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.
Experts Explain How Prior Vaccinations, Mask-Wearing Help Reduce Severe COVID-19
Researchers believe that previous immunizations and masks play a huge role in holding down COVID-19.
WHO Asks People Not To Despair As COVID-19 Cases Break 20 Million Mark
The World Health Organization (WHO) urged the people not to despair despite the rise in COVID-19 cases across the globe.
Bill Gates Has A Refreshing Stay At Home Survival Strategy, Suggest Reports
“Relative to people who have got a small house, with lots of kids, don’t have a good internet connection, the pandemic sadly is less painful for those who are better off before the pandemic,” said Gates.
US COVID-19 Cases And Deaths Down From Previous Week; Is The Country Finally Taking The RIght Steps?
An internal memo from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reveals that new COVID-19 cases and deaths in the U.S. have gone down from last week.
COVID-19 Negotiations Between White House And Democrats Fail; Donald Trump May Issue EO To Address Crisis
Representatives of the White House and Democratic congressional leaders did not reach any agreement after their three-hour COVID-19 negotiations on Thursday.
Black And Latinx Healthcare Workers More Likely To Contract COVID-19, Study Shows
A new study from Harvard Medical School reveals that healthcare workers of color are almost twice as likely to contract COVID-19 as their white colleagues.
Mexico State Bans Sugary Drinks, Blames Large-Scale Consumption For COVID-19 Fatalities
The bill comes at a juncture when Mexico is grappling under the global health crisis, with due focus on devising strategies to contain the spread of the virus by curbing unhealthy drinking tendencies of the country’s people.
Twitter, Facebook Gun Down Trump's Post On Children Being Almost Immune To COVID-19
“This video includes false claims that a group of people is immune from COVID-19, which is a violation of our policies around harmful COVID misinformation,” said a Facebook spokesman, while elucidating the reasoning behind the decision to remove the post that comprised a video clip.
Millions Of Coronavirus Vaccines To Be Available By 2021, Says Dr. Anthony Fauci
Millions of doses of coronavirus vaccines will be available by the start of 2021.
Coronavirus Measures Could Hamper Spread Of AFM Disease
Measures taken to prevent COVID-19 could help disrupt a rare paralyzing disease similar to polio.
Eli Lilly's Antibody Drug Against COVID-19 Advances To Phase 3 Trial
An antibody drug seen to treat COVID-19 has advanced to the next phase of trial. On Monday, U.S. drug maker Eli Lilly announced that the trial for its antibody drug had progressed to phase 3.
Coronavirus Death Toll Now Highest In Latin America
The coronavirus death toll in Latin America reached 206,000 on Tuesday, making up 30 percent of the global total.