FDA-Approved Blood Thinner Heparin Found to Neutralize SARS-CoV-2 Virus

Medicine & Technology Jul 15, 2020

A new study reveals that heparin, a common blood thinner, could play an important role in controlling COVID-19. Scientists are optimistic as the same approach has been used in other viruses such as dengue and Zika.

Is Moderna Coronavirus Vaccine Leading the Race? Early Trials Show the Jab Gives Off Immunity

Jul 15, 2020

There's good news from Moderna's mRNA-1273 coronavirus vaccine candidate. A preliminary report states that all 45 volunteers in its clinical trial developed immunity to the coronavirus with no adverse reactions.

Medical Experts Explain the ‘Harsh Reality’ of Life After Coronavirus

Jul 14, 2020

A majority of patients who have recovered from coronavirus still experience at least one lasting symptom. Doctors continue to study the possible acute and chronic effects of the virus.

Perfect Solution for Airborne Transmission: Air Filter That Can Kill Coronavirus on Contact

Jul 14, 2020

Researchers from Houston have developed an air filter that they claim could kill the coronavirus upon contact. Using extremely high temperatures and nickel foam, a single pass through the filter could kill SARS-COV-2 that enters the system.

Face Masks Are Now Required in England Shops or Be Fined $125

Jul 14, 2020

The use of face masks will now be compulsory in shops across England starting Friday, July 24. Citizens will be fined approximately $125 for non-compliance.

Top US Coronavirus Testing Company Says Turnaround Time for Results is 1 Week or More

Jul 13, 2020

Quest Diagnostics, one of the U.S.'s top coronavirus test providers, announced on Monday that the turnaround time for results is now seven days or more for regular patients. The delay is due to the surge in coronavirus cases the country is experiencing over the past few weeks.

New Study Warns Viral Immunity in Recovered Coronavirus Patients Could be Gone in 2 Months

Jul 13, 2020

A new study reveals that immunity to COVID-19 could only last a few months. Findings from the research uncovered that in just two months, some coronavirus-recovered patients lose protection from the virus and are susceptible to getting reinfected once again.

US Surgeon General: Coronavirus Surge Is Reversible if People Just Do Their Part

Jul 13, 2020

U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams said that the country could reverse the course of coronavirus surges in just two to three weeks if people would do their part. He refers to wearing face masks, practicing good hand hygiene, and observing proper social distancing.

Doctors Advise the Important of Blood Sugar Testing for COVID-19 Patients

Jul 13, 2020

Chinese scientists look into patients without diabetes developing high blood sugar levels which often result in severe complications. Their advice is for doctors to include blood sugar testing which could help diagnose pre-diabetic individuals and other complications associated with hyperglycemia.

37-Year-Old Man Dies From COVID-19 After Claiming It Was Just 'Hype' and Refusing to Wear Face Masks

Jul 13, 2020

Richard Rose, 37, claimed on his Facebook post that he was not buying into the hype of coronavirus. But ironically, he died four days after testing positive for COVID-19.

New York City Preparing for Second Coronavirus Wave, Warns Other States to be Ready as Well

Jul 12, 2020

New York City, once the world's epicenter for the coronavirus, is currently preparing for the anticipated second wave of infections. Moreover, they are taking what they've learned and are sharing it with other states going through the same thing, namely Florida, California, and Texas.

Russia Completes Human Trials on Coronavirus Vaccine, First In History

Jul 12, 2020

Scientists from Sechenov University said they have already finished human trials for a coronavirus vaccine and results have proven the medication's effectiveness. But there are no reports yet on its commercial reproduction.

Scientists Are Working to Link Tuberculosis Vaccines and COVID-19

Jul 11, 2020

Tuberculosis vaccines may help reduce vulnerability to coronavirus and decrease mortality rates as well. Scientists are working on establishing a link between the Bacille Calmette-Guérin vaccine and Covid-19.

Scientists Are Only Beginning to Understand the D614G Mutation of COVID-19

Jul 11, 2020

Coronavirus has mutated into a stronger and more infectious strain known as D614G, which is up to six times more infectious than before. Scientists strive to figure out how the new mutation affect and re-infects patients with a failing immune system.

New York Lends a Helping Hand to Florida As Gov. Cuomo Sends Remdesivir to Coronavirus-Stricken State

Jul 11, 2020

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is sending Florida a shipment of remdesivir to help its COVID-19 patients recover while the state waits on supplies from the federal government. The state has experienced a recent surge in cases, but its Governor, Ron DeSantis, denies help from other states.