How does resistance to disinfectants happen? We’re on the road to answering the question
COVID-19 has had a significant impact on our lives. One effect that could yet be seen might be the development…
How does the Johnson & Johnson vaccine compare to other coronavirus vaccines? 4 questions answered
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the use of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine in adults. Maureen…
How long will the immunity to the novel coronavirus last
As the number of people who have fought off SARS-CoV-2 climbs ever higher, a critical question has grown in importance:…
Can N95 Respirators Be Reused after Disinfection?
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, N95 face masks have been in short supply. Health care workers, in particular,…
Vitamin D appears to play role in COVID-19 mortality rates
After studying global data from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, researchers have discovered a strong correlation between severe vitamin D…
Not wearing masks to protect against coronavirus is a ‘big mistake,’ top Chinese scientist says
Science has interviewed George Gao, director-general of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Q: What can other…
Drug Ivermectin inhibits the replication of SARS-CoV-2 in vitro
Monash scientists have shown that an anti-parasitic drug already available around the world can kill the virus within 48 hours.…
Common Questions and Answers on Coronavirus (Covid-19)
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COVID-19 patients can be infectious even after their symptomatic recovery
In a new study, researchers found that half of the patients they treated for mild COVID-19 infection still had coronavirus…
Scientists have identified at least eight strains of coronavirus spread across the globe.
Scientists have identified at least eight strains of coronavirus as the bug wreaks havoc spreading across the globe. More than…
COVID-19: learning from experience
COVID-19: learning from experience The Lancet Published:March 28, 2020 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(20)30686-3 Over the past 2 weeks, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)…
Plasma of recovered patients can help treat severe coronavirus cases
A new report raises hope that the blood of recovered patients can help treat severe coronavirus cases. Five critically ill…
Baby Named Corona After Novel Virus
The girl’s uncle, Nitesh Tripathi, decided to name the baby after the deadly virus because it has unified the world…
Age, Sex, Existing Conditions of COVID-19 Cases and Deaths
There are two sources that provide age, sex, and comorbidity statistics: The Report of the WHO-China Joint Mission published on…
Countries where COVID-19 has spread (15 March 2020)
156 Countries and Territories around the world have reported a total of 162,699 confirmed cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 that…