Tag: covid-19
Denmark finds 4 coronavirus cases which only have the E484K mutation in the spike protein
The first case of another covid-19 variant has been found in Denmark. More...
20C-US: Emergence and Evolution of a Prevalent New SARS-CoV-2 Variant in the United States
“we have identified a new variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that emerged in the United States (U.S.) More...
White-tailed deer are highly susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection
“Here we demonstrated that white-tailed deer, an animal species in which the angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) – the SARS-CoV-2 receptor – shares a high degree of similarity to humans, are highly susceptible to infection. More...
Cambridge study: “Dog, cat, and cattle ACE2 receptors were identified as the strongest interactors with the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein”
Researchers investigated whether the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein could bind to the ACE2 receptors from 22 different animals to ascertain which of these, if any, may be susceptible to infection. More...
Natural SARS-CoV-2 infection of ferrets in Spain
“We found SARS-CoV-2 RNA in 6 of 71 ferrets (8.4%) and isolated the virus from one rectal swab. More...
MHRA disallows mass lateral flow coronavirus tests in UK schools
“The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) told the [UK] government on Tuesday it had not authorised the daily use of 30-minute tests due to concerns that they give people false reassurance if they test negative.” More...
Democratic Representative tests positive for coronavirus despite 2nd Pfizer jab
Representative Adriano Espaillat, Democrat of New York, announced on Thursday he had tested positive for the coronavirus, as concerns continue to mount on Capitol Hill that efforts to corral lawmakers into secure locations during last week’s siege by Trump supporters may have led to a super-spreader event. More...
Tracking the international spread of SARS-CoV-2 lineages B.1.1.7 and B.1.351/501Y-V2
“As of 7th Jan 2021, 45 countries had reported the presence of B.1.1.7 and 13 countries had reported B.1.351/501Y.V2. More...
Wastewater study shows 50% coronavirus increase in Paris and Ile-de-France
“The dreaded new wave of Covid-19 in France may well be about to materialize. More...
Norwegian Medicines Agency links 13 deaths to coronavirus vaccine side effects
The Norwegian Medicines Agency linked 13 deaths to the corona vaccine’s side effects. More...