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Two sisters, but died 100 years apart, one from 1918 Spanish flu, the other from coronavirus now

Selma Ryan, aged 96 succumbed to COVID-19 on April 14, three days after her birthday, while her sister had died from Spanish flu in 1918

Apr 20, 2020

Coronavirus

Top Israeli scientist says coronavirus pandemic would almost go down to zero in 70 days, using simple stats

Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel made the claim that COVID-19 would peak in 40 days and would almost go down to zero in 70 days

Apr 20, 2020

Coronavirus

New tool finds that 2 key parts of Coronavirus are not mutating

Drexel University scientists have developed a tool to quickly track and categorize coronavirus; find two parts that are not mutating and must be responsible for damage

Apr 19, 2020

Coronavirus

Man behind N95 masks returns from retirement to upgrade single use masks during Coronavirus crisis

Peter Tsai, inventor of N95 masks returns to research on reuse of single use masks, says that he's just helping people to wear masks

Apr 19, 2020

Coronavirus

Global Citizen: From Céline Dion to Lady Gaga, celebrities come together in fight against Coronavirus

WHO, Lady Gaga and Global Citizen's campaign #TogetherAtHome featured vivid celebrities across the world and raised $127.9 million to contribute in a fight against coronavirus

Apr 19, 2020

Coronavirus

UV light which kills flu viruses can also eliminate novel Coronavirus by decontaminating the air

There could be a public health breakthrough in fighting the novel coronavirus by exposing them to narrowband UV light says Dr. David Brenner from Columbia University

Apr 18, 2020

Coronavirus

Remdesivir drug trial's leaked video may look promising, but to what extent?

Drawing conclusions at this point would be premature and scientifically unsound even after the leaked video on promising remdesvir trials

Apr 18, 2020

Coronavirus

Nobel winning scientist who co-discovered HIV claims novel Coronavirus was made in Wuhan's lab

Nobel laureate Luc Montagnier maintains that novel coronavirus had elements of HIV, and such modifications can only be made in a lab

Apr 18, 2020

Coronavirus

Alcohol consumption adds to the risk of contracting coronavirus, say many studies and WHO

Alcohol consumption increases the risk of contracting the coronavirus especially when demand for alcohol has risen amid home quarantine. WHO warned that along with decreased immunity, mental health could be affected

Apr 16, 2020

Coronavirus

Cameras and sensors in cars for 'harvesting' data; could become a $750 billion industry

Digital HD street maps by 'Mobileye,' clearly shows traffic issues faced by drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians, in the top-down view from many cities across the world

Apr 16, 2020

Artificial intelligence

Groceries: Not only Amazon's Bezos but sons of a pig farmer become billionaires amid Coronavirus lockdown

Grocery chain Sheng Siong Group's surge in wealth reflects how groceries market and profit in the time of coronavirus pandemic lockdown

Apr 16, 2020

Coronavirus

While Trump faces criticism, China says it is seriously concerned about US stopping funds for WHO

China's spokesperson said that Trump's decision to stop funding WHO undermined international cooperation and China was seriously concerned

Apr 15, 2020

Coronavirus

New study on flamingos says they develop friendship and hold grudges with each other

This five year study says that flamingos chose hangout with friends and also hold grudges, both lasting years

Apr 15, 2020

Coronavirus

More people dying at home as Coronavirus cases rise hinting at additional deaths than reported

Report says increased resident deaths and decreased paramedic calls in recent weeks shows that there is an undercount of coronavirus deaths

Apr 15, 2020

Coronavirus

Any truth in claims that Coronavirus healing lies in black seed, carrot, Vitamin C, honey and exercise?

There are studies of compounds in black seed (Nigella sativa) oil, vitamin C, carrots and honey having a positive impact as a coronavirus healing remedy, one study says black seed compounds fared better than HCQ

Apr 15, 2020

Coronavirus

Amid coronavirus pandemic, North Korea fires multiple 'cruise' missiles, escalating tension

North Korea has fired multiple suspected cruise missiles on Tuesday according to South Korean military

Apr 14, 2020

Coronavirus

WWE is now an 'essential service' in Florida amid stay at home orders due to Coronavirus

The Florida governor's order says professional sports can start production works as an essential service, this includes WWE at a time of 'stay at home' orders

Apr 14, 2020

Coronavirus

Why China increased investments in Asia amid Coronavirus? Economy still stable?

China was one of the badly performed economy before the coronavirus is buying Asian shares, but its fall is not so much after pandemic, as per its own data. Reuters new poll shows otherwise

Apr 14, 2020

Coronavirus

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Breakup thoughts run high amid coronavirus lockdown? Hold it for now, say experts

Experts say, it is normal to have breakup thoughts, but recommend that its best to hold the breakup for now and reflect by separating the problems from being together

Apr 13, 2020

Coronavirus

Coronavirus mental health fallout: Rapid response like psychedelic therapy need of the hour?

With more than 2.6 billion in some form of lockdown due to coronavirus, the mental health toll might have to be addressed with psychedelic therapy

Apr 13, 2020

Coronavirus Depression

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