Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt calls for more rapid testing
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt calls for more rapid testing, emphasizing it can help corporate offices in the US reopen.
“There’s plenty of technology that...
Moderna says its Covid-19 vaccine shows promising results among elderly
Moderna says its Covid-19 vaccine shows promising results in an early stage clinical trial of elderly patients, according to the biotech firm's announcement.
Moderna tested...
What scientists think of convalescent plasma touted by Trump
Scientists doubt convalescent plasma as an effective treatment for Covid-19 patients even if it received an emergency use authorization.
Scientists and health authorities emphasize the...
Coronavirus saliva test may not detect people with low infection levels
Coronavirus saliva test may not always detect people with low infection levels, according to Yale University researcher Anne Wyllie.
“There’s more of a chance that...
Russia coronavirus vaccine could be in use by November
The Russia coronavirus vaccine could be in use by November. Its full-scale production will start in September, according to RDIF.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced...
New study: Vaping linked to higher coronavirus risk among young people
Vaping is linked to higher coronavirus risk among young people, according to a study published by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine.
Findings...
Covid-19 vaccine from Pfizer, BioNTech shows promising results
Covid-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech shows promising results. However, it led to fever and other side effects, particularly at higher doses.
A paper published...
Coronavirus vaccine not a cure-all solution, virologist warns
Coronavirus vaccine will not be a cure-all solution, according to a virologist. No clear evidence exists that antibodies can provide absolute immunity.
Robert Lambkin-Williams, an...
Trump's coronavirus response shows "denial" of science
US President Donald Trump's coronavirus response shows "denial" of science, according to former Secretary of State John Kerry.
The former government official said the country...
The difference between asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic spread
What is the difference between asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic spread of the coronavirus? Experts agree its spread is hard to predict.
Asymptomatic spread takes place when...
