virus

New highly virulent and damaging HIV variant discovered in the Netherlands

February 5, 2022

British Reporter — A new HIV variant with higher virulence and more damaging health impacts has been discovered in a study led by the University of Oxford.

Understanding omicron, the new COVID-19 variant

Countries around the world are making preparations against omicron, a new variant

by British Reporter

December 3, 2021

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WHO Update on Omicron

British Reporter — On 26 November 2021, WHO designated the variant B.1.1.529

by British Reporter

November 30, 2021

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Is Delta Unstoppable?

Steep declines in delta variant outbreaks in India and, more recently, the

by British Reporter

August 25, 2021

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Coronavirus

Over Two Million People in England Could Have Long COVID

British Reporter — A study of over half a million adults in England found that one in 20 had persistent COVID-19 symptoms. This could mean that over two million people in England could have long COVID, UKRI notes. The findings come from the

by British Reporter

August 18, 2021

1 min read

Coronavirus

Delta May Raise Hospitalisation but Vaccine Still Protects

British Reporter — The Delta variant of COVID-19 is associated with approximately double the risk of hospitalisation compared with the Alpha variant, according to a new nationwide study, UKRI notes.

by British Reporter

June 16, 2021

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Coronavirus

Rapid COVID-19 diagnostic test delivers accurate results within 4 minutes

British Reporter — The low-cost biosensor test developed by Penn Medicine could extend COVID-19 testing with 90% accuracy to remote and disadvantaged areas, according to University of Pennsylvania.

by British Reporter

May 18, 2021

1 min read

Coronavirus

FDA warns about toxic hand sanitizers

The FINANCIAL — FDA is warning consumers and health care providers that the agency has seen a sharp increase in hand sanitizer products that are labeled to contain ethanol (also known as ethyl alcohol) but that have tested positive for methanol contamination. Methanol,

by The FINANCIAL

July 13, 2020

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Coronavirus

WHO included aerosol transmission in a new coronavirus FAQ

The FINANCIAL — WHO published a new version of its list of frequently asked questions about COVID-19. It’s the first time the WHO has acknowledged the virus can travel in the air and linger longer than previously thought. Aerosol transmission involves secretions in particles much

by The FINANCIAL

July 10, 2020

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Coronavirus

A new study shows COVID-19 may cause brain disorders even in people with mild coronavirus symptoms

The FINANCIAL — Preliminary clinical data indicate that severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus infection is associated with neurological and neuropsychiatric illness. A new study shows that some coronavirus patients suffered either temporary brain dysfunction, strokes, nerve damage or other serious brain effects. Another dozen patients observed

by The FINANCIAL

July 9, 2020

3 mins read

WORLD

Starbucks stops the use of reusable cups over coronavirus fears

The FINANCIAL — Starbucks is temporarily stopping use of reusable mugs because of the coronavirus. It’s unclear how long the reusable mug ban will last. Also, company converted its annual shareholders meeting in hometown Seattle to a virtual-only event due to concerns

by The FINANCIAL

March 5, 2020

2 mins read

WORLD

Facebook will provide WHO with free ads

The FINANCIAL — Facebook will provide free advertisements to the World Health Organization in an effort to prevent the spread of the misinformation about the coronavirus. Facebook is one of multiple tech companies extending free services in response to the virus. Also,

by The FINANCIAL

March 5, 2020

2 mins read

Health&Beauty

Sales of Hand sanitizers increased by 255% and are sold for £40

The FINANCIAL — Sales of hand sanitizer in supermarkets have drastically increased amid the coronavirus outbreak. On the auction site 50ml bottles of Cien hand gel, which can be bought in Lidl for 49p listed for £39.99 and people still buy them at elevated prices. Also,

by The FINANCIAL

March 4, 2020

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WORLD

The World Health Organization joined TikTok to eliminate misinformation

The FINANCIAL — The World Health Organization joined popular video platform TikTok on Friday to share reliable information regarding the coronavirus outbreak and to cut through coronavirus misinformation online. WHO and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are fighting misinformation regarding

by The FINANCIAL

March 4, 2020

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