Bleach against coronavirus: in the USA sharply increased cases of poisoning with household chemicals
In recent months, the number of cases of poisoning from disinfectants has increased sharply in the United States, writes Voice of America. Recommendations for preventing coronavirus infection have been repeatedly voiced by the expert community: wash your hands, do not touch your face, disinfect surfaces and, if possible, stay at home. However, general tension contributed to...
Possible treatment with COVID-19: 6 monkeys did not get coronavirus after administration of experimental vaccine
Six monkeys who received an experimental COVID-19 vaccine developed by the University of Oxford did not contract the coronavirus 28 days after prolonged exposure to the virus. Business Insider writes about it. The results of this study are promising, and it is possible that a vaccine will be developed earlier than anticipated. ...
Penetrates directly into the brain: coronavirus can affect the nervous system and provoke a number of complications
Infection with coronavirus is not limited to respiratory infections. As practical studies show, in a significant number of patients, the virus also affects the nervous system. Writes about this BBC. The mechanism of its effect on nerve cells has not yet been studied, but scientists have no doubt that ...
Armament or disarmament: how the coronavirus affected the defense budgets of the US and Russia
In conditions of quarantine and economic recession, the Pentagon announced the start of a new large-scale and expensive project - the creation of a new missile for the country's missile defense system, writes the Air Force. The US Missile Defense Agency posted a tender notice on the American government contracting website.…
Coronavirus has suspended vaccination against other diseases: the world is threatened by malaria and polio
On Monday, April 29, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned that deaths among children around the world could rise as the coronavirus pandemic is forcing some countries to temporarily stop vaccinations for other deadly diseases such as polio. Writes about this CNBC. “At least ...
Scientists may speed up the development of a vaccine against coronavirus, but ethical issues arise
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise globally, it is clear that an effective vaccine is urgently needed. Overall, it is projected to be available in 12-18 months, but some scientists are looking at unconventional ways to speed up its development and testing. One of the discussed methods includes ...
Hotels all over the world offer discounts on future bookings for tourists.
In connection with the crisis due to the coronavirus, hotels need money, since they had to close due to quarantine, and there is no profit during this time. Writes about this USA Today. The quarantine will not last forever, and for those who already strive to go to ...
Research: masks from which tissues best protect against coronavirus
Countries are starting to lift some of the restrictions imposed by the coronavirus. Although the quarantine is being relaxed, people are hesitant to go outside without masks and often sew them themselves. Fox News revealed what material is best for protecting yourself and those around you. Representatives ...
California restaurants will feed older people free on self-isolation
Governor Gavin Newsom's Restaurant Delivery: Homemade Meals for Seniors program launches April 27. The plan was designed to help both food establishments during the crisis and a particularly vulnerable group of the population - the elderly, writes LA Eater.…
'The President is lying, people are dying': corpses were laid out near the Trump Hotel in Washington
Participants in an organized demonstration laid out black body bags near the entrance to the Trump International Hotel in Washington to protest the US president's response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Washington Post writes. It all happened last Thursday, April 23rd. Having surrounded the White House, shouting slogans and ...