W.H.O Updates

Lower COVID-19 viral loads found in asymptomatic children In the first large study looking at SARS-CoV-2 viral loads (VL) in asymptomatic children, researchers found that VL were 3 to 4 logs lower compared with symptomatic children, which was consistent with the difference…

A large US trial compared the outcomes of treating appendicitis with antibiotics or appendectomy surgery. The appendix is a small, thin, finger-like pouch that protrudes from the lower right side of the large intestine. The narrow opening to the appendix can get…

CDC prison study helps redefine SARS-CoV-2 close contact A paper published yesterday in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report highlights a case study the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has used to update how it defines close contacts of people…

A recent study of the potential COVID-19 drug, Regeneron, reports promising results. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, attempts to create effective drugs have been complicated and ongoing. Previously created therapies have used monoclonal antibodies, unique virus-fighting white blood cells, against…

COVID-19 infectious period ranges from 10 to 20 days, study finds A study yesterday in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology found that individuals with mild or no COVID-19 symptoms may be infectious for no more than about 10 days, while those with…

What do we know about the outcomes for young people hospitalised with SARS-CoV-2? Are young people at risk of dying from coronavirus? The SARS-CoV-2 virus has had a devastating impact worldwide since it first began to circulate almost one year ago. The…

Researchers explore the potential antiviral effects of nitric oxide against the coronavirus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic. As the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, scientists all over the world are racing to find a…

A large international research study highlights the chronic health conditions that put you at greater risk of death from COVID-19.  From the beginning of the pandemic, it became apparent that individuals with underlying health conditions may have a greater risk of death…

New study examines whether the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus is spread in schools. The global SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has drastically altered the way of life in most countries. With a vaccine still likely to be many months away from widespread availability, focus has shifted towards…

Why is mask wearing so important to preventing the spread of viruses? As a result of the global SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, mask wearing has become increasingly commonplace across the globe. One of the primary benefits attributed to mask wearing is that it prevents…