Tag: SARS-CoV-2
COVID-19 Vaccination Offers Significant Protection Against Reinfection: Study
During the last pandemic, vaccination has been one of the best tools available to contain the spread of COVID-19. People infected with the virus are known to develop long-lasting natural immunity, but Finderup Nielsen and his team wanted to know if these individuals would still benefit from receiving the vaccine. The team analyzed infection and […]
Blood tests may help detect who is likely to have prolonged Covid: Study
Generally, the body’s protein levels are stable. But the researchers found a dramatic difference in the levels of some proteins up to six weeks after infection, suggesting disruption of several important biological processes. Using an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm, they identified a “signature” of the abundance of various proteins that successfully predicted whether a person […]
The study describes how COVID-19 damages the brain
The authors found that the former group had reduced cortical thickness, which correlated with cognitive impairment and symptoms such as anxiety and depression. The authors analyzed brain samples from 26 people who had died of COVID-19 and found that samples taken from five of these individuals had tissue damage. Further analysis of damaged brain samples […]
Study: Fatigue, headache, most common persistent symptoms months after COVID-19
Researchers at the Medical College of Georgia report their findings in the journal “Science Direct.” “Our results confirm the emerging evidence that there are chronic neuropsychiatric effects following COVID-19 infections,” they write. “There are many symptoms that we didn’t know what to do with in the early stages of the epidemic,” says Dr Elizabeth Rutkowski, […]
Lower Sex Drive, Long Covid Hair Loss Symptoms: Study
A wide variety of symptoms and health effects have been associated with the long-standing covid. The study showed that long-term symptoms of COVID, although commonly seen in patients with other viral infections such as influenza, occur more often after contracting Covid. Several systematic reviews have shown that the most common symptoms are fatigue, shortness of […]
COVID-19 booster vaccine useful for lupus patients: Study
Researchers say the discovery should offer comfort to the more than 200,000 Americans who suffer from SLE, a disease in which the body’s immune system involuntarily targets its own healthy tissues, particularly the joints and skin. They are more susceptible to infections such as SARS-CoV-2 when they take immunosuppressive drugs such as steroids, which are […]
Analyzes of the relationship between human mobility and the spread of SARS-CoV-2 revealed three groups of countries
“A pandemic has begun for more than two years that has changed the lives of many of us. Current developments in the spread of SARS-CoV-2 suggest that this chapter in history, called COVID-19, may hopefully fade to an end. However, much remains to be learned. Reflecting on our response to the pandemic could help us […]
The study sheds light on the duration of the immune response to COVID-19
Long-term observational studies (studies using continuous or repeated measures to monitor specific individuals over time) are necessary to address important questions about the persistence and efficacy of immune responses to SARS-CoV-2. Often, individual cohorts have limited longitudinal data or number of participants to draw robust conclusions. To overcome these limitations, harmonized but independent cohorts – […]
COVID-19 may have long-term effects on the brain, research shows
Researchers at Tulane University have explained how COVID-19 affects the human central nervous system. The findings are the first comprehensive assessment of neuropathology associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection in a non-human primate model. The results of the study were published in the journal Nature Communications. Surprisingly, these findings were in subjects without severe viral respiratory disease. […]
New COVID mutant “XE” found in UK more infectious than Omicron sub-variant: WHO
“Recombinant XE (BA.1-BA.2) was first detected in the UK on 19 January, and> 600 sequences have been reported and confirmed since then,” the WHO said. “Early estimates suggest that the growth rate in the community is 1010% compared to BA.2, but this finding needs further confirmation. XE is part of the Omicron variant until significant […]
Wednesday’s newspapers: NATO or not, Covid still deadly, Finland’s aging population
The country’s largest daily circulation, Helsingin Sanomat writes Most signs now point in the direction that Finland is likely to apply for NATO membership this year. One of the signs mentioned by the magazine is the rapid change in the attitudes of the nation’s citizens. For the first time in Finland’s history, the majority of […]
COVID-19 increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, research reveals
