CDC warns UK coronavirus mutation might be the dominant strain in the US by March
The CDC modeled the transmission of the highly contagious UK coronavirus mutation and found the strain could become dominant by March, fueling another surge. The …
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NASA’s SLS rocket test wasn’t a great look
NASA’s long-awaited Space Launch System (SLS) was tested in Mississippi this past weekend. The core stage of the rocket, which is the part that will …
Dr. Fauci just confirmed something crucial everyone needs to know about the coronavirus vaccine
Health experts are unsure if someone who receives the coronavirus vaccine can still spread the virus to others. As a result, the CDC urges people …
‘Super antibodies’ might be the biggest breakthrough of the coronavirus pandemic
Most people infected with the coronavirus end up developing an immune response, including neutralizing antibodies that can kill the virus. A small percentage of COVID-19 …
CDC just made this controversial coronavirus precaution mandatory
A new CDC rule will require passengers flying into the US to provide documentation of a negative COVID test before boarding. The new measure goes …
The whole world needs to pay attention to Indonesia’s COVID vaccine strategy
More than 42.2 million doses of coronavirus vaccine have been administered around the world as of the time of this writing, per Bloomberg’s vaccine tracker. …
This COVID pigeon story from Australia is proof people have lost their minds
The latest coronavirus news out of Australia includes what might sound like an extreme step officials are taking there against a pigeon. A racing pigeon …
COVID-19 does even more damage to the lungs than smoking, doctor says
A trauma surgeon who has treated thousands of coronavirus patients since March warns of a terrifying symptom that can affect many COVID-19 survivors. Post-COVID-19 lungs …
Apple Watch might detect coronavirus infections even before symptoms appear
Two separate studies found that wearable devices like the Apple Watch can predict a coronavirus infection up to seven days before the onset of COVID-19 …
These are the known side effects of the newest coronavirus vaccine
The rollout of the coronavirus vaccine continues to be a bit bumpy in the US, bogged down by everything from states having complex recipient tiers …
You still might have COVID-19 even if you test negative – here’s why
A negative COVID-19 test is by no means a 100% guarantee that you don’t have the coronavirus. A false negative can happen when someone gets …
FDA official says this is when the COVID pandemic will get better
According to the latest coronavirus update, almost 4,000 Americans died from COVID-19 on Thursday. Meanwhile, one FDA official thinks there will be a dramatic improvement …
Moderna CEO says that we’re going to be living with COVID-19 ‘forever’
The coronavirus will never disappear, Moderna CEO Stephan Bancel said during a panel earlier this week. “We are going to live with this virus, we …
This coronavirus test could tell you how bad your COVID-19 infection will be
Researchers from Yale think coronavirus PCR tests using saliva might help to predict severe COVID-19 risk. They found that patients who developed COVID-19 complications and …
This common drug might save people with COVID-19
A new study suggests that the anti-cholesterol drug Fenofibrate, also known as Ticor, can help treat coronavirus patients. In lab testing with the drug, the …
You won’t believe what the WHO just said about the coronavirus pandemic
Combatting the coronavirus in 2021 will be more challenging in 2020 due to new mutations, according to an official from the World Health Organization. While …
Doing these 3 things might prevent nearly all coronavirus cases, study says
A study found that mask-wearing and social distancing are 87% effective at preventing coronavirus infections on college campuses. This figure rises to 92% when combined …
Scientists want to shorten a minute to 59 seconds
Scientists are considering shortening the minute to 59 seconds to make up for the Earth’s faster spin speed. Some say at least one “leap second” …
So many people don’t realize that the coronavirus spreads this way
A new study from the UK indicates that coronavirus immunity can last for up to 5 months after infection. The researchers plan to follow the …
Nobody will want to hear this new warning from Dr. Fauci
White House health advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci has just offered a new and very dire warning about the state of the coronavirus pandemic in the …
A mutant coronavirus strain that’s never been seen before was found in the US
Researchers from Ohio have identified two coronavirus mutations in the US, including one that became dominant in Columbus during the end of December and early …
Stop taking these OTC medicines before getting a coronavirus vaccine
The US is continuing the race to administer the coronavirus vaccine to as many people as possible, as quickly as possible. According to Bloomberg’s vaccine …
Do you need a coronavirus vaccine if you’ve already had COVID-19?
The CDC is encouraging people who already came down with COVID to get vaccinated when they can. The agency notes that there’s no way to …
Cancer cells can hibernate like bears to evade chemotherapy
Cancer cells can hibernate like bears during chemotherapy, a team of doctors has discovered. The cancer cells can act as a living organism, slowing down …
Here’s why you can still catch COVID-19 after getting a coronavirus vaccine
According to the CDC, it takes the body a few weeks to build up immunity to the coronavirus after receiving the vaccine. Upon getting vaccinated, …
If you experience this coronavirus symptom, it might never go away
The sudden loss of smell and taste is one of the strangest COVID-19 symptoms that infected people report. Most people recover the senses within a …
Dr. Fauci says there’s a big problem with our coronavirus vaccine rollout
The effort to vaccinate 20 million Americans by the end of January is going much slower than anticipated. Dr. Fauci believes the coronavirus vaccine rollout …
Japan discovered another coronavirus mutation – here’s what we know so far
Researchers from Japan have discovered a new coronavirus mutation that seemingly came to the country from Brazil. The Brazilian strain features 12 different mutations, including …
Dr. Fauci discusses the only side effect he felt from his coronavirus vaccine
Coronavirus vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna were proven to be safe in clinical trials and rarely caused severe side effects. Commenting on his own experience, …
Another crucial coronavirus mystery was just explained
Synairgen’s SNG001 is a nebulizer containing interferon beta-1a that showed great promise in a recent Phase 2 trial. Volunteers who received the drug had greater …
