Powerful properties: how tobacco is being used to fight COVID-19

Futuris takes a look at how scientists in Spain are using tobacco and molecular farming to help create tailor-made vaccines and antibodies. #Futuris

Better fertility treatment could be developed after a new sex hormone is found in zebrafish, scientists say

Scientists have found a new sex hormone in the zebra fish, which they say could lead to the development of better fertility treatment for humans.

Researchers discover new sex hormone

When University of Ottawa biologists Kim Mitchell and Vance Trudeau began studying the effects of gene mutations in zebrafish, they uncovered new functions that regulate how males and females interact ...

Essential Science: Round-up of COVID-19 drug developments

For this week's Essential science column, we delve into the latest research on the quest to develop drugs to help combat COVID-19 symptoms or to eliminate the novel SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus itself.

COVID-19: WHO advises on healthy diets - The Nation

Eating healthy diet is important during the COVID-19 pandemic as food and drink can affect the body’s ability to prevent, fight and recover..

Doctors blow whistle on medicines crisis in North West

Doctors in North West province say that only around half of the medicines on the province’s essential drugs list are currently available and that this is severely impacting the level of care they can provide.

Prototype vaccine protects monkeys from coronavirus | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

A prototype vaccine has protected monkeys from the coronavirus, researchers reported today, a finding that offers new hope for effective human vaccines.

Thailand enters global race for COVID-19 vaccine with trials on monkeys

Thailand is conducting tests on macaque monkeys as it races to produce a cheaper, alternative coronavirus vaccine it hopes will be ready by 2021, ...

WHO suspends trials of hydroxychloroquine, citing safety

May 25 (UPI) -- The World Health Organization announced Monday it was temporarily pausing international medical trials involving the malarial drug hydroxychloroquine, which was touted by U.S. President Trump as a possible cure for COVID-19.

US Centers for Disease Control Now Says Covid-19 May 'Not Spread Easily' on Surfaces – But You Should Still Be Washing Your Hands

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated information on its website about how covid-19 – the disease caused by the novel coronavirus strain SARS-CoV-2 – travels to indicate that the virus “does not spread easily” on surfaces. However, the change comes with a big caveat: the CDC site says it could still be possible for covid-19 to spread in this way, and that people should remain diligent about preventative measures like diligent hand-washing.

UW Medicine furloughs 4,000 more workers, citing coronavirus budget hit

These reductions, along with furloughs announced for 1,500 nonunion staffers last week, mean that more than 15% of UW Medicine's workforce will go without pay for one to eight weeks.

WHO Temporarily Suspends Clinical Trials of Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine

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Black coronavirus patients are hospitalized at THREE times the rate of white and Hispanic patients, study finds

A new study from California-based Sutter Health, a healthcare system, found that black coronavirus patients were admitted at 2.7 times the rate of white and Hispanic patients.

Schools cannot simply be either open or closed – we have to be flexible

Opening a particular school is not an on-off switch. We need to expect that and plan for when people in our school community will contract the virus. And when that happens, those adults and children need to be supported.

WHO suspends trial of hydroxychloroquine as COVID-19 treatment

The World Health Organization said Monday it had "temporarily" suspended clinical trials of hydroxychloroquine. - Coronavirus Updates

Coronavirus: Details on test, trace, isolate still to be released, admits First Minister

Key details of the Scottish Government's test, trace and isolate plans "vital" to the next phase of lockdown restrictions being rolled out will not be revealed until days before the review takes place.

Coronavirus: Nicola Sturgeon unable to rule out link between delayed discharge patients and care home deaths

Nicola Sturgeon has said she acted with “thought and care” around the discharge of hundreds of untested hospital patients into care homes but admitted she cannot rule out links to a deadly wave of coronavirus.

52 more virus deaths as number of total cases reaches 23,615

As of today, the total number of recoveries stands at 11,917.

Two more deaths, 93 new cases in State

Total number of deaths in State is 44; total number of cases is 2,182

So, you're planning on getting pregnant this year

If you started 2020 with a plan to conceive, you may be feeling nervous due to COVID-19. Here's five things to consider if you're looking to grow your family.

Concerns mount over Covid-19 stigma in KZN

As the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in KwaZulu-Natal increases, provincial health authorities, doctors and public health activists are urging residents to avoid spreading misinformation that fuels stigma surrounding the disease.

Covid-19: WHO halts trial of hydroxychloroquine, awaits more safety data

"It's important to continue to gather evidence on the efficacy and safety of hydroxychloroquine," WHO Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan said at a press briefing in Geneva

WHO temporarily suspends hydroxychloriquine trials

The World Health Organization says it had temporarily suspended clinical trials of hydroxychloroquine as a potential treatment for Covid-19 being carried out across a range of countries as a precautionary measure.