Studies have shown that the human pancreas can also be a target for SARS-CoV-2 (a serious acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus type 2 virus). Decreased insulin-secreting granules in beta cells and impaired glucose-stimulated insulin secretion have been observed following Covid-19 infection. In addition, some patients developed insulin resistance after COVID-19 and had high blood sugar, even […]
Saliva test for COVID-19 faster and safer than a nasal scan: study
“It’s important because people can spread COVID-19 before they know they have it,” said another author. Donald K. MiltonMD, DrPH, Professor of Occupational and Environmental Health at the Institute for Applied Environmental Health, University of Maryland School of Public Health, College Park. “Early detection can reduce the spread of the disease,” he added. The motive […]
Here’s why you may need a fourth dose of covid vaccine this winter
When I started drafting this article, covid cases in Australia started to decrease and the situation stabilized. New research released in February showed a fourth dose of covid vaccine did not add much extra protection on top a third dose. It seemed unnecessary to distribute a fourth dose to all Australians. Unfortunately, the situation has […]
“Speculative, misinformed”: Center rejects report claiming that the mortality rate of covid-19 in India is higher than the official number
New Delhi [India]March 11 (ANI): The Indian government on Friday released a recently published article in a “reputable international magazine” that gave estimates of excess mortality of all causes for a number of countries based on a mathematical modeling exercise, saying the report is “speculative” and “misinformed”. . ” The Ministry of Health and Family […]
Survivors of COVID-19 have increased mental health risks even a year later: Research
The study was conducted by the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care System. The results were published in The BMJ. Disorders include anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation, as well as opioid use disorders, illicit drug and alcohol use disorders, and sleep and cognitive disorders. In […]
SSI counts overseas misinformation about Denmark’s COVID-19 figures
There are just over 6,500 km separating Copenhagen and Washington DC, but the Americans seem to be very interested in what is happening here right now. The self-appointed chief researcher is Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding, a Harvard epidemiologist who has taken to Twitter to write nearly 20 posts commenting on graphs and figures published by the […]
Estrogen levels linked to COVID-19 risk of death in older women, the study suggests
London [UK], February 15 (ANI): Estrogen is a category of sex hormone that is responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics. New research has suggested that an older woman’s estrogen levels may be linked to her chances of dying from covid-19, with higher levels of the hormone […]
One in three adults develops new diseases after COVID infection, the study found
The conditions involved many important organs and systems, including the heart, kidneys, lungs, and liver, as well as mental health complications. Studies on the incidence and severity of new diseases (consequences) following COVID-19 infection have begun to appear, but few have described the excessive risk of new diseases due to COVID-19 infection in older adults […]
The old drug can protect against COVID-19 lung damage, the study found
They say the FDA-approved drug, which has been in clinical use for more than 70 years, can protect against lung damage and the risk of blood clots in COVID-19 and other diseases that cause immune-mediated lung damage. The results of their research were published in “JCI Insight”. The study found that disulfiram protected rodents from […]
Researchers are creating a new test to quickly identify COVID-19 infection and its severity
The researchers developed a blood test that quickly detects whether someone has COVID-19 and predicts how severely the immune system will react to the infection. The study was published in PLOS One. The findings may one day lead to an effective tool to help physicians determine the best treatment plan for COVID-19 patients. There is […]
Current anti-COVID pills work well against Omicron, antibodies are less effective: Research
However, laboratory tests also showed that the available antibody treatments – typically intravenously in hospitals – are significantly less effective against omicron than against previous variants of the virus. Some antibodies have completely lost their ability to neutralize omicron at realistic doses. If the ability of antiviral drugs to fight omicron is confirmed in human […]
The study predicts long covid at the first diagnosis
