

Hawaii has decided to extend its 14-day quarantine policy for all people who visit the state, the Associated Press reports. What’s the news: Hawaii Gov. David Ige said this week that Hawaii will extend its 14-day quarantine for all incoming travelers to help keep COVID-19 cases low within the islands, the AP reports. The new…