It has just come out that the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) along with the Department of Defense (DOD) has secured a deal with pharmaceutical giant Pfizer to purchase $2 billion worth of experimental Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines using taxpayer money. Even though the vaccine has yet to even be fully developed and … Continue reading U.S. agrees to buy 100 million doses of experimental coronavirus vaccine from Pfizer in $2 billion deal
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
Texas coronavirus numbers hit record levels as hospitals run out of space
Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott reported Tuesday that the state recorded over 5,000 new Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, setting a record for the largest single-day increase in cases. Abbot did not initially offer an exact number of new cases or tests in total. However, the Texas Department of State Health Services later confirmed that the state had 5,489 new cases and 28 deaths. … Continue reading Texas coronavirus numbers hit record levels as hospitals run out of space
Inaccurate test results, patient histories fuel more coronavirus speculation
The Wuhan coronavirus may have spread in the United States as early as the fall of last year, according to several reports. The allegation is fuelled by a volatile combination of inconsistent coronavirus antibody tests and testimonies from individuals who claim to have exhibited the infectious disease’s symptoms months before U.S. health authorities confirmed its presence … Continue reading Inaccurate test results, patient histories fuel more coronavirus speculation
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
Remdesivir shows “limited benefit” during trial, so why did the FDA approve it?
Remdesivir, the wonder drug touted to treat the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19), showed a “limited benefit” in a large trial involving patients exhibiting moderate symptoms. Gilead Sciences released the initial findings of its phase 3 trial Tuesday, saying that remdesivir “improved clinical outcomes by several different measures,” in a statement. A phase 3 trial involves testing the drug on a large number of … Continue reading Remdesivir shows “limited benefit” during trial, so why did the FDA approve it?
CDC claims coronavirus killed nearly 400 American healthcare workers
Since it first struck American shores, the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) has killed nearly 368 infected 69,761 healthcare workers, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC’s latest numbers show a staggering increase from seven weeks ago, when the CDC first released data on coronavirus infections and deaths among nurses, doctors, EMTs, pharmacists … Continue reading CDC claims coronavirus killed nearly 400 American healthcare workers
After enforcing the world’s most severe lockdown, is India ready to come out of it?
India now has 173,763 confirmed coronavirus cases and 4,980 deaths, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. Its number of new cases continues to rise every day, which makes it a cause for concern for many public health experts. It’s also planning to emerge from lockdown pretty soon – a move experts fear will come at the worst possible time. Slowing, … Continue reading After enforcing the world’s most severe lockdown, is India ready to come out of it?
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
Asymptomatic coronavirus carriers puzzle scientists
The number of people who’re infected with the Wuhan coronavirus but never get sick varies greatly from place to place. As such, scientists are having a hard time pinpointing a global average for COVID-19 since they’re finding different rates in different places. “We’re still in learning mode. The numbers are a bit all over the place,” said Peter … Continue reading Asymptomatic coronavirus carriers puzzle scientists
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 