Seattle [US], January 21 (ANI): A team of researchers has identified several factors that can be measured at the first point of covid-19 diagnosis that predict whether a patient is likely to develop long-term covid. The study has been published in the ‘Cell Journal’. A significant proportion of people affected by the SARS-CoV-2 virus – […]
Research shows that face masks halve the distance of airborne pathogens
The findings are important because airborne viral pathogens, such as SARS-CoV-2, can be encapsulated and migrated through liquid droplets and aerosols formed during human respiratory functions such as speaking and coughing. Knowing how to reduce this spread can help keep people safe and manage the response to pandemics such as COVID-19, which have led to […]
Prolonged exposure to air pollutants may increase the risk of COVID-19: Study
The association was strongest for particles, with an average annual increase of 1 μg / m3 associated with a 5% increase in infection rate. This equates to 294 additional cases per 100,000 people per year, indicating findings that focus on residents of one city in northern Italy. While further research is needed to confirm cause […]
The study shows that the COVID-19 Omicron variant has been neutralized with a booster dose
In South Africa, the Omicron variant replaced other viruses within a few weeks and led to a sharp increase in the number of cases diagnosed. Analyzes from different countries show that the doubling time of cases is around 2-4 days. Omicron has been observed in dozens of countries, including France, and has become dominant by […]
Two new Covid vaccines arrived in Finland this year
Two new Covid-19 vaccines are expected to hit the European and Finnish markets this year. They are considered to be more traditional than their mRNA counterparts, which are already widely used. On December 20, the European Commission approved one of the expected new vaccines, Nuvaxovid, manufactured by the US biotechnology company Novavax. It was conditionally […]
Researchers are identifying antibodies that can neutralize Omicron
By identifying the targets of these “broadly neutralizing” antibodies in the peak protein, it may be possible to design vaccines and antibody therapies that are effective not only against omicron variants but also against other variants that may arise in the future. David Veesler, a researcher at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and an assistant […]
Rapid antigen tests are less sensitive to Omicron variant infections: US Food and Drug Administration
The FDA provided data based on preliminary results of some antigen tests using patient samples containing live viruses. The FDA has said it will continue to work with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) RADx program to further evaluate the performance of antigen tests using patient samples containing live viruses. The SARS-CoV-2 virus has mutated […]
The risk of Omicron is still “very high,” says the WHO
A weekly WHO epidemiological update revealed that In December, the number of new COVID-19 cases increased by 11% worldwide compared to the previous week. “Consistent evidence suggests that Omicron has a growth advantage over Delta with a doubling period of 2-3 days, and the incidence of cases has increased rapidly in several countries, including those […]
The study shows why some cases of COVID are more critical than others
The study also showed that two known treatments – the use of monoclonal antibodies and the steroid dexamethasone – could help treat COVID-19 infections. But in the case of antibodies, treatment is only effective if it is given early in the disease. In the case of steroids, it is only effective if it is given […]
The study finds a longer-lasting COVID vaccine
The findings suggest that a component of this protein, called viral polymerase, could potentially be added to COVID-19 vaccines to elicit a long-term immune response and increase protection against new variants of the virus. Most COVID-19 vaccines use part of the spike protein on the surface of the virus to make the immune system produce […]
Vaccines, previous infection may provide stronger protection against Omicron than basic protection: Research
However, the test tubes (or “in vitro”, scientifically) samples tested in this new study did not show that Omicron “outperformed” all other variants in their potential to avoid protection from previous infection or vaccination. The findings also suggested that while a strategy to boost the third dose may “significantly improve immunity”, protection from Omicron “may […]
The baby’s immune system is stronger than the adult’s immune system: A study
The baby’s immune system has a reputation for being weak and underdeveloped compared to an adult, but the comparison is not quite fair. Donna Farber, PhD, Professor of Microbiology and Immunology and Professor of Surgical Sciences at George H. Humphreys II, Columbia University, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Babies get a lot of respiratory […]
