‘Unsustainable agricultural practices and the climate crisis’ are to blame for the coronavirus emerging, says Kate Bingham, head of the UK vaccine task force. Writing in a report on the task force’s vaccine strategy, goals and achievements, Bingham said these practices mean we will likely face new pandemics in the future. Zoonotic diseases – such as … Read more
Congo declares end to Ebola outbreak that killed 55 people since emerging in June Ebola outbreak infected at least 130 people after coming to light in early June It came just as Congo was bringing an end to another outbreak that killed 2,000 Congo has also seen more than 11,000 cases of coronavirus and 320 … Read more
Saving tropical swamps could help prevent future pandemics by reducing the likelihood of diseases jumping from animals to humans, study finds Peatlands are high in biodiversity are suffering severe habitat loss currently Researchers say these factors create a perfect storm for zoonotic transmission This describes the ability of a pathogen to jump from one species … Read more
President Donald Trump’s physician confirmed Friday night he is being treated for COVID-19 with experimental Ebola drug remdesivir. For patients hospitalized with COVID-19, the FDA has given emergency-use of the intravenous antiviral drug sold by Gilead Sciences Inc, which has been shown to shorten hospital stays. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that patients being given … Read more
Russia’s coronavirus ‘vaccine’ announced by Vladimir Putin is shrouded in secrecy – but don’t dismiss it just yet, writes BEN SPENCER By Ben Spencer for the Daily Mail Published: 23:24 BST, 11 August 2020 | Updated: 01:47 BST, 12 August 2020 Russia’s claims to have created the world’s first coronavirus vaccine should not be dismissed … Read more
Russia’s coronavirus ‘vaccine’ announced by Vladimir Putin is shrouded in secrecy – but don’t dismiss it just yet, writes BEN SPENCER By Ben Spencer for the Daily Mail Published: 23:24 BST, 11 August 2020 | Updated: 01:47 BST, 12 August 2020 Russia’s claims to have created the world’s first coronavirus vaccine should not be dismissed … Read more
Test can diagnose coronavirus in just 30 minutes by analysing urine, blood or saliva samples is developed by scientists Method known as reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification Has been previously used to detect viruses such as Zika and Ebola Method involves looking for genetic material, or RNA, of the coronavirus in the test samples Here’s how … Read more
Coronavirus patients in hospital may be 65 per cent more likely to see their condition improve if they are given the antiviral drug remdesivir, its manufacturer claims. Gilead Sciences, a California-based company that developed the drug in a bid to tackle Ebola, today reported the promising results for Covid-19 patients. After 11 days patients taking … Read more
Coronavirus patients in Britain can now be treated with remdesivir, the Ebola drug which has shown promise in battling the infection. The Department of Health announced today that adults and teenagers with severe COVID-19 will be allowed to be treated with remdesivir if they fit specific criteria. This makes the drug, which destroys a part of … Read more
Health chiefs grant NHS emergency access to give severely ill Covid-19 patients promising Ebola drug remdesivir Remdesivir has been trialled in NHS hospitals for weeks and shown promise It is a generic virus-destroying drug initially made in a bid to tackle Ebola NHS doctors will now be able to prescribe it to any critically ill … Read more