W.H.O Updates

Scientists are currently developing a COVID-19 nanoparticle vaccine that only requires a single dose without the need for strict transport and storage conditions, unlike current approved and available COVID-19 vaccines. The COVID-19 pandemic has seen over 63 million confirmed cases and over…

A new report presents the latest clinical data on the efficacy of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine developed by Moderna. Over the past few months, the development and testing of vaccines to help reduce transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has been a priority. One…

Study examines whether travel restrictions help prevent spread of COVID-19. After the initial pandemic declaration in March 2020, pharmaceutical companies rushed to research and create a vaccine. In the meantime, many countries implemented international travel restrictions in hopes that they would delay…

Patients’ SARS-CoV-2 viral loads are highest within five days of their first symptoms, emphasizing the need to isolate early to prevent transmission. Human-to-human transmission of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, occurs through close contact. Therefore, understanding the SARS-CoV-2 viral loads is…

An observational study examined the week-by-week effects during COVID-19 lockdown measures on rates of anxiety and depression. Around the world, many have become concerned with the potential effects of COVID-19 on mental health. As mandated self-isolation requirements and drastic life changes associated…

Adding arthritis drug baricitinib to remdesivir may reduce recovery time in adult patients hospitalized with COVID-19, according to a study. Scientists and healthcare professionals are working hard to find the best treatment that might benefit patients hospitalized with SARS-CoV-2. In a previous…

COVID-19 vaccines have been at the forefront of the media, and clinicians administered the first vaccinations in December 2020. However, the vaccines produced by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna raised public concern following the reports of potential allergic reactions.  As of the 4th January…

A study reveals the airflow patterns inside a passenger car and how open windows can increase or decrease COVID-19 transmission risk. Researchers studied how airflow changes inside a car may worsen or reduce COVID-19 transmission risk in a first-of-its-kind study. They observed…