How a faster WHO response could have slowed COVID-19's spread Urgent global action is needed to end the COVID-19 pandemic and prepare for future threats, according to a new report by the Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response. May 13, 2021 0 1
Vaccine passports: Why they are good for society As more and more people get vaccinated, some governments are relying on "vaccine passports" as a way of reopening society. These passports are essentially certificates that show the holder has been immunized against COVID-19, ... May 13, 2021 0 2
When will COVID-19 vaccines be widely available globally? When will COVID-19 vaccines be widely available globally? May 13, 2021 0 1
What is mucormycosis, the fungal infection affecting COVID patients in India? This week we've seen reports of an infection called mucormycosis, often termed "black fungus", in patients with COVID, or who are recovering from COVID, in India. May 13, 2021 0 7
Canada's largest province keeps ban on outdoor recreation Ontario's premier is keeping outdoor recreational activities like golf courses closed for at least two more weeks despite calls by health officials to resume them for physical and mental health. May 13, 2021 0 2
Coronavirus variant B16172: Could it block the UK's path out of lockdown? A few weeks of relief from isolation, huddling in your big coats outside chatting to a few friends in the evening after work, beginning to feel optimistic about the roadmap out of lockdown, and then another curveball comes ... May 13, 2021 0 2
Faith in numbers: Is church attendance linked to higher rates of coronavirus? The lockdowns that almost every state went into in order to combat the spread of COVID-19 in the spring of 2020 interrupted nearly every aspect of Americans' lives. Businesses were shuttered, schools closed and social groups ... May 13, 2021 0 1
Having anxiety about returning to normal after the pandemic? Here's how to deal with it The COVID-19 pandemic sparked a slew of mental health issues when it started nearly a year ago, and as the virus recedes it's likely to do so again. May 13, 2021 0 3
Hydrogen peroxide-producing drug boosts cancer-killing effect of radiotherapy A small drug molecule that appears to protect normal tissue from the damaging effects of radiation, may simultaneously be able to boost the cancer-killing effect of radiation therapy, according to a new study led by scientists ... May 13, 2021 0 256
What to tell your young teen about their shot at the COVID-19 vaccine Approval of a COVID-19 vaccine for people as young as 12 offers parents more than the opportunity to protect their kids. It offers them a chance to be a guide. May 13, 2021 1 3