European Union Taps Roche And Merck To Supply COVID-19 Treatments To EU-Member States
The European Commission is securing potential treatments for COVID-19 from drug makers Roche and Merck
WHO Says Airborne Transmission Of Coronavirus Is Possible
New evidence suggests that the airborne transmission of coronavirus is possible.
COVID-19 Can Lead To Severe Neurological Complications, Study Says
The additional symptoms were observed in a study by researchers at University College London (UCL), wherein they found 43 cases COVID-19 patients who were found to have suffered from temporary brain dysfunction, strokes, nerve damage, or other severe complications.
WHO Survey Reveals 70 Countries Are Running Low On HIV Drugs Due To COVID-19 Pandemic
A survey conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that 70 countries around the world are at risk of running out of HIV drugs due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus Vaccine May Not Offer Lifelong Protection Against Infection
Any potential coronavirus vaccine may not offer lifelong protection against the virus.
239 Scientists Suspecting Airborne Transmission Of Coronavirus Write To WHO As COVID-19 Cases Surge Worldwide
More than 200 scientists from different parts of the world have urged the World Health Organization (WHO) to look into the airborne transmission of the novel coronavirus that they suspect could be a possibility.
Study Shows Why COVID-19 Patients Develop Heart Complications
A new study has shown that the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 has the ability to directly infect the heart.
Over 90% Of Remdesivir World Supply Bought By US, Little Left To Other Countries
The United States has finalized a purchasing deal with Gilead Sciences to acquire more than 90% of the global stock of Remdesivir which is the only proven treatment for COVID-19.
250,000 Babies, Young Children May Die Over The Next Six Months Due To COVID-19
A new study has revealed that 250,000 babies and young children may die indirectly due to COVID-19.
New Strain Of Virus Found In China Pigs Has Similarities With H1N1, 1918 Flu Virus
Health experts are keeping tabs on a new strain of flu in China. The new virus is carried by pigs and exhibits traits of the 2009 swine flu and 1918 pandemic flu.
Asymptomatic COVID-19 Patients May Be Unwittingly Developing 'Silent Lung Damage': Medical Examiner
A recent analysis from Dr. Jon Thogmartin suggested that COVID-19 patients who appear to be asymptomatic may still be developing "silent" lung damage which does not result in breathing difficulties or cough.
MMR And Other Childhood Vaccines Help Prevent Severe COVID-19 Complications
New research suggests that common childhood vaccines may help prevent severe complications of COVID-19.
Two Doses Of Oxford University's Coronavirus Vaccine Boost Immune Response In Pigs
Researchers at Pirbright Institute have found that two doses of Oxford University’s COVID-19 vaccine boost immune response in pigs better than a single dose.
US Coronavirus Update: States Impose New Quarantine Requirements As COVID-19 Cases Snowball
The U.S. recorded on Wednesday the highest one-day total new COVID-19 cases since April.
US Coronavirus Update: Experts Suggest Nation May Not Win Fight Against COVID-19
Experts expect more deaths in the U.S. as alarming surges in new coronavirus cases spiral out of control in various states.
Donald Trump Extends Freeze On Green Cards And Other Visas; Businesses Express Opposition
Donald Trump Extends Freeze On Green Cards And Other Visas; Businesses Express Opposition
Dexamethasone Found To Help Reduce Severe COVID-19 Deaths
The race to find a vaccine that can work against the new coronavirus is still on but a recent announcement by a research team at Oxford University offers a glimmer of hope.
Study Links Blood Type To COVID-19 Risk; People With Blood Type A Most At Risk
Blood type has been found to have ties with COVID-19 risk.
Peru Outstrips Italy In Alarming Account Of COVID-19 Cases; Now Ranks 7th Worldwide
Despite improvements in coronavirus infection rates in other countries belonging to the South American territory, Peru appears to be moving in the opposite direction. Government data has showed that the total count of coronavirus-infected Peruvians has reached 240,000 on Wednesday, outstripping hard-hit Italy.
US Citizens Found To Violate Canadian Border Closure
Some Americans have found a way to stay in Canada despite the country’s COVID-19 border closure.
Health Experts Raise Concerns About Using Dexamethasone In Treating COVID-19 Patients
Health experts around the world have expressed concerns about using dexamethasone in treating COVID-19.
Airborne Coronavirus Poop Particle Mechanism Revealed By New American Study
Coronavirus is known to spread from an infected to a healthy individual via respiratory droplets. However, several studies have previously indicated the presence of viral particles in infected patients’ poop as well.
Coronavirus Vaccine By Imperial College May Be Ready By Early 2021
An Imperial College professor has claimed that the coronavirus vaccine could be available by the first half of 2021 “if things go extraordinarily well.”
Spain Coronavirus Update: Government Passes New Decree Of Measures To 'Live' With COVID-19 Threat
A decree to "live" with COVID-19 has been approved by the Spanish Government on Tuesday, June 9 which contained measures on how to carry on with the "new normality."
Latin America Receives Huge Donation Of Medical Supplies From China
Latin America has been distributing China's donations to other parts of the territory in an effort to cope with the effects of the coronavirus recession.
Critics Say Donald Trump's Authoritarian Regime Is Imminent
Nations around the world have expressed concerns about the recent protests across the United States, with some saying that the protests could pave the way for Donald Trump’s authoritarian regime.
Scientists Question Paper Saying Hydroxychloroquine Is Not Effective In Treating COVID-19
Scientists are looking into the scientific paper that trashed the effectiveness of hydroxychloroquine in treating COVID-19.
Parts Of Latin America Easing Restrictions Despite Rising Coronavirus Cases
This week, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that Latin America is now the coronavirus epicenter as it has surpassed Europe and the United States in the number of COVID-19 infections and deaths.
Germany Coronavirus Update: Remnants Of COVID-19 In Sewage To Be Used To Track New Wave
A team of German scientists is planning to analyze the concentration of remnants of coronavirus in sewage from treatment plants across the country.
New Coronavirus Has Already Weakened, Italian Experts Claim
A top Italian doctor has claimed that the new coronavirus is losing its potency, making it much less lethal