Big Pharma is pushing for mandatory coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination even though no one has come forward with a drug that’s 100 percent safe for use. Yet according to a study, a vaccine won’t even be necessary once the population achieves herd immunity and COVID-19 turns into a seasonal illness like the flu. Learn to live with coronavirus, advise researchers … Continue reading Coronavirus could turn into a seasonal virus, but it will keep spreading until the population achieves herd immunity, say experts
INHALE the COVID: Beijing has approved a nasal spray vaccine for clinical trials
Scientists from China are working on a vaccine candidate for the coronavirus that will deliver the vaccine as a nasal spray. The vaccine candidate — already greenlit by Beijing for phase I human testing — was developed by researchers from Xiamen University and the University of Hong Kong, together with the manufacturer Beijing Wantai Biological Pharmacy. The delivery of … Continue reading INHALE the COVID: Beijing has approved a nasal spray vaccine for clinical trials
Why are viruses so challenging to treat?
There’s been a lot of talk in recent months about how the coronavirus pandemic will end. Some are putting their hopes on a vaccine, while others believe it would be enough to find an effective treatment for those who are hit with the more severe form of the disease. However, some experts are reminding us … Continue reading Why are viruses so challenging to treat?
Experts predict coronavirus to remain a problem even if a vaccine works
Even as countries around the world rush to develop a vaccine for the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19), the disease will likely remain a challenge for years to come. Though a vaccine may provide some measure of protection if it works as the discredited vaccine industry claims it should, scientists and pharmaceutical experts predict that the virus is likely to … Continue reading Experts predict coronavirus to remain a problem even if a vaccine works
Coronavirus can break your heart – literally – says new study
Getting COVID-19 is heartbreaking news for anyone. But a new study reveals that the disease is heartbreaking in more ways than one, especially since it’s been found to tear heart muscles to shreds – at least in vitro. The ability of SARS-CoV-2 – the virus behind the deadly pandemic – to invade the heart muscle and effectively “dice” … Continue reading Coronavirus can break your heart – literally – says new study
An invisible danger: Coronavirus pandemic a threat to the mental health of Americans
The Wuhan coronavirus continues to be one for the books, much like the anthrax attacks of 2001 or the financial crisis of 2008. However, these earlier crises that rocked the country were isolated, with one a national security crisis while the other was a financial crisis. These events were more limited in scope than this … Continue reading An invisible danger: Coronavirus pandemic a threat to the mental health of Americans
People deficient in vitamin D have a higher risk of COVID-19, reports new study
A person’s vitamin D status may determine his susceptibility to COVID-19, the disease caused by the Wuhan coronavirus. In a new study published September 4, researchers at the University of Chicago found that, compared to people with normal vitamin D levels, those who were deficient in the vitamin have a greater risk of testing positive for COVID-19. In line … Continue reading People deficient in vitamin D have a higher risk of COVID-19, reports new study
US reports first case of COVID-19 reinfection
A 25-year old Nevada man is the nation’s first case of COVID-19 reinfection. This makes the U.S. the fourth country to report COVID-19 reinfection. Just last week, the world’s first case of COVID-19 reinfection was reported in Hong Kong, followed by cases in Belgium and the Netherlands. The new case is detailed in an online preprint … Continue reading US reports first case of COVID-19 reinfection
You are a human guinea pig: FDA willing to let coronavirus vaccine makers SKIP crucial trial phase
In a bid to speed up the deployment of vaccines meant to stop the spread of the coronavirus in the U.S., the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is now floating the idea of skipping a standard testing phase for existing vaccine candidates. “It is up to the sponsor [vaccine developer] to apply for authorization or approval, and we make an … Continue reading You are a human guinea pig: FDA willing to let coronavirus vaccine makers SKIP crucial trial phase
Mass deployment of Russia’s coronavirus vaccine to begin in the next few weeks
After making waves as the first country to grant regulatory approval for a vaccine against the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19), Russia is now seeking to perform mass production and immunization of key workers in the next few weeks. Russia is the first country to approve a COVID-19 vaccine for civilian use. The approval comes after just two months of … Continue reading Mass deployment of Russia’s coronavirus vaccine to begin in the next few weeks
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 