COVID-19 reinfection is highly unlikely for at least six months after the last infection, according to a study by researchers from the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. The study, published on Nov. 19 as a pre-print, offers valuable insight into COVID-19 immunity that has so far stumped scientists. The findings also confirm that infection provides short-term protection, at least, from … Continue reading Coronavirus immunity may last for at least six months after infection
UK begins mass vaccination program with Pfizer, starting with the elderly and healthcare workers
On Dec. 8, 2020, the United Kingdom became the first country in the West to begin its distribution of Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines, beginning with a 90-year-old woman, whose injection was aired on the country’s major news stations. The first dose was given less than a week after British authorities granted an emergency-use authorization for the two-dose vaccine developed … Continue reading UK begins mass vaccination program with Pfizer, starting with the elderly and healthcare workers
After mounting evidence, FDA, CDC now admit that coronavirus tests are faulty
For the past months, government agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have been relying on Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) testing results to track the spread of the pandemic. But in recent months, both agencies have begun to concede that the testing methods that they’re using may not be … Continue reading After mounting evidence, FDA, CDC now admit that coronavirus tests are faulty
Researchers develop coronavirus vaccine that is INHALED through the nose or mouth… be careful where you BREATHE
Vaccine researchers are studying the effectiveness of a Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine that can be delivered intranasally (through the nose) or through the mouth. The researchers said there is evidence that this type of vaccine can better protect people against the virus. They also believe that a nasal or inhaled vaccine will be easier to distribute around the world. Most … Continue reading Researchers develop coronavirus vaccine that is INHALED through the nose or mouth… be careful where you BREATHE
Mutation has caused the coronavirus to become more contagious but less deadly, says new study
Recent studies have shown that mutation of SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind COVID-19, is not only becoming more prevalent but is also more contagious than its original strain. This potentially makes the virus more virulent than when it first spread out in Wuhan, China — where the first cases of COVID-19 were reported. In fact, American scientists … Continue reading Mutation has caused the coronavirus to become more contagious but less deadly, says new study
Scientists find that the coronavirus has another doorway to infect human cells
The deadly pathogen behind the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may have yet another doorway to get into human cells, suggest two new papers published in the journal Science. The teams behind the papers independently discovered a protein called the neuropilin-1 receptor, which they say is an alternative doorway for SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus – the proper name for the coronavirus behind COVID-19 – to … Continue reading Scientists find that the coronavirus has another doorway to infect human cells
CDC: Coronavirus 5 times deadlier than the flu for hospitalized patients
A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that patients hospitalized with the Wuhan coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are five times more likely to die than those with influenza. In addition to a higher mortality rate, the study also found that COVID-19 patients are at higher risk for 17 additional health complications than flu patients. … Continue reading CDC: Coronavirus 5 times deadlier than the flu for hospitalized patients
Study: Coronavirus social distancing measures will trigger a flu surge next winter
Social distancing and other measures meant to slow the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) this year could result in a surge of flu cases next year. This is according to a new study by researchers from Princeton University. According to the researchers, social distancing and other so-called non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) have helped slow down COVID-19, as … Continue reading Study: Coronavirus social distancing measures will trigger a flu surge next winter
Study: N95 masks with exhalation valves cannot stop the spread of coronavirus
A new study from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is warning the public against using N95 face masks that have built-in exhalation valves, as these allow unfiltered air to escape. This makes these kinds of masks useless at preventing the wearer of the mask from spreading the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) to others. NIST research engineer … Continue reading Study: N95 masks with exhalation valves cannot stop the spread of coronavirus
FDA has granted “emergency-use authorization” to Eli Lilly’s coronavirus antibody treatment
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave Eli Lilly’s antibody drug emergency-use authorization on Monday, Nov. 9. Early data has strongly suggested that the pharmaceutical company’s antibody drug is effective at keeping people with mild to moderate cases of the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) from needing to get admitted to a hospital. The FDA extended the emergency approval to the experimental therapy known … Continue reading FDA has granted “emergency-use authorization” to Eli Lilly’s coronavirus antibody treatment
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 