Coronavirus

How could Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine cause blood clots? Scientists race to investigate

Apr 13, 2021 12:24

Researchers are searching for possible links between blood clotting and the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine.
Likely legal, ‘vaccine passports’ emerge as the next coronavirus divide

Apr 09, 2021 14:16

Cathay Pacific airlines, convinced that digital proof of coronavirus vaccination will bring about the return of safe international travel, asked its pilots and crew to try out a new mobile app that showed their vaccination status on a recent flight from Hong Kong to Los Angeles.
It’s time to talk about anti-Asian racism in the UK

Apr 09, 2021 03:47

While the US administration appears to be finally acknowledging the urgent need to address anti-Asian hate and discrimination, in the United Kingdom, where the problem is equally grave, the authorities are still turning a blind eye to the plight of Asian communities.
WHO’s COVID origin report is out, now the hard work begins

Apr 07, 2021 12:16

Leaders of 23 countries and the World Health Organization (WHO) recently backed an idea to create an international treaty that would help the world deal with future health emergencies similar to the coronavirus pandemic that is ravaging the globe.
Flood risks are rising amid climate change, but US Congress is delaying action

Apr 06, 2021 09:28

Floods are the most common disaster in the United States. And the 2020 hurricane season was the busiest to date in the Atlantic — 73 percent more “active” than normal, The Washington Post reported, with a record number of storms breaking ground on U.S. soil, totaling $37 billion in damage.
46 million in US say they would not be able to afford needed health care

Apr 06, 2021 09:22

According to the report by Gallup and West Health, 18% of U.S. adults — around 46 million people — say that if they needed access to quality healthcare today, they would not be able to cover the costs.
Why is it so hard to investigate the rare side effects of COVID vaccines?

Apr 04, 2021 11:34

For the vast majority of people, COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. But further research is needed to understand the causes of rare adverse events.
PM Johnson fears spread of France's ‘sad’ COVID situation to UK

Apr 04, 2021 04:03

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned of the possible spread of what he described as the “very sad” COVID-19 situation in France to the United Kingdom.
Rich countries are using vaccines as a power play — and everyone could suffer

Apr 04, 2021 04:00

The vast majority of U.S.-made vaccines are still being held for use only in the U.S., and poorer countries in the hemisphere are being largely denied access to the vaccines.
Why indoor spaces are still prime COVID hotspots

Apr 02, 2021 09:39

Risks shoot up when virus particles accumulate in buildings, but it’s not clear how best to improve ventilation.