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Teenagers can spread coronavirus just like adults, new study finds
Children between the ages of 10 and 19 can also spread the coronavirus, researchers from South Korea write.
New coating removes 99.9% of all coronavirus on it in an hour — may soon find its ways to public spaces
Such a coating can be helpful both in public and in our homes.
The coronavirus may be airborne. For Japan, this is old news
Japan already issued recommandations to avoid cramped spaces, crowded areas and close conversation.
Air pollution is still 30% lower than pre-lockdown levels in major cities across the UK
Less traffic congestion is helping to bring down pollution levels
Want to protect the economy? Early lockdowns work best
Some make it seem like protecting the economy comes at odds with human health. But that's not the case -- ...
UN calls on governments to ditch coal from their coronavirus recovery plans
A sustainable future has no room for coal energy, the head of UN argues.
Coronavirus cases continue to rise sharply in the US, India and Brazil
No sign of things slowing down in the most affected countries.
Some COVID-19 patients don’t recover their sense of smell or taste after all other symptoms go away
Therapy such as smell-training might be needed to help restore the senses.
The coronavirus epidemic could be fueling higher rates of delirium, brain inflammation, stroke, and nerve damage
The team believes most of these symptoms are caused by our immune response, not the virus.
Only 5% of Spain’s population has COVID antibodies, casting further doubt over herd immunity strategy
This suggests that herd immunity cannot be reached without unacceptable human loss.
What’s a virus, anyway?
The coronavirus is the buzzword of the year, but what's a virus and how does it spread?
A third of Brits actually enjoyed the lockdown, report shows
This was especially true for those who live with others, have a child and are between 30 and 59 years ...
Mutated coronavirus that is more infectious than earlier strains now dominates global cases
The strain doesn't seem to increase disease severity, though.
COVID-19 asymptomatic cases may still develop lung damage
Absence of symptoms does not necessarily mean absence of harm.
Scientist who helped discover Ebola and nearly got killed by COVID-19 says the pandemic is ‘still at the beginning’
We’re only at the start of the coronavirus pandemic although the second wave may take a different form to the ...
An entire Italian town was tested for COVID-19, and 40% of positive cases had no symptoms
The study underscores the importance of widescale testing in communities.
EU eyes countries for renewed travel to the bloc, but not the US
US citizens will likely have to wait a bit more go to back to Europe.
‘Shameful’, ‘a sign of weakness’ — Why those dudes aren’t wearing face masks
Men are less likely to believe the coronavirus can hurt them, even though the data shows otherwise.
New interactive map shows how COVID-19 changed the world
It allows users to track changes in economic activity, climate change and air and water quality, among others
Use of face masks divides Republicans and Democrats, survey shows
Political affiliation plays a big role on the use of face masks.
Half a year into the pandemic, there are still people who haven’t heard of it — and it’s bad for everyone
Even news of world-changing events can't reach some places.
Scientists are working on a biosensor that detects COVID-19 and the flu at the same time
The novel testing kit would work with only a saliva sample.
From the US to Brazil, countries use the pandemic as an excuse to ease environmental regulations
The environment also suffering because of the novel coronavirus.
Reusable containers are still safe to use during the pandemic, experts agree
Coronavirus spreads mainly through droplets rather than contact with surfaces.
The planet healed during the lockdown. Now, researchers want to track wildlife changes during the “anthropause”
Movements, stress levels and behaviors of animals will be reviewed.
Leading experts warn that COVID-19 might trigger diabetes in previously healthy patients
Researchers warn that the coronavirus may cause the onset of diabetes in some patients.
Can you exercise with a mask on? Yes, but it could be dangerous for some
Masks reduce the intake of oxygen and increase the intake of carbon dioxide.
Coronavirus was in Italy already in December, sewage study shows
Researchers are starting to get a better picture of the spread of the virus.
One in five people worldwide is at risk of severe COVID-19
Think only the weak and sickling are at risk? If that's so, more than a fifth of the entire planet ...
Researchers find cheap, already available drug that could reduce coronavirus deaths
Dexamethasone is a steroid already in use for treating several conditions.
What second wave? The US still hasn’t flattened the first one
Data from New York is making US trends look better than they are.
Microbiologists are worried by rising bacterial co-infections in COVID-19 patients, as well as the dangers of microbial resistance
Many patients are at risk of dying from bacterial infections acquired in the hospital rather than of the virus itself.
A mutated coronavirus, better at infecting cells, is now “dominant” in the world
Whether or not this makes the virus more transmissible in society isn't yet clear.
Vietnam might be one of the only coronavirus winners
Not only did the country keep COVID-19 under control, but its economy is doing great.
Coronavirus threatens to worsen global food crisis, UN warns
The pandemic might add more weight onto the already heavy burden of food shortage.
The personality traits of toilet paper hoarders
What kind of people would stockpile toilet paper? These psychologists found out.
US surpasses two million coronavirus cases as states start to reopen
The number of hospitalizations is rising fast in several US states.
Tesla is now the world’s most valuable automaker
The company is a leader not only in sustainable vehicles but also on energy storage and solar energy.
COVID-19: Lockdown measures in Europe saved more than three million lives
Lifting lockdowns now could increase the risk of the virus spreading again
Face masks could prevent a devastating COVID-19 second wave
Lockdowns can help, but they won't save us on their own, a new model concludes. Even improvised masks are very ...
Biomarkers in the blood of COVID-19 patients could predict who is at risk of worse outcomes
Levels of certain proteins in the blood can be used to diagnose COVID-19 disease progression.
COVID-19 will likely become a seasonal disease with peaks in winter
Humidity seems to play an important role in COVID-19 transmission.
Coronavirus is creating a new plastic crisis as masks and gloves end up in the ocean
It's a new twist to an old problem, as 8 million tons of plastic waste already end in the ocean ...
Brazil stops releasing key coronavirus numbers amid growing death toll
Another likely attempt by the Bolsonaro administration to downplay the pandemic.
This simple graph shows how sewage water might predict COVID-19 outbreaks — but it also shows how statistics can trick you
The bad, the good, and the caveat.
One-third of Americans applied bleach to food and bare skin, or intentionally ingested or inhaled it during the pandemic
Yet more than 50% said they are very confident they know how to clean and disinfect their homes safely.
Face masks helped Japan avoid a coronavirus disaster
The Japanese medical system was on the brink of collapse, but face masks helped keep the outbreak under control, an ...
These countries are most unhappy with how their governments handled the pandemic
The survey also shows which countries are most (and least) in favor of wearing face masks.
Three times more Americans are now experiencing psychological distress due to the pandemic
Looming fears over contracting disease and economic uncertainty is causing major psychological suffering among American adults.
