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COVID-19: CDC updates list of symptoms that follows SARS-CoV-2 infection
The last time the CDC made a major announcement related to the symptoms brought about by SARS-CoV-2 was around April.
COVID-19: Patients who recovered may not be immune, says new research findings
According to the data, in some individuals, the antibodies produced by the immune system from COVID-19 faded within a couple of months only.
WWDC 2020: Apple pulls off remarkable presentation amid COVID-19 pandemic
The team ensured that proper guidelines issued by Santa Clara County were strictly followed with additional measures taken to prevent transmissions.
COVID-19 research gets help from world's fastest supercomputer
It was gauged against its competitors to see how quickly and well it handled tasks related to deep learning and artificial intelligence.
Multiple COVID-19 vaccine studies receiving about $3 bn funding from the US
Experts are desperately working on a way to disable the spikes of the 2019 nCoV and therefore render it ineffective.
Gilead Sciences eyeing remdesivir inhalation treatment; clinical trails to start soon
Since there are currently no other ways to take remdesivir, it is difficult to treat people without hospitalisation.
FDA warns against potentially dangerous hand sanitisers from Mexico
It appears that some of the hand sanitisers produced by Eskbiochem SA de CV contain methanol, which is potentially dangerous.
Rising US COVID-19 cases prompt hospitals to treat patients with dexamethasone
Among the many drugs that were tested, only dexamethasone produced a potentially life-saving outcome among COVID-19 patients.
COVID-19 cases in southern US states are on rise; health experts offer alarming observation
Health officials observed that these could be from non-adherence to preventive guidelines such as social distancing and the wearing of face masks.
NHS abandons custom COVID-19 contact tracing app plans for Google-Apple platform
Despite plans to move forward with the contact tracing app from Google and Apple, the NHS team behind it believes their work can help enhance its capabilities.
COVID-19: New research findings claim people with type O blood more resistant to virus
This potentially groundbreaking study is currently in the hands of 23andMe – a direct-to-consumer genetic testing group based in California.
Harvard and DARPA collaborate for $16 mn deal to screen FDA-approved COVID-19 drugs
This collaboration hopes to help narrow down which medication approved by the FDA, is effective for treating COVID-19 patients.
COVID-19: CDC recommends people carry these essential items when travelling
With summer in full swing and more establishments reopening, public health officials are already anticipating an upsurge of people travelling.
COVID-19: Oxford University researchers announce major life-saving drug breakthrough
Studies claim that it would be beneficial to address a deadly complication form COVID-19 called a cytokine storm.
COVID-19: FDA cancels emergency approval of controversial antimalarial drugs
Aside from the lack of notable improvements in patient recovery, there is growing evidence that shows the possibility of serious side effects.
Coronavirus infections reportedly on the rise again as countries open their borders
Even hard-hit nations in Latin America are surprisingly reopening their economy despite the ongoing health crisis.
COVID-19 infections can possibly lead to diabetes even in previously healthy patients: Experts
This was reportedly detailed in an open letter submitted by 17 leading medical experts wherein patients were diagnosed with the blood sugar condition.
COVID-19: Inaccurate screening test kits could lead to another outbreak, says health experts
Faulty tests can often lead to false negatives especially from those with a low viral load at the onset of infection.
Google search data suggests second wave of US COVID-19 infections might be imminent
While some countries have successfully addressed the health crisis, others appear ill-equipped to prevent its spread.
COVID-19 scams could be targeting stimulus payments, according to IRS
The IRS would like to remind everyone that it will never communicate via social media, text message, phone calls, and email to discuss stimulus payments.
Genetically engineered lab mice to boost COVID-19 vaccine and research: Experts
A team of experts from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri have created a mouse model of COVID-19.
Google Maps update now includes COVID-19 warnings to help public transportation
When a user searches for directions, under 'relevant alerts', information such as mandatory precautions and if there are any schedule changes will be included.
COVID-19 researchers identify protein biomarkers that could potentially help patients
These findings were submitted by scientists from Francis Crick Institute in London and Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin.
COVID-19 research shows those in high altitudes are not easily affected by the virus
It appears that elevated areas have never seen exponential infection rates akin to that of other countries around the world.
Satellite images of hospitals in Wuhan reveal when virus outbreak started: Study
A study submitted by Harvard Medical School suggests that 2019 coronavirus infections might have started earlier than what was initially reported.
US government Remdesivir supplies running out as healthcare providers treat virus patients
The drug is originally used to treat Ebola and is administered intravenously to patients with COVID-19.
COVID-19: Tokyo airport uses automated mobility solutions to aid social distancing
With labour shortages brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, many have switched over to advanced machinery instead.
Analysts observe dynamic trend of prescription drug use amid COVIDd-19 pandemic
With well over 100 million customers, the Express Scripts reported three-month refills which jumped up to 18 percent in the months of March to April.
Oxford University COVID-19 vaccine trial to include volunteers from Brazil
The announcement was made by the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA), which will see 2,000 volunteers join the clinical trials.
New automated coronavirus rapid testing method to free up hospital facilities
It has been recorded that on average, patients stayed in coronavirus holding wards for a period of 58.5 hours at its longest and as short as 30 hours.