Cough May Not Be the Common Symptom for Coronavirus Among Children: Here Are the Tell-Tale Signs

MEDICINE & HEALTH 05.13.2020 06:31 AM

New research says that COVID-19 in children could present gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea and fever instead of common respiratory symptoms seen in adults such as cough and difficulty in breathing. Click the link above to learn more.

Hydroxychloroquine, Azithromycin, and Zinc Triple-Combo Proved to be Effective in Coronavirus Patients, Study Says

05.12.2020 03:11 AM

Hydroxychloroquine has long been touted as the leading drug for treating coronavirus. However, recent news headlines have said otherwise. A new study uses the antimalarial drug in combination with zinc and azithromycin, an antibiotic, and gives off promising results. Click the link above to learn more.

CAUGHT ON CAM: US Inmates Try to Infect Themselves with Coronavirus Through Contaminated Items in Desperation to Get Out of Jail

05.11.2020 21:04 PM

LA County jail inmates have been caught purposely trying to get themselves infected with the coronavirus in recorded video footage. The video shows a prisoner drinking from a container used by one of the inmates who previously tested positive for COVID-19.

Leave Delivery Parcels for 72 Hours Before Opening them to Avoid Contracting Coronavirus, Warn Experts

05.11.2020 07:10 AM

The Germ Defence website is now repurposed to prevent the further spread of coronavirus. It was previously used to reduce the transmission rate of the swine flu. One of the site's advice is to leave parcels for 72 hours before unboxing them. Click the link above to learn more.

A Camera Designed to Detect Explosives is Repurposed to Sniff Out Coronavirus Carriers

05.11.2020 07:01 AM

These ultra-sensitive devices began development in 2017 to detect explosives but are now being repurposed to fight COVID-19.

Studying the Genes of Pangolins May Hold the Key to Effective COVID-19 Drug as They Can Carry Coronavirus Without Suffering From It

05.09.2020 05:15 AM

Pangolins, the animals thought to be responsible for carrying the coronavirus over to the humans, could be immune to the virus itself, a new study finds. Scientists are optimistic that these 'silent carriers' of the disease could one day help in stopping the virus they were known to help spread.

COVID-19: Remdesivir Could Cost up to $4,500 Despite Costing Just $9.32 to Manufacture

05.07.2020 23:21 PM

Remdesivir is now finally the first drug to be approved by the US FDA to treat COVID-19. However, controversy has started regarding its price. Experts say that is could cost up to $4,500 despite requiring just $9.32 to make. Click the link to read more.

COVID-19 Anti-Vaxxers: A third of Americans Mostly Gen Zs and Millennials Unlikely to Vaccinate

05.07.2020 19:13 PM

The youth's false sense of immunity against COVID-19 is one of the reasons why they would not vaccinate against it. However, some people are just against vaccines in general.These make it difficult for health experts to completely eradicate COVID-19.

CAUGHT ON CAM: Otter and Badger Playing in Public Due to Lockdown

05.06.2020 21:08 PM

The pandemic has kept most of the world indoors. But not otters and badgers in North Wales that were caught playing on video, taking advantage of empty public spaces.

Hong Kong Has Not Had Any Local COVID-19 Cases Since Lifting Lockdown: Here's How They Did It

05.06.2020 10:01 AM

Hong Kong is one of the countries lowering its quarantine restrictions after minimal coronavirus disease 2019 localized infections - the last one was recorded over two weeks ago.

Stamp-Sized Device Placed at the Base of the Throat Can Detect COVID-19 Symptoms Early

05.05.2020 07:47 AM

Engineers have developed a device that can detect the symptoms of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) early. The soft patch is being eyed to lower the instances of COVID-19 from spreading.

Doctors Say COVID-19 Began in France in December Suggesting Coronavirus Circulated in Europe Earlier than Previously Thought

05.04.2020 23:39 PM

Medical professionals in France have discovered that COVID-19 began spreading in the country last December. It is a must for them to track the first person to acquire the disease to know more about it.

Countries with Low Vitamin D Have Higher COVID-19 Infection and Mortality Rates: Here are They

05.04.2020 11:11 AM

The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) can be a bigger threat for countries that don't take enough vitamin D supplements, a recent study showed. It is an additional layer of protection, with or without a pandemic, because of its health benefits.

Spain Slammed Over Spraying Bleach on Beach to Fight COVID-19

05.04.2020 06:30 AM

Spanish officials regret spraying bleach on their local beach to protect the children of their community from the coronavirus disease 2019. They forgot about its impact on the environment, which could easily degrade it according to experts.

Pompeo: 'Enormous Evidence' Suggests Novel Coronavirus Started in Wuhan Lab

05.04.2020 03:20 AM

The deadly COVID-19 pandemic originated from a laboratory in Wuhan, China, a top US official said. There is "enormous evidence" suggesting the epicenter of the deadly pandemic, which has caused over 68,000 deaths in the US alone, intentionally spread the deadly disease.

Fighting Coronavirus in the Frontlines? Stay Protected with the Best Anti-Droplet Face Shields From Amazon

05.01.2020 19:39 PM

With the coronavirus out on the loose, it's time to protect yourselves. Check out these anti-droplet face shields from Amazon and stop the spread of the virus now.

Production of the First Batch of Proposed COVID-19 Vaccines in the US Expected in July

05.01.2020 19:38 PM

Moderna, Inc. and Lonza Group AG partnered to manufacture one billion doses of the first proposed vaccine for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). It's expected in July because Moderna already had a headstart on studying the coronavirus.

Coronavirus Pandemic Likely to Last for Two Years Unless Two-Thirds of the World Become Immune: Study

05.01.2020 11:13 AM

Coronavirus can spread from asymptomatic people, making it hard to identify the carriers of the virus among healthy people, therefore, spreading the disease and increasing the number of cases.

Fauci: Vaccine for COVID-19 May be Ready in January

05.01.2020 09:04 AM

Dr. Anthony Fauci says the world may have a vaccine to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 by January. Research and scientific Industries are hard at work to making this a reality. Meanwhile, in Europe, there is already an antibody test ready for the general public.

COVID-19 is as Dangerous as Ebola with 4 out of 10 Dying and Over Half on Ventilators Perishing: Study

04.30.2020 21:34 PM

The coronavirus disease is as dangerous as Ebola, according to researchers at the University of Liverpool. It's not just a bad dose of flu because it kills four out of 10 people it infects.

18 Amazing Videos of Animals Throwing A Party As Humans are in Lockdown

04.30.2020 08:48 AM

From wild hippo seen splashing and enjoying the waves to jaguar walking on streets, check out this compilation of videos of animals enjoying a human-free world due to coronavirus lockdown.