Scientists Investigate Newly-Discovered Coronavirus Strain in the UK

MEDICINE & HEALTH 12.17.2020 08:00 AM

Scientists in the United Kingdom are currently evaluating a new coronavirus variant to find out if it adds to faster transmission of COVID-19 in some parts of the country.

COVID-19 Pandemic Renewed Interest in Gardening and the Outdoors

12.17.2020 07:00 AM

Some plant lovers are now engaged in community gardens where they work in timed shifts amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Discharged COVID-19 Patients Are up To 60% More Likely To Get Sick Again in 10 Days

12.16.2020 18:00 PM

Researchers set out to measure readmission rates, reasons for readmission, and rate of death after hospital discharge among COVID-19 patients.

Children's Adaptive Immune System Seems Key to Beating COVID-19

12.16.2020 07:00 AM

Children's “innate” immune response targets unrecognized invaders, including Covid-19. Why is COVID-19 impacting adolescents less seriously than adults? How come the overwhelming majority of kids do not get infected with this strain of coronavirus? And when and how are kids able to combat coronavirus with seemingly ease and efficiency? Kids respond quickly to different viruses An explanation for the relative good fortune of children is indicated in a research comparing the immune reaction of children with that of adults.

Wrong Mask Can Be Worse Than No Mask, New Airflow Study Says

12.16.2020 04:00 AM

Every mask matters. Here's how masks affect airflow and protection effectiveness. As the number of novel cases of coronavirus continues to escalate nationally, numerous public health professionals and physicians have kept the repeated message simple: Wearing face masks helps people.

First Case of Novel Coronavirus In A Non-Captive Animal, Detected on a Wild Mink

12.15.2020 11:00 AM

Scientists have identified the wild mink as the first case of having the novel coronavirus. They found it near a mink fur farm in Utah.

Australian COVID-19 Vaccine Development Stopped Due to HIV Diagnostic Complication

12.15.2020 10:55 AM

Participants in the Australian COVID-19 vaccine phase 1 trial received ‘false positive’ HIV tests.

Japan’s Kanji of the Year for 2020 a Nod to the Coronavirus Pandemic

12.14.2020 22:00 PM

Japan has chosen the word "mitsu" for its 2020 "Kanji of the Year," which appeared in its government campaigns to enforce social distancing in response to the global coronavirus pandemic that has largely shaped this challenging year.

Louisville Zoo’s NeCee is the Latest Large Cat Confirmed to Have Coronavirus

12.12.2020 08:00 AM

NeeCee, a five-year-old female snow leopard at the Louisville Zoo, has tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, a type of coronavirus that causes COVID-19 in humans.

Cats and Dogs Are Now Vulnerable to COVID-19 Infection, Experts Say

12.11.2020 12:00 PM

Experts say that ferrets, cats, and civets are the most susceptible to coronavirus infection after humans.

Britain Warns of Allergic Reactions to Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine

12.11.2020 09:00 AM

UK officials said there had been two reports of anaphylaxis and one report of a possible allergic reaction since the rollout began.

US-Wide Pandemic Study Shows COVID-19's Complicated Impact Beyond Respiratory System

12.10.2020 17:00 PM

Pneumonia and respiratory failure are among the most frequent complications among those who got COVID-19 infections.

Why Is COVID-19 So Much More Infectious Than Others? A 'Spike' Turns Out to Be the Cause

12.09.2020 19:00 PM

Experts continue to compare COVID-19 to MERS and SARS. The COVID-19 outbreak that emerged in China has infected millions of people and killed thousands worldwide.

Face Shields Alone Can't Stop COVID-19; Should Experts Develop New Shields?

12.09.2020 10:00 AM

Plastic visors are commonly used to shield individuals from the coronavirus in restaurants, pubs and barber shops. Are face shields enough to defend you from COVID-19?

NASA's Initial Observation From Space Shows Pandemic's Positive Impact on Environment

12.09.2020 09:00 AM

NASA map reveals one global change since the COVID-19 lockdown. What does a pandemic-free year look like? NASA's new model intended to address the issue, exposing the coronavirus lockdown's impact on the environment.

Nano-Probes to Give Accurate, Faster and Cheaper COVID-19 Test

12.03.2020 23:00 PM

Nanoengineers developed new and improved probes that could easily validate rapid, point-of-care diagnostic tests for COVID-19 worldwide.

Will the Resurfaced Bodies of Culled Minks Increase the Risk of Spreading the Coronavirus?

11.28.2020 08:00 AM

The dead bodies of culled minks are resurfacing in Denmark from the mass grave this week, which prompts health risks concerns.

SARS-CoV-2's Genetic Structure Does Not Rule Out Laboratory Origin

11.26.2020 21:00 PM

A new study claims that the genetic structure of SARS-CoV-2 could have been manipulated, particularly in its chimeric structure and furin cleavage site.

Oxford University COVID-19 Vaccine Shows 70% Effectiveness

11.23.2020 17:00 PM

The vaccine developed in the UK by AstraZeneca and Oxford University ‘will save many lives,’ says scientist.

Rapid Testing Is Less Accurate Than We Thought; Will Mass Testing Still Drive COVID-19 'Towards Extinction?'

11.22.2020 20:00 PM

Mass and frequent rapid testing for COVID-19 could make a large dent in the pandemic within six weeks, a new study claims.

Why Are There Less Covid-19 Deaths Now Compared to Spring Cases?

11.19.2020 21:00 PM

Experts cannot pinpoint exactly how and why Covid-19 mortality rates have a downward trend. Due to the overwhelming number of coronavirus infections, hospitals and medical centers could only receive patients with severe cases.