New COVID-19 Mutations: Here's What We Know About the Strain So Far

Medicine & Technology Jan 09, 2021

An additional mutation in the coronavirus spike protein may help it elude the detection of antibodies. Scientists are researching more about the British and African COVID-19 strain.

Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine Shows Efficacy in Newly Detected UK and South Africa Variants

Jan 09, 2021

An early study shows that the COVID-19 vaccine of Pfizer works against a key mutation detected in variants of the virus in the United Kingdom and South Africa, which are spreading faster compared to the original strain.

COVID-19's Severe Damage to Brain Tissues Found Through Studying Autopsies

Jan 08, 2021

In this report, the researchers performed an in-depth analysis of brain tissue samples from 19 patients who died between March and July 2020 after undergoing Covid-19.

Severe Allergic Reactions to COVID-19 Vaccines Are Highly Unlikely

Jan 08, 2021

Only a few individuals had extreme allergic reactions to the coronavirus vaccine, rendering it an unusual result, experts said.

COVID-19 Can Cause Terrible Damage To The Brain, Autopsies Reveal

Jan 07, 2021

COVID-19 is persistently infecting more people, and scientists are getting a closer look at autopsies' revelation of the "strange and frightening damage" the disease can inflict on human bodies.

US Still Far From Herd Immunity vs. COVID-19, Experts Say

Jan 07, 2021

Experts say that the United States still has a long way to go before COVID-19 reaches its natural end. Here's why herd immunity is important.

COVID-19 Vaccine Potentially Ineffective Against New South African Variant

Jan 07, 2021

A South African COVID-19 vaccine is more of a risk than the mutation found in the U.K., Britain’s health minister says.

COVID-19 Mutation Has Caused the Pandemic to Become Unpredictable

Jan 06, 2021

Experts warn that viral mutations may cause another ‘very, very bad’ COVID-19 wave.

Use of COVID-19 Vaccine Developed in India Alarms Scientists for Lack of Trials

Jan 06, 2021

Experts clarified why Covaxin has been given the nod for restricted emergency use. They advise against Covaxin, saying that there is no proof of its efficacy.

COVID-19 South African Variant May Not Be as Vulnerable To Vaccines, Experts Say

Jan 06, 2021

Experts are worried that the available COVID-19 vaccines may not be as effective on the South African variant as other strains.

People With Sadistic Traits Derive Pleasure From the Pandemic

Jan 06, 2021

The COVID-19 indeed affected people differently, depending on their type of personality, a new study suggests.

South African Scientists Strive to Understand New COVID-19 Variant

Jan 05, 2021

Scientists in South Africa are trying to further understand the new COVID-19 mutation with extensive laboratory tests.

Alcohol Reduces Immune Response to COVID-19 Vaccine

Jan 05, 2021

Experts warned people to avoid drinking alcohol when taking a jab of the COVID-19 vaccine as it could reduce the body's immune response to it.

COVID-19 Mutation Not More Fatal But Can Contribute to Rising Number of Deaths

Jan 04, 2021

B.1.1.7, the new COVID-19 strain's mutation, might not be more fatal but it is "believed to be responsible" for the increasing number of cases.

How the Oxford-AstaZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine is Deployed in England

Jan 04, 2021

The biggest vaccination program in the history of the United Kingdom is getting a major boost today, with the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine's initial use.