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New COVID-19 antibody treatment reportedly effective but will not replace vaccine
Public health officials already forecast more COVID-19 deaths in the months to come as governments attempt to stimulate the economy by lifting restrictions.
NPD reports impressive sales growth for video games amid COVID-19 pandemic
The NPD Group highlighted consumer spending on video games in the first quarter of 2020 which was around $10.86 billion in sales.
COVID-19 likely to infect more than 50 percent of world's population, scientists claim
Based on studies conducted by researchers, the current numbers presented are just a small fraction of what's to come.
Virus isolation pushes North Carolina town to use drones for meal deliveries and more
Initial testing will be conducted in the town of Holly Springs, which will see drones transporting goods from a local shopping establishment to various homes.
A COVID-19 study claims hydroxycholoroquine is not effective
Around 1,438 coronavirus patients in various hospitals in New York were part of a study conducted by a research team from the University at Albany.
Contact tracing course available for those willing to help control COVID-19
At the start of the outbreak, contact tracing has been a key factor for public health officials to manage infections
Twitter strictly cracking down on COVID-19 misinformation
Healthcare professionals have been voicing their concerns regarding the upsurge of fake news amid the SARS-CoV-2 crisis.
Pfizer to outsource drug production as it shifts to COVID-19 vaccine development: Reports
This move is expected to allow Pfizer to dedicate at least four of its facilities to the development of a vaccine for SARS-CoV-2.
COVID-19 antibody test from Abbot gets emergency approval from FDA
Aside from clinical trials, healthcare experts rely on testing to properly diagnose those who are infected by the coronavirus.
New COVID-19 study highlights several FDA-approved drugs that might be effective
As expected, controversial anti-malarial drugs hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine were also included in the paper.
Coronavirus: There isn't enough evidence to support claims against use of ibuprofen
Medical experts argue the validity of the earlier stance against the use of ibuprofen among patients diagnosed with COVID-19.
Coronavirus researchers confirm key information regarding infection
Doctors who were hoping that the virus had been existing among the population are evidently saddened by the news.
COVID-19: Fake messages circulating on Whatsapp detail UK lockdown plans
Last month, Whatsapp made a move to stop misinformation after it imposed a limit to the number of people a user can forward a message to.
COVID-19: Apple confirms WWDC20 will be its first virtual event
Tech pundits are reportedly eager to learn more about what Apple has to unveil given that an unreleased copy of iOS 14 has already leaked several products
New coronavirus strain reportedly more infectious than before, warn researchers
It was noted that the Spike D614G strain likely originated from Italy, which recorded an alarming death rate among its citizens.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New researches suggest far more people have had coronavirus without any symptoms
So far, aside from the common symptoms associated with COVID-19, there is no other way to diagnose someone without a test.
University of Oxford COVID-19 vaccine trial participant shares details about the test
If the outcome is favourable, the next step would be to mass-produce the drug and distribute it to global healthcare systems.
Rowan University students make face masks with help of 3D printers
Rowan University is not alone in this endeavour as students at Cooper Medical School also offer their assistance.
Vaccine hesitancy remains big threat amid the coronavirus pandemic
Given the highly contagious nature of SARS-CoV-2, there are limited options available to prevent transmission.
Apple manufacturing facilities lay off employees as demand for iPhones fall
What makes this surprising is the fact it was recently reported that Chinese contractors for Apple were hiring in anticipation for the iPhone 12 series.
Researcher claims coronavirus face masks should be thought of like condoms for STIs
Experts forecast that a vaccine for COVID-19 is still far from being developed as the virus continues to mutate into different strains.