Tag: COVID-19

The antibodies were isolated a few years ago, but there was "no need for such a treatment" at the time.

In addition to pneumonia, patients with severe forms of COVID-19 may also experience blood clots in the lungs.

Around 1% of all meat industry workers in the US have been diagnosed with coronavirus.

Physical distancing is the only thing we need to do. Social distancing has a completely different connotation.

A new study explores why the virus attacks the heart.

An overreaction of the immune system can trigger severe COVID-19 outcomes.

The coronavirus pandemic is changing many things, and flying is chief among them.

As any crisis, as any war, the COVID-19 pandemic also has it's heroes.

Scientists make a dire warning. Again.

President Trump signed an executive order requiring meat processing plants to stay open during the coronavirus pandemic.

The role of Vitamin D in coronavirus infections seems to be more important by the day.

Deep-water probes now record fewer decibels of noise as the coronavirus has put a halt on maritime traffic.

By revealing the atomic structure of a key enzyme involved in RNA replication, scientists could develop drugs that prevent the ...

The results come in after 14 minutes, Siemens says.

Shining a light on viral particles makes them go away faster. But the evidence has not been presented yet.

This means that COVID-19 can make a comeback even if antybodies are formed.

The news follows New Zealand's decision to ease restrictions from Tuesday onward.

Cells in the intestines, nose, and lungs have active genes that allow the coronavirus infect cells.

The lockdown is lulling us into a false sense of security. If we fall into the drap, we will pay ...

As much as 16% of the American workforce may be unemployed in April.

Buildings can be an ally in our fight against viruses.

Smokers seem less likely to catch the virus, but we don't know why.

Not recommending widespread facemask usage may be one of our biggest failures in managing the pandemic.

In some countries, as many as 80% of COVID-19 deaths are among men.

Prevention is key to curbing the number of deaths due to cardiac arrest.

As the US government fumbled its response, these countries got it right.

If our lockdown exit strategy hinges on immunity tests, we might be in for a world of trouble.

A recent UK survey found that people either dramatically ramped up their alcohol consumption or cut it down during the ...

It's not inevitable for all family members to get sick.

For COVID-19, age and sex appear to be strong predictors of who lives and who dies.

It's still too early to tell.

There are few guarantees in vaccine-making. We shouldn't bet on vaccines to save us -- our best chance is to ...

Social distance is important but also sneeze and cough etiquette

An inexpensive new diagnosis tool for COVID-19 might be a game changer.

Japan is currently asking all citizens to stay indoor, but has not imposed any punitive measures.

California published a set of indicators that will determine when to relax the quarantine.

People from black communities had 3 times and 6 times the number of infections and deaths, respectively, compared to predominantly ...

Preliminary data suggests COVID-19 ICU patients are suffering from multiple organ damage.

The findings highlight the importance of wearing masks and social distancing for all people, even for those that look healthy.

Tree hugging is back.

The comparisons were ill-suited the first time around, now they are just inane.

The Swedish experiment is showcasing the risks of not imposing a lockdown.

Credit: Pixabay. The coronavirus mainly spreads through direct person-to-person contact and it does a very good job at it, too, ...

You shouldn't shy away from talking to your kids -- this can actually be very helpful.

If your cat is socially distancing from you recently, it's probably trying to protect you both. Or it just doesn't ...

BCG vaccination prevents severe forms of tuberculosis in children but reports of its efficacy against COVID-19 may be misleading.

At least 116 people have tested positive with COVID-19 after seemingly defeated the virus previously.

With many elderly people living in close proximity with little to no social distancing, care homes are easy pickings for ...

The air is clearing up because we're staying home.

The actual number of fatalities among healthcare workers is likely much higher than that.