These children and adolescents had tested positive for COVID-19 at either the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) or urgent care clinics. (Representational image) Coronavirus in children: When the pandemic began to gather pace in the March of 2020, initial studies showed that children were not susceptible to coronavirus, and therefore, most of the focus of health … Read more
New Covid study finds SARS-Cov-2 on hospital surfaces New study on Coronavirus: The researchers discovered that the virus or at least its genetic signature was found in the floor or surface samples. The SARS-CoV-2 was detected 39 percent on the floors next to the beds of patients undergoing Covid-19 treatment at the hospital, 20 percent … Read more
Concluding the findings of the study, the researchers said that their study was confined to one hospital but the findings would be identical in other Covid-19 hospitals. (Representative image) Much has been written on how Coronavirus transmits from an infected patient to the surroundings and other vulnerable populations but a new research has shown that … Read more
However, Gustavo added that the study could not find any relation between the longitude of a place and the Coronavirus spread. In a research paper published in the Evolutionary Bioinformatics, scientists and researchers have found that the spread of Coronavirus and Covid-19 related mortality is impacted by the temperature and latitude substantially. The researchers found … Read more
Public Health England. conducted a study on Covid-19 immunity. (Representative Image) People who were infected with Covid-19 in the past has developed immunity towards the disease for several months, finds a new study conducted by Public Health England. The findings support similar studies around immunity from the disease. Experts have, however, warned that people with … Read more
The team also found that the aerosols were more likely to be deposited in longer bronchioles as compared to shorter ones. Coronavirus: Pacing one’s breath is often advised by elders and doctors as it has numerous health benefits. However, amid the coronavirus pandemic, it can cause problems. According to a new study by Indian Institute … Read more
For the study, the team used a computational model where a person wore a three-layered pleated surgical mask. (Representative image) Masks and coronavirus pandemic: Masks have been touted to be among the most important tools in fighting with the coronavirus pandemic. Studies have shown that masks contain aerosols and prevent the coronavirus from spreading, meaning … Read more
Scientists are also measuring how the membrane reacts when it is exposed to either melatonin or azithromycin which are being investigated as possible treatments of Coronavirus. Even as a couple of Coronavirus vaccine candidates have claimed over 90 percent efficacy in preventing the spread of Coronavirus, scientists are exploring other treatment and preventive care options … Read more
If you have had common cold coronavirus earlier, you are at low risk of contracting Covid-19 (Photo PTI) If you have had common cold coronavirus earlier, you are at low risk of contracting Covid-19! A new study on coronavirus has found that the antibody that remains in the blood after a person contracted a common … Read more
The statement said that the team conducted a genome-wide screen of a line of green monkey cells. COVID-19-enabling genes: Scientists identify genes allowing SARS-CoV-2 to replicate! A team of researchers from the Yale University and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard have identified dozens of genes that allow the novel coronavirus and the MERS … Read more