COVID-19 Omicron Variant Infection: Epidemiology Explains Why, How Wastewater Becomes a Source of the Virus

MEDICINE & HEALTH 12.10.2021 00:11 AM

Following confirmation that the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 is present in Sacramento County wastewater specimens, an epidemiology program manager said, wastewater is exactly where the virus is flourishing.

China Develops Humanized Pigs to Simulate COVID-19 Infection for Future Testing of Vaccines and Drugs

12.09.2021 22:50 PM

Chinese researchers have recently announced the progress in their research in making humanized pigs as models for COVID-19 research to test the efficacy and safety of vaccines and drugs.

Bill Gates Predicts Worst Phase of Pandemic to End in 2022 Despite Threat of COVID-19 Omicron Variant

12.09.2021 00:55 AM

Since the onset of the pandemic, over 200 million COVID-19 infections and more than five million deaths from the virus have been recorded worldwide, making 2021 a really bad year for millions of people all over the world.

Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine 40 Times Less Effective Against Omicron Variant

12.08.2021 02:51 AM

According to early studies, COVID-19 Omicron Variant only provides partial protection against Pfizer vaccine antibodies.

Lessons From COVID-19 Must Not Be Wasted: Vaccine Creator Warns Future Pandemics Will Be Worse

12.07.2021 21:45 PM

Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine creator Sarah Gilbert warns that the next pandemics will be even worse than the COVID-19 pandemic, so nations around the world should not squander lessons learned.

Hippos Test Positive for COVID-19 in Belgium Without the Usual Symptoms Aside From Runny Nose

12.06.2021 02:44 AM

Two hippopotamuses in Belgium recently tested positive for COVID-19 which, according to veterinarians, it remains unclear how they contracted the virus.

People Who Suffer From Asthma, Atopic Diseases Have Lower Risk of Getting Infected With COVID-19, Study Reveals

12.04.2021 03:19 AM

A new study in the UK that analyzed the data from nearly 16,000 adults revealed that people with allergic conditions, such as eczema, hay fever, and asthma have a lower risk of COVID-19.

AstraZeneca Vaccine's Mystery Mechanism Behind Blod Clots Finally Discovered; Experts Remind Vaccine Benefits Still Outweigh Risks

12.03.2021 02:52 AM

Scientists from the US and the UK believe they have found out what caused the mysterious blood clits associated with the AstraZeneca vaccine. It has something to do with the vaccine's viral vector.

COVID-19 Booster Shots: Is Your Choice of Vaccine Important? Does It Make a Difference? Experts Explain

12.03.2021 02:22 AM

With American adults being advised to get COVID-19 booster shots 2-6 months after their initial dose, experts says that all three available boosters are effective with small differences.

COVID-19 Omicron Variant May Dominate Planet in 3-6 Months After Spreading in South Africa

12.03.2021 00:35 AM

In the following months, the novel COVID-19 Omicron variant from South Africa is expected to "overwhelm the whole world."

Breakthrough COVID-19 Cases Less Likely to Transmit the Virus to Others, NBA Study Reveals

12.01.2021 23:28 PM

A study involving NBA players, their families, and staff found that vaccines reduce transmission in breakthrough cases compared to those unvaccinated people.

Discovering Omicron COVID-19 Variant: That Time When South African Doctors Got the Shock of Their Lives

12.01.2021 00:40 AM

South Africa has advanced laboratories working on COVID-19 where they also discovered the alarming new variant Omicron. Currently, it is driving most cases in the capital, and commercial hub of the country.

FDA Recommends Merck's COVID-19 Drug For Emergency Use; How Effective is the Pill?

12.01.2021 00:12 AM

The advisory panel from the Food and Drug Administration voted yesterday for the recommendation of Merck's drugs for emergency use against COVID-19.

Omicron vs. Delta COVID-19: What Makes These 2 Variants Different?

11.30.2021 23:59 PM

Scientists are keeping a careful eye on whether instances caused by the COVID-19 Omicron variant begin to supersede those caused by the Delta version.

Could Chewing Gum Reduce the Spread of COVID-19? Probably, Experts Say

11.30.2021 23:28 PM

A piece of COVID-19 chewing gum might be the next step in preventing the SARS-CoV-2 virus from spreading further.

COVID-19 Antibody Levels: New Study Reveals Strength Depends on Age, Gender; Results Found After 2nd Pfizer Inoculation

11.29.2021 23:48 PM

Researchers discovered that the COVID-19 antibody levels are higher for women and children, compared to men and people whose age is above 65 years old.

COVID-19 Omicron Variant: WHO Shares Tips on How to Protect Yourself From Being Infected

11.29.2021 23:04 PM

The World Health Organization (WHO) warned that COVID-19 Omicron variant gives a "very high" global risk. Here's how to protect yourself.

Omicron COVID-19 Variant: Fiji Health Ministry Warns Mutant Form Increases Risk of Reinfection

11.29.2021 20:45 PM

The Omicron COVID-19 variant has been identified as a variant of concern due to its increased risk of reinfection. Scientists are now working to understand how vaccines will work against this new variant.

54-Year-Old Vegan Man Begged For Vaccine Before He Died After Rejecting It When He Learned It Underwent Animal Testing

11.29.2021 20:15 PM

Glynn Steel, the man who recently died due to COVID-19 "begged for a vaccine" before he went on life support, although at the time, it was already too late to inoculate him, his wife Emma said in a news report.

COVID-19 New Wave Coming? Fauci Says Virus is Not Going Away, Eradication Impossible

11.29.2021 03:10 AM

Dr. Anthony Fauci remarked that while he is doubting the COVID-19 virus will totally be eradicated, he would like to see daily infection rates fall below 10,000 before the United States can start "living with COVID-19."

Lung Transplant on the Rise: Experts Weigh in Whether to Allocate Scarce Resource to Those Who Chose to Not Get Vaccinated

11.29.2021 00:09 AM

People with severe COVID-19 infection sometimes only have lung transplantation as their option to survive. The rising demand now raises questions on the ethics of allocating the scarce resource to those who chose to not get vaccinated.