After having warned the organization less than two weeks prior that he would cut funding unless they took steps to show independence from China, President Donald Trump announced Friday that the U.S. will formally end its relationship with the World Health Organization (WHO). “The world is now suffering as a result of the malfeasance of the Chinese government,” … Continue reading Trump announces US withdrawal from the WHO
Researchers: Eyes are a possible entry point for coronavirus
The coronavirus may be using the eyes as an entry point into the body, suggests a new study conducted by researchers from Johns Hopkins University. The study, published in a preprint format in MedRxiv, found that a certain protein enzyme produced by the eyes called angiotensin-converting enzyme-2, or ACE-2, can serve as a carrier for SARS-CoV-2 to enter the body. According … Continue reading Researchers: Eyes are a possible entry point for coronavirus
Long coronavirus lockdowns causing people’s mental health to rapidly DETERIORATE
Both adults and children are experiencing mental health problems for the first time as a result of being cooped up inside due to the COVID-19 lockdowns. Fears and worries over job insecurity, bereavement over COVID-19 deaths, the breakdown of relationships and the long periods of isolation are causing people to have psychotic episodes, mania, anxiety and depression. … Continue reading Long coronavirus lockdowns causing people’s mental health to rapidly DETERIORATE
Volunteer experienced severe 103 F (39.55 C) fever after receiving experimental coronavirus vaccine
A volunteer who participated in clinical trials for Moderna Therapeutics’ Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine says he suffered serious side effects during the testing stage. However, Ian Haydon says that he doesn’t regret it and still wants people to get the vaccine when it’s available. Despite experiencing these side effects, Haydon remains an advocate of the vaccine. … Continue reading Volunteer experienced severe 103 F (39.55 C) fever after receiving experimental coronavirus vaccine
Waves of migrant workers returning to their home villages in India trigger concerns over second wave of small, localized outbreaks
Over 10 million people in India will migrate back to their hometowns as the world’s largest coronavirus lockdown starts scaling back. This may be one of the world’s largest migration events in this century, and many experts are concerned that it will trigger a new wave of coronavirus cases in India’s poorest and least prepared areas. At … Continue reading Waves of migrant workers returning to their home villages in India trigger concerns over second wave of small, localized outbreaks
THOUSANDS of graves dug in Chile in preparation for coronavirus surge
Gravediggers in Chile’s capital of Santiago are digging 2,000 fresh graves as the country braces for a surge in Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and deaths, authorities confirmed Thursday. The announcement comes after the country’s infection rate skyrocketed this week, prompting the government to declare a mandatory lockdown of Santiago on Friday. More deaths expected after cases surge Chile had … Continue reading THOUSANDS of graves dug in Chile in preparation for coronavirus surge
Faulty coronavirus tests: Goat, quail and papaya in Tanzania test positive for COVID-19, raising concerns about false positives
Coronavirus test kits in Tanzania have raised suspicions about their accuracy. President John Magufuli expressed during an event that he found them so unreliable due to the fact that certain animals and even a fruit have tested positive for COVID-19.He further stated that the test kits were imported from overseas, but refused to specify where. In order … Continue reading Faulty coronavirus tests: Goat, quail and papaya in Tanzania test positive for COVID-19, raising concerns about false positives
Abbott Labs’ five-minute coronavirus test misses HALF of positive cases
Abbott Laboratories’ ID NOW coronavirus (COVID-19) test can miss up to half of all positive cases, a new study suggests. The rapid coronavirus test was previously hailed for being able to detect a positive result in just five minutes and has been used to diagnose people in the White House. The New York University (NYU) study, published on pre-print … Continue reading Abbott Labs’ five-minute coronavirus test misses HALF of positive cases
Coronavirus found in stool of former patients more than a month after they test negative
A new study has found traces of the coronavirus in the stool of recovered COVID-19 patients, more than a month after they had tested negative for the disease. Researchers from the University of Stirling in Scotland warn that their findings mean that the virus can spread through sewage. “We know that COVID-19 is spread through droplets from coughs and … Continue reading Coronavirus found in stool of former patients more than a month after they test negative
“Excess deaths” hint at a much higher coronavirus death toll than official numbers admit
The Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) has claimed over 300,000 lives globally, according to official figures. However, depending on how deaths are counted, the real number of deaths could be much higher. As of press time, data gathered by Johns Hopkins University counts 307,159 deaths from the coronavirus worldwide. These figures include only those attributed to the coronavirus. However, experts are increasingly … Continue reading “Excess deaths” hint at a much higher coronavirus death toll than official numbers admit
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 