We’ve known for several years that Chinese authorities collect DNA samples from their people, but they’ve recently ramped up their efforts in a way that is concerning observers around the world. A report by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute shows that they’ve expanded their genetic surveillance program beyond Tibet, Xinjiang and other areas that are largely home … Continue reading China collecting DNA from millions of men and boys for large-scale genetic surveillance project
Statewide coronavirus mask mandates spreading across the USA
As the United States’ death toll to the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic breaches 142,000, and as many hospitals all over the country reach the maximum number of patients they can take care of, mandatory face mask mandates all over the country are expanding. The number of states that have announced statewide mask mandates increased on Wednesday when … Continue reading Statewide coronavirus mask mandates spreading across the USA
Mutated form of SARS-CoV-2 now predominates global infections
A new study published in the journal Cell reports the effects of a genetic mutation in SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. Conducted by researchers from Los Alamos National Laboratory, Duke University and the University of Sheffield in the U.K., it suggests that a variation in SARS-CoV-2’s genome improved the virus’s ability to infect human cells and helped it become the dominant strain circulating globally. The coronavirus variant – named D614G … Continue reading Mutated form of SARS-CoV-2 now predominates global infections
Rapid mutations cause doubts about long-term coronavirus immunity
A joint study by two top epidemic research institutes in China warns that the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) has gone through rapid mutations since January, and these genetic changes may allow it to spread for much longer than expected. In a paper posted in the pre-print server bioRxiv, researchers at Guangzhou Medical University and Fudan University stated that the coronavirus has acquired six major mutations that have enhanced its ability … Continue reading Rapid mutations cause doubts about long-term coronavirus immunity
Harvard doctor wants US to enforce national mask mandate; Surgeon General says order may lead to REBELLION
For the U.S. to effectively fight back against the surge in Wuhan coronavirus infections, it needs to make wearing masks mandatory in all 50 states, suggests a medical expert from Harvard University. According to Ashish Jha, director of Harvard’s Global Health Institute, forcing over 300 million Americans to wear face coverings every time they leave their homes – whether or not they socially … Continue reading Harvard doctor wants US to enforce national mask mandate; Surgeon General says order may lead to REBELLION
Being tested for coronavirus too early may lead to false positives, warn researchers
When it comes to COVID-19, timing is everything – even for testing. A team from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine announced in a recent study that testing an at-risk individual too early can lead to a false negative diagnosis, as they may test positive for the virus later on. The study, which was published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, reported that … Continue reading Being tested for coronavirus too early may lead to false positives, warn researchers
Chinese company charged with sending defective face masks to the US
A Chinese manufacturing company has been charged with shipping more than 140,000 defective face masks, marketed as “KN95,” to the U.S. in the middle of the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. According to federal prosecutors, the Hong Kong-based Crawford Technology Group sold masks to a U.S. distributor claiming that they met the KN95 standard — China’s equivalent of … Continue reading Chinese company charged with sending defective face masks to the US
Coronavirus can easily spread at the gym: Exercise outdoors instead, advise experts
As coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdowns in America stretched from weeks to months, people were forced to adapt to the “new normal.” Several businesses allowed employees to telecommute; more people learned to cook; and others stayed active by exercising at home. However, as states reopen throughout the country, some gyms and fitness centers have started welcoming clients back. … Continue reading Coronavirus can easily spread at the gym: Exercise outdoors instead, advise experts
India’s coronavirus caseload surges after lockdown
India reported 9,996 new coronavirus cases – as well as 357 deaths in 24 hours – on Wednesday. The figures bring the country’s total caseload to 276,583 and total deaths to 7,745, according to data from John Hopkins University. Over the weekend, the number of infections in the country surpassed Spain’s to become the fifth-highest in the world. India is … Continue reading India’s coronavirus caseload surges after lockdown
Chemicals supplied by China play a big role in America’s illegal drug trade
Coronavirus isn’t the only deadly epidemic that can be traced to China; factories in the country have also been involved in supplying huge amounts of precursor chemicals to Mexican super labs to produce methamphetamines and other drugs that end up on American streets. Precursor chemicals are used for the illegal manufacture of narcotics and psychoactive substances. … Continue reading Chemicals supplied by China play a big role in America’s illegal drug trade
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 