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SARS-CoV-2 RNA is enriched in the solids fraction of wastewater

New research led by Alexandria Boehm of Stanford University in California shows that severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) ribonucleic acid (RNA) in wastewater can be detected by measuring solid samples and flowing sewage water samples.

14 Nov 2021

Study finds COVID vaccination rates differ by occupation

While COVID-19 vaccines are available to all adults in England, new research suggests a disproportionate number of people who have not gotten the vaccine work in public-facing jobs. In addition, people who work from home were more likely to be vaccinated, suggesting ‘work from policies’ are limited in their effectiveness in preventing hospitalizations and COVID-19 deaths.

14 Nov 2021

Research on SARS-CoV-2 breakthrough infections shows the danger posed by Delta

Scientists from Florida, USA, have conducted a study to determine the risk of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission from individuals with delta breakthrough infections. The findings reveal that delta breakthrough cases exhibit a relatively lower viral load compared to unvaccinated cases.

14 Nov 2021

The case for vaccinating children under 12 against COVID-19

Researchers assess the need for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination in children who are 12 years of age or younger.

14 Nov 2021

Mycobacterium tuberculosis may induce resistance to secondary SARS-CoV-2 infection

The current study reveals that mice infected with mycobacterium tuberculosis are resistant to SARS-CoV-2 infection.

14 Nov 2021

Can COVID-19 vaccination lead to neurological complications?

A new review article discusses the neurological side effects due to SARS-CoV-2 vaccination.

14 Nov 2021

Increased risk of breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 infection with ChAdOx1 compared to BNT162b2 vaccine

Researchers study individuals recruited in the ‘Virus Watch’ community cohort who had received their second dose of either ChAdOx1 or BNT162b2 vaccine.

14 Nov 2021

A non-mechanistic approach to real-time forecasting of U.S. COVID-19 pandemic

A new study introduces the non-mechanistic MIT-LCP forecasting model and compares its performance to other models for forecasting COVID-19 dynamics.

14 Nov 2021

Partial resistance to neutralizing antibodies and enhanced transmissibility of SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant

A new study estimates the efficacy of the immune response induced by vaccination and natural COVID-19 infection against the Kappa and Delta lineages.

14 Nov 2021

Asia Pacific region plans to fall back on traditional medicine post-COVID-19

As Asia Pacific emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic the region plans to fall back on traditional and complementary medicine to enhance health care delivery with support from the WHO.

14 Nov 2021

Increased screen time leads to more eye strain and convergence insufficiency in children

When COVID-19 first shut down classrooms and virtual schooling became the new norm, ophthalmologists predicted an increase in digital eye strain in children.

14 Nov 2021

Study assesses whether medicinal mushrooms and Chinese herbs can help treat COVID-19

A novel study is assessing whether medicinal mushrooms and Chinese herbs provide therapeutic benefit in treating acute COVID-19 infection.

12 Nov 2021

Rugby figures urge people to get vaccinated and take action to reduce COVID-19 transmission

Rugby figures are urging people to get vaccinated and take action, including ventilating indoors spaces, to cut COVID-19 transmission in a new film which will be shown to rugby fans at one of the most anticipated games of the Autumn Nations Series today (Saturday November 13).

12 Nov 2021

Recipe to decontaminate disposable facemasks

Here's the recipe to decontaminate a disposable facemask: Heat it at 160 degrees Fahrenheit in an oven for five minutes. You can use your own oven.

12 Nov 2021

Study highlights racialized inequities in New York City police enforcement of COVID-19 mandates

New York City ZIP codes with a higher percentage of Black residents had significantly higher rates of COVID-19-specific criminal court summonses and public health and nuisance arrests in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.

12 Nov 2021

Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

SARS-CoV-2 RNA is enriched in the solids fraction of wastewater

Study finds COVID vaccination rates differ by occupation

Research on SARS-CoV-2 breakthrough infections shows the danger posed by Delta

The case for vaccinating children under 12 against COVID-19

Mycobacterium tuberculosis may induce resistance to secondary SARS-CoV-2 infection

Can COVID-19 vaccination lead to neurological complications?

Increased risk of breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 infection with ChAdOx1 compared to BNT162b2 vaccine

A non-mechanistic approach to real-time forecasting of U.S. COVID-19 pandemic

Partial resistance to neutralizing antibodies and enhanced transmissibility of SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant

Asia Pacific region plans to fall back on traditional medicine post-COVID-19

Increased screen time leads to more eye strain and convergence insufficiency in children

Study assesses whether medicinal mushrooms and Chinese herbs can help treat COVID-19

Rugby figures urge people to get vaccinated and take action to reduce COVID-19 transmission

Recipe to decontaminate disposable facemasks

Study highlights racialized inequities in New York City police enforcement of COVID-19 mandates

Potential therapeutic targets of hydrogen for treatment of the COVID-19

COVID-19 vaccination humoral immune response in individuals with diabetes

Study suggests rattlesnake venom peptide inhibits SARS-CoV-2 replication and transcription

Potential remaining COVID-19 burden in European countries

SARS-CoV-2 self-amplifying mRNA vaccine demonstrates cellular and humoral immune responses

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Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

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Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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