Medical
Japan’s Prime Minister Expected to Extend COVID-19 State of Emergency
He is to explain the government decision at a press conference later Monday. "But with a considerable number of people infected at this point, the decline in infections is by no means at a sufficient level". However, museums, libraries and some other facilities would be able to reopen if they take anti-virus measures. While requests to refrain from going out for non-essential tasks and closure of ... [Full Article...]
Israel claims 'significant breakthrough' in search for Covid-19 treatment
A defense ministry statement said the antibody attacks the virus and "can neutralize it within the bodies of those who are ill". He further added that, "The Jewish creativity and ingenuity brought about this incredible achievement", while explaining that the scientists have isolated a "monoclonal" antibody , a sort of passive vaccine that attacks the virus and neutralises it. [Full Article...]
AU ‘in discussion’ with Madagascar over its Covid-19 herbal remedy
The country has confirmed 149 COVID-19 cases so far, with no deaths and 99 recoveries, according to figures compiled by the US-based Johns Hopkins University. The WHO noted in a statement to the BBC that it did not recommend self-medication with any medicines as a prevention or cure for Covid-19. In an attempt to reassure people and brush aside safety concerns, Rajoelina took a dose of Covid... [Full Article...]
White House plans to wind down coronavirus task force in coming weeks
Initial hotspots like NY and New Jersey are seeing their daily caseload fall, but other areas are seeing cases rise, including places like Texas which has already started reopening non-essential businesses. He added that Dr. Fauci will testify before the Senate. Speaking to " Fox & Friends ", Conway warned Democrats against adopting interview methods reminiscent of those faced by Kavanaugh, as... [Full Article...]
What Parents Need to Know About Kawasaki Disease and COVID-19
Last week, Britain's Paediatric Intensive Care Society issued an alert to doctors noting that in the past three weeks, there has been an increase in the number of children with "a multi-system inflammatory state requiring intensive care" across the country. [Full Article...]
Trudeau pledges $252M for COVID-19 aid to agriculture
Trudeau said beef and pork producers, who have been forced to keep livestock on farms longer because of processing shutdowns, will receive C$125 million in disaster relief funding. Provinces have to trigger the program and share costs with the Government of Canada in a 60:40 federal-provincial split. British Columbia, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Prince Edward Island, and Alberta have all already agreed ... [Full Article...]
UK Covid-19 deaths top 30,000, world's second-highest after US
The official death toll in the U.S. now stands at more than 70,000, according to figures collected by Johns Hopkins University . ISTAT's report, drawn up with Italy's National Health Institute, confirmed the massive concentration of the epidemic in the country's northern regions, where the vast majority of unreported deaths have also taken place. [Full Article...]
Coronavirus: Scientists hail 'groundbreaking' discovery of antibody which prevents infection
Unlike antibodies derived from other organisms, the one used in the study is "fully human", minimizing immune-related side effects. The antibody targets the coronavirus that caused the 2003 SARS outbreak, known as SARS-CoV-1. The scientists, who conducted the tests on mice cells found that the antibody 47D11 attaches itself to COVID-19 spike protein and prevents it from invading living cells -... [Full Article...]