A small coronavirus clinical study has been launched in the UK this week to explore the effects of delivering vaccines directly to the body’s airways using an inhaler. Imperial College London researchers said they will assess the safety and effectiveness…
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Dutch government plans to tighten virus quarantine measures
The Dutch health minister said Tuesday he plans to introduce mandatory home quarantine for people identified by local authorities as having been in close contact with somebody infected with the coronavirus, and for travelers returning from high-risk countries. Health Minister…
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Ayesha Curry Shares the Healthy Lifestyle Tips that Helped Her Drop 35 Lbs. During Quarantine
Ayesha Curry is sharing details of her healthy quarantine lifestyle. In a recent interview with Yahoo Canada Lifestyle, Ayesha — an actress, chef, and cookbook author — explained how she was able to remain active and healthy while isolating at…
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These Are the States Requiring Out-of-State Travelers to Quarantine due to Coronavirus
With much of the U.S. still seeing high numbers of new COVID-19 infections and many Americans attempting to salvage their summer vacations, some states have enacted quarantine requirements to keep out-of-state travelers from bringing in the virus. Fifteen states — Alaska, Connecticut,…
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Coronavirus: China millennials drink milk to boost immunity
One debate fuelled by the virus is about whether to have steamed buns and congee (porridge) for breakfast, or milk and toast. It’s a serious question in China, where the government is pushing people to drink milk to get more…
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Covid-19: New coronavirus vaccine candidate induces immune response in mice, primates
Scientists, including one of Indian-origin, have developed a COVID-19 vaccine candidate, which they say generates antibodies that “potently neutralise” the novel coronavirus in mice and primates with a single immunisation. The researchers, including Amit Khandhar from the US-based biotech company…
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Coronavirus: Hydroxychloroquine ineffective against mild Covid-19
The malaria drug touted by U.S. President Donald Trump as a COVID-19 treatment was ineffective for patients with a mild version of the disease in a study conducted by researchers at the University of Minnesota. About 24% of the patients…
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Coronavirus: High blood sugar without previous diabetes diagnosis linked to Covid-19 death risk
Patients with COVID-19 who have elevated blood sugar levels without a previous diagnosis of diabetes may be at a high risk of death and an increased risk of severe complications from the infectious disease, a new study says. According to…
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Small proteins which may reduce inflammation caused by Covid-19 discovered
Scientists have discovered a new drug which they claim could be useful to combat inflammation of all varieties, an advance that may help in fighting aggravated immune response in respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19. The therapeutic, described in the journal…
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Covid-19: This new coronavirus wave isn’t like the old wave
When New York City’s Covid-19 epidemic peaked in late March and early April, the city was reporting more than 5,000 new confirmed cases a day, and more than 60% of tests for the disease were coming back positive. In Arizona, which…
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