Russia Could Roll Out Coronavirus Vaccine In September, Official Claims
A top Russian official has claimed that the country could have a coronavirus vaccine ready by September.
How The COVID-19 Pandemic Trampled Brazil
Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit Brazil, there have been more than two million coronavirus cases in the country.
Human Challenge Trials For Coronavirus Vaccines Need Healthy Volunteers
Around 100 scientists are calling for healthy volunteers to become subjects of trials that will test the effectiveness of potential coronavirus vaccines.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Tocilizumab Found To Lower Death Rates In COVID-19 Patients
Rheumatoid arthritis drug tocilizumab has been found to lower death rates in COVID-19 patients.
Radiation Therapy Found To Improve Lung Conditions Of COVID-19 Patients
A study by Atlanta University has found that radiation therapy can cut hospital stays of COVID-19 patients by helping improve lung conditions and intubation rates.
Can Humans Develop An Immune System Like Bats To Combat COVID-19? Experts Weigh In
Experts believe that bats offer clues to treating COVID-19.
Coronavirus Immunity Fades Within Weeks, Confirms New British Study
Herd immunity may not be possible, suggests the findings of a new study conducted by a team of researchers in the U.K.
False Claims About Preventing And Self-Testing For COVID-19 Debunked
Stanford University has debunked attributions of social media posts about avoiding and self-testing for COVID-19 that cite the Stanford Hospital Board as their source.
Phase 2 Of US And China Trade Deal Not A Priority For Donald Trump
The next phase of the U.S. trade deal with China is not a priority for Donald Trump.
Bill Gates Believes Availing Coronavirus Vaccine To ‘Highest Bidder’ Will Create Chaos
Microsoft founder Bill Gates believes that availing coronavirus vaccine to the “highest bidder” rather than to the people who need them the most will only cause further devastation as the pandemic could be deadlier in that case.
COVID-19 Survivor From Chicago Second To Receive Double-Lung Transplant In The US
A COVID-19 survivor from Chicago becomes the second to get a rare double-lung transplant after recovering from the disease.
Coronavirus Antibodies Can't Provide Lifelong Immunity To COVID-19, Study Suggests
Research suggests that coronavirus antibodies may last only two to three months.
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.