Outdated Social Distancing Measures Aren't as Effective as We Think

MEDICINE & HEALTH 04.03.2021 22:23 PM

Experts suggest that social distancing measures such as one-meter apart rule and temperature checks aren't effective means of preventing COVID-19 transmission, with some providing a false sense of security for the public.

Russia Creates COVID-19 Vaccine For Pets; How Effective Is It?

04.02.2021 23:12 PM

Russia announced Wednesday it registered what it said was the world’s first coronavirus vaccine for animals.

8 Times Faster: Sunlight Inactivates COVID-19 at a Rapid Rate Than Previously Thought

04.02.2021 21:25 PM

Researchers recently showed how sunlight is inactivating COVID-19 after realizing there is an evident difference between the newest theory and previous investigational results.

Zero New COVID-19 Cases, Deaths Recorded in Navajo Nation: Here’s What They Did

03.31.2021 01:12 AM

The Navajo Nation reported early this week that it has zero new COVID-19 cases and deaths in the past 24 hours due to the rollout of an aggressive vaccination campaign.

COVID-19 PPE Waste Harming Animals Everywhere, Plastic Waste to Increase By 2030

03.31.2021 00:13 AM

The increasing amount of COVID-19 PPE waste is harming the environment and the wildlife. The new review talks about reports of animals entangled and trapped in discarded PPEs.

Initial WHO-China Report Offers Nothing Substantial on COVID-19 Origins, May Take Years to Complete

03.30.2021 21:25 PM

A report released by a joint team of scientists from the World Health Organization (WHO) and China shows little concrete proof on how the COVID-19 pandemic started.

This $2 Test Can Accurately Detect COVID-19 Antibodies in an Hour

03.29.2021 22:40 PM

Researchers at the University of Toronto created a new COVID-19 serology test to detect coronavirus antibodies in one hour.

Phone Calls Could Reduce COVID-19 Loneliness, Is This True?

03.29.2021 04:55 AM

Phone calls can be important for communicating with lonely and isolated people, experts claim. Because of COVID-19 limitations and imposed physical distancing to deter virus spread, many of us have suffered from feelings of alienation and loneliness over the past year.

COVID-19 ‘Herd Immunity’: Health Official Says Amish Community May Have Attained It Already

03.28.2021 21:22 PM

A local official recently claimed that an Amish community in Pennsylvania might have become the first group in the United States to attain herd immunity.

Pfizer, BioNTech, Moderna Vaccines Provide Increased Immunity for New Mothers and Their Babies

03.26.2021 01:59 AM

Research showed that pregnant and lactating mothers have better protection against COVID-19 with antibodies they can pass on to their newborns.

Pfizer-BioNTech Launch Trials to Test COVID-19 Vaccine on Kids as Young as Six Months

03.25.2021 21:05 PM

The first young children in the pediatric trial of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine have already been given their initial jabs.

US Microbiologists See Limited SARS-CoV-2 Mutations, Need Funds to Stop New Infections

03.25.2021 04:53 AM

US microbiologists are seeing a drop in new adaptations of the SARS-CoV-2 variants that should lead to a slowdown of fresh mutations.

‘Double Mutant’ COVID-19 Variant Detected in India, Officials Check If It Is More Infectious and Less Affected by Vaccines

03.25.2021 04:33 AM

According to recent reports, a new 'double mutant' variant of COVID-19 has been identified from samples collected in India.

Nose-Only Coronavirus Mask: Do We Still Need to Cover Our Mouths to Prevent COVID-19?

03.25.2021 01:54 AM

Researchers unveiled a new nose mask that could be worn under a full mask with similar behind-the-ears straps.

COVID-19 Lockdown Positive and Negative Effects of Stay-At Home Orders

03.24.2021 02:12 AM

After 12 months and a huge amount of data, here are the positive and negative effects of coronavirus lockdowns.

Breakthrough Cases: There's a Slim Chance That Vaccinated People Can Get Infected With COVID-19

03.23.2021 22:55 PM

Breakthrough cases are rare but expected to happen. They remind the public that wearing face masks while the virus is still circulating is still important.

Rhinovirus Responsible for Common Cold Might Be Able to Boot COVID-19

03.23.2021 21:52 PM

Researchers from Scotland found that when infection of rhinoviruses is given a 24-hour headstart, it can reduce COVID-19 infections.

AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine: Safety and Efficacy Revealed in Large Clinical Trial Results

03.23.2021 05:07 AM

Large clinical trial results have revealed that the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is well-tolerated and it shields from symptomatic COVID-19 injection, including severe disease or hospital confinement.

COVID-19 vs Seasonal Allergies: 5 Symptoms That Can Tell the Differences

03.23.2021 01:45 AM

In both COVID-19 and seasonal allergies, lungs and throats might be affected. The 5 symptoms in this article are among the main determining factors if one likely has COVID-19 or allergies.

Britons Claim Common and Odd Side Effects After Taking a Jab With AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine

03.22.2021 21:42 PM

Britons recently claimed that they have been losing teeth and developing flatulence as an AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine side effect.

COVID-19 Lessen Symptoms: Injecting Men With Female Hormone Could Help Reduce Severe Coronavirus Illness

03.22.2021 05:41 AM

The latest study shows that injecting men with a female hormone called progesterone helped reduce serious illness from COVID-19.