Hong Kong scientists develop world’s first anti-COVID steel: Report
The researchers were able to produce antiviral properties by adjusting the chemical composition and microstructure of ordinary stainless steel according to the project leader, the professor. Mingxin Huang. “The project team … has made significant breakthroughs in producing the first anti-COVID-19 stainless steel to kill coronavirus 2 (SARS-Cov-2), a severe acute respiratory syndrome. Anti-COVID-19 stainless […]
Studies show that COVID-19 test kits also measure oral microbioma in saliva
The study was published in the NPJ Biofilms and Microbiomes Journal. This study was the first to test the accuracy of these saliva-based, home-use COVID-19 test kits against oral microbiome, animal, and human bacteria. “We inhale a small amount of our saliva every day, so it makes sense that some of the microbes that live […]
Science Round-Up: Aboriginal medicinal plant reverses chemotherapy resistance
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have discovered a special flavonoid in an Australian plant used in traditional Aboriginal medicine, appears to reverse chemotherapy resistance. Professor Dan Stærk is leading the project, which is investigating the flavonoid’s interaction with ‘SN-38’ – the active substance in the drug irinotecan, which is used to treat an aggressive […]
Covid Omicron variant: WHO criticizes travel bans in South Africa, calls for borders to remain open
Reaffirms that the WHO is alongside the peoples of Africa, the WHO Regional Director for Africa Matshidiso Moeti urged countries to adhere to science and international health regulations to avoid the use of travel restrictions. “@WHO stands on the side of #An African nations and demands that borders remain open. When countries impose flight bans […]
A new variant of the coronavirus. It is not yet known if it is more contagious
Kári Stefánsson, CEO of deCode Genetics, says the new mutation-rich SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus variant found in South Africa has not yet been identified as more contagious than other variants. Even so, he believes there is every reason to be on the alert and follow the development of the pandemic and this new variant. “We have to […]
An early responder in the immune system can fight COVID-19: Research
The molecule, known as SLR14, is a simple, easy-to-make RNA loop that can trigger the production of interferons, a group of proteins produced by immune cells that play a key role in the body’s innate or initial response to infection. Several studies have shown that COVID-19 patients who produce high levels of interferons have much […]
Pfizer says its COVID-19 oral antiviral candidate reduces the risk of hospitalization by 89 percent
“The planned interim analysis showed that the risk of COVID-19-related hospitalization or death from any cause was reduced by 89% compared with placebo in patients treated within three days of the onset of symptoms (primary endpoint), Pfizer said in a statement. None of the patients receiving Paxlovid died during the 28-day test, compared with 10 […]
Researchers detect SARS-CoV-2 variant in dogs and cats with suspected myocarditis
This variant competed rapidly with variants already existing in England due to increased infectivity and infectivity. The study describes the first identification of the SARS-CoV-2 alpha variant in domestic animals; two cats and one dog were positive in the PCR test, while two other cats and one dog developed antibodies two to six weeks after […]
The researchers identified a new antibody to COVID-19 variants
The antibody was identified by the Duke Human Vaccine Institute (DHVI) team and tested on animal models at UNC-Chapel Hill. The researchers published their findings in the journal Science Translational Medicine. “This antibody has the potential to be therapeutic in the current epidemic,” said another senior author Barton Haynes, MD, Director of DHVI. “It may […]
Scientific conclusion: Life expectancy fell globally under COVID-19 but increased in Denmark
An analysis of data from Europe, the USA and Chile carried out by researchers at the University of Southern Denmark and the University of Oxford reveals a large-scale reduction in life expectancy in 2020, except in Denmark and Norway, where it actually increased. The pandemic caused the largest one-year decline in life expectancy in Western […]
WHO has removed barriers to Sputnik V approval: Russian Minister of Health
“All obstacles have been removed as of today. We do not see any obstacles to continuing the work. This was confirmed by the WHO Director General,” Murashko said at a news conference in Geneva in response to the Russian news agency TASS. Russia first applied to the WHO for approval of the vaccine in February, […]
Finland vaccinates fur animals against Covid disease
