COVID-19 pandemic

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

Medicine & Technology 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.

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.

New York Nurse Who Was First To Receive Covid Vaccine, Receives Second Dose

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.

Wuhan Tianhe Airport To Resume Domestic Passenger Flights On April 8th

Experts Say Pandemic Shaming Won't Help; Here's Why

Jan 03, 2021

When urging people to alter their dangerous actions over pandemic shaming, empathy will go deeper than frustration.

Scientific Advisers Recommend Secondary Schools Remain Closed In January

US Confirms First Case of New COVID-19 Strain in Colorado

Dec 30, 2020

The United States has officially recorded its first case of the new and more contagious COVID-19 in Colorado, Gov. Jared Polis confirmed Tuesday, December 29.

Broward Health Hospital Administers First Of Its Moderna Vaccine

AstraZeneca Says COVID-19 Vaccine Has A 'Winning Formula;' Will It Work On New COVID-19 Strain?

Dec 29, 2020

Experts are studying the possibility of giving instant long-term immunity to high-risk COVID-19 patients using AstraZeneca's vaccine. Is AstraZeneca winning?

COVID-19 Vaccine Celebrated by a Pilot Plotting a Giant Syringe in Sky

Dec 28, 2020

The pilot took to the skies near Lake Constance in southern Germany. The syringe-shaped route is on internet site flightradar24.

Concern In Thailand As The Covid-19 Spreads

New COVID-19 UK Strain Spreads Worldwide Despite Lockdown Efforts

Dec 28, 2020

Despite various countries' attempts to control the new COVID-19 virus strain, it has spread more rapidly across the globe.

Here's What Polio Vaccine Developer Thinks About COVID-19

Dec 27, 2020

Dr, Paul Salik was among the first children who received his father's polio vaccine. This is what he thinks about the COVID-19 vaccine.

Colombian Scientists Research Advancements On Convalescent Plasma For COVID-19 Treatment

Can Plasma Help Prevent COVID-19 Symptoms? Here's What Experts Say

Dec 17, 2020

Studies suggest that blood plasma is the most effective treatment for avoiding COVID-19 and other serious diseases.

Volunteers Clean Up Community Garden On Earth Day

COVID-19 Pandemic Renewed Interest in Gardening and the Outdoors

Dec 17, 2020

Some plant lovers are now engaged in community gardens where they work in timed shifts amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Japan’s Kanji of the Year for 2020 a Nod to the Coronavirus Pandemic

Dec 14, 2020

Japan has chosen the word "mitsu" for its 2020 "Kanji of the Year," which appeared in its government campaigns to enforce social distancing in response to the global coronavirus pandemic that has largely shaped this challenging year.

Cats and Dogs Are Now Vulnerable to COVID-19 Infection, Experts Say

Dec 11, 2020

Experts say that ferrets, cats, and civets are the most susceptible to coronavirus infection after humans.

China's Coal Dependence A Challenge For Climate

NASAs Initial Observation From Space Shows Pandemic's Positive Impact on Environment

Dec 09, 2020

NASA map reveals one global change since the COVID-19 lockdown.

COVID-19 Vaccine to Generate $466 Billion in Economic Benefits

Dec 04, 2020

Experts estimate that 10 developing countries could escape economic danger worth at least $153 billion if they would have ample access to vaccinations.