The collapse of confidence: why Americans are afraid of the COVID-19 vaccine
Six months into the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, cases are rising, small businesses are in decline, playgrounds are empty and unemployment is at 11%. The best hope to end this nightmare is a vaccine, and there are more than 165 in development. About...
In the United States announced the start of trials of a new treatment for COVID-19
The US National Institutes of Health announced the beginning of clinical trials of a potential treatment for COVID-19 based on so-called monoclonal antibodies. Writes about this "Voice of America". There are already two known drugs, remdesivir and dexamethasone, which have already shown their effectiveness in treating patients ...
For the first time, it will be possible to vote in the Ukrainian language in the US elections
For the first time in the US elections this year, it will be possible to vote in Ukrainian. This opportunity was given to voters in Cook County, Illinois, which includes the city of Chicago and its suburbs. The decision was made in the district administration. Writes about this "Voice ...
New drug leads to rapid recovery of patients with severe COVID-19
Critically ill COVID-19 patients quickly recovered from respiratory failure after three days of treatment with RLF-100, a therapy that has received fast-track approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Writes about this New York Post. Geneva-based Relief ...
Why is immunity to coronavirus found in people who have not had COVID-19
According to a new study, the immune systems of some people who have not been exposed to coronavirus infection may be familiar with the pathogen - possibly helping reduce the severity of the disease if that person does get sick with COVID-19, writes MSN. The study, published in the journal Nature on Wednesday,...
Cabbage and Cucumbers Reduce COVID-19 Deaths: Study
There may be a link between coronavirus deaths and consumption of certain vegetables, according to preliminary research from Europe. SCMP writes about it. It has been suggested that increasing the average consumption of cabbage or cucumber by 1 gram per day could reduce mortality ...
In Russia announced the readiness of the vaccine against coronavirus: the United States and Europe are wary
Clinical trials of the first coronavirus vaccine have been completed in Russia. In the near future, it should receive registration, after which mass vaccination should begin in October, said Health Minister Mikhail Murashko, writes the BBC. The vaccine was developed by scientists from the National Research Center for Epidemiology...
Scientists have developed a coating that destroys coronavirus on surfaces
During the COVID-19 pandemic, people go to great lengths to minimize contact with common surfaces, such as supermarket trolleys, doorknobs or light switches. Virginia Tech found a solution to the problem. Together with the University of Hong Kong, American scientists have developed a coating that ...
California and Florida Break COVID-19 Death Records: Situation Worsens in Half of US States
California and Florida, the two states with the most COVID-19 cases in the country, set new records for COVID-19 deaths in a single day. Overall, the United States has passed the dramatic milestone of 150 deaths from this infection, writes CBS...
In the United States created a vaccine against COVID-19 based on the avian plague virus
Another drug, which is a candidate for anti-coronavirus vaccines, was developed by American biologists at the University of North Carolina, writes Liga.net. In the United States, a vector vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 was tested on “humanized” mice, created based on the LaSota strain of Newcastle disease virus (NDV), which was modernized with coronavirus...