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Coronavirus News is a section dedicated to the new coronavirus that is causing an epidemic in China and fast spreading globally. The strain of coronavirus called Covid-19 or also commonly called the Wuhan coronavirus is genetically more potent and faster spreading than the SARS coronavirus. Currently teams are working to develop a new vaccine for this new coronavirus while other teams are trying t...
COVID-19 News: Post–COVID-19 condition (PCC) has emerged as a complex and debilitating disease, characterized by persistent symptoms following the initial COVID-19 infection. The medical community has been actively exploring interventions to alleviate the symptoms of PCC, with limited success in randomized clinical trials (RCTs). This COVID-19 News report delves into a groundbreaking study c...
COVID-19 News - United States: Data from the U.S. CDC and from the new firm that the U.S. government has contracted for waste water surveillance i.e Verify…a company that belongs to Google!...claims that COVID-19 cases are declining nationwide, data from individual states and counties are showing the opposite!
Hospitals In Massachusetts On Verge Of Collapsing
In the state of Massac...
COVID-19 News: Affected citizens in Japan are reporting that in certain prefectures and even in Tokyo itself, access to doctors or a healthcare facility to see treatments for respiratory infections and even COVID-19 is difficult as not only are queues long for outpatient clinics but ERs are overwhelmed and hospitals beds are becoming scarce.
18,677 Japanese Hospitalized For COVID-19 As Of 17t...
Thailand COVID-19 News: Latest reports from Thailand’s Department of Disease Control (DDC) shows that COVID-19 hospitalizations have by about 12.8 percent in the past week when compared to the preceding week.
Thailand Seeing An Uptick Of COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations
The latest figures from Thailand’s DDC though lacking total number of daily COVID-19 testing undertaken o...
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought significant challenges, not only due to the acute manifestations of the disease but also because of the lingering effects during the convalescent phase and in long COVID. A recent study conducted by the ARUP Laboratories Institute for Clinical and Experimental Pathology in Salt Lake City, Utah, and the University of Utah sheds light on the immune dysregulation obs...
COVID-19 News: In the relentless battle against the global COVID-19 pandemic, the focus has predominantly been on the immediate health implications of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. However, an emerging concern is the potential long-term impact on mental health. Beyond anxiety and depression, a novel and scarcely explored connection has surfaced - the potential link between SARS-CoV-2 infection and bipolar...
COVID-19 News - United States: As the winter season progresses, Maine is grappling with a surge in COVID-19, influenza, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) cases. Hospitals across the state are reporting alarming numbers, with some nearing bed capacity. The situation is particularly concerning given the simultaneous increase in hospitalizations for all three respiratory viruses. This COVID-19 Ne...
COVID-19 News: The ongoing global battle against the COVID-19 pandemic has spurred relentless research efforts to comprehend the intricacies of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and its impact on the human immune system. A recent study conducted by researchers from the Universidade Federal do ABC (UFABC) in São Paulo, Brazil, in collaboration with Cambridge University and the University of St Andrews in...
The repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to unfold in South Africa, and while there may be no recent news of COVID-19 deaths or excess deaths in the country, several municipalities are grappling with a pressing cemetery crisis. The focus of this predicament is the Endumeni Municipality in the north of KwaZulu-Natal, where the shortage of burial space has become a critical issue due to t...
The United Kingdom, like many nations, is grappling with the profound and lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The toll on human life has been staggering, with a recent analysis revealing that excess deaths since the onset of the pandemic on March 27, 2020, have reached a concerning 171,376.
Excess Mortality Continues To Remain High In United Kingdom
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COVID-19 News: The ongoing global battle against the COVID-19 pandemic has spurred intensive research efforts to decipher the molecular intricacies of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Recent strides in understanding the virus-host interactions have culminated in a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at Université Paris Cité, CNRS, Inserm, and Institut Cochin in Paris, France. This stu...
COVID-19 News - United States: The relentless battle against COVID-19 continues to unfold in the United States, with the state of Illinois facing unique challenges in controlling the spread of the virus. Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals a concerning trend - COVID-19 hospitalizations remain alarmingly high in 54 Illinois counties, pointing to the persist...
COVID-19 News: As the world continues its battle against the persistent threat of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) presents a detailed and comprehensive epidemiological update in Edition 163, published on January 19, 2024. This report covered in this COVID-19 News report, delves into the global panorama over the 28-day period from December 11, 2023, to January 7, 2024, sh...