India, Israel To Conduct Joint Research For Rapid COVID-19 Testing

India and Israel will put in joint research and development efforts for rapid testing of coronavirus to enable normalisation of life amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the embassy of Israelsaid on Monday.

COVID-19: WHO suspends trial of hydroxychloroquine

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday suspended the use of hydroxychloroquine in solidarity trial for the treatment of COVID-19

Scientists see through glass frogs' translucent camouflage

Glass frogs are well known for their see-through skin but, until now, the reason for this curious feature has received no experimental attention.

WHO pauses hydroxychloroquine study due to safety concerns

The WHO said that it will temporarily drop hydroxychloroquine-the malaria drug U.S. President Trump said he is taking-from its global study into experimental coronavirus treatments, saying that its experts need to review all available evidence to date.

WHO pauses hydroxychloroquine study due to safety concerns

Other treatments in the study, including the experimental drug remdesivir and an HIV combination therapy, are still being pursued.

Coronavirus: As migrants go home, ICMR ramps up testing

India News: Taking cognisance of the expected surge in Covid-19 cases due to influx of migrant workers in states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Odisha

26 people test positive for Covid-19 at Mediclinic Cape Town

Mediclinic said it had arranged self-isolation accommodation for those in need of it, and managers will check in with staff every day.

Spoilers: Leanne fears for Oliver in Corrie as he struggles to focus

Leanne's fears set in.

WHO warns of 'immediate second peak' in areas where Covid-19 is on a decline

WHO emergencies head Dr Mike Ryan said epidemics often come in waves, which means that outbreaks could come back later this year in places where the first wave has subsided

WHO warns 'immediate second peak' of coronavirus threatens countries that reopen too soon

The World Health Organization said on Monday that parts of the world where coronavirus infection rates are declining may face an “immediate second peak” if they prematurely loosen restrictions to s…

Boris Johnson says bad eyesight may be coronavirus symptom in bid to defend Cummings

The Prime Minister spontaneously declared a new symptom at the Downing Street press conference, in order to support his top aide's decision to go for a 30-mile drive to a beauty spot to test his eyesight

NASA and SpaceX Are ‘Go’ For Historic Launch of Crew Dragon With Astronauts on Board

On Wednesday, NASA and SpaceX will launch two astronauts into orbit on a Crew Dragon spacecraft in what’s the most anticipated launch of the year.

U.S. CDC reports 1,637,456 coronavirus cases, 97,669 deaths

May 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday reported 1,637,456 cases of the new coronavirus, an increase of 15,342 cases from its previous count, and said that the number of deaths had risen by 620 to 97,669.

COVID-19: Early identification helped Nagpur, says civic chief

Share your pandemic story

As stay at home restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic continue to loosen Interior Health is already gathering information to help learn from the experience and to prepare in case there is a next time.

Some Americans Haven’t Seen Or Touched Another Person In 3 Months Due To The Coronavirus Pandemic

‘We are not meant to be alone,’ says a psychology professor. Some Americans have gone as long as three months without having direct, face-to-face contact with another person due to the ...

NASA astronauts go back to the future with capsule launch

It's back to the future as NASA astronauts launch again from the U.S. — aboard a retro-style "Right Stuff' capsule.

NASA astronauts go back to the future with capsule launch

It's back to the future as NASA astronauts launch again from the U.S. — aboard a retro-style 'Right Stuff' capsule.

Coronavirus: West African farmers count losses, fear for worse - Report

The farmers say the response to the pandemic has affected everybody because all activities have slowed down

WHO suspends trial of hydroxychloroquine as Covid-19 treatment over safety concerns

The World Health Organization said Monday that it had "temporarily" suspended clinical trials of hydroxychloriquine as a potential treatment for COVID-19 being carried out across a range of countries as a precautionary measure.

How Samoa has recorded NO Covid-19 cases with the help of a beauty queen who assisted in the Pacific Island's fight against an unprecedented measles outbreak

When Fono McFarland-Seumanu began her reign, her country was plunged into a deadly outbreak of measles which killed 83 Samoans - mostly babies - and struck almost 6,000 people.

The CDC Have Issued A Warning About "Aggressive" Rats As Lockdown Leads To Hangry Rodents

As lockdown measures continue to keep people from the streets, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning about “an increase

4th Phase of Fighting Covid-19 Launched

As Iran enters the fourth phase in its fight against the novel coronavirus, authorities further relaxed confinement measures but intensified health inspections and screenings.

