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
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
Survival 101: How to prep for the next coronavirus lockdown
Lockdown orders throughout the country to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) are nearing their end, but it’s too early to rejoice. Experts even suggest that it would be wise to order second lockdowns to ensure that they are not lifted prematurely. While the future is uncertain, here are some tips for preppers who want to … Continue reading Survival 101: How to prep for the next coronavirus lockdown
Germany’s reopening set back after surge in new coronavirus cases
On Friday, local authorities in Germany said that they would reimpose lockdown measures after seeing new clusters of coronavirus (COVID-19) infections around the country. The new lockdowns come just days after Chancellor Angela Merkel announced a gradual reopening of the country. The reimposition of lockdown restrictions marks the country’s first setback since Merkel announced on Wednesday that Germany’s … Continue reading Germany’s reopening set back after surge in new coronavirus cases
Shed and spread: Study finds drug-resistant superbug Candida auris can spread through skin shedding
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been warning the public about an emerging and potentially deadly superbug for years. Candida auris, a pathogenic fungus that belongs to the same family that causes candidiasis, has recently been causing severe illness in hospitalized patients in many countries, including the United States. According to the CDC, C. auris is now considered a global health … Continue reading Shed and spread: Study finds drug-resistant superbug Candida auris can spread through skin shedding
Air quality in India is IMPROVING after nationwide lockdown
The coronavirus pandemic has have one unexpected effect in the Indian subcontinent — clean air. This development came as a result of the recently-enacted 21-day lockdown enforced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a way to curb the steadily-rising number of coronavirus infections in the South Asian nation. “It is true that pollution levels are going down … Continue reading Air quality in India is IMPROVING after nationwide lockdown
Coronavirus infections at meat plants are already leading to grocery shortages
As more workers test positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19) in meat plants across America, production has been slow even as some facilities reopen; this has resulted in a shortage that has some grocers rationing supplies. The shortage has also caused prices for beef and pork to jump by more than 20 percent, even after President Donald Trump’s … Continue reading Coronavirus infections at meat plants are already leading to grocery shortages
Apple and Google promise to shut down their coronavirus trackers when the pandemic ends… but does anyone believe them?
On Friday, Apple and Google pledged that they will turn off their coronavirus tracker after the pandemic is sufficiently contained. The statement was part of an announcement of changes that the tech giants are making to their ambitious automatic contact-tracing proposal. According to an Apple representative, the changes are the result of feedback that both companies received … Continue reading Apple and Google promise to shut down their coronavirus trackers when the pandemic ends… but does anyone believe them?
Almost 900 workers test positive for coronavirus at Tyson’s meatpacking plant in Indiana
Nearly 900 workers have tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19) at a Tyson Foods meatpacking plant in north-central Indiana, according to a report. The food processing facility at Cass County’s Logansport saw 890 people at the plant infected with the coronavirus after all of its 2,200 workers underwent testing. The facility, which produces 3 million pounds of … Continue reading Almost 900 workers test positive for coronavirus at Tyson’s meatpacking plant in Indiana
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