Tag: covid-19
New UK coronavirus mutation “may be associated with rodent/mustelid adaptation”
“What else do we know about mutations at S:501 more generally? More...
First case of coronavirus detected in wild animal
The first known case of coronavirus in a wild animal has been reported, leading to calls for widespread monitoring of wildlife. More...
Public Health Engand investigating a new coronavirus mutation in England
A new variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) has been identified across the South East of England. More...
All Dutch mink culled to prevent coronavirus mutations
All minks in the Netherlands have been culled
The mink sector in the Netherlands has come to an end. More...
Persistent symptoms in 30% of COVID-19 cases
At 6 weeks from diagnosis, from a study of 669 people, nearly a third of participants still had one or more symptoms related to COVID-19, mainly fatigue (14%), shortness of breath (9%) and loss of taste or smell (12%). More...
WHO against mandatory COVID-19 vaccination
The World Health Organization said Monday that persuading people on the merits of a COVID-19 vaccine would be far better than trying to make the jabs mandatory. More...
Pfizer vaccine volunteer had 40.5°C temperature after 2nd dose
“When I woke up again at 5:30 am, I felt hot. More...
Schoolchildren account for almost a quarter of coronavirus infections in Oslo
A total of 23% of the new cases of coronavirus infection in Oslo, Norway, in the first week after the City Council closed down large parts of the city again were among school students. More...
Italy announces temporary ban on mink farming to prevent coronavirus mutation
Italian Health Minister Roberto Speranza signed a decree on Monday banning mink farming until at least March, amid fears that coronavirus mutations may affect vaccine efficacy. More...
Eight coronavirus cases found on Polish mink farm
Scientists from the Medical University of Gdansk have found eight cases of Covid-19 in mink at a mink farm in northern Poland. More...