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[ad_1] Governments were trapped when Covid-19 struck, having overlooked the need to be able to assess new diseases because they were focused on drugs and vaccines for those they already knew. There is now fear that the rush to supply the wealthiest countries pressing for more evidence may destabilize the …

[ad_1] By international standards, Australia has had considerable success in containing the COVID-19 outbreak. As the number of new cases continues to decline, several states have announced they will begin to ease restrictions. But debate about when and how we can ease physical distancing measures safely remains ongoing. Modifying restrictions …

[ad_1] File photo: 23 December 2005. Father Christmas visits the Oncology Ward at the Unitas Hospital in Pretoria, to give the young Cancer patients a Christmas present. South Africa. (Photo: Waldo Swiegers / Media24 / Gallo Images) Postponing clinic visits and surgery is hardly in the best interest of all …

[ad_1] According to a new study, dermatologists have identified five skin conditions associated with the coronavirus. The research, carried out on 375 patients in Spain, aimed to build an image of how the disease could manifest itself in skin symptoms. Through the Spanish Academy of Dermatology, all Spanish dermatologists were …

[ad_1] With tobacco use believed to kill about eight million people each year, a report that smokers were less likely to get coronavirus raised their eyebrows last week. The study, conducted by the Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital in Paris, stated that “current smoking appears to be a protective factor against SARS-CoV-2 infection” …

[ad_1] As the southern hemisphere approaches winter, virologists are concerned about the upcoming influenza season. This may make more people need medical attention for the flu, including hospitalization, while the health system is still fighting coronavirus. This may tip the pendulum in favor of SARS-CoV-2 by making it difficult to …

[ad_1] NHS vital services for cancer treatment and mental health support will resume today as Boris Johnson tells the British to “be easy” on the closing rules. Matt Hancock said restoring NHS services would see the reopening of the “most urgent” facilities today. Meanwhile, the families of frontline staff who …

[ad_1] Dr Elisa Granato (left) is the first human to receive a dose of the hAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccine from the Oxford Vaccine Group. YouTube / University of Oxford The Serum Institute of India said it is going to start making a still-experimental coronavirus vaccine while it is still on trial. …

[ad_1] Research says Covid-19 disease is associated with an abnormal immune reaction called a cytokine storm. -> An image taken with a scanning electron microscope shows SARS-CoV-2 (yellow), also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus that causes Covid-19. PHOTO: AFP WASHINGTON: After spending nearly three weeks in an intensive care unit …

[ad_1] On April 7, the government introduced a bill that allows it to act quickly and make decisions on temporary measures when necessary. Home care visits have been banned since April 1, and the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs asked people to refrain from nonessential travel, adding: “Keep your …