Long-term side effects of COVID-19 have been reported even after people recovered from the virus: shortness of breath, hair loss, and cardiovascular problems to name a few. Another long-term effect is fatigue. For example, one study for patient recovery conducted in Italy and published in JAMA found that of 143 …
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Doctors have found a new medication that can block coronavirus infections – BGR
A new drug type coronavirus is in clinical trials, with researchers studying the effectiveness in blocking the virus from infecting cells. PIKfyve kinase inhibitors such as vacuolin-1 and apilimod have been found in lab tests to block the SARS-CoV-2 virus from human cells. Scientists are now seeking to replicate the …
Read More »This favorite tourist destination has become a COVID Superspreader
The Las Vegas Strip is now a “hotspot” in more ways than one. Where previously it was considered a top tourist destination, Las Vegas Gets a New Reputation as a Groundbreaking CoVID Superspreader Event.
Read More »453 new cases confirmed, no new deaths in DHS’s COVID-19 report Sunday
MADISON, Wis. (WBAY) – The Department of Health Services received results from more than 4,800 coronavirus tests on Sunday. Of the 4,814 tests, 453 had a positive result, bringing the statewide total of positive tests since testing began on February 5 to 70,462. The percentage of positive tests on Sunday …
Read More »Recent Beirut explosion was a catastrophe waiting to happen
The 10 firefighters who received the call just before 6pm – warning of a major fire at the nearby port of Beirut – could not know what was waiting for them. The brigade of nine men and one woman could not know about the supply of ammonium nitrate stored since …
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