The third such study in recent days to make this suggestion, a new paper published by researchers from Guy’s and St. Thomas’ National Health Service Foundation Trust in London has determined that the antibodies developed after infection with the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) only last a very short time, meaning any future vaccine for the novel virus will … Continue reading THIRD study finds that COVID-19 antibodies fade “very, very quickly,” rendering vaccine useless
Study: Weather alone does not significantly impact the spread of the coronavirus
A new study found that weather alone has no significant impact on coronavirus transmission. In a paper published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, researchers from the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) elaborated that temperature and humidity do not play a key role in the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19). Weather influences the environment in which the … Continue reading Study: Weather alone does not significantly impact the spread of the coronavirus
Coronavirus pandemic linked to increase in “anger and confrontation” among family and friends
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has drastically changed how people go about their daily lives. From being confined indoors to working remotely, families have no choice but to spend more time with each other to prevent the further spread of the disease. But the results of a U.K. survey reveals that COVID-19-related lockdowns and self-quarantines are linked … Continue reading Coronavirus pandemic linked to increase in “anger and confrontation” among family and friends
Health experts raise concerns regarding COVID-19 vaccination for children
Two health experts have voiced their concerns regarding immunizing children against the coronavirus. During an Oct. 22 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hearing, pediatric infectious disease expert Dr. Cody Meissner brought up the issue of safety in testing a COVID-19 vaccine on children. Meissner, a member of the FDA’s Biological Products Advisory Committee, told his fellow committee members … Continue reading Health experts raise concerns regarding COVID-19 vaccination for children
Europe gearing up for another lockdown as new COVID-19 infections soar
Some European countries are preparing to implement lockdown measures over a “second wave” of COVID-19 infections. The resulting lockdown orders will shut down public life and cripple the economy as a consequence. According to Reuters, world leaders face a difficult task ahead – seeking to limit the spread of the coronavirus and the damage resulting from lockdowns while waiting … Continue reading Europe gearing up for another lockdown as new COVID-19 infections soar
Taiwan celebrates over 200 days without locally transmitted case of coronavirus
Taiwan is celebrating that, as of Friday, Oct. 30, it has reached 201 days without a locally transmitted case of Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19). This represents a world record — the country’s last local case was recorded on April 12, and all of its subsequent cases were brought into the country by people arriving from overseas either for … Continue reading Taiwan celebrates over 200 days without locally transmitted case of coronavirus
FDA trying to establish new drug-like approval system for dietary supplements that could eliminate tens of thousands of them
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced plans to drastically alter the way dietary supplements are regulated, and your help is needed to protect the industry from this attempted government takeover. When the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) was passed back in 1994, it came with a new dietary ingredient (NDI) provision requiring the FDA to be notified … Continue reading FDA trying to establish new drug-like approval system for dietary supplements that could eliminate tens of thousands of them
South Sudan confirms new outbreak of vaccine-related polio
Health officials in the African nation of South Sudan confirmed a new outbreak of the poliovirus – ironically caused by vaccinations against it. The South Sudan Ministry of Health (MOH) said 15 vaccine-derived polio cases were identified in the northwestern portion of the country. Vaccine-derived polio is a rare instance in which the weakened poliovirus in the vaccines mutates … Continue reading South Sudan confirms new outbreak of vaccine-related polio
Multiple studies show COVID-19 mortality rate has dropped significantly since beginning of pandemic
Two recently published and peer-reviewed studies — one from the United States and another from the United Kingdom — show that the mortality rate for hospitalized Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) patients has dropped significantly since the beginning of the widespread outbreak in both countries in March. The first study looked at over 5,000 hospitalizations in the New York University (NYU) Langone Health … Continue reading Multiple studies show COVID-19 mortality rate has dropped significantly since beginning of pandemic
France, Germany impose fresh lockdowns in the face of resurgent coronavirus cases
In the face of rising Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, the governments of both France and Germany have imposed new restrictions in the hopes of stemming a record increase in infections. In France, President Emmanuel Macron announced a new, one-month national lockdown. Meanwhile, in Germany, both federal and state governments agreed on Wednesday to shut down parts of … Continue reading France, Germany impose fresh lockdowns in the face of resurgent coronavirus cases
