India today claimed it has spotted a ‘double mutant’ Covid variant that may spread easier and make vaccines less potent. Government-backed researchers detected the strain in samples taken in the western state of Maharashtra. They suggested the variant is a hybrid of two different Covid strains — a rare event which occurs when two viruses … Read more
A virtual Bluetooth virus spread between SMARTPHONES ‘could help us track Covid-19 more accurately’, study claims The technology — called ‘Safe Blues’ — provides an accurate model of Covid-19 It allows for real-time monitoring of an epidemic unlike epidemiological data Android users run the app in the background of their phone and it works anonymously using … Read more
The South African mutant Covid strain has spread to Essex and led to surge testing being launched in a new postcode after a single case was found. Surge testing comprises of increased testing (including door-to-door testing in some areas) and enhanced contact tracing in specific locations across England. It allows people without any coronavirus symptoms … Read more
The South African variant of coronavirus, known as B.1.351, has mutations on its outer spike proteins that change the shape of the virus in a way that makes it look different to the body than older versions of the virus. Because the immune system’s antibodies are so specific, any change in the part of the … Read more
Door-to-door ‘surge testing’ for South African coronavirus variant spreads to two new postcodes in Worcestershire Worchestershire County Council set up surge testing in the WR3 postcode Mobile testing unit set up at The White Hart pub, Fernhill Heath, near Worcester Drive-through testing site is planned for opening in the coming days By Emer Scully For … Read more
Chatting spreads Covid-19 more than COUGHING: Half-a-minute talk without a face mask can pose greater risk of coronavirus infection than a brief cough, study finds Study found talking can pose a greater risk of Covid infection than coughing Speaking without a face mask for 30 seconds poses a greater risk of spread University of Cambridge and … Read more
Conspiracy theories over mobile networks have a long history, with protesters regularly ripping down 3G base stations near schools and homes back in the early 1990s. In those days people feared the masts were a cancer risk and whether there was enough testing conducted – claims also hurled against WiFi as it was unveiled around the same … Read more
NHS staff must start receiving the coronavirus vaccine urgently because so many are off sick, hospital bosses in England have claimed amid fears there are not enough nurses and doctors to open the Nightingale sites. The temporary purpose-built hospitals constructed for £220million to help fight the Covid-19 crisis were hailed at the start of the … Read more
Jennifer Garner joyfully rocks a Christmas sweater vest as she spreads holiday cheer in Brentwood By Sarah Abraham For Dailymail.com Published: 21:49 GMT, 18 December 2020 | Updated: 21:49 GMT, 18 December 2020 Jennifer Garner is loving the Christmas season and the intentionally tacky sweaters that come with it. On Friday the 48-year-old Alias darling … Read more
Prince Jackson spreads the holiday cheer ahead of Thanksgiving as he hands out turkeys and pies at a church in Los Angeles By Brian Marks For Dailymail.com Published: 16:52 GMT, 22 November 2020 | Updated: 16:52 GMT, 22 November 2020 Michael Jackson’s eldest son showed his concern for his community as he handed out meals … Read more