Rapid antibody tests have been hailed as an effective way to check for Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) infection for anyone who needs immediate results. Experts in the U.K., however, have warned that antibody tests are not reliable enough while questioning the use of wide-scale testing to influence public behavior. According to a review of studies conducted by Cochrane, … Continue reading Doubts raised on effectiveness of coronavirus antibody testing in the UK
Asymptomatic carriers responsible for over HALF of America’s coronavirus cases
A recent study has shone new light on just how much asymptomatic carriers have spread the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) in America. The study, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, states that these people may have been responsible for more than half of the coronavirus cases in the United States. The study comes out just as … Continue reading Asymptomatic carriers responsible for over HALF of America’s coronavirus cases
As coronavirus surges in Hong Kong, mysterious pneumonia hits Kazakhstan – is this a new pandemic?
Even as one of Asia’s major financial hubs braces for a resurgence of Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, a potential new threat looms as a deadly new pneumonia has broken out in the center of the continent. In Hong Kong, authorities have closed schools and tightened social distancing requirements after a new surge of coronavirus cases struck … Continue reading As coronavirus surges in Hong Kong, mysterious pneumonia hits Kazakhstan – is this a new pandemic?
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
New coronavirus cases in America jump by 50,000 in a single day for the first time
The United States’ daily count of new coronavirus cases surpassed 50,000 for the first time ever on Wednesday. The surge was driven by record increases in some of the most populous states, such as California and Texas. Data from the COVID Tracking Project shows that a further 52,982 people tested positive for the coronavirus over the past 24 hours. This … Continue reading New coronavirus cases in America jump by 50,000 in a single day for the first time
Belgium’s coronavirus death toll makes it either world’s deadliest or most honest
As steep as the death toll from the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) is, it’s still underreported in some countries, including the U.K., Russia and even the United States. According to global death statistics, the figures do not accurately capture all deaths from COVID-19. In New York and New Jersey alone, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) … Continue reading Belgium’s coronavirus death toll makes it either world’s deadliest or most honest
Air travelers hiding coronavirus infections to get into Hong Kong highlight reopening risks
Hong Kong authorities have confirmed that a number of people infected with the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) had flown into the territory in recent days. These incidents highlight the challenges of controlling the pandemic while governments attempt to safely reopen borders. According to Hong Kong authorities, the travelers confirmed to have the coronavirus included one passenger traveling on a Cathay Airways flight … Continue reading Air travelers hiding coronavirus infections to get into Hong Kong highlight reopening risks
World’s largest medical complex in Texas is running out of ICU beds due to the coronavirus
A Houston hospital that has been called the largest medical complex in the world has stated that it is running out of intensive-care beds in the face of a resurgence of Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) infections in the state. The Texas Medical Center (TMC) announced Tuesday that 97 percent of its intensive-care unit (ICU) beds are now occupied – much … Continue reading World’s largest medical complex in Texas is running out of ICU beds due to the coronavirus
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 