How worried should we be about this COVID spiral report? While the recent rise in cases is “noteworthy” and “something to keep an eye on”, one person that doesn’t care much is…
Read MoreA discharged COVID-19 survivor who tested positive for coronavirus has recounted her experienceinside the isolation center in Lagos State after she was given a clean bill of health on March 30.The lady,…
Read MoreWhat should I do in the case of a COVID outbreak? Get the facts from reliable sources to help you accurately determine your risks so that you can takereasonable precautions. Seek guidance…
Read MoreAfrica has accounted for a relatively small number of deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic. Richard Wamai, a Northeastern associate professor of cultures, societies, and global studies, wanted to know why the official…
Read MoreThe number of confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide topped 20 million, more than half of them from the United States, India and Brazil, as Russia on Tuesday became the first country to register…
Read MoreMoscow (CNN)Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the approval of a coronavirus vaccine for use on Tuesday, claiming it as a “world first,” amid continued concern and unanswered questions over its safety and effectiveness.…
Read MoreFor the second consecutive day, the number of COVID-19 infections in the country hit a new low as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed 288 new cases. The agency confirmed…
Read MoreI’ve found it impossible to keep up with all the research on smoking and COVID-19 recently. The tireless @phil_w888 has now catalogued over 700 studies of COVID-19 patients that have data on smoking prevalence.…
Read MoreThe disproportionate effect of COVID-19 on the productivity of women could see many leave academia. Shutterstock Keymanthri Moodley, Stellenbosch University and Amanda Gouws, Stellenbosch University The COVID-19 pandemic and the consequent public…
Read MoreDemand for food aid has soared during the pandemic. Joe Raedle/Getty Images Rebecca Hasdell, Stanford University; Alice Milivinti, Stanford University, and David Rehkopf, Stanford University The pandemic is driving American families to…
Read MoreResearchers in the U.S. have shown both preventive and treatment effects of an antibody cocktail in animal models of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) – the agent that causes coronavirus…
Read MoreThe World Health Organization (WHO), on Wednesday, stressed that irrespective of a physician’s right to prescribe certain drugs to ill patients, large studies revealed that hydroxychloroquine does not cure coronavirus. “And it…
Read MoreAustralia recorded its biggest daily jump in COVID-19 cases on Monday, with 549 new infections, as well as its deadliest day, with 10 people passing away on Sunday after contracting the virus,…
Read MoreChina has recorded the biggest surge in daily Covid-19 cases since April, as Australia recorded its worst ever daily infection tally, centred on an outbreak in the city of Melbourne. China’s 61…
Read More“Although the novel coronavirus pandemic still defies prediction, medical experts are expressing increasing optimism about the human immune system’s ability to fight the virus.” A Buzzfeed report stated this and it is…
Read MoreDr Fauci surprises us all… As the world grapples with COVID-19, TB Alliance is convened a virtual panel session on July 22, 2020 to reflect on lessons learned from 20 years of…
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