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OPINION: Discussion of unusing the National HIV strategy to counter the coronavirus

Submitted by mike kraft on Tue, 2020-09-29 15:51

Could the National HIV Strategy Help Guide the Covid Fight? The Trump administration hasn't created a comprehensive plan for battling the pandemic. Some researchers propose borrowing one from the past. Maryn McKenna Wired

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The nearly 1M who died of COVID-19 also illuminated treatment

Submitted by mike kraft on Sun, 2020-09-27 13:30

Nearly 1M who died of COVID-19 also illuminated treatment The nearly 1 million people around the world who have lost their lives to COVID-19 have left us a gift: Through desperate efforts to save their lives, scientists now better understand how to treat... AP NEWS

The nearly 1 million people around the world who have lost their lives to COVID-19 have left us a gift: Through desperate efforts to save their lives, scientists now better understand how to treat and prevent the disease — and millions of others may survive.

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Robots target coronavirus with ultraviolet light at London train station

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2020-09-25 10:40

Robots target coronavirus with ultraviolet light at London train station Robots that can kill the coronavirus with ultraviolet light have been brought in at one of London's biggest train stations, St Pancras International, as it tries to restore customer confidence in the safety of travel hubs. Reuters Staff U.S.

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Finland first European country to deploy coronavirus-sniffing dogs at main airport

Submitted by mike kraft on Wed, 2020-09-23 12:52

Finland deploys coronavirus-sniffing dogs at main airport Finland has deployed coronavirus-sniffing dogs at the Nordic country’s main international airport in a four-month trial of an alternative testing method that could become a cost-friendly way to identify infected travelers Jari Tanner | AP Washington Post

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World Health Organization unveils plan for distributing coronavirus vaccine, urges cooperation

Submitted by mike kraft on Mon, 2020-09-21 13:57

World Health Organization unveils plan for distributing coronavirus vaccine, urges cooperation Covax aims to gets some doses to every participating country — but not everyone thinks that makes most sense. Emily Rauhala Washington Post

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The US doesn't have to wait for a vaccine to get Covid-19 under control, US Surgeon General says

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2020-09-18 10:02

The US doesn't have to wait for a vaccine to get Covid-19 under control, nation's top doctor says With the timeline of a widely available vaccine still unknown, the nation's top doctor says the US doesn't have to wait to get Covid-19 under control. Christina Maxouris, CNN CNN

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NIH launches trial of Rigel drug for severe COVID-19

Submitted by mike kraft on Thu, 2020-09-17 09:44

NIH launches trial of Rigel drug for severe COVID-19 The tablets, sold under the brand name Tavalisse by Rigel Pharmaceuticals Inc, have shown in lab and animal studies the ability to block production of sticky, web-like substances that the immune system produces to trap foreign invaders. For reasons that are still not clearly understood, the immune systems YahooNews

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Could Breathalyzers Make Covid Testing Quicker and Easier?

Submitted by mike kraft on Tue, 2020-09-15 11:29

Could Breathalyzers Make Covid Testing Quicker and Easier? A breath test would offer advantages over throat and nose swabs, but the technology is novel, and early trials with volunteers are still ongoing. Keith Gillogly Wired

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Scientists in Nigeria, Sierra Leone and US have developed a $1 test for Ebola and Lassa virus

Submitted by mike kraft on Mon, 2020-09-14 20:02

Scientists in Nigeria, Sierra Leone and US have developed a $1 test for Ebola and Lassa virus This diagnostic which has been successfully tested in Nigeria and Sierra Leone will be a game-changer in Africa if effectively deployed Uwagbale Edward-Ekpu Quartz Africa

While countries across the world are battling with the coronavirus pandemic, some African countries, are also battling the outbreaks of deadlier hemorrhagic fever viruses: Lassa virus and Ebola virus.

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Volunteer armies map 'invisible' communities hit by coronavirus

Submitted by mike kraft on Mon, 2020-09-14 10:14

Volunteer armies map 'invisible' communities hit by coronavirus After the coronavirus outbreak hit Indonesia, charity worker Harry Machmud in May asked volunteers to map handwashing stations across the sprawling archipelago. Rina Chandran U.S.

BANGKOK (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - After the coronavirus outbreak hit Indonesia, charity worker Harry Machmud in May asked volunteers to map handwashing stations across the sprawling archipelago.

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