Could One Age Group Be Responsible for Almost Half of New Cases of COVID-19?

Medicine & Technology Feb 03, 2021

A new study suggests that middle-aged people are the cause of over 50% of new cases mostly because of increased mobility and interaction with younger and older population.

Scientists Find Another Mode of COVID Transmission: Airborne via Aerosols

Dec 27, 2020

Even as 2020 heads to a close, the global coronavirus pandemic still seems far from over - with its recent resurgence revealing another mode of transmission: airborne via aerosols.

Mask Must Go With Social Distancing to Avoid COVID-19 Transmission

Dec 23, 2020

Wearing masks with little social distancing can become "super-spreader events," experts have warned.

Scientists Test Which Method Is Best To Stop The Spreading of COVID-19

Nov 23, 2020

Scientists rate social distancing, wearing of face masks, and social bubbles in their effectiveness in preventing the spread of COVID-19.

UCL Scientists to Study Aerosol Droplets During Worship in a Religious Setting

Oct 05, 2020

UCL is recruiting participants for the CONFESS Study where people will sing worship and scientists will measure aerosol droplets. The researchers aim to help the government make decisions regarding religious gatherings.

Experts Warn Singing Happy Birthday Increases Risk of COVID-19 Transmission

Sep 08, 2020

COVID-19 may be spread through singing the "Happy Birthday" song, says the expert as pronouncing the consonants "P" and "B" releases large infectious droplets.

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.

WHO Calls For Delaying Dental Routine Check-Ups Until COVID-19 Transmission Rates Drop

Aug 12, 2020

The World Health Organization is now asking people to delay routine and non-essential dental work until COVID-19 rates significantly drop, and warns about those procedures that produce aerosol spray from patients' mouths.

COVID-19: Children Might Carry Up to 100 Times More Viral Genetic Material Than Adults

Jul 31, 2020

Scientists claim that children under 5 years old could be carrying greater levels of coronavirus in their noses compared to older kids and adults. That means children play an important role in the transmission of COVID-19 in communities.