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Do not turn the page on COVID-19: We are not there yet

Academia 3 years ago

Do not turn the page on COVID-19: We are not there yet

We, the special envoys of the World Health Organization (WHO) director general on COVID-19, have watched with some dismay as the world attempts – too soon, in our opinion – to “get back to normal”.

New 'highly virulent' HIV strain discovered in the Netherlands

Science & Tech 4 years ago

New 'highly virulent' HIV strain discovered in the Netherlands

Their analysis, published Thursday in the journal "Science," showed that patients infected with what they call the "VB variant" had 3.5 to 5.5 times higher levels of the virus in their blood than those infected with other variants, as well as a more rapidly fading immune system.

World's first trial to deliberately infect young adults with COVID found to be safe

Science & Tech 4 years ago

World's first trial to deliberately infect young adults with COVID found to be safe

The data supports the safety of this model which could theoretically provide a "plug and play" platform for testing therapies and vaccines using the original COVID-19 strain as well as variants of the virus, Open Orphan, which carried out the study, said in a statement.

From mines to Covid: Cambodia dogs train to sniff out virus

Lifestyle 4 years ago

From mines to Covid: Cambodia dogs train to sniff out virus

Cambodian anti-landmine authorities are training dogs to sniff out Covid-19, hoping the sharp-nosed canines can keep the virus on a tight leash.

Bats with Covid-like viruses found in Laos: study

Science & Tech 4 years ago

Bats with Covid-like viruses found in Laos: study

The virus has killed millions since it emerged in China in late 2019, and controversy continues to swirl around where it came from.

Gorillas at US zoo being treated for COVID-19

Environment 4 years ago

Gorillas at US zoo being treated for COVID-19

Several gorillas at Zoo Atlanta in the southern US state of Georgia have tested positive for the Covid-19 virus, the zoo said.

Singapore to ease virus curbs for migrant workers

Asia & Pacific 4 years ago

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Singapore to ease virus curbs for migrant workers

The vast, self-contained dormitory complexes are home to more than 200,000 foreign workers, mainly from South Asia, who work in jobs like construction and maintenance.

Philippine 'circumcision season' underway after virus delays

Lifestyle 4 years ago

Philippine 'circumcision season' underway after virus delays

For more than a year, Caspien Gruta has been teased because his circumcision -- a rite of passage for boys in the Philippines -- was delayed, first by a volcanic eruption and then the coronavirus pandemic.

Millions of Americans risk eviction as virus cases spike

Lifestyle 4 years ago

Millions of Americans risk eviction as virus cases spike

Millions of Americans could find themselves homeless starting Sunday as a nationwide ban on evictions expires, against a backdrop of surging coronavirus cases and political fingerpointing.

Airlines to put on special flights home for Japanese from virus-hit Indonesia

National 4 years ago

Airlines to put on special flights home for Japanese from virus-hit Indonesia

The embassy has started contacting residents to see if they want to take the Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways flight to return to Japan, it said.

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