Ill winds: Keeping six feet apart may not be enough to protect people from COVID-19 during blustery weather, study shows Researchers simulated what happens to saliva droplets when coughed out Many factors affect saliva spread — including droplet size, wind and humidity The model found that droplets can travel over 16 feet in a breeze … Read more
Scientists have identified three biological clues in COVID-19 patients’ blood samples to predict their risk of death with up to 90 per cent accuracy. Chinese researchers used machine learning to analyse blood samples of patients in Wuhan and identify the three biomarkers of mortality risk 10 days early. High levels of both an enzyme associated … Read more
Fears of a possible new outbreak in a Chinese region of over 100 million residents have escalated after two cities from the area went under Wuhan-style lockdown. Officials from Jilin province of north-eastern China appointed two hospitals today as designated coronavirus facilities to deal with the overwhelming spike of suspected COVID-19 patients. Chinese officials have … Read more
Professor Martin Green, chief executive of Care England, told MPs today that elderly hospital patients who had coronavirus symptoms were discharged into care homes without being tested Elderly hospital patients who had coronavirus symptoms were discharged into care homes without being tested despite warnings from around the world the crisis could grip the sector, industry bosses … Read more
People who have never been infected with COVID-19 could already have some form of immunity against it, if they’ve fought off the common cold. Researchers analysed 11 blood samples taken two years ago, from people who had been struck down with another type of coronavirus. Half of the samples contained disease-fighting T cells that recognised … Read more
Grandfather-of-six coronavirus patient, 69, nicknamed ‘Teflon Man’ by nurses after surviving weeks in intensive care was woken from coma and had no idea there was a pandemic, family reveal Brian Harvey was put into an induced coma with suspected pneumonia in March Staff at Bristol Royal Infirmary confirmed the 69-year-old actually had Covid-19 His family … Read more
Pastor who ‘healed coronavirus sufferers by laying his hands on them’ dies from Covid-19, sparking fear among his followers in Cameroon Frankline Ndifor, 39, has died after a week-long battle with coronavirus at home Candidate for the Cameroon 2018 presidential election was known as ‘prophet’ Diagnosed coronavirus sufferers went to Ndifor to be healed from … Read more
Boris Johnson has today been spotted wearing exercise gear just days after he reportedly blamed his need for intensive care during his touch-and-go battle with coronavirus on his weight. The Prime Minister is seen in pictures wearing a blue top, navy blue Bermuda shorts and a fitness watch as he returns to Downing Street after … Read more
A very unexpected Zoom chat: Chris and Liam Hemsworth unite for a surprise project to raise money during the coronavirus pandemic By Joshua Fox For Daily Mail Australia Published: 00:21 BST, 19 May 2020 | Updated: 00:43 BST, 19 May 2020 Chris and Liam Hemsworth teamed up for a worthwhile cause on Monday. The brothers joined Oscar-winning … Read more
Fitbit is shifting its resources to help build ventilators designed to treat COVID-19 patients The Google-owned company will shift its resources into building ventilators It’s not immediately clear what the exact cost will be It says the ventilators will be ‘advanced’ but will be moderately priced Here’s how to help people impacted by Covid-19 By James … Read more