This, in Donald Milton’s opinion, is the perfect situation to spread the coronavirus. Not only could people transmit the virus directly from one to the other in the tiny droplets we all spray to one degree or another when we speak, laugh, or sing; But those little drops also rise …
Read More »Regeneron begins phase 3 testing of the Covid-19 antibody cocktail
Biotech company Regeneron announced late-stage clinical trials of REGN-COV2, its investigational dual-antibody cocktail for the treatment and prevention of Covid-19, in a press release on Monday. Specifically, the statement noted that a Phase 3 trial of the drug will assess its ability to prevent coronavirus infection among uninfected people who …
Read More »India reopens Taj Mahal citing risks COVID-19
NEW DELHI / AGRA (Reuters) – India withdrew a planned reopening of the Taj Mahal, citing the risk of new coronavirus infections spreading in the northern city of Agra from visitors flocking to see the 17th-century love monument . Local authorities issued a new notice Sunday night ordering an extension …
Read More »Becton Dickinson’s rapid antigen test for FDA-approved COVID-19, stocks go up
(Reuters) – The United States Food and Drug Administration has granted emergency use authorization to Becton Dickinson and Co (BDX.N) for a COVID-19 antigen test that can be administered at the point of care and produce results in 15 minutes, the company said Monday. Becton Dickinson’s shares rose $ 5.40, …
Read More »Scientists warn WHO about airborne spread of coronavirus
According to a report, more than 200 scientists tell the World Health Organization that there is growing evidence that the coronavirus may remain in the air in smaller particles, and may be infectious in smaller amounts than previously thought. The 239 scientists from 32 countries are urging the UN agency …
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