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Prince William reportedly tested positive for Covid-19 in April; kept it secret for this reason
Prince William's diagnosis with the respiratory disease came just weeks after he cracked an awkward joke about being "super-spreader" of the virus.
NBA financial crisis: League stands to lose 1 billion if it restarts in January
The league already suffered massive losses last season due to the long hiatus and shortened schedule.
Cristiano Ronaldo Covid update: Juventus finally confirms negative test result
The Portuguese footballer has recovered after almost three weeks and is out of isolation.
Two sisters stab Chicago store security guard 27 times after being asked to wear masks
Despite his numerous stab wounds, the 6'5", 270lb security guard managed to hold onto the women until police arrived.
Christmas for Queen Elizabeth II, royal family won't be the same due to COVID-19
Queen Elizabeth II traditionally invites her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren to her Sandringham home for Christmas celebrations.
Health experts fear another polio outbreak as coronavirus pandemic delays vaccinations
Polio was already defeated once, but if vaccination coverage rates are allowed to fall or get too low, there is a risk of seeing a circulation of the disease.
Melania and Donald Trump to host Halloween event at the White House on Sunday
Trump and his team has taken all precautions to ensure the safety of guests attending Sunday's event that will begin from 3:30 pm.
Ivanka Trump dubbed 'tone-deaf' for talking about guitar lessons amid lockdown
The comment comes just days after a report claimed that some eight million Americans have slipped into poverty due to the lockdown.
Grab your turkey early as shortage looms over Christmas dinner 2020
The British Poultry Council (BPC) said the problem is due to a shortage of skilled workers that process the meat
Covid-19 effects: More than 33% of UK adults had increased back pain during lockdown
The pain was likely from a poor work-from-home setup and due to spending more time looking after their kids while working.
F1: Racing Point driver Lance Stroll confirms he tested positive for COVID-19, stirs controversy
Stroll missed the Eifel Grand Prix after feeling unwell before qualifying.
Coronavirus: UK reasearchers prepare for controversial human challenge trials
Given the urgency brought upon by the pandemic, government healthcare officials are pressured to deliver positive results.
FC Barcelona board at war with players over salary cut
The club recently started negotiations to reduce the salaries of everyone in their payroll including the first team.
Start-up medical drone delivery service receives backing from UK Space Agency
Similar to the ones that were introduced before it, the service will transport protective equipment, test kits, and samples to and from hospitals.
CDC issues Thanksgiving guidelines: Staying safe during the holidays amid pandemic
The CDC mentioned that a holiday activity that poses the lowest risk for contracting COVID-19 is celebrating Thanksgiving at home.
Women take COVID-19 more seriously than men, putting them at lesser risk
Females tend to see COVID-19 as a serious health problem compared to men, which is why they are more likely to follow health protocols amid the pandemic.
Covid-19: FDA approves Pfizer vaccine trials in teenagers and children as young as 12
The drugmaker confirmed that there are already parents interested to enroll their kids in the inoculation programme.
Cristiano Ronaldo in isolation after testing positive for coronavirus
The Portuguese Football Federation has confirmed that the national team captain has tested positive after the matches against Spain and France.
Keeping hands clean becomes second nature amid pandemic
Comparing data in October 2019 with that of June 2020, it was found that in the present year, more people remember to wash their hands.
Schools ban singing 'Happy Birthday' in class
Students are now told to listen to the song while their teachers play a video on YouTube or hum to the tune instead of actually singing
Coronavirus suppresses pain in early stages; people spread virus without knowing it
The SARS-CoV-2 virus may relieve pain, giving a possible explanation of why almost half of the people who get infected experience a few or no symptoms at all.
GP surgery closures cause undue burden on thousands of patients
There were about 350,000 patients in the UK who were compelled to move to a new GP surgery following a number of closures.
Pandemic disrupts mental health services in more than 90% of countries
According to WHO, before the pandemic, countries were only allocating a small portion of their health budget on mental health services.
COVID-19 vaccine: Experts urge public not to expect dramatic changes
Even with the help of the United States' Operation Warp Speed initiative, it would likely take several months for doses to become accessible globally.
Kim Kardashian recalls caring alone for Kanye West amid his battle with Covid-19
Kim said her rapper husband contracted the virus "during the time that Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson announced that they had Covid."
Coronavirus update: Regular conversations can spread virus more than six-feet away
Normal conversations can carry coronavirus airborne droplets up to a distance of more than six feet in enclosed spaces, especially without proper ventilation.
Gavi Covax facility misses Covid-19 vaccine project funding targets, eyes cost-sharing
With funding provided mostly by the private sector and philanthropists, the WHO-led initiative would handle the procurement and distribution of the vaccines.
Melania Trump appeals Americans to 'stay safe' after testing positive for COVID-19
The first lady tweeted about her diagnosis shortly after her husband confirmed they tested positive
Only 50% Americans plan to get flu shots
Researchers noted that the results of the survey indicate the need to educate populations, especially those who are at a higher risk.
COVID-19 anitbody treatment from Regeneron produces promising results in tests
Another observation that appears to bode well for folks who worry about the spread of SARS-CoV-2 is the reduction of viral load in the nasopharynx.