Tag: coronavirus
Coronavirus particles found in hospital ventilation system
The coronavirus particles were found in the ventilation system at Uppsala University Hospital, including on the top floor of the building, far away from Covid-19 wards, a study shows. More...
Coronavirus infection spreads at mink farms in Sweden
Coronavirus has been detected at a further three mink farms in southern Sweden, according to the National Veterinary Institute. More...
Coronavirus can infect heart cells in the laboratory
The new coronavirus can infect heart cells in the laboratory. More...
Used coronavirus test kits handed to students in Selly Oak, Birmingham
Birmingham’s drop and collect coronavirus testing service remains suspended after used coronavirus test kits were handed to students in Selly Oak. More...
153,000 new Covid infections in USA, tens of thousands of deaths predicted.
US Government health officials have warned that tens of thousands of Americans will die in the coming weeks as coronavirus continued to surge across the country, shattering more daily records. More...
Multiple Sclerosis MS drug almost halves risk of severe Covid symptoms
A drug used for multiple sclerosis nearly halves the chance of developing severe coronavirus symptoms in hospitalised patients and may prevent deaths, a new trial has shown. More...
Coronavirus found in Greece mink farms
The new coronavirus has been found in mink at two farms in northern Greece, an agriculture ministry official said on Friday. More...
Wuhan detects coronavirus on the packaging of Brazilian beef
The Chinese city of Wuhan said on Friday it had detected the novel coronavirus on the packaging of a batch of Brazilian beef, as it ramped up testing of frozen foods this week as part of a nationwide campaign. More...
Italy reports record 40,902 daily coronavirus cases, 550 deaths
Italy has registered a record 40,902 new coronavirus infections over the past 24 hours, the health ministry said on Friday, up from 37,978 on Thursday. More...
More than 1,000 outbreaks of coronavirus in UK schools since September
More than 1,000 clusters and outbreaks of coronavirus have taken place in educational settings since schools reopened in September 2020, documents suggest. More...