COVID-19 News: In the ongoing global battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccination has been a critical weapon, with billions of doses administered worldwide. Among these, the Pfizer’s BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine has played a pivotal role in numerous vaccination campaigns, claiming to offer substantial efficacy against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. Howe...
COVID-19 News: In a startling turn of events, Portugal, once lauded for its effective response to the COVID-19 pandemic, now finds itself grappling with an unprecedented surge in excess mortality rates. Recent data reveals a staggering 28 percent increase in excess deaths from December 18, 2023, to January 14, 2024, thrusting Portugal into the unenviable position of having the highest mortality ra...
COVID-19 News: The next few coming weeks and months will see a new phase in the COVID-19 pandemic in which there is be not one or a few major variants playing a role in the surges or waves or wavelets or whatever else the clowns want to name them but rather the ongoing crisis will be led by hundreds of different BA.2.86 and JN.1 spawns or sub-lineages and even recombinant sub-lineages.
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COVID-19 News: In the relentless battle against the global COVID-19 pandemic, scientists and researchers around the world are continuously striving to uncover the intricacies of the SARS-CoV-2 virus to develop effective treatments and strategies. One such breakthrough comes from the University of Pittsburgh, USA, where a comprehensive study sheds light on the role of the open reading frame 7b (Orf...
COVID-19 News: The ongoing battle against the COVID-19 pandemic has witnessed a continuous evolution of preventive strategies, ranging from specific antiviral medications to non-specific measures such as personal protective equipment and environmental sanitation. The emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 variants has necessitated the exploration of innovative chemoprophylaxis protocols to supplement existin...
COVID-19 News: The relentless evolution of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has taken a new turn with the emergence of the Omicron variant, bringing with it a host of questions and challenges for researchers worldwide. A recent study conducted at the University of Rochester Medical Center in New York-USA has delved into the intricate interactions between the virus and the host antiviral factor BST2 (Bone Marr...
COVID-19 News - United States: The battle against COVID-19 in Indiana is reaching a critical juncture, as the latest data from the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) reveals that COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations, and deaths continue to remain at high levels. The state's coronavirus dashboard, updated weekly on Wednesdays, paints a vivid picture of the escalating crisis.
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Medical News: In the perpetual pursuit of effective treatments for sepsis, a recent breakthrough study conducted at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, USA, has revealed promising results in the use of Methoxy-Mycolic Acid (M-MA), a derivative of Mycobacterium Bovis Bacillus Calmette - Guérin (BCG). The research, which focuses on addressing monocyte exhaustion, a significant factor in sepsis-relat...
COVID-19 News: In the relentless pursuit of understanding the complex dynamics between viruses and host cells, recent breakthroughs in viral research have illuminated the involvement of iron–sulfur cluster proteins in viral pathogenesis. The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development in Bethesda, USA, and Johns Hopkins University in the USA have jointly e...
COVID-19 News: The global repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic extend beyond the acute phase, with emerging evidence suggesting lingering health issues for individuals, even those with mild symptoms during the initial infection.
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COVID-19 News: The global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to unprecedented research efforts aimed at understanding the virus's long-term effects. A significant subset of individuals recovering from SARS-CoV-2 infection experiences lingering symptoms, a condition termed Long COVID (LC). Recent studies have identified similarities between LC and myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatig...
COVID-19 News: As the global scientific community races to uncover effective treatments for COVID-19, a groundbreaking study has emerged from the collaborative efforts of institutions such as the Escuela Superior de Medicina del Instituto Politécnico Nacional-Mexico, Universidad La Salle-México, Universidad Tecnológica de Nezahualcóyotl-Mexico, and Hospital Regional de ...
Medical News: In a recent revelation, Singaporean doctors have sounded an alarm about the unforeseen consequences of acute COVID-19 infections on prostate cancer patients. A doctor form the Department of Neurology at the Singapore General Hospital highlights a critical learning point for clinicians, indicating that the SARS-CoV-2 virus can induce elevated Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) levels, ev...
COVID-19 News: The global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an unprecedented surge in scientific research to understand the multifaceted ways in which the SARS-CoV-2 virus affects the human body. In a new study led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine-USA that also involved researchers from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center-USA and Columbia University Vagelos College of Physician...
