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Around 1.8mn people in Germany may have been infected by COVID-19: Preliminary study
A study by the University of Bonn finds out that one out of five infected people could be asymptomatic.
Coronavirus contact tracing apps spark concerns over privacy in the EU
This is alarming for those in the EU after restrictions have been implemented by authorities to prevent companies from sourcing details without consent.
COVID-19 contact tracing tech has flaws, claims healthcare specialists
In a perfect scenario, handsets will rely on GPS and Bluetooth to determine if the owner is on close proximity with possible carriers of the virus.
Tanzania plans to import Madgascar's herbal cure for COVID-19, despite WHO's advice
Last week, Madagascar launched a herbal tonic claiming it to be a cure for COVID-19.
Taylor Swift surprises Utah nurse with handwritten message
The pop-star expressed gratitude to the nurse for fighting the coronavirus pandemic on the frontlines.
Future course of coronavirus is 'highly unpredictable', claims new study
Despite the general consensus surrounding SARS-CoV-2, there is still a lot that researchers are yet to uncover.
Virus vaccine might be available sooner than expected, claims Oxford University professor
Government and public health officials are already drafting plans for easing people back into their normal routine once everything is under control.
Tom Hanks surprises Wright State University students with virtual commencement speech
The Oscar-winner gave the new grads a pep talk about starting their career in these uncertain times.
Will Katy Perry celebrate her baby shower amid coronavirus pandemic?
Katy Perry is not sure if she would be able to hold a baby shower amid the COVID-19 crisis.
NBA eyeing Las Vegas or Disney World as venue to finish season
All NBA teams and necessary personnel for games and broadcasting would live, practice, and play games in an isolated venue.
NBA issues memo cancelling team-wide COVID-19 testing
The memo reportedly states that team-wide testing would be "inappropriate at this time."
NBA players 'secretly' practicing in closed gyms against league orders
While some superstar players can afford professional level gym facilities in their homes, most players can not.
NBA postpones 2020 draft lottery
Delaying the draft lottery and most likely the draft itself, will give teams more time to study new players.
COVID-19 lockdown violators discovered hiding in closets during pub raid
The pub might have its license revoked for breaching lockdown rules and enabling customers to do the same.
COVID-19 mix-up left 11-year-old mourning his mother who was still alive
A hospital informed the family of a single mother that she had died from the virus even though she was still alive.
British man arrested for stabbing a sex worker to death in Thailand
Ignoring COVID-19 lockdown rules, the man took the woman to his temporary residence before the drug-fuelled attack.
Scientists study whether COVID-19 can be caused by airborne transmission
Several studies suggest that coronavirus could be caused by airborne transmission but lack a definitive conclusion.
Colton Underwood talks about struggles with sexuality, COVID-19 battle
Colton Underwood admitted that he really thought he would die from COVID-19 because "there was just so much unknown."
Remdesivir reportedly shows promising results against COVID-19; trials continue
While this potentially hints at a breakthrough, it is too early to tell until all other parallel studies have concluded.
Hydroxychloroquine online demand surges as researchers blame high-profile endorsements
Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine are just one of the many drugs that have been promoted by doctors around the world.
High resolution images of novel coronavirus explain process of 'viral shedding'
NIH says the images show how the "devastatingly effective" novel coronavirus is.
Howard Stern dares Donald Trump to 'take an injection of Clorox' on TV
Howard Stern is furious at U.S. President Donald Trump for suggesting the ingestion of disinfectants to treat COVID-19.
Researchers explain possible ways to stop coronavirus from spreading in new study
Contact tracing of close contacts and isolation remains the key to curb the disease.
Arthritis drug shows promise for only seriously ill patients of COVID-19
Kevzara is a drug for rheumatoid arthritis that evidently blocks the pathway of coronavirus so that it cannot trigger lung inflammation.
Katy Perry talks being pregnant amid COVID-19 pandemic
Katy Perry says she will never forget being pregnant during the pandemic.
Idris Elba says 'clickbait' journalism 'twisted' his quarantine comments
Idris Elba says he did not actually suggest an actual lockdown but a memorial of some sort.
Famotidine: New York hospitals are reportedly testing heartburn drug to treat COVID-19
COVID-19 patients in critical condition were enrolled in a medical study to test how well they respond to one of the compounds in Pepcid.
Follow these tips to keep your bones healthy during virus lockdown; it isn't only about Vit D
A daily dose of Vitamin D can replenish bone health but in times of lockdown staying active can help you remain healthy.
Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson donate blood for coronavirus vaccine
The couple has donate their blood and plasma to medical researchers to help develop a coronavirus vaccine, or "Hank-ccine."
Messenger Rooms from Facebook may soon replace Zoom amid COVID-19 lockdown
To deliver an experience on par with what others offer, Facebook is presently enabling Messenger Rooms to accommodate up to 50 users in one session.