COVID-19 Omicron Variant Peaking in Some Parts Worldwide: Why Are Experts Optimistic?

MEDICINE & HEALTH 01.06.2022 02:40 AM

Experts say there are early, sketchy signals that the COVID-19 omicron wave has crested, or is plateauing, in the areas that were struck worst by the strain.

Some People Could Get False Negative Results on Antigen Tests Despite Having Symptoms, Experts Explain Why

01.05.2022 21:13 PM

Testing for COVID-19 has become more essential today due to increasing cases of influenza and coronavirus. But why do some people are getting negative results from antigen tests despite having symptoms?

Flurona Raises New Concerns on Double Infection of Influenza Virus and Coronavirus: Here's What Science Knows So Far

01.05.2022 08:15 AM

Scientists are watching out for a possible twindemic they dubbed as "flurona" or the combined infection of influenza virus and coronavirus that was first detected in Israel last week.

COVID-19 Omicron Variant Less Severe But More Transmissible, Makes Up More Than 95 Percent of New Cases

01.05.2022 03:20 AM

A CBS News report through MSN News said that last week, the CDC came out with updated data indicating that the new Omicron variant made up approximately 95.4 percent of new coronavirus cases.

How to Overcome Stress, Mental Challenges This Pandemic

01.02.2022 22:35 PM

Paul McKenna presents several of his curated motivational steps to supply people with self-help methods during the pandemic.

First ‘Flurona’ Virus Case Detected in Israel: 2-in-1 Coronavirus and Flu Infection Occurs in Pregnant Woman; Country Initiates Booster Jab for Protection

01.01.2022 23:53 PM

A double infection called "flurona" was first detected in a woman this week at Rabin Medical Center in Petach Tikva, different news media said recently.

Top Science Times Stories 2021: Hot Issues, News That Made Headlines This Year

12.31.2021 04:00 AM

COVID-19 has ruled another year. More new strains have emerged, as well as tragic milestones and the silver linings came in 2021, which Science Times witnessed.

Throat Swabs Better Than Nasal Swabs Among Rapid Tests, Experts Claim

12.30.2021 22:53 PM

Since nasal swabs are no longer enough to detect the Omicron variant and RT-PCR tests take too long for the results to come, some experts said that throat swabs could be the answer.

COVID-19 Pfizer, BioNTech, Moderna Vaccines: What Makes mRNA Technology Effective Against the Virus?

12.30.2021 21:00 PM

The mRNA vaccine is among the two COVID-19 vaccines that offered more than 90% protection from SARS-CoV-2 to prevent symptomatic infection. So how does it become so effective in protecting against the virus?

Dr. Fauci Suggests Skipping Mass New Year's Eve Celebrations Amid Continuing Increase of Omicron Cases in the US

12.30.2021 20:08 PM

Dr. Anthony Fauci has strongly recommended that people cancel plans of attending parties with 30 or more guests. Instead, he advised small gatherings of people or relatives "who are vaccinated" and are given a booster shot.

Obese Patients Who Received Weight Loss Treatments Found with Lower Risks of Developing Severe COVID-19

12.29.2021 23:57 PM

A new study affirms that weight loss surgery prior to being infected with COVID-19 could protect patients who are diagnosed with obesity.

COVID-19 Omicron Variant Detection Method: Saliva Swabs More Effective, Rapid Tests Not Recommended

12.29.2021 21:52 PM

South African scientists showed that saliva swabs may be best suited for detecting the Omicron variant compared to rapid tests.

COVID-19 Omicron Variant Might ‘Displace’ Delta Variant, South African Studies Show

12.29.2021 03:57 AM

Omicron variant of the coronavirus might supplant the Delta variety because infection with the new variant enhances immunity against the older one.

COVID-19 Protection: No Place for Cloth Masks Amidst the Omicron Variant; Experts Explain Why

12.28.2021 05:58 AM

A medical expert recently emphasized the need to wear a surgical mask instead of the one made with cloth material to ensure protection from the COVID-19 virus.

Dr. Fauci Says COVID-19 Cases Will Continue to Rise Due to Omicron Variant

12.26.2021 22:44 PM

Even though the version looks to be milder than previous coronavirus variants, Fauci cautioned Americans against growing complacency.

Omicron COVID-19 Symptom: Loss of Appetite Might Mean You Are Infected

12.25.2021 23:38 PM

While the new Omicron COVID-19 strain is found to have milder symptoms compared to other variants many still want to know the signs and symptoms of the new variant.

3 Most Deadly Diseases That Claim Many Lives

12.24.2021 19:00 PM

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, humans have been combating viruses in which, for some of them, vaccines, as well as antiviral medications have enabled us to control the spread of infections widely.

Christmas Celebration Amid Spike of Omicron Variant: 7 Ways to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 During Holidays

12.23.2021 20:52 PM

This Christmas holiday season, protect yourself and others from COVID-19 infection by practicing these seven things.

3 Tips to Stay Positive When Spending Christmas Day and Holiday Season Alone Amid the COVID-19 Crisis

12.23.2021 20:29 PM

According to Behavioral Psychologist Jo Hemmings, there are several ways to stay positive even when Christmas and holiday seasons are spent alone. Here are three of them.

Self-Isolation Rule in the UK Updated: What to Do If You Tested Positive of COVID-19 in Your PRC or Lateral Flow Test?

12.23.2021 00:40 AM

The United Kingdom has updated its guidelines regarding self-isolation for people who contracted COVID-19, cutting it to a week in most cases.

Omicron Variant Found To Be More Contagious, Triggers COVID-19 Outbreak in Coachella Valley Restaurant

12.22.2021 22:29 PM

Riverside authorities have already asked employees of Mastro's Steakhouse to get tested for COVID-19 after recording an outbreak that included the first known Omicron variant case in Coachella Valley.