Corona: European Business community concerned
Beijing – Since 11th June, Beijing faced a fresh outbreak of COVID-19, with over 100 confirmed cases reported so far. The outbreak response has so far been centred on the Xinfadi wholesale market in Southwest Beijing’s Fengtai District. The authorities have … Continue reading Corona: European Business community concerned
Will Warm Weather Slow Spread of Coronavirus?
Washington – With the start of summer coming soon, many are hopeful that the warmer weather will slow the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. There have been hints from lab experiments that increased temperature and humidity … Continue reading Will Warm Weather Slow Spread of Coronavirus?
Some Countries have not reported coronavirus cases
Geneve – In December 2019, the coronavirus was seemingly confined to China. But, a few weeks later, the virus, which causes the illness known as COVID-19, became a global pandemic. The virus, which leads to a respiratory illness that can be transmitted … Continue reading Some Countries have not reported coronavirus cases
Monoclonal Antibodies in the Fight Against COVID-19
Washington – We now know that the immune system of nearly everyone who recovers from COVID-19 produces antibodies against SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes this easily transmitted respiratory disease [1]. The presence of such antibodies has spurred hope that people exposed … Continue reading Monoclonal Antibodies in the Fight Against COVID-19
WHO reports most coronavirus cases in a day
Geneve – There were 106,000 new cases of new coronavirus infection recorded worldwide in the last 24 hours – the most in a single day yet, the World Health Organization said, expressing concern for poor countries even as rich ones … Continue reading WHO reports most coronavirus cases in a day
Launch of WHO Academy and Info mobile applications
Geneva – WHO announces the launch of the WHO Academy app designed to support health workers during COVID-19, and the WHO Info app designed to inform the general public. Today, the WHO Academy, World Health Organization’s lifelong learning centre, launched … Continue reading Launch of WHO Academy and Info mobile applications
Arcturus: Preclinical Data for COVID-19 Vaccine
SAN DIEGO — Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings Inc., a leading clinical-stage messenger RNA medicines company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of therapeutics for rare diseases and vaccines, today announced new supportive preclinical data, providing evidence for an adaptive cellular (CD8+ … Continue reading Arcturus: Preclinical Data for COVID-19 Vaccine
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