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Newborn in Japan receives first treatment with liver STEM cells

The infant was too small for surgery, so doctors bought it some time.

No more hunting and eating of wildlife in Wuhan, where the pandemic first started

Authorities declare Wuhan a wildlife sanctuary, offering buyouts to breeders

Would it be ethical (and even feasible) to issue COVID-19 immunity licenses?

Several countries have expressed intentions to issue "immunity passports". This raises unprecedented ethical concerns.

Global coronavirus cases jump by the highest number in a single day, WHO claims

We are in for a long ride, with almost five million cases in total so far confirmed.

In Covid China, a smartphone app is your ticket to everywhere

As Wuhan reports its first coronavirus cases in over a month, life in many parts of China is dictated by an app.

Comparison between neighboring US counties shows stay-at-home orders reduce coronavirus infections

Two neighboring states show how much of a difference social distancing measures can make.

A fine kettle of fish: how COVID-19 is impacting fishing enthusiasts, industry

All areas of life are affected by the pandemic, even some most of us don't really give that much thought to.

A single symptomatic singer infected 87% of the choir with COVID-19

It really is the worst case scenario for transmission.

COVID-19 might cause inflammatory disease in children

It's still a very low incidence overall, but medics warn that COVID-19 could lead to an increase in inflammation in children.

The coronavirus infects our environments even before the onset of symptoms

"In summary, our study demonstrates that presymptomatic patients have high viral load shedding and can easily contaminate environments," says the team.

Human SARS antibody could pave the way towards a COVID-19 cure

An antibody isolated from a SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) survivor after the 2003 epidemic could pave the way towards a treatment for COVID-19. The antibody, named S309, is currently “on a fast-track development and testing path” with California-based Vir Biotechnology. according to a press release. Preliminary findings, published in a study in the journal […]

Native Americans are struggling in the fight against COVID-19

Navajo Nation was already dealing with an under-funded healthcare system even before the pandemic.

South Korea detected a coronavirus cluster at a nightclub. Then, they tested everyone

South Korea showcases once again how to effectively deal with coronavirus issues -- but even so, not everything is solved.

Coronavirus saliva droplets can travel up to 6 meters even in very low wind

The often cited "2 meter" (6 feet) physical distancing recommendation may be insufficient in some scenarios.

US counties with meat processing plants tend to be coronavirus hotspots

Increasingly, evidence is linking COVID-19 hotspots to meat processing plants.

Chemical exposure, not just genetics, could induce gluten intolerance

The findings could radically alter our understanding of this condition, alongside other autoimmune disorders.

Hamsters confirm -- face masks work against the coronavirus

Masks alone can have a dramatic impact on the virus' ability to spread.

Researchers are working on an antiviral mask that kills the coronavirus on contact

After some contradictory information about the role of masks in fighting the coronavirus pandemic, the consensus is now that face protection can stop coronavirus aerosols from infected people. Researchers at the University of Kentucky want to take things a step further by developing masks that not only block the virus from entering the body — […]

Despite the pandemic, suicide rates keep declining in Japan

The suicide rate dropped 20% in April in Japan compared to the same month last year

Cats can get infected with COVID-19 but don't seem to pass the virus to humans

There's limited evidence that the cats show symptoms.

Government-enforced social distancing really works, new study shows

Strong social distancing measures in the US worked to reduce spread of COVID-19.

New coating could improve medical gear by making the coronavirus slide right off

The coating could make equipment safer and usable for longer.

No evidence to show that chloroquine can help treat or prevent COVID-19

There's a high demand for drugs used against malaria to tackle the coronavirus -- but no evidence to show they work.

Study links coronavirus with acute kidney injury in NYC

A third of the patients treated for COVID-19 observed in this study had developed acute kidney injury.

Scientists call for wider use of cloth masks in an open letter

The letter urges businesses and the public to wear masks so we can stop the virus.

COVID-19 might cancel more than 28 million surgeries worldwide

It would take a year to clear the backlog of postponed and canceled surgeries due to COVID-19.

Wisconsin stay-at-home order gets tossed by the state's Supreme Court

The state's order to extend the lockdown was challenged -- and deposed -- in court.

Why there's so much fuss about contact tracing apps -- and what we know so far

It's an important moment in our fight against the pandemic.

Pangolins are being sold on Facebook -- despite international ban and coronavirus links

It's probably our inability to curb wildlife trade that got us in a pandemic in the first place.

Anti-vaccine groups are actively targeting 'undecideds' on social media

"It's on the Internet so it must be true". Not.

Scientists develop an anti-coronavirus surface coating

Nanoparticles containing metal ions and polymers can keep surfaces coronavirus-free for up to months.

With empty beaches, sharks are returning to Israel's coast

It's a rare sighting but unfortunately, researchers weren't there to study it properly.

Here's what the experts say about contact tracing apps

It's always a good idea to hear what the experts have to say.

Universal use of face masks is urgently needed, and here's why

Infection rates would drop drastically if everybody wore masks.

Children with underlying conditions face severe COVID-19 complications

These are not the headlines I like to write.

How that Apple-Google contact tracing app works

Many of us may end up using this app to help control the outbreak. Here's how it works.

When should schools reopen? The kind of policy that should never be taken lightly

New guidelines offer a list of things schools need to consider before reopening to students.

The global south is not spared by the coronavirus -- it's just behind a couple of weeks

For most of us in the west, epidemics are what happen to other people. COVID-19 has changed that.

Why are minorities disproportionately hit by the coronavirus?

Minorities are particularly at risk of COVID-19. Social and economic factors might help explain why.

Pandemic slashes the number of organ transplants in the US in half

Organ transplants dropped by 50% in the U.S. and by a staggering 91% in France.

What we can learn from early implementers of contact tracing apps

We have a long road ahead of us if we want to make contact tracing apps work.

Far-UVC lamps could be the future of indoor disinfection during the pandemic (and beyond)

The frequency of the radiation is too low to penetrate the human skin but still enough to destroy virsues within minutes.

The coronavirus epidemic isn't going anywhere with summer weather

Study found no connection between temperature or latitude and the spread of the virus

As Germany relaxes its quarantine, the number of cases starts to increase again

After a steady decrease in the number of cases, Germany reports growing infections, coinciding with lockdown relaxation.

Herd immunity against COVID-19 won't happen for a long time -- and it's dangerous to think otherwise

It already feels like a long battle, but we're far from weathering the storm.

Most people seem to have antibodies after recovering from COVID-19

Most people seem to gain immunity, but questions still loom about antibody detectability and immunity duration.

Bats can get coronavirus without getting sick, and here's why

The finding could help us understand how coronaviruses make the jump to humans.

How To Take Care Of Your Mental Health During Quarantine

Now more than ever it's important to practices self-care.

The Plant-based meat industry is booming in the pandemic

Demand for plant-based meat is soaring amid coronavirus woes.

Eyes are an ‘important route’ for coronavirus to enter the body, study shows

SARS-CoV-2 can infect humans through direct or indirect contact, and the eyes seem particularly vulnerable.

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