Karan Johar confirms two household members test positive for coronavirus

Filmmaker Karan Johar has confirmed that two members of his household have tested positive for coronavirus. Taking to Twitter, Johar said that his domestic staff had been diagnosed with the illness. However, he did inform his fans that his family was fine, including mother Hiroo and children, Yash and Roohi. He said, “I’d like to […]

$1.1 million winning lottery ticket purchased in Gaston County

Lottery officials say someone bought a Carolina Cash 5 ticket at Lee’s Quick Stop on North Main Street in Mount Holly over the weekend.

British Columbia alcohol sales spike as social cues are lost

Compared to same period last year, alcohol sales rose 21.5 percent since 2018

COVID-19: Amravati count touches 175 as 11 test positive

Leo Varadkar hails ‘day of hope' as no new Covid-19 deaths reported in Republic of Ireland

The Republic of Ireland has recorded no new Covid-19 deaths for the first time since March.

France again ranks No. 4 in COVID-19 deaths as Spain revises tally

France again ranked fourth in coronavirus deaths after the United States, Britain and Italy, as Spain revised its tally down by nearly 2,000 on Monday. The French health ministry reported on its website that the cumulative death toll rose by 65, or 0.2%, to 28,432. But on a separate ministry…

10+ Foods That Can Last for Years If You Store Them the Right Way

Nothing good comes from wasting food, so it’s important to keep the food you have last as long as possible. Sometimes, all it takes is knowing how to store them properly. And it can oftentimes lead to something delicious — after all, sushi was invented as a way to keep fish edible for longer.

Could a space congestion charge clear up junk-ridden skies?

Countries should levy an "orbit congestion charge" on satellite operators to tackle the growing concentration of space junk cluttering the skies, researchers said on Monday, but with some doubting the practicalities of such a fee. From dead satellites to bits of rockets, the amount of debris orbiting the planet is…

Solving the space junk problem

Currently, an estimated 20,000 objects—including satellites and space debris—are crowding low-Earth orbit

Solving the space junk problem

Space is getting crowded. Aging satellites and space debris crowd low-Earth orbit, and launching new satellites adds to the collision risk. The most effective way to solve the space junk problem, according ...

PM and top aide say coronavirus affected their eyesight

The Police Federation of England and Wales took to social media to warn people not to get behind the wheel if their eyesight is impaired.

PM and top aide say coronavirus affected their eyesight

The Police Federation of England and Wales took to social media to warn people not to get behind the wheel if their eyesight is impaired.

5 Ways the Wedding Industry Will Change After the Coronavirus Pandemic

Over the last few months, many couples have had to make the heartbreaking decision to either cancel or postpone their wedding due to the ongoing novel

Boris Johnson and Dominic Cummings say coronavirus affected their eyesight

The Police Federation of England and Wales took to social media to warn people not to get behind the wheel if their eyesight is impaired.

UCD academics call for virus safety incentives for businesses

Study shows businesses that invest in workplace safety 20% more likely to ‘go under’

New face mask recommendations for those with asthma

With the weather changing, experts are offering new guidance on face masks for people with respiratory conditions, like asthma.

Coronavirus lockdown | UK to reopen thousands of shops next month, says Boris Johnson

Johnson is keen to restart an economy which has been all but shut down since Britain entered a lockdown to try to stem the spread of disease.

Outdoor markets and car dealerships will reopen from next Monday

The prime minister announced that from from June 15 non-essential shops will also be allowed to reopen.

Help to eradicate WC’s 18,000-test backlog, Mkhize – Winde

The province had 14,978 confirmed cases of Covid-19, according to Monday's statement. Of these, 7,221 people had recovered, and 318 people had died.

Octogenarian couple found dead in Choolaimedu

Post-mortem report awaited: police

Our office is working remotely, but a colleague isn’t pulling her weight. How do we broach the subject?

A little compassion for the colleague – who is a mom and may be on her own – can go a long way. Beyond that, it’s your boss’s job to sort out

Coronavirus | Tondiarpet becomes fifth zone to cross the 1,000-case mark

Corporation evolves zone-wise plan to target slums.

Opinion: Quarantine was supposed to buy Ontario time. The province squandered it

The government was supposed to develop robust testing, contact tracing and messaging

'Rail adukku pathiram' stands the test of time

A recent video has revived interest in the age-old vessel

Leaving Cert students can register for calculated grades system from tomorrow

The Department of Education is urging encouraging Leaving Cert students to register for the Calcu...

Missouri salon may have exposed 140 customers to coronavirus

Dozens of Great Clips clients in Missouri may have left the salon with more than a new haircut.

NY Times publishes names of lives lost to virus on front page

They gathered information about victims from across the country and pointed out that they represent only about 1% of the total number.

Surrey Council approves liquor license to barbershop

Despite safety concerns, Surrey City Council has approved a barbershop's request to serve liquor.