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
Could spraying children with disinfectant be the new normal?
Although the COVID-19 pandemic doesn’t appear to be over yet, many places have effectively “flattened the curve.” And some states have already started to reopen in phases, although most recognize that life won’t return to normal anytime soon. Perhaps one of the big questions on the minds of parents across the nation is this: When … Continue reading Could spraying children with disinfectant be the new normal?
WHO declares no second wave, diverging (for now) from Bill Gates
After months of warning about a so-called “second wave,” the World Health Organization (WHO) has suddenly changed its tune and is now saying that it is “increasingly” unlikely that the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) will make a subsequent hit. Departing from the policies and modeling set forth by Bill Gates, one of the WHO’s biggest donors, María Neira … Continue reading WHO declares no second wave, diverging (for now) from Bill Gates
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
Scientists say coronavirus has higher affinity for human cells than bat cells – does this prove it was laboratory made?
The Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) has a much higher affinity for human cells, according to Australian scientists. The findings call into question the thinking that the virus came from bats. Nikolai Petrovsky and his research team at Australia’s Flinders University School of Medicine and Latrobe University found that the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus — the pathogen behind the pandemic — infected human cells … Continue reading Scientists say coronavirus has higher affinity for human cells than bat cells – does this prove it was laboratory made?
Coronavirus lockdowns worsen childhood obesity, studies say
The lockdown measures implemented to slow the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) are worsening child obesity due to decreased physical activity and poorer diets. U.S. researchers have found that obese children in Italy participated in less physical activity while eating more junk food and watching more TV while social distancing measures to stop COVID-19 were in place. … Continue reading Coronavirus lockdowns worsen childhood obesity, studies say
Overreliance on ventilators led to coronavirus deaths, study shows
The use of ventilators to treat COVID-19 patients has come under scrutiny after a new study stated that the devices may be doing more harm than good. The study, published in the American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, said that mechanical ventilation can damage the lungs of COVID-19 patients, especially those who are elderly or have severe symptoms. This means that … Continue reading Overreliance on ventilators led to coronavirus deaths, study shows
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
Coronavirus will not be stopped by summer heat, study says
The rise in temperatures in the U.S. this summer is unlikely to stop the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19), a new study from Harvard Medical School reveals. The study, published in the journal Clinical Infectious Disease, found that the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus – the pathogen responsible for COVID-19 – is sensitive to extremes of heat and light. “There is an association … Continue reading Coronavirus will not be stopped by summer heat, study says
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