UCL Scientists to Study Aerosol Droplets During Worship in a Religious Setting

Medicine & Technology Oct 05, 2020

UCL is recruiting participants for the CONFESS Study where people will sing worship and scientists will measure aerosol droplets. The researchers aim to help the government make decisions regarding religious gatherings.

Experts Warn Singing Happy Birthday Increases Risk of COVID-19 Transmission

Sep 08, 2020

COVID-19 may be spread through singing the "Happy Birthday" song, says the expert as pronouncing the consonants "P" and "B" releases large infectious droplets.

COVID-19 Update: New Zealand Extends Auckland Lockdown

Aug 24, 2020

The New Zealand metropolitan Auckland is set to extend its lockdown until 11:59 PM Sunday, August 30, according to Prime Minister (PM) Jacinda Ardern.

WHO Calls For Delaying Dental Routine Check-Ups Until COVID-19 Transmission Rates Drop

Aug 12, 2020

The World Health Organization is now asking people to delay routine and non-essential dental work until COVID-19 rates significantly drop, and warns about those procedures that produce aerosol spray from patients' mouths.

COVID-19: Children Might Carry Up to 100 Times More Viral Genetic Material Than Adults

Jul 31, 2020

Scientists claim that children under 5 years old could be carrying greater levels of coronavirus in their noses compared to older kids and adults. That means children play an important role in the transmission of COVID-19 in communities.