10 FACTS about COVID-19
It’s a Pandemic (A pandemic is the worldwide spread of a new disease) For more in-depth information about what a pandemic is, have a look on the website of the World
An interesting video/article on the WSJ about recovery and our immune system
Understanding how the body clears the new coronavirus is becoming more important as the U.S. begins to reopen. WSJ’s Daniela Hernandez explains how the body fights infection and why feeling better doesn’t equal being virus-free. If you have a subscription to the WSJ you can also read the accompagning article about "What It Will Take
Hydroxychloroquine not effective in preventing COVID-19
Foto: AFP Hydroxychloroquine not effective in preventing COVID-19 in people exposed to virus, new Canadian-led study finds. Taking hydroxychloroquine shortly after being exposed to Covid-19 does not help prevent infection in a statistically meaningful way, scientists reported Wednesday (June 3) following a clinical trial. The medicine has been touted by US President Donald Trump, who
DNI believes virus “was not manmade or genetically modified”
The office of the director of national intelligence has released an unusual statement saying officials do not believe coronavirus was manmade, echoing many health experts. “The Intelligence Community also concurs with the wide scientific consensus that the COVID-19 virus was not manmade or genetically modified,” the statement reads. The statement added, “The IC will continue
Coronavirus antibody testing suggests infections are widely under-reported.
Read full article on FOX News Mounting evidence suggests that the coronavirus might be more widespread throughout the USA than previously thought -- in some cases more than 80 times original estimates -- as US states expand capacity for antibody testing and find surprising results.
CDC adds 6 new coronavirus symptoms to list
Although most of these symptoms were already in my list since a few weeks as I get my information from multiple information independant sources (FAQ about symptoms), the CDC has now also added some more symptoms to their list. Several news articles can be found about it as well, FOXNews | The New York Times
How coronavirus will forever change airlines and the way we fly
Read full article on BLOOMBERG From air fares to destinations to cabin layouts, things may look very different once we start traveling again. Higher fares, fewer routes, pre-flight health checks and less free food: The coronavirus pandemic is ushering in a new era of air travel. Read the full article on Bloomberg
Coronavirus: Outcry after Trump suggests injecting disinfectant as treatment
Read full article on the BBC US President Donald Trump has been lambasted by the medical community after suggesting research into whether coronavirus might be treated by injecting disinfectant into the body. He also appeared to propose irradiating patients' bodies with UV light, an idea dismissed by a doctor at the briefing. Another of his
Dutch: Zo kijken de vijf populairste Europese vakantielanden naar komende zomer
Lees het volledige artikel hier Landen als Spanje en Italië zuchtten afgelopen jaren onder hordes toeristen. Maar nu bezoekersrecords plaatsmaken voor de stilte dreigt een ramp. Want overlast door toerisme of niet, een groot deel van de Europese economie vaart op die sector. De miljoenen mensen die er hun brood mee verdienen, gaan een loodzware
NIH Panel Recommends Against Drug Combination Trump Has Promoted For COVID-19
Read full article on NPR A panel of experts convened by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases recommends against doctors using a combination of hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin for the treatment of COVID-19 patients because of potential toxicities. "The combination of hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin was associated with QTc prolongation in patients with COVID-19," the