Omicron up to 70% less likely to need hospital care
People catching Omicron are 50% to 70% less likely to need hospital care compared with previous variants, a major analysis says. Read on BBC Read at Bloomberg WHO
New drugs against COVID-19 and Ivermectin
Some believe that the new drugs brought onto the market are the same as Ivermectin. See some fact checks at the following pages: Reuters
IVERMECTIN | Miracle drug or not?
A lot has been said and is said about Ivermectin. Have a look at our FAQ about it for more information.
10 FACTS about COVID-19
It’s a Pandemic (A pandemic is the worldwide spread of a new disease) For more in-depth information about what a pandemic is, have a look on the website of the World
An interesting video/article on the WSJ about recovery and our immune system
Understanding how the body clears the new coronavirus is becoming more important as the U.S. begins to reopen. WSJ’s Daniela Hernandez explains how the body fights infection and why feeling better doesn’t equal being virus-free. If you have a subscription to the WSJ you can also read the accompagning article about "What It Will Take
Hydroxychloroquine not effective in preventing COVID-19
Foto: AFP Hydroxychloroquine not effective in preventing COVID-19 in people exposed to virus, new Canadian-led study finds. Taking hydroxychloroquine shortly after being exposed to Covid-19 does not help prevent infection in a statistically meaningful way, scientists reported Wednesday (June 3) following a clinical trial. The medicine has been touted by US President Donald Trump, who
DNI believes virus “was not manmade or genetically modified”
The office of the director of national intelligence has released an unusual statement saying officials do not believe coronavirus was manmade, echoing many health experts. “The Intelligence Community also concurs with the wide scientific consensus that the COVID-19 virus was not manmade or genetically modified,” the statement reads. The statement added, “The IC will continue
Coronavirus antibody testing suggests infections are widely under-reported.
Read full article on FOX News Mounting evidence suggests that the coronavirus might be more widespread throughout the USA than previously thought -- in some cases more than 80 times original estimates -- as US states expand capacity for antibody testing and find surprising results.
CDC adds 6 new coronavirus symptoms to list
Although most of these symptoms were already in my list since a few weeks as I get my information from multiple information independant sources (FAQ about symptoms), the CDC has now also added some more symptoms to their list. Several news articles can be found about it as well, FOXNews | The New York Times
How coronavirus will forever change airlines and the way we fly
Read full article on BLOOMBERG From air fares to destinations to cabin layouts, things may look very different once we start traveling again. Higher fares, fewer routes, pre-flight health checks and less free food: The coronavirus pandemic is ushering in a new era of air travel. Read the full article on Bloomberg