Finland vaccinates fur animals against Covid disease. The Finnish Breeders’ Association (FIFUR) will vaccinate minks against the coronavirus in the coming weeks, when the Finnish Food Safety Authority has granted it a conditional license. The vaccine covered by the license has been developed by a research group at the University of Helsinki. In addition to […]
The study identifies a possible factor contributing to the severity of COVID-19
A study entitled ‘Possible role of the CD47-SIRPalpha axis in the pathogenesis of COVID-19’ has been published in the scientific journal Current Issues in Molecular Biology. SARS-CoV-2 is a coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Although many individuals develop only mild or no symptoms with SARS-CoV-2 infection, others develop serious, life-threatening illnesses. Researchers have found that infection […]
According to the study, lung function has not changed since COVID-19 infection
In the first study looking at the effect of COVID-19 infection on lung function, the researchers Ida Mogensen, a researcher at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, found that even asthma patients did not show a statistically significant decrease in lung function, although measurements of forced expiratory air were slightly smaller per second – known […]
The millionth test against coronavirus
Yesterday, the millionth sample used for screening to detect SARS-CoV-2 virus infections was supported in the country. It was a sample of the million since the Icelandic epidemic started. The head of the capital’s healthcare facility says he also expects an additional million samples to be taken before the outbreak ends. – ADVERTISEMENT – “With […]
Metabolic changes in plasma cut off COVID-19
Washington [US], September 7 (ANI): COVID-19 patients have different immune responses leading to disease outcomes ranging from asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection to death. After examining the blood samples from almost 200 COVID-19 patients, researchers have revealed underlying metabolic changes that regulate how immune cells react to the disease. The results published in the journal Nature Biotechnology […]
The WHO identifies the Mu COVID-19 variant as of interest
The Mu variant contains “a number of mutations that indicate the potential properties of immune deprivation,” the WHO weekly update, released on August 31, noted. All viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19, change over time, and most changes have little or no effect on the properties of the virus. But certain mutations can change how […]
Denmark in line for a quarter of a million new Novavax jobs
The European Union has agreed to buy 20 million kroner for a new vaccine developed by the American biotechnology company Novavax. Denmark’s share, which is expected between November 2021 and January 2022, corresponds to 1.3 percent or 280,000 doses. But there are a few obstacles left before Denmark receives its Christmas vaccine. Novavax has stopped […]
Chinese Ambassador to Denmark: Base COVID-19 Origin Tracking on Science and Boost International Cooperation
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, China has worked closely with the WHO to detect COVID-19. However, there have been baseless allegations against China. On 12 August, TV2 broadcast a documentary on origin tracing. This documentary, full of skewed assumptions and vague conclusions, is not based on facts but on assumptions and aims to smear China […]
Scientific conclusion: First trial on humans with Danish corona vaccine gives promising results
The Hellerup-based biotechnology company Bavarian Nordic, the developer of the first Scandinavian-produced COVID-19 vaccine ABNCoV2, has published the results of its first human trials. The report concludes that “the ABNCoV2 vaccine was well tolerated across all dose groups with no observed difference in adverse reactions after the first and second vaccinations.” A strong booster effect […]
The study evaluates the cause of the increased spread to SARS-CoV-2 variants
The researchers examined B.1.1.7, a variant first identified in the United Kingdom, and B.1.351, a variant first identified in South Africa, to assess whether patients showed higher viral loads and thus increased shedding and infectivity. Variants were identified using whole genome sequencing. The researchers used a large number of samples to show that the British […]
The study identifies how COVID-19 was associated with cognitive impairment such as Alzheimer’s disease
Reports of neurological complications in COVID-19 patients and in ‘long-distance’ patients whose symptoms persist after the disappearance of infection are increasing, suggesting that SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) may have lasting effects on brain function. . . However, it is not yet fully understood how the virus leads to neurological problems. “While some studies […]
Researchers at the University of Helsinki are developing a new rapid test for the coronavirus
