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
Coronavirus becoming far less deadly as it “adapts” to human hosts… no vaccine necessary, says doctor
A professor and infectious disease expert from Italy says that the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) is already fizzling out, and that a vaccine for it will probably already be obsolete by the time it arrives. Matteo Bassetti, head of the infectious disease unit at the Policlinico San Martino Hospital in Italy told the British media that the Chinese … Continue reading Coronavirus becoming far less deadly as it “adapts” to human hosts… no vaccine necessary, says doctor
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
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
Coronavirus research: “Mutated” virus now more infectious than ever
More than 10 million people are now infected by COVID-19. Researchers are still trying to learn more about the Wuhan virus, and with each published study, they get one step closer to developing a treatment that can put an end to the current pandemic. SARS-CoV-2 mutation possibly linked to massive outbreaks A new study by scientists at the Scripps Research … Continue reading Coronavirus research: “Mutated” virus now more infectious than ever
All COVID-19 vaccines to be made with aborted human fetal cells
If you or someone you know is anxiously waiting for a Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine to hit the market, just know that all of the top contenders are being formulated with ingredients made from aborted human fetal cells. While the vaccines themselves will likely not contain any actual aborted fetal tissue, the additives they contain come from cell lines … Continue reading All COVID-19 vaccines to be made with aborted human fetal cells
Coronavirus prevention: These 9 sanitizers from Mexican company contain TOXIC methanol, cautions FDA
As coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to infect people throughout the globe, health experts advise the public to practice social distancing and wash their hands thoroughly using soap and water to help prevent further infections. To maintain proper hygiene, people often use antibacterial hand sanitizers in the absence of soap and water. However, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) … Continue reading Coronavirus prevention: These 9 sanitizers from Mexican company contain TOXIC methanol, cautions FDA
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
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
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
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 