One month has passed since China officially launched the urgent use of COVID-19 vaccines on July 22, while the vaccines were going through clinical trials, Zheng said. (Representational image) China has authorised emergency usage of COVID-19 vaccines developed by some select domestic companies, a Chinese health official has said. An emergency use authorisation, which is … Read more
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The World Health Organization recommended postponing routine dental care during the coronavirus pandemic, but the American Dental Association (ADA) strongly disagrees. “Oral health is integral to overall health. Dentistry is essential health care,” said ADA President Dr. Chad Gehani. “Dentistry is essential health … Read more
MUMBAI: A top World Health Organisation (WHO) official has voiced concern that Covid-19 is moving into India’s rural areas, where shaky healthcare systems can easily get overwhelmed, leading to higher mortality rates. Mike Ryan, head of emergency preparedness at the WHO, also said that the pattern of the disease moving into younger age groups is … Read more
GENEVA: Bans on international travel cannot stay in place indefinitely, and countries are going to have to do more to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus within their borders, the World Health Organization said on Monday. A surge of infections has prompted countries to reimpose some travel restrictions in recent days, with Britain throwing … Read more
By Apoorva Mandavilli The coronavirus can stay aloft for hours in tiny droplets in stagnant air, infecting people as they inhale, mounting scientific evidence suggests. This risk is highest in crowded indoor spaces with poor ventilation, and may help explain superspreading events reported in meatpacking plants, churches and restaurants. It’s unclear how often the virus … Read more