It can be used to analyze up to 500 samples per hour. The test is based on a phenomenon known as time-resolved fluorescence energy transfer (TR-FRET), or the passage of light between two photosensitive molecules close to each other. It requires mixing the nasopharyngeal swab taken from the test subject with a test solution containing […]
One quarter of the population is partially vaccinated
A quarter of Icelanders aged 16 and over have received a single dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, and 12.3 percent have already been fully vaccinated. About 2.1 percent of the population has already had Covid-19 disease and has antibodies to SARS-CoV-2. This information was published on the website covid.is. About 10,000 people will be vaccinated […]
Covid home tests will soon be available in Finland
The first home tests for early detection of coronavirus will be available in Finland in the near future. Home tests have been widely used in recent months, including in Germany. According to the Finnish Medicines Agency Fimea, the applications of Lidl Suomi Ky and Mediq Suomi Oy for the Rapid SARS-CoV-2 antigen test of Xiamen […]
According to the study, one in ten has long-term effects after 8 months of mild COVID-19
Since spring 2020, researchers at Danderyd Hospital and Karolinska Institutet have done so-called COMMUNITY study, the main purpose of which is to investigate immunity after COVID-19. In the first phase of the study, in the spring of 2020, blood samples were collected from 2,149 employees at Danderyd Hospital, about 19 percent of whom had antibodies […]
The WHO is destroying the introduction of the ” too slow ” COVID vaccine in Europe
The region remains the second largest SARS-CoV-2 target of all regions of the world. The total number of deaths is rapidly approaching 1 million and the total number of cases exceeds 45 million.“Just 5 weeks ago, the weekly number of new cases in Europe had dropped to less than a million, but now the situation […]
New drug against covid-19 is being tested in Sweden
A new antiviral drug Molnupiravir against covid-19 will be tested in Sweden in the weeks after Easter. It is a remedy that was originally intended for influenza, but which now also seems to be effective against covid-19. – It is a broad-spectrum antiviral agent so it inhibits several different viruses, says Magnus Gisslén who is […]
Russia registers the world’s first COVID-19 vaccine for animals
So far, it is the world’s first and only product to prevent COVID-19 in animals, ”he told Tass news agency.The point of sale also announced that mass production of the world’s first animal vaccine, COVID-19, could begin as early as April on the basis of the country’s largest veterinary product product platform – the Federal […]
Can the vaccination after-effects be any worse than the fallout of the virus itself?
This article is personal because that’s how big the coronavirus has become: it’s personal to all of us. By now, we don’t need the media to tell us how serious this is. Let me explain. I was talking to a friend who lives in a country that I won’t mention the name of … because […]
56 new deaths with covid-19
The Swedish Public Health Agency today reports 56 new deaths with covid-19. Thus, the total number of deaths amounts to 13,228 since the pandemic started. A total of 730,020 people in Sweden have been confirmed infected with sars-cov-2. That is 6,781 more than last Friday.
26 new deaths with covid-19
The Swedish Public Health Agency reports 26 new deaths with covid-19 since last Friday. Thus, the total number of deaths amounts to 13,172 since the pandemic started. A total of 725,289 people in Sweden have been confirmed infected with sars-cov-2. That is 12,762 more than last Friday
Marketing authorization of Covid-19 vaccines in Iceland
The Janssen vaccine (of which Johnson & Johnson is parent company) has obtained a conditional marketing authorization in Iceland. The European Medicines Agency recommended its conditional marketing authorization, which was confirmed by the European Commission. It is the fourth COVID-19 vaccine approved in Iceland and the rest of Europe. It differs from others in that […]
The number of inpatients can approach 900 with the proposed reopening
If the government follows the recommendations of an expert group and reopens shops and allows graduate students in some parts of the country to go back to school, it will lead to an increase in the number of infected and hospitalized. Approximately 870 people will then be hospitalized with coronavirus in mid-April, according to the […]
Ferrets received nasal spray against becoming corona-infected – gave positive results
Would you be able to protect yourself against covid infection with the help of a nasal spray? Yes, it may be a step closer to becoming a reality, new study shows positive results on ferrets. In a small study published in Science, six ferrets were allowed to test a nasal spray. The active substance in […]
COVID: why do Swedish cities ban masks?
