Medical
Monkeys given the Oxford vaccine did not catch Covid-19
Here are the names. Six macaque monkeys given a trial vaccine from the University of Oxford are coronavirus-free 28 days after sustained exposure to the virus. Of course, it's too early to tell whether or not the vaccine will work, but it has shown promise in rhesus monkeys, according to The New York Times . [Full Article...]
UK Government funding Coronavirus testing in Scotland
Previously only key workers and their household were also permitted to access a test. The government has said that the priority will still be to test patients, but in England essential workers with symptoms of coronavirus and the people who live with essential workers and have symptoms were able to get tested from Friday. [Full Article...]
Coronavirus Unlikely to Disappear: Chinese Scientists
According to the National Institutes of Health, the "stealthy spread" of the novel coronavirus will make reopening society a very complex and hard task. And Chinese scientists say they haven't found evidence that the warmer months of summer would help slow the spread of the virus - something the Trump administration has previously expressed hopes about , the news outlet said. [Full Article...]
Costco, including Huntsville store, requires customers and employees to wear masks
Smart & Final instituted the policy in mid-April according to company spokesperson Staci Torgeson. The company said on its website that beginning Monday, May 4th, all members, guests and employees must wear face coverings. The store has a supply of disposable masks for customers who don't have their own. "For example, in the Bay Area or Yolo County, there are mandatory orders". [Full Article...]
Quest Diagnostics Offers First At-Home Virus Antibody Test
They also plan to send an alert to all clinical providers in the state this week to make sure they know the limits of antibody testing, and specific guidance on how to use the tests. Health officials have specifically wanted to target at-risk workforces, such as front-line health workers, with the antibody testing. LabCorp on Monday announced it was offering antibody testing at almost 2,000 pati... [Full Article...]
COVID-19 community outbreaks grow in BC
Henry said all four were seniors, with three in the Vancouver Coastal Health area and one in Fraser Health. Across B.C there were 55 new cases, bringing the total provincial number to 2,053 since the beginning of the outbreak, Henry said. [Full Article...]
USA says remdesivir trial is 'proof' that a drug can treat coronavirus
Coronavirus patients on the antiviral remdesivir recovered more than 30 per cent faster than those on a placebo , the results of a major clinical trial have showed as a top USA scientist hailed the drug's "clear-cut" benefit. Also on Wednesday, results were published by the * a ... [Full Article...]
Drug remdesivir proves effective against coronavirus in major US study
The closely watched drug, which is given by intravenous infusion to hospitalized patients, has moved markets in the past few weeks following the release of data from several studies that painted a mixed picture of its effectiveness, and Fauci cautioned that the latest data still needs to be analyzed. [Full Article...]