COVID-19 News: The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has witnessed the emergence of various SARS-CoV-2 variants, with Omicron being the latest and a unique variant of concern (VOC). Recent research conducted by University College London, Imperial College London, and the UKMRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research sheds light on the evolutionary mechanisms of Omicron subvariants. The study which ...
COVID-19 News: As doctors and infected individuals deal with the persistent challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, emerging research sheds light on the long-term consequences of SARS-CoV-2 infection, particularly in children. A recent study conducted by Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS-Italy and Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore explores the temporal evolution of...
COVID-19 News: The global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been far-reaching, affecting various organ systems and prompting unprecedented research endeavors. Among the multifaceted consequences of the virus, emerging evidence suggests a potential link between mild COVID-19 cases and the onset of serious hematological issues, including pancytopenia, paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), and...
COVID-19 News: In the fifth year of the global COVID-19 pandemic, Mexico finds itself once again contending with a formidable surge in infections. With over 200,000 active cases reported as of January 11 2024, concerns are growing about the impact on the country's healthcare system. The National Epidemiological Surveillance System (Sinave) has been diligently tracking the spread, revealing a w...
Herbs And Phytochemicals: The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has brought to light various facets of the disease, extending beyond the initially recognized respiratory symptoms. Among these manifestations, gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms have gained prominence, revealing their association with an elevated risk of disease severit...
COVID-19 News: The global battle against COVID-19 has seen significant strides, with quarantines, vaccination campaigns, and antiviral measures successfully mitigating the spread and severity of acute infections. However, a lingering and perplexing aftermath, known as Long COVID or Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), has emerged as a formidable challenge. PASC presents a complex multi-organ sy...
COVID-19 News: About 11 days ago, Thailand Medical News covered about the emergence of a new worrisome JN.1 spawn that had many mutations on it that was discovered by a variant hunter from Tsinghua University-China.
The worrisome JN.1.11 variant from India
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This new sub-lineage contained multiple mutations that are concerned with immune evasion in...
Medical News: In a monumental stride toward understanding the intricate dynamics of global health, researchers have unveiled a startling revelation: 1 in 12 individuals worldwide will grapple with gastrointestinal cancers during their lifetime, and a disconcerting 1 in 16 will succumb to these insidious diseases. This revelation, stemming from recent data compiled by the 2020 Global Cancer Observa...
COVID-19 News: The global COVID-19 pandemic, spurred by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has transcended the boundaries of respiratory distress, unraveling a spectrum of health issues that extend into the realm of bone health and musculoskeletal complications. In this COVID-19 News report, we delve into the research efforts of the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, USA, and Eastern Virgin...
COVID-19 News: New Zealand finds itself in the throes of an escalating crisis as the fifth wave of COVID-19 sweeps across the nation. The impact has been particularly severe in Auckland, where 2,766 active cases are concentrated. Local COVID-19 News reports and even television coverages are indicating that hospitals in Auckland are beginning to once again be overwhelmed with ER departments bearing...
COVID-19 News: The global challenge posed by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) since its emergence in December 2019 has prompted a relentless pursuit of effective treatments to alleviate its impact. With the virus, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), spreading rapidly across the globe, researchers at Hamedan University of Medical Science in Iran embarked on a groundbreak...
COVID-19 News: As the world grappled with the unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the accuracy of reported cases and mortality rates remained under constant scrutiny. A recent autopsy study, conducted by researchers from the Cantonal Hospital Baselland, University Hospital Basel, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, and the University of Basel-Switzerland, has shed lig...
COVID-19 News: In the ever-evolving landscape of COVID-19 research, a new and interesting study conducted at Stanford University School of Medicine has recently unveiled a novel aspect of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC), more commonly known as long COVID. The study, presented as a compelling case series and is covered in this COVID-19 News report, brings to light a previously unexplored p...
COVID-19 News: The global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been multifaceted, revealing a spectrum of symptoms and complications beyond the initial respiratory focus. Recent study findings by Italian doctors have brought attention to an intriguing connection between SARS-CoV-2 and nephrogenic diabetes insipidus (NDI), a water balance disorder affecting the kidneys. This COVID-19 News report del...
COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked a global scientific quest to understand the intricacies of the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. While the respiratory implications have taken center stage, a remarkable number of COVID-19 patients have reported neurological and neuromuscular symptoms, leading researchers to explore the virus's impact on the central nervous system (CNS) and periphe...
COVID-19 News: The island of Puerto Rico is currently grappling with an unprecedented healthcare crisis as COVID-19 positivity rates continue to surge, reaching a distressing 28.49% on January 13, 2024.
COVID-19 Hospitalizations Rising In Puerto Rico
This alarming uptick has thrust the healthcare system into chaos, with hospitals strained to their limits and concerns rising about the...
COVID-19 News: Leading Thailand medical experts and medical institutions are finally speaking up about the possible dangers of the COVID-19 vaccines and about the health issues of Long COVID.
Thai Doctors Finally Speak Up Against COVID-19 Vaccines
According to a local COVID-19 News coverage by Bangkok Post, the only leading English mainstream news media in Thailand, medical experts f...
COVID-19 News: Data from the Swiss health authorities which is not easy to decipher from their website and dashboard as with other governments controlled by the WEF, their main aim is to mislead and confuse the masses that everything is ok and that COVID-19 is no threat and that the vaccines work effectively…is however showing that hospitalizations in the country have surpassed the Omicron ...
COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the rapid spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has brought about an urgent need for in-depth research to understand the mutational dynamics driving the emergence of new variants. Among the multitude of proteins encoded by the virus, the Nonstructural protein 14 (NSP14) has emerged as a key player in the evolution of SARS-CoV-2 variants. This COVID-19 News...
COVID-19 News - United States: As the United States proceeds into mid-January of 2024, it finds itself grappling with a prolonged surge in respiratory illnesses, witnessing the ninth consecutive week of rising hospitalizations for COVID-19 and other respiratory infections. This COVID-19 News - United States report delves into the intricacies of the latest data released by the Centers for Disease C...
COVID-19 News: As the global battle against COVID-19 continues, the capital city of Colombia, Bogotá, faces a concerning surge in cases, with particular attention given to the emergence of the JN.1 variant. Recent reports reveal an increase in intensive care unit (ICU) admissions, raising alarms among medical authorities. This news report delves into the current situation, the challenges fa...
COVID-19 News: In a staggering revelation that has sent shockwaves through the global health community, the World Health Organization (WHO) has recently raised alarming concerns regarding the accuracy of reported COVID-19 infection rates worldwide. The startling information suggests that COVID levels are potentially two to 19 times higher than the officially documented numbers, a revelation suppor...
COVID-19 News: The persistent threat of COVID-19 continues to loom large, with the emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 variants adding layers of complexity to our understanding of the virus. In the summer of 2023, a novel variant, BA.2.86, colloquially known as Pirola, emerged as a descendant of the Omicron variant, introducing a new set of challenges to global health. Collaborative research efforts cover...
COVID-19 News: As the world grapples with the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new challenge has emerged in the form of long COVID, or post-acute sequelae of COVID (PASC). Understanding this enigmatic condition has become a priority for researchers seeking to unravel the mysteries behind persistent symptoms that linger long after the initial SARS-CoV-2 infection. A recent groundbreaking study...
COVID-19 News: The global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic extends far beyond respiratory concerns, as emerging research sheds light on unexpected complications affecting diverse organs, including the eyes. Recent findings from the Beijing Institute of Ophthalmology have uncovered a significant association between COVID-19 infection and the development of Acute Macular Neuroretinopathy (AMN), a rar...
COVID-19 News: The stupid conclusion of the health emergency declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) in May this year marked a significant milestone in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. As the current JN.1 surge is infecting tens of millions across the globe, the aftermath of the viral infection persisting in the form of Long COVID or post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 is posing anoth...
COVID-19 News: COVID-19 infections are once again rising in Japan and causing a strain to the public healthcare infrastructure. The spread of the JN.1 variant is causing hospitalizations and ICU admissions to rise with emergency rooms simply overwhelmed…a common scenario now being seen in many countries across world as idiots claim that JN.1 variant is mild and does not cause disease severi...
COVID-19 News: The global battle against the COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges to public health, with the aftermath of the virus proving to be as intricate as the acute phase. As we transition into the post-pandemic era, a research study conducted by Southern Medical University in Guangzhou, China, delves into the intricate landscape of long-term risks associated with digestiv...