What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more
Drugs used to treat HIV and malaria could be used to tackle the coronavirus, according to scientists in Australia. A team of infectious disease experts at the University of Queensland in Brisbane say they have seen two existing medications manage to wipe out COVID-19 infections. Chloroquine, an anti-malarial drug, and HIV-suppressing combination lopinavir/ritonavir have both … Read more
Airline offers seats for FREE in huge drive to fill cabins amid the coronavirus outbreak AirAsia is offering six million heavily discounted seats for its ‘Big Sale’ Destinations in the deal include Australia, Thailand and Indonesia Sale runs until Sunday with deals available for travel through to July 2021 Coronavirus symptoms: what are they and … Read more
Olivia Newton-John, 71, may have been exposed to coronavirus last week when she spent time with an Australian reporter who has since tested positive to COVID-19. The Grease star’s history with cancer – she’s had three diagnoses since 1992 – could put her at an increased risk of being affected by the global pandemic. Olivia was interviewed … Read more
Grammy winner Ariana Grande took to social media on Sunday to blast her younger fans for not social distancing during the global coronavirus pandemic. ‘I keep hearing from a surprising amount of people statements like – “This isn’t a big deal”https://www.dailymail.co.uk/”We’ll be fine”https://www.dailymail.co.uk/”We still have to go about our lives” – and it’s really blowing … Read more
The President declared a national emergency and response coordinator Debbie Birx said that drive-through testing would be available soon. Coronavirus: Hackers are exploiting the COVID-19 outbreak to steal your information Karen Roby interviewed a cybersecurity expert about a different threat than COVID-19 brings. President Donald Trump declared a national emergency Friday afternoon in response to … Read more
Sleepless nights will be a thing of the past, thanks to these tech products that feature soothing sounds, ways to adjust slumber-perfect temperatures, and more. Why big data may help you sleep better at night At CES 2020, Sleep Number debuted its latest smart beds, which feature climate-controlled technology that gathers data while you snooze. … Read more
As more companies are replacing travel with videoconferencing due to the coronavirus, here’s how to set the bar as a leader. Image: Aleutie, Getty Images/iStockphoto You may find yourself a willing or unwitting leader of videoconference-based meetings due to anything from recent travel prohibitions because of COVID-19 to new corporate policies. As mentioned in a … Read more
The organizers of the popular security conference, RSA, which drew over 36,000 people to San Francisco in February, has confirmed that at least two people who attended have tested positive for COVID-19 caused by the novel coronavirus. The coronavirus could make remote work the norm, what businesses need to know The coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak could … Read more
The outbreak is slowing down in China while the WHO warns the rest of the world to “pull out all the stops” to control the spread of the illness. The coronavirus could make remote work the norm, what businesses need to know The coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak could be the catalyst for a dramatic increase in … Read more