Biology

WHO expert: Virus study to have unanimity despite pressure
Mar 18, 2021

WHO expert: Virus study to have unanimity despite pressure

The head of a World Health Organization team working with Chinese colleagues to finish a long-awaited report into the origins of the coronavirus acknowledges that its authors could face “pressures” but insists the final product will have unanimous backing from all of the team’s members


The Latest: China approves 5th vaccine for emergency use
Mar 16, 2021

The Latest: China approves 5th vaccine for emergency use

China has approved another COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, adding a fifth shot to its arsenal


UN says Ebola in Guinea may be linked to 2014 outbreak
Mar 12, 2021

UN says Ebola in Guinea may be linked to 2014 outbreak

A top official at the World Health Organization said a genetic analysis of the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Guinea suggests that it may have been sparked by a survivor of the devastating West Africa epidemic that ended five years ago


A year on, WHO still struggling to manage pandemic response
Mar 11, 2021

A year on, WHO still struggling to manage pandemic response

When the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a pandemic one year ago on Thursday, it did so only after weeks of resisting the term and maintaining the highly infectious virus could still be stopped


Study finds mask mandates, dining out influence virus spread
Mar 5, 2021

Study finds mask mandates, dining out influence virus spread

A new national study adds strong evidence that mask mandates can slow the spread of the coronavirus, and that allowing dining at restaurants can increase cases and deaths


Heart problems may be rare in pro athletes after COVID-19
Mar 4, 2021

Heart problems may be rare in pro athletes after COVID-19

A new study in pro athletes found that heart inflammation was uncommon after a mild case of COVID-19



Pandemic puts 1 in 3 nonprofits in financial jeopardy
Mar 3, 2021

Pandemic puts 1 in 3 nonprofits in financial jeopardy

More than one-third of U.S. nonprofits are in jeopardy of closing within two years because of the financial harm inflicted by the viral pandemic, according to a study being released Wednesday by the philanthropy research group Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy


'Not a good idea:' Experts concerned about pope trip to Iraq
Feb 28, 2021

'Not a good idea:' Experts concerned about pope trip to Iraq

Infectious disease experts are expressing concern about Pope Francis’ upcoming trip to Iraq


The Latest: Fauci: NIH to study 'long-haul' virus symptoms
Feb 24, 2021

The Latest: Fauci: NIH to study 'long-haul' virus symptoms

The National Institutes of Health is launching research to understand the causes and consequences of lingering brain fog, breathing problems and malaise reported by many recovering COVID-19 patients


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