Israel Developed New Device That Detects COVID-19 in Just 30 Seconds By Smelling A Person's Breath

Medicine & Technology Aug 24, 2020

Previous studies have trained dogs to smell COVID-19 and are now considered as the gold standard for detecting COVID-19 through smell. Now a new device developed in Israel could also detect whether a person is likely to have Covid-19 by ‘smelling’ their breath.

Hong Kong Scientists Report Their First COVID-19 Reinfection

Aug 24, 2020

A healthy man in his 30s has contracted the coronavirus again, about four and a half months after he was first diagnosed with the contagious disease, Hong Kong scientists report Monday, August 24.

COVID-19 Update: New Zealand Extends Auckland Lockdown

Aug 24, 2020

The New Zealand metropolitan Auckland is set to extend its lockdown until 11:59 PM Sunday, August 30, according to Prime Minister (PM) Jacinda Ardern.

Genome Sequencing Tells Us the Auckland Outbreak Is a Single Cluster — Except for One Case

Aug 22, 2020

Genome sequencing — mapping the genetic sequences of the virus from confirmed COVID-19 cases in a bid to track its spread — is now an integral part of New Zealand’s coronavirus response. It is providing greater certainty in identifying clusters and helps focus the investigations of contact tracers.

Convalescent Plasma Donation Fights Conflict With 40-Year Restriction on Blood Donation

Aug 22, 2020

The call for convalescent plasma donation to possibly treat COVID-19 comes into focus on what others call a discriminatory blood and plasma donation practices. A federal restriction four decades ago has prevented people with HIV to donate blood or plasma.

Risks and Considerations in Choosing Child Care Services This COVID-19 Pandemic

Aug 21, 2020

Even before the pandemic, parents were already having a hard time choosing the best child care for their kids. Now with the ongoing pandemic, it has become harder as it is no longer a matter of logistics or finances but also taking the risk of getting infected with COVID-19 into consideration.

COVID-19 Deaths Reveal Blood Clots, Lung Injuries In New Post-Mortem Study

Aug 21, 2020

A new post-mortem study from British researchers reveals that patients who died from COVID-19 experienced lung injuries and signs of blood clots in major organs.

Real Vs. Fake: How to Avoid Fraudulent COVID-19 Contact Tracing Calls

Aug 20, 2020

Beware of scammers. Real or legitimate contact tracers will never ask you to pay or ask for your financial information or your social security number. Here are tips to avoid being a victim of fraudulent calls of COVID-19 contact tracers.

Experts Warn Oleander Plant NOT a COVID-19 Cure

Aug 20, 2020

In the search for the cure for COVID-19, scientists have come across medicinal plants and thought oleandrin, the chemical from the Nerium oleander plant, is the solution for the pandemic. However, studies show that this chemical is a deadly toxin responsible for accidental poisoning across the globe. Using oleandrin as an active ingredient for COVID-19 may cause more harm than a cure.

Coronavirus Patients Recommended to Take Extra Precautions with West Nile Fever

Aug 19, 2020

Israel's health authorities confirmed the first cases of mosquitos carrying the West Nile Fever which is typical for the next few months. With the Covid-19 pandemic ongoing, patients are to take extra precautions against mosquito bites.

We Are Nowhere Near COVID-19 Herd Immunity, WHO Warns

Aug 19, 2020

The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that the world is nowhere near attaining herd immunity against the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

FDA's List of Toxic Hand Sanitizers Grows as Methanol Contamination Continues

Aug 18, 2020

Another troubling trend is on the rise as many people are drinking alcohol, thinking it could help fight COVID-19 and get the feeling of alcohol high. The FDA continues to warn people against using methanol-based hand sanitizers since methanol is not an advisable ingredient for a hand sanitizer.

COVID Update: New Zealand Reports 13 New Cases, Total Now 69

Aug 16, 2020

Shortly after the re-emergence of COVID-19 in New Zealand, local health authorities reported 13 new cases of the highly contagious disease - 12 also in the town of Auckland and a returning traveler now in quarantine.

COVID-19 Traced to Chinese Miners Back in 2012, According to a New Report

Aug 16, 2020

The coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19, might actually be older - with the disease originating not at a Wuhan wet market last year, but from a mine shaft back in 2012 - according to a new study.

Frozen Foods: Do They Help Spread COVID-19?

Aug 14, 2020

New Zealand and China suspected that their new cases of coronavirus may have come from imported frozen foods. But do these goods really help spread coronavirus? Here's what experts have to say.