Health
Common coronaviruses appear to be highly seasonal
A recent study concludes that the four most common human coronaviruses follow distinct seasonal patterns.A…
Coronavirus: Five months on, what scientists now know about Covid-19
CORONAVIRUSES have been causing problems for humanity for a long time. Several versions are known…
Novel coronavirus: Your questions, answered
THE current outbreak of infections with a novel type of coronavirus has sparked global anxiety…
What you can do right now to stay safe
IN the face of increasingly widespread fears of Covid-19 pandemic, concrete steps can take right…
Now metal surfaces can be instant bacteria killers
BACTERIAL pathogens can live on surfaces for days. What if frequently touched surfaces such as…
Many people who tested negative for coronavirus might actually have it,’ warn scientists
AS the countries worldwide are busy fighting the coronavirus, and now have increased the tests…
Sewage could provide early warning of Covid-19 outbreaks
THE doctors treating the first con firmed case of Covid-19 in the United States in…
Coronavirus: Vaccine hopes boosted as scientists find virus has ‘low shielding’
UK scientists say the coronavirus is “hit and run” and not as well shielded from…
People on steroids for chronic illness may be more at risk of COVID-19
People taking a type of corticoster oid may be more likely to contract the virus…
COVID-19: Social distancing, drug trials offer hope
THE number of COVID-19 cases around the world has just passed 1 million, and it…
