Epidemics
'Endemic' Disease Explained as Experts Predict COVID Could Become One
Some public health experts have predicted that COVID will become an endemic disease over time.
N95 Masks Can Be Decontaminated at Least 25 Times, Study Shows
Researchers said the study's findings could be helpful for addressing mask shortages during future epidemics.
First Injectable HIV Prevention Drug Approved by FDA
The drug significantly reduces the risk of sexual transmission of HIV with as few as six injections per year.
Dr. Wu Lien-teh, Surgical Face Mask Pioneer, Celebrated in Google Doodle
Epidemiologist Dr. Wu Lien-teh was tasked with controlling an outbreak of plague in Manchuria in 1910.
What You Need to Know About Ebola as New Outbreak Reported in Guinea
"It's a huge concern to see the resurgence of Ebola in Guinea, a country which has already suffered so much from the disease," said WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti.
'Happy Birthday Dr. Fauci' Messages Flood Twitter As He Turns 80
December 24, 2020 was declared "Anthony S. Fauci Day" by Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, in honor of the immunologist.
No Country Can Defeat a Pandemic Alone. America Needs the WHO
Africa and the world contained Ebola. But without similar international support Africa will lose the fight against coronavirus, pandemic and COVID-19 will remain a global threat. We will all be losers.
Is this the End of the Age of Bragging?
The greatest things you can brag about now is having a roof over your head, staying healthy, maybe still having a job, and being surrounded by loved ones. All our online and offline chest-thumping now seem superfluous.
World at Risk of 'Multiple Famines of Biblical Proportions' Amid COVID-19
Millions of civilians living in conflict-scarred nations face being pushed to the brink of starvation," said the executive director of the World Food Programme.
'Cytokine Storms' Could Be Halted by Special Proteins: Scientists Say
Researchers have developed specialized proteins that may combat the excessive immune response, known as "cytokine storms," in some severe coronavirus cases.
Israel Hospital Creates Special COVID-19 Bereavement Unit For Families
The bereavement unit is located in a former parking garage converted into an intensive care unit for COVID-19 patients,
Coronavirus Death Toll Passes 100,000 Worldwide
The United States has the highest number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the world.
Bats Harbouring Six New Types of Coronavirus, Scientists Discover
"People were routinely exposed to bats through guano harvesting, religious practices, and ecotourism," the authors wrote in the study.
Potential COVID-19 Treatment Leronlimab Tested on Coronavirus Patients
A Phase II clinical trial has begun investigating the drug in patients with mild-to-moderate forms of the disease.
Coronavirus Traces Found in MA Wastewater at Higher Levels Than Expected
This could potentially indicate that the number of confirmed cases in the area served by the wastewater facility in the study are a "significant" underestimate.
Himalayas Seen From Indian State as Air Pollution Plummets Amid Lockdown
Residents of the city of Jalandhar in Punjab have been posting images on social media showing the snow-capped peaks of the the Dhauladhar mountain range.
CERN Creating 'Stripped-down' Ventilator for COVID-19 Patients
"We want to deploy our resources and competences to contribute to the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic," CERN Director-General Fabiola Gianotti said.
Air Pollution Linked to Increased Risk of Death From COVID-19 in U.S.
"Long-term exposure to air pollution increases vulnerability to experiencing the most severe COVID-19 outcomes," a team of Harvard scientists wrote.
WhatsApp Limits Message Sharing in Bid to Stop Spread of Virus Fake News
"We've seen a significant increase in the amount of forwarding which users have told us can feel overwhelming and can contribute to the spread of misinformation," WhatsApp said.
These Nations Consider Whale and Seal Hunting Essential During Pandemic
"These ongoing and cruel persecutions of marine mammals are increasingly out of step with modern scientific thinking," said Mark Simmonds from Humane Society International.
COVID-19 Pandemic Could Lead to Fall in CO2 Not Seen Since the End of WWII
"I wouldn't be shocked to see a five percent or more drop in carbon dioxide emissions this year," researcher Rob Jackson said.
Chinese City Bans Eating Cats and Dogs After Coronavirus Linked to Wildlife
"This ban also responds to the demand and spirit of human civilization," a spokesperson for the Shenzhen government said.
How Do COVID-19 Swab Tests Work? Unpleasant Illustration Reveals All
This type of test is currently the most effective way to determine whether or not someone is infected with COVID-19.
Italy Could Be Free of New COVID-19 Cases by May 16, Experts Predict
"We are going in the right direction and we must not change our strategy in the least. The return to normality will be a gradual process," said top Italian health official Franco Locatelli.
Baby Chickens Sold Out Nationwide as Americans Panic-Buy Feathery Friends
"People are panic-buying chickens like they did toilet paper," said Tom Watkins, the vice president of Murray McMurray Hatchery in Iowa.
COVID-19 Is a Wake up Call: Robots Should Be Used to Fight Pandemics
Robots have always been used to take on dull, dirty, and dangerous jobs, and this pandemic requires these kinds of jobs are done all over the world," researcher Bradley Nelson said.
Coronavirus Is Having a Major Impact on the Environment
"Air pollution levels as observed by satellite are showing drastic improvements in many areas that have been undergoing restrictive quarantines," researcher Peter DeCarlo told Newsweek.
NASA Suspends Construction of World's Most Powerful Rocket Over Coronavirus
"We realize there will be impacts to NASA missions, but we understand that our top priority is the health and safety of the NASA workforce," said the space agency's administrator, Jim Bridenstine.
Coronavirus Was Able to Spread so Fast Because of 'Stealth Transmissions'
"The explosion of COVID-19 cases in China was largely driven by individuals with mild, limited, or no symptoms who went undetected," said researcher Jeffrey Shaman.
CT Scans Show What Coronavirus Did to the Lungs of COVID-19 Sufferers
Commonly reported symptoms for patients with COVID-19 include mild to severe respiratory illness, fever, coughing and difficulty breathing.