Former Porn Star Mia Khalifa Undergoes Swab Test, Calls On Others To Do The Same
Mia Khalifa shows off how she underwent a nasal swab test, urging others to follow her lead.
China Vaccinates 'Tens Of Thousands' With Coronavirus Vaccine Without Completing Trials
China has inoculated at least tens of thousands of people with its experimental coronavirus vaccines despite concerns over their safety.
Pfizer Coronavirus Vaccine Could Be Distributed To The US Before 2021, Says Pfizer CEO
The U.S. could have access to Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine before the end of the year. Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said on Sunday that the company would supply “hundreds of thousands of doses” of its coronavirus vaccine to the country as soon as regulators at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approve the shot by the end of October.
Researchers Study Link Between Obesity And Severe COVID-19
Experts are studying why people who are obese are at higher risk for getting severely ill when infected with the new coronavirus.
Coronavirus Cannot Be Transmitted Through Food, Says ICMSF
Food experts on food contamination have revealed that the new coronavirus cannot be transmitted through food.
Mexico Runs Out Of Death Certificates Due To High COVID-19 Death Toll
Mexico has ordered the printing of 1.1 million additional death certificates as the country runs out of the essential document due to the high death toll brought by COVID-19.
White House Spokeswoman Refutes Political Pressure On FDA To Approve COVID-19 Vaccine
“No one is pressuring the FDA to do anything,” said McEnany referring to the Food and Drug Administration.
CDC Asks States To Prepare For Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution In Late October
Doses of a potential coronavirus vaccine will be distributed to U.S. states as soon as late October.
Sanofi Discontinues Clinical Trials Of Kevzara After Showing Adverse Effects In COVID-19 Patients
Sanofi has stopped the clinical trials of Kevzara, one of the drugs being tested to treat COVID-19.
WHO Praises Sweden's COVID-19 Strategy As Critics Call It 'Nutty'
A World Health Organization (WHO) special envoy on COVID-19 commended Sweden’s coronavirus response on Tuesday, hailing it as a model that other countries should emulate in the long run.
New Study Shows That Airborne Transmission Of Coronavirus Is Possible
A research published on Tuesday provides further evidence that the new coronavirus can spread through the air.
Countries Should Engage In ‘Honest Dialogue’ With Coronavirus Protestors, Says WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged governments in different countries to have an honest conversation with the people protesting against restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Brazil Welcomes Tourists To Coveted Islands Provided They Have Been Infected By COVID-19 In The Past
Tourists visiting the islands will be subjected to two tests – PCR virus tests and IgG antibody tests. The results of these tests will be accepted only if they are taken 20 days before the guests' arrival.
CDC Reverses COVID-19 Testing Guidance Claiming Asymptomatic People Don't Need To Get Tested
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) director has clarified a new testing guidance for COVID-19 that drew backlash from health experts last week.
Most US And UK Citizens Not Satisfied With Their Government's COVID-19 Response, Survey Shows
A survey across 14 countries around the world has found that most citizens feel that their governments responded well to the COVID-19 pandemic, except the Americans and Britons.
Moderna's Coronavirus Vaccine Safe Among The Elderly, Study Shows
A small trial of elderly COVID-19 patients showed that Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine was able to produce neutralizing antibodies against the disease.
Brazil Riddled With Corruption As It Struggles To Fight COVID-19
Massive amounts of COVID-19 funds are being stolen in Brazil, the second hardest-hit country in the world.
Tuberculosis Resurgence Noticed Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Public Health Experts Issue Warning
As the world is battling the coronavirus pandemic that has claimed thousands of lives so far, the public health experts are increasingly becoming worried about another infectious disease that is spreading quietly– tuberculosis.
Two New COVID-19 Reinfections Reported In Europe
Two more coronavirus reinfections have been reported in Europe this week.
High Blood Pressure Medication Helps Reduce COVID-19 Severity, Study Shows
A new research has found that medication for high blood pressure can help improve one’s chances of surviving COVID-19.
Children Are 'Silent Spreaders' Of COVID-19, New Study Shows
A new U.S. study has found that asymptomatic children could be more contagious than adult COVID-19 patients.
Russia's COVID-19 Vaccine Claims 'Bogus,' Says Dr. Anthony Fauci
U.S. infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci discredited on Wednesday Russia’s claim of developing the first safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine.
Regeneron Partners With Roche To Develop COVID-19 Antibody Cocktail
Roche is partnering with Regeneron to develop an antibody cocktail for COVID-19.
COVID-19 Cases in Brazil Top 3.4 Million; Deaths Nearing 110,000
Coronavirus cases in Brazil have topped 3.4 million, making it the second worst-hit country in the world.
COVID-19 Worsening Mental Health Of 59% Of Healthcare Industry Workers, Survey Says
Employees point to improved quality of work, collaboration, stronger ties to company and co-workers.
Mutated Strain Of Coronavirus Detected In The Philippines
International researchers have detected a mutated coronavirus strain in the Philippines.
Here's Why Some People Don't Follow Rules During This Pandemic
Behavioral scientists have explained why some people do not play by the rules during the pandemic.
Alyssa Milano Opens Up About Hair Loss Due To COVID-19
American actress Alyssa Milano has been battling symptoms of COVID-19 since she tested positive for the disease in March.
Doctors, Medics First To Get Russia's COVID-19 Vaccine This Month
Russia is set to administer its COVID-19 vaccine to medics in two weeks, dismissing safety concerns raised by global health experts.
Vapers More Likely To Develop COVID-19, Study Shows
A new study has found that teens and young adults who vape are more likely to contract COVID-19 than those who do not.