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Eyes are key COVID-19 transmission route
16:23 | 11/05/2020
Researchers from Hong Kong University of Public health reveal the coronavirus is up to 100 times more infectious through the eyes and airways than Sars, explaining the ‘higher transmissibility’ of COVID-19, compared with the 2003 contagion.
Coronavirus update: Many countries ease lockdown; France, New Zealand set to reopening
16:10 | 11/05/2020
Covid-19 update: After strict coronavirus lockdown, France set to lift, re-opening shops, hair salons. New Zealand reopening restaurants, gyms, movie theaters. Spain ease coronavirus lockdowns. Australia has announced plans to jump-start tourism. Restrictions are easing in the United States.
Severe Vitamin D deficiency and COVID-19 mortality rate strongly correlate
08:25 | 11/05/2020
In the current research, British scientists said vitamin D modulates the response of white blood cells, preventing them from releasing too many inflammatory molecules.
How Germany and South Korea have been easing coronavirus measures
17:08 | 10/05/2020
Two countries that have been widely held up as examples of how to handle a pandemic -- South Korea and Germany -- are now in the enviable position of being able to ease restrictions imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus, reported by Wion News.
Katie Miller, US Vice President’s spokeswoman, tests positive for coronavirus
09:43 | 09/05/2020
Katie Miller, a spokesperson for the US’ Vice President Mike Pence and wife of Trump adviser Stephen Miller, has tested positive for coronavirus on Friday after having tested negative one day before, rasing corners over the risks of infection into the president's inner circle.
Remdesivir approved for COVID-19 treatment in Japan
02:57 | 09/05/2020
Japan on Thursday became the second country, after the US, to authorise the antiviral drug remdesivir to treat coronavirus patients, the governent said, concurently concurently eyeing to approving another medication Avigan this month.
COVID-19 update: Coronavirus found in sperm samples, Chinese doctors say
22:47 | 08/05/2020
The new coronavirus can persist in men's semen even after they have begun to recover, a finding that raises the possibility the virus could be sexually transmitted, Chinese researchers said Thursday.
COVID-19 combat: Vietnam schools install table partitions to curb coronavirus
10:17 | 08/05/2020
Several schools across Vietnam are installing table partitions to limit direct contact between students in classes, along with other essential protective measures.
World news today: Fullmoon May 2020 shines the brightest, National Nurses Day launched
20:03 | 07/05/2020
World news today May 7 sees athletes from 14 professional sports leagues across the globe dedicate their jerseys and uniforms to a special health care hero. Meanwhile, the Full Moon May 2020 is expected to shine the brightest tonight.
Bing Liu Death: Zero evidence connected to his work on coronavirus
11:39 | 07/05/2020
Chinese researcher Bing Liu was shot to death in a murder-suicide in Pennsylvania connected to a love triangle, police said.
“Banh mi” and “Pho” – sources of inspiration for Autralian’s virtual art project
08:37 | 07/05/2020
Vietnamese well-known meatball Banh mi and Beef Pho have been brought into spotlights in an online project titled “More of Something Good” featuring artworks by Australia-based illustrative painters.
Coronavirus breakthrough: German scientist find antibodies blocks infection by SARS-CoV-2 in cells
18:31 | 06/05/2020
Scientists have detected an antibody that is capable of blocking the coronavirus from entering cells, providing a much-needed shield for severely ill patients. The discovery is an initial step towards developing a fully human antibody to treat or prevent deadly respiratory disease.
A landmark partnership announced for development of COVID-19 vaccine in the UK
18:29 | 06/05/2020
The University of Oxford has announced an agreement with the UK-based global biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, headquarter in the UK and representative office in Vietnam, for the further development, large-scale manufacture and potential distribution of the COVID-19, ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccine candidate currently being trialled by the University.
Coronavirus death riddle: Chinese researcher Dr Bing Liu killed in murder-suicide
14:51 | 06/05/2020
VIRUS DEATH RIDDLE Chinese coronavirus researcher, 37, who was "on the verge" of making 'very significant findings' related to the coronavirus in the pandemic fight has been shot dead in a suspected murder-suicide in Pittsburgh.
Kawasaki Disease: Causes, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment, link to coronavirus?
06:29 | 06/05/2020
10 facts to know about Kawasaki Disease: Causes, sympoms, treatment, link to coronavirus? Fifteen kids in New York City (U.S) have been hospitalized with symptoms consistent with Kawasaki disease, a rare condition that causes swelling in the arteries. Experts think the rash of cases, which have been reported in children ages 2 to 15, may be linked to COVID-19. In the United Kingdom, cases of Kawasaki disease have been confirmed in children with coronavirus, reports The Cut, Forbes, NYT.