Officials in Halmstad municipality, Sweden, recently forced a teacher to remove his mask and banned the use of masks and all forms of personal protective equipment in schools. The in the municipality there was no scientific evidence for wearing masks, with reference to the Swedish public health service. At that time, the Agency’s guidance stated […]
WHO team visits Wuhan Institute of Virology on COVID-19 origin study trip
The WHO team did not begin fieldwork until last week, after he had completed a two-week quarantine on arrival. The team has visited local hospitals treating the first wave of COVID-19 patients and local markets believed to be associated with the first group of infected patients. The Wuhan Institute of Virology became the focus of […]
Corona antibodies remain after eight months
Immunity to covid-19 is likely to persist for at least eight months after illness, according to the results of a US study. In a study recently published in the journal Science, American researchers have studied several different components of the immune system in over 180 people who have recovered from covid-19, most of them with […]
New research may explain serious virus attacks on the lungs
Washington [US], December 30 (ANI): In a new study, researchers have described how different types of immune cells, called macrophages, develop in the lungs and which of them may be behind serious lung diseases. The study, which was published in Immunitet, may contribute to future treatments for, among other things, COVID-19. The researchers at Karolinska […]
From doomscrolling to zooming, the words we picked up in 2020
Each year generates new words or expressions but a year of pandemic perhaps more than others, whether debating “herd immunity”, monitoring the “R rate”, or sharing a “quarantini” on Zoom. Most people will have added several new words to their vocabulary in 2020, many – but not all – coronavirus-related. Some have been around for […]
Things could definitely have been better
So, what about this year? It was not very good, was it? If nothing else, it was certainly newsworthy, even though one topic over another has dominated the last 12 months: the fifth and final season of She-Ra, Princesses of Power. Or so we would hope, in our wildest dreams. It was SARS-CoV-2, better known […]
Denmark to dig up millions of dead mink after rushed killing
Denmark will exhume millions of dead minks after a rapid killing and burial intended to eradicate a coronavirus mutation that ended with the rotting carcasses triggering a new risk of contamination. The excavation of about 4 million mink will take place in May, with a six-month waiting period that is considered sufficient to ensure that […]
Danish study cannot confirm that sanitary napkins protect against infection
This is stated in a press release issued by Rigshospitalet. For this reason, among other things, the study cannot be used to conclude anything broad about the use of masks as an effective means of reducing corona infection, according to the researchers behind the study. The study has examined two groups with a total of […]
Retired Nobel laureate returns to work
Nobel laureate Harvey Alter, 85, has retired. But now he has been re-employed for a year ahead. – It’s crazy, I had retired after 50 years at NIH, but then I became a completely new employee, starting today actually, says Harvey Alter. Just this morning when retiree Harvey Alter was to return part-time to work […]
Sweden’s vaccine coordinator: We need several different corona vaccines
The different vaccines against the SARS-CoV-2 virus that are now being developed will probably work completely differently, in terms of protective effect and side effects. Since the vaccine will probably work differently in different situations, a battery of different vaccines may be needed, says Sweden’s vaccine coordinator Richard Bergström. – You have to decide if […]
Antibody levels do not change over time
Yesterday, in the New England Journal of Medicine, an article was published based on the COVID-19 research being carried out in Iceland. According to the researchers, the study shows that antiviral antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 – the virus that causes COVID-19 – did not decrease within four months of diagnosis. Kári Stefánsson / photo: VÍSIR / […]
Good ventilation is required to reduce the spread of infection in workplaces
For everyone who has to go to work despite the corona pandemic, it is important to have good ventilation in the workplace, according to Fredrik Haux at the Swedish Work Environment Authority. The SARS-CoV-2 virus leading to covid19 should be vented as far as possible to reduce the spread of infection. – It is important […]
Iceland wants to buy COVID-19 vaccines through Sweden
During Friday’s press conference of Icelandic health officials, it was revealed that the Swedish authorities will mediate Iceland’s purchase of the COVID-19 vaccine as part of a joint European Union project. Lena Hallengren This was announced in Sweden by the Swedish Minister of Health Lena Hallengrenwho noted that clinical trials would reveal whether people would […]
