Home
> COVID-19
COVID-19
Barcelona drops bid to bring back Neymar this summer
The coronavirus pandemic has dealt a huge blow to the club's finances.
Coronavirus: WHO believes pandemic will not end soon, vaccine trials face another challenge
Top epidemiology experts call for more diversity to ensure that among the 30,000 participants more ethnic minorities and Black volunteers are included.
Nick Kyrgios pulls out of the US Open due to coronavirus fears
Kyrgios has always been a critic of returning to competition amid the coronavirus pandemic.
NBA players describe life in Disney World as "prison with free-flowing beer"
The NBA has finally resumed after a four-month hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Melania Trump announces plans to restore White House Rose Garden
The garden was redesigned by Rachel Lambert Mellon and US first lady Jacqueline Kennedy in 1961.
First COVID-19 canine patient in US euthanised months after diagnosis
The owners of the COVID-19 victim have shared details of the struggles they faced to get the beloved pet treatment.
F1: Sergio Perez tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of British Grand Prix
The Racing Point driver will miss the race at Silverstone this weekend.
Coronavirus update: German study finds some COVID-19 patients with heart issues
Researchers from Germany looked at the heart conditions of recovered patients and found some suffering from inflammation.
F1: Lewis Hamilton says British Grand Prix will be 'super weird'
Formula 1 races continue to be held without fans in the stands.
Face masks continue to confuse even the top facial recognition systems, say researchers
With a face mask on, the error rate of facial recognition systems increase to five in every 100 cases from three in every 1,000 cases, according to the NIST.
FDA gives go ahead to administer COVID-19 tests on those without symptoms
The Food and Drug Administration gave its nod to the first COVID-19 test for asymptomatic individuals.
Harvard researchers reveal why COVID-19 patients suffer from loss of smell
Loss of smell is one of the less common symptoms of COVID-19.
Instagram censors Madonna's COVID-19 post for 'false information'
Madonna tells her fans that there is already a COVID-19 vaccine but just hidden to make the "rich get richer."
Coronavirus: Florida man with hearing problem creates masks for lip readers
The 53-year old reportedly gradually lost his hearing due to a rare genetic disorder called osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bone disease).
Moderna to start phase 3 trials of vaccine next week after favourable results in preliminaries
Moderna is closely working with National Institutes of Health and its National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
Coronavirus: Healthcare systems switching to new rapid testing platform amid growing cases
This development arrives shortly after UK health officials were criticised by the public for their apparent shortcomings amid the pandemic.
Doja Cat contracts coronavirus after downplaying it, comparing COVID-19 to flu
The musician had previously mocked those who were concerned about the impact of the global pandemic.
LA Clippers player Lou Williams in trouble after lying about whereabouts outside the NBA bubble
Williams is believed to have visited a gentleman's club with rapper Jack Harlow.
Manchester City vs. Real Madrid UCL match faces venue change as UK imposes new quarantine rules
The second leg of the round-of-16 clash was originally meant to be played at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.
Prince Albert II of Monaco's daughter Jazmin Grimaldi urges people to wear masks
Jazmin Grace Grimaldi, the granddaughter of Princess Grace of Monaco or American actress Grace Kelly thanked CTKVI for animating her.
Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez tests positive for COVID-19
Xavi is asymptomatic and is currently in isolation.
Miami Heat players Adebayo, Nunn reveal how they supported each other amid COVID-19 diagnosis
Bam Adebayo and Kendrick Nunn tested positive and had to stay isolated.
Passengers applaud as woman gets kicked off aircraft for refusing to wear mask
American Airlines removed the passenger from the aircraft as she breached the company's rule requiring passengers to wear face masks.
Mel Gibson hospitalised due to COVID-19 in April
The 64-year-old actor tested positive for both the virus and antibodies and was hospitalised for seven days.
COVID-19: Israeli doctor might be first documented case of coronavirus reinfection
Even White House health adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci is uncertain about how long coronavirus antibodies can protect against exposure.
iMASC: MIT researchers develop reusable mask with replaceable N95 filters
The timing of its announcement is interesting now that the surging number of cases is resulting in shortages of personal protective equipment.
Health officials encourage the use of glory holes to reduce COVID-19 exposure
Glory holes may be the new normal for couples who wish to enjoy sex and avoid the spread of the coronavirus
Police issue dispersal order for Liverpool fans celebrating at Anfield
Liverpool was presented with the Premier League trophy at the legendary Kop stand in Anfield.
CDC issues new update regarding coronavirus testing and isolation protocols
Following the directions listed by the federal agency should address problems such as shortages of protective equipment and testing kits.
Studies eyeing diet as possible factor affecting risk of death from COVID-19
It is speculated that the abundance of dietary antioxidants brought about by probiotics helps the body defend against the 2019 novel coronavirus.