China rejects ‘lies’ by U.S. over coronavirus
BEIJING – China has issued a lengthy rebuttal of what it said were 24 “preposterous allegations” by some leading U.S. politicians over its handling of the new coronavirus outbreak. The Chinese foreign ministry has dedicated most of its press briefings … Continue reading China rejects ‘lies’ by U.S. over coronavirus
Study: Most COVID-19 Patients produce Antibodies
Washington – There’s been a lot of excitement about the potential of antibody-based blood tests, also known as serology tests, to help contain the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. There’s also an awareness that more research is needed to determine … Continue reading Study: Most COVID-19 Patients produce Antibodies
U.S. panel develops NIH treatment guidelines
Washington – A panel of U.S. physicians, statisticians, and other experts has developed treatment guidelines for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). These guidelines, intended for healthcare providers, are based on published and preliminary data and the clinical expertise of the panelists, … Continue reading U.S. panel develops NIH treatment guidelines
US study: Corona droplets carry further than expected
Ontario – Standing the recommended distance away from people to avoid catching Covid-19 – the disease caused by the new coronavirus – may not be enough to protect you from someone who coughs in your direction. A Canadian study found an … Continue reading US study: Corona droplets carry further than expected
Adenovirus MERS-CoV vaccine protects monkeys
Washington – An investigational vaccine called ChAdOx1 MERS protected two groups of rhesus macaques from disease caused by Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV). MERS-CoV is a relative of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which causes coronavirus … Continue reading Adenovirus MERS-CoV vaccine protects monkeys
Coronavirus re-emergence will be a threat until 2024
Hong Kong – A further outbreak of the coronavirus coronavirus could occur as late as 2024 and social distancing may have to be extended until 2022 to contain the existing pandemic, a team of Harvard researchers has said. The findings contrasted … Continue reading Coronavirus re-emergence will be a threat until 2024
Health Concerns Higher Among Hispanics and Blacks
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 continues to climb in the United States — the current epicenter of the global pandemic — majorities of Americans are concerned that they may contract the disease and that they may … Continue reading Health Concerns Higher Among Hispanics and Blacks
NIH study of undetected cases of coronavirus
Washington – A new study has begun recruiting at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, to determine how many adults in the United States without a confirmed history of infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease … Continue reading NIH study of undetected cases of coronavirus
US COVID-19 Forecast: 81,000 Deaths by July
SEATTLE – In a forecast based on new data analyses, researchers find demand for ventilators and beds in US hospital intensive care units (ICUs) will far exceed capacity for COVID-19 patients as early as the second week of April. Deaths … Continue reading US COVID-19 Forecast: 81,000 Deaths by July
China urges US to stop politicizing COVID-19
Beijing – China urged the United States to stop politicizing COVID-19 and stigmatizing China, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang said Monday. Geng made the remarks at a press briefing in response to a question regarding recent allegations from the … Continue reading China urges US to stop politicizing COVID-19