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Dutch citizens prepared to give EU a more central role in fighting epidemic

Dutch citizens are prepared to give the European Union a more central role when it comes to fighting an epidemic.

26 Mar 2020

Coronavirus is not mutating rapidly, hope for vaccine development

Despite the coronavirus infection numbers skyrocketing, there is still good news. A team of scientists found that the novel coronavirus is not mutating significantly, suggesting any vaccine developed to fight SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2) would remain effective in the long term.

25 Mar 2020

New app-based research program will evaluate wearable data to improve viral illness detection

The Scripps Research Translational Institute has launched an app-based research program that will analyze participants' wearable health data--including heart rates, sleep and activity levels--to more quickly detect the emergence of influenza, coronavirus and other fast-spreading viral illnesses.

25 Mar 2020

Are vital home health workers now a safety threat?

As a hospice nurse in Seattle, Diane Speer said giving out hugs to patients and family members was a routine part of home visits.

25 Mar 2020

One in five childhood deaths in England and Wales still due to infection

A new study published in the journal Archives of Diseases of Childhood in March 2020 reveals that despite a drop to less than half, compared to 25 years ago, infection is still a cause of significant mortality among children. The most common cause of infection-related deaths in this age group are respiratory infections.

24 Mar 2020

New Australian pilot program to monitor the effects of flu vaccines

A new Australian pilot program led by The University of Western Australia, in partnership with SmartVax, MedAdvisor and the Queensland University of Technology, will monitor the effects of flu vaccines administered by pharmacists this flu season.

24 Mar 2020

Overweight and obese people at higher risk of COVID-19

Since the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) first emerged in China, a series of studies have provided a better understanding of the virus and how it affects the human body. Evidence shows that vulnerable or high-risk populations include older adults, those who are immunocompromised, and those who have underlying medical conditions.

24 Mar 2020

CEL-SCI collaborates with UGA Center for Vaccines and Immunology to develop LEAPS COVID-19 immunotherapy

CEL-SCI Corporation announced today it has signed a collaboration agreement with the University of Georgia’s Center for Vaccines and Immunology to develop LEAPS COVID-19 immunotherapy.

23 Mar 2020

New £5 million funding to help increase the understanding of Covid-19

The University of Edinburgh has received nearly £5 million to tackle the coronavirus pandemic from the government's rapid response call.

23 Mar 2020

Coronavirus & the 2nd generation NObreath update

COVID-19, more commonly referred to as Coronavirus, has become an increasing concern, especially in the world of medical devices.

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Coronavirus & Bedfont products update

COVID-19, more commonly referred to as Coronavirus, has become an increasing concern, especially in the world of medical devices.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 23 Mar 2020

New data shows Wuhan COVID-19 fatality rate 1.4 percent, lower than other countries

It is now abundantly clear that COVID-19 is not "just the flu" as Italy grapples to contain the virus. The country has taken surpassed the death toll of China since it recorded 5,476 deaths with a fatality rate of 8.3 percent. China has first shown a fatality rate of 2 to 3.4 percent, but a new study shows that the rate is lower than previously known.

22 Mar 2020

Coronavirus remains for several hours to days on surfaces and in aerosols, study reveals

The virus that causes COVID-19 remains for several hours to days on surfaces and in aerosols, a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found.

22 Mar 2020

World’s fastest supercomputer identifies chemicals with potential to stop COVID-19

What makes the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) global pandemic different from the Spanish flu in 1918? In 1918, transportation, technology, and science were in their infancy, with the medical field not capable of fighting outbreaks. Technology has come a long way, within days, scientists have already identified the type of virus spreading in China, and three months after, vaccine trials have started.

20 Mar 2020

Public health leadership needed to direct COVID-19 response and communications

In the United States today, healthcare providers seem appropriately confused about present and future issues concerning coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

20 Mar 2020

Researchers highlight urgent need for public health leadership during COVID-19 pandemic

For decades, public health officials have directed the containment of emerging pandemics - perhaps most notably - the worldwide eradication of smallpox starting in the early to mid-1960s.

19 Mar 2020

Researchers invent portable AI device for flu and pandemic forecasting

University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers have invented a portable surveillance device powered by machine learning - called FluSense - which can detect coughing and crowd size in real time, then analyze the data to directly monitor flu-like illnesses and influenza trends.

19 Mar 2020

Some children may become seriously ill with coronavirus, experts warn

Evidence shows that coronavirus disease (COVID-19) most often affects older adults, who are 60 years old or more, and those with underlying medical conditions. But a new study has shown that several children in China had developed severe or critical conditions, with one child dying from COVID-19.

19 Mar 2020

Staying positive and managing stress amid the coronavirus crisis

With all the news about the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic circulating online, stress levels are rising. Most countries that are shaken by the virus outbreak have imposed lockdowns, in attempts to curb the disease spread.

19 Mar 2020

Was the novel coronavirus really sneaky in its spread to the U.S.? Experts say no

Unveiling a series of policies meant to mitigate the threat of COVID-19, President Donald Trump also sought to respond to criticism that his administration has been slow to deal with what is now a worldwide pandemic.

19 Mar 2020

Flu News and Research

Dutch citizens prepared to give EU a more central role in fighting epidemic

Coronavirus is not mutating rapidly, hope for vaccine development

New app-based research program will evaluate wearable data to improve viral illness detection

Are vital home health workers now a safety threat?

One in five childhood deaths in England and Wales still due to infection

New Australian pilot program to monitor the effects of flu vaccines

Overweight and obese people at higher risk of COVID-19

CEL-SCI collaborates with UGA Center for Vaccines and Immunology to develop LEAPS COVID-19 immunotherapy

New £5 million funding to help increase the understanding of Covid-19

Coronavirus & the 2nd generation NObreath update

Coronavirus & Bedfont products update

New data shows Wuhan COVID-19 fatality rate 1.4 percent, lower than other countries

Coronavirus remains for several hours to days on surfaces and in aerosols, study reveals

World’s fastest supercomputer identifies chemicals with potential to stop COVID-19

Public health leadership needed to direct COVID-19 response and communications

Researchers highlight urgent need for public health leadership during COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers invent portable AI device for flu and pandemic forecasting

Some children may become seriously ill with coronavirus, experts warn

Staying positive and managing stress amid the coronavirus crisis

Was the novel coronavirus really sneaky in its spread to the U.S.? Experts say no

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