The first approved drug for COVID-19 begins to be used in Russia: what is known about it
Avifavir tablets are planned to be supplied to hospitals in June, writes Lifehacker. The first Russian drug against coronavirus disease, Avifavir, has received approval from the Ministry of Health. The drug developer promises that on June 11 he will send the first batches of his medicine to hospitals. Let's figure out where these yellow ones came from...
Is the second wave of coronavirus awaiting the world: good and bad news from WHO
On June 3, a senior representative of the World Health Organization shared good and bad news regarding a possible second wave of coronavirus infection, writes the New York Post. There is a “clear threat” of a second outbreak, he said, but the world will be better prepared for it. "We have up to...
10 worst US cities to isolate and work from home
Nobody wants to be quarantined, but we've all had to self-isolate in one form or another during the coronavirus pandemic—and for quite a long time. When we talk about cities, we often think about what kind of entertainment, dining and shopping they have to offer,…
Defaulters cheated on billions of dollars by IRS: why don't they punish
A government watchdog group warns that the IRS needs to do more to hold high-income US residents, many of whom get away with not filing and paying taxes, to account, writes Fox News. In the report of the Inspector General ...
COVID-19 Test Passes: How It Works in Los Angeles
In the state of California, in Los Angeles, every resident can get tested for COVID-19, regardless of whether they have symptoms or not, writes Voice of America. Several dozen drive-thru testing points have been opened in the city, where you can get tested for free. Ukrainian Svetlana...
Russian Ministry of Defense has created a vaccine against COVID-19 and is testing it in humans
The Russian Ministry of Defense selected 50 military volunteers for a clinical trial of a vaccine against COVID-19. This was reported by Russian news agencies with reference to a statement from the military department, writes Voice of America. We are talking about a vaccine developed with the participation of the 48th Central Research…
Coronavirus immunity passports: why are they needed and how can they harm society
“Passports of Immunity” have been proposed as one of the ways to recover the economy after the coronavirus pandemic. The presence of the so-called passports of immunity will depend on the results of the antibodies to coronavirus test. If you have antibodies to coronavirus, you can be protected from ...
Losing Strength: Doctors say coronavirus is becoming less dangerous
Doctors in northern Italy say the virus is getting weaker and less deadly. According to research, sample samples over the past 10 days contain much less viral particles than a month ago, writes Focus.ua. According to Alberto Zangrillo, head physician of the San Raffaele Hospital in Milan, ...
Verification of fact: scientists have developed tissue that can destroy coronavirus
There are many reasons to be skeptical about reports on the Internet claiming that any material or substance kills the coronavirus. Social media can be the source of a flood of advice that mentions all sorts of home remedies that range from unproven to very dangerous, writes USA Today. It…
No new deaths: one US state shares optimistic statistics on COVID-19
For the second day in a row, the state of Colorado reported no new deaths directly related to coronavirus infection, according to official estimates, writes Fox News. The news comes as deaths from coronavirus in the Centennial State continue to decline after a peak in ...