Japanese Theme Parks: Screaming Spreads Coronavirus So Screech in Your Hearts Instead

POLICY 07.08.2020 21:58 PM

How fun can theme park rides be when riders are forbidden to scream their hearts out? Japanese theme parks like Tokyo Disneyland and Fuji-Q Highland have imposed the 'No Screaming' rule on their thrill-seeking rides to prevent the coronavirus spread.

Clallam County: Here for Service? Put On a Mask First

07.08.2020 08:09 AM

The "No mask, No Service" policy starts on July 7 in Washington State. Meanwhile, the North Olympic Library System is partnering with the Clallam County Emergency Operations Center in providing free cloth masks to the public, as not everybody has access to such protective equipment.

AI Robot Robin to Bring Cheer to Children and Their Families While Hospitalized During the Coronavirus Pandemic

07.08.2020 05:41 AM

Hospitalization is tough, particularly for young children. During the coronavirus pandemic, when physical contact is limited, specialists hope that Robin, the AI robot can help the children cope better emotionally.

Scientists Warn of Possible Surge of Coronavirus-Related Brain Damage

07.08.2020 02:31 AM

Scientists are sending a warning on the possible surge of COVID-19-related brain damage. They call for more studies and data collection regarding cases of the coronavirus infection's neurological effects in patients.

WHO Reviewing Evidence of Coronavirus' Airborne Transmission After Scientists' Plea

07.07.2020 23:34 PM

The World Health Organization says it is now reviewing evidence that points to the coronavirus being transmitted through the airborne route. This was after a group of scientists called out the agency to consider changing their guidelines on COVID-19.

EPA Approves 2 Lysol Surface Disinfectants That Effectively Kills Coronavirus

07.07.2020 22:27 PM

For the first time, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved two Lysol disinfectants to effectively kill the coronavirus on surfaces based on laboratory tests.

After Coronavirus, New Cases of Dengue Fever Appear 24 Hours After Bubonic Plague in China

07.07.2020 22:14 PM

Chinese health officials have reported a case of dengue fever within 24 hours of confirming a case of the bubonic plague. As China now faces several outbreaks, the WHO is not concerned that the bubonic plague detected poses a high-risk threat.

Melbourne Is on Coronavirus Lockdown: Borders Closed Off for the First Time in 100 Years

07.07.2020 06:28 AM

Melbourne will once again enter into lockdown and close its borders effective on the midnight of July 8, Wednesday. As Australia seems to be entering its second wave of the coronavirus, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says strict measures need to be observed to ensure that it doesn't spread to other nearby states.

Dr. Fauci on US Coronavirus Status: 'Not Good'

07.07.2020 03:34 AM

Anthony Fauci, an infectious disease expert, says the U.S. isn't doing so well in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. He says the country is still knee-deep in its first wave and needs to come up with quick solutions to try and overcome the resurgence of cases.

Fauci: Any Coronavirus Vaccine Would Only Give 'Finite Protection'

07.06.2020 22:54 PM

According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, any coronavirus vaccine developed during this time would only give us "finite protection." Furthermore, he says that the first wave of the coronavirus is still far from over.

Cell ‘Membrane on a Chip’ Developed for Screening of Coronavirus Drug Candidates

07.06.2020 04:35 AM

Scientists recreate human cell membranes onto an electronic chip to measure its behavior with external substances such as viruses and antibiotics. Soon, it will be screening drug candidates for coronavirus.

Coronavirus Is Airborne: 239 Experts Call on the WHO to Update Its COVID-19 Guidelines

07.06.2020 00:44 AM

A group of experts has come together with a common claim: the coronavirus is airborne. The scientists are to publish an open letter to the World Health Organization, suggesting it to update its recommendations for preventing the transmission of COVID-19.

New Study Found DNA Inherited From Neanderthals Increases the Risk of Suffering Severe COVID-19

07.06.2020 00:13 AM

A piece of genome that spans six genes on chromosome 3 has had a puzzling journey from the Neanderthals 60,000 years ago.

Scientists Develop Wearable COVID-19 Monitoring Tool to Catch Early Symptoms

07.04.2020 04:24 AM

Scientists have developed a small, wearable device aimed to detect early signs and symptoms of COVID-19. The gadget is about the size of a postage stamp and meant to be placed below the suprasternal notch, the groove at the base of the throat.

Children With Coronavirus Are Found to Suffer Neurological Symptoms As Well

07.04.2020 01:31 AM

Doctors have observed rare symptoms in children infected with coronavirus, resulting in neurological symptoms such as encephalopathy in the absence of the more common respiratory ones.

600,000 Minks Have Died of Coronavirus in the Netherlands, Possibly Ending the Pelt Industry

07.03.2020 08:48 AM

The Netherlands is the world's top mink fur producer, which has been attacked by COVID-19. The mink farms and pelt industry might close for good by this year.

COVID-19: To Dine Indoors or Outdoors?

07.03.2020 00:47 AM

Is it better to dine indoors or outdoors during the coronavirus pandemic? Experts are asking people first to consider: is it necessary to eat outside in the first place? Learn some tips when dining out during the COVID-19 crisis.

Are N-95 Masks Potentially Harmful? Viral Post Rattles People Adding Confusion on Protective Gear Against COVID-19

07.02.2020 22:56 PM

A Facebook post went viral after it claimed that N-95, surgical, and cloth masks were ineffective and potentially harmful against coronavirus. Experts explain the truth behind these masks and how they protect or fail to protect the wearer from COVID-19.

Scientists Now Find a Possible Explanation Behind the Mystery of Coronavirus Blood Clotting

07.02.2020 06:02 AM

The relationship between blood platelets and viral infection is clarified in a recent study. Further research is needed to see how platelets help the immune system fight viruses such as COVID-19, and how these findings may help with vaccine developments.

New Study Reveals Many Coronavirus Rapid Antibody Tests Were Cleared for Use With Little Accuracy Validation

07.01.2020 22:17 PM

A new review of the coronavirus antibody test reveals that they will not be able to reliably tell whether someone had been infected by coronavirus as its accuracy widely varied from one manufacturer to another.

The FDA Sets Guidelines for Approving Coronavirus Vaccines

07.01.2020 06:36 AM

As companies selected in the Operation Warp Speed program race in developing a coronavirus vaccine, the FDA released basic guidelines the ensure that it is clinically safe.