Tag: covid-19
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Pandemic School Shutdown Harmful to Teens
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the social and school world for teens as virtual learning or hybrid learning became the norm in 2020-21. The unprecedented shutdown of classroom learning caused undue stress, low levels of social inclusion and low satisfaction with school for many — and mental health issues for some, according to a new study…
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A COVID-19 Vaccine You Can Inhale?
A vaccine that can be inhaled is able to block animal-to-animal transmission of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
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You’re Unlikely to Get COVID From Contaminated Hospital Surfaces
A study has confirmed that any contamination by SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID, on hospital surfaces are not likely to be infectious.
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SARS-CoV-2 Virus Uses a Second Key Receptor to Infect Human Cells
The SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus that causes COVID-19 uses another receptor called Neuropilin-1 to make it more infectious to human cells, according to researchers from Technical University of Munich and the University of Helsinki. Digest Points Neuropilin-1 is very abundant in many human tissues including the respiratory tract, blood vessels and neurons. They are receptors on the…
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Intermittent Social Distancing May Be Needed Through 2022, Says Model
Surveillance and intermittent social distancing may need to be maintained into 2022 to prevent a resurge of COVID-19. This conclusion was based on a model by researchers at the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The findings are published in the April 14, 2020 edition of the journal Science. Millions Already Infected As of…
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Loss of Smell Without Nasal Block Highly Indicative of COVID-19 Infection
The sudden loss of smell without nasal blockage or mucus production is a key indicator of COVID-19 infection. This finding was made by University of Cincinnati researchers and published in the journal Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology. Anosmia, the Sudden Loss of Smell “COVID-19 is associated with a fairly unique combination of nasal symptoms: a sudden loss…
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Smokers, People With Respiratory Disease Have Increased Risk of Severe COVID-19
Smokers and people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have more risk of severe COVID-19 infection. A study found that these people have more of an enzyme called angiotensin converting enzyme II (ACE-2) that serve as an ‘entry point’ for the COVID-19 coronavirus. The findings were made by researchers at the University of British Columbia…
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Separating Infants From COVID-19-Positive Mothers Not Necessary
There is no real need to separate infants from COVID-19 positive mothers, and the potential negative consequences may be too high. This recommendation was published by a distinguished professor in infant and young child feeding at the University of North Carolina and published as a commentary in the journal Breastfeeding Medicine. CDC Advise on Separation…
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How to Make Buildings Less Prone to Disease Transmission?
With the COVID-19 lockdown affecting many around the world, building designers are looking at how to make ‘healthier’ buildings. Researchers at UC Davis and the University of Oregon recently published a review article in the journal mSystems addressing the role of building design in disease transmission and how to make the built environment in buildings…
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Surgical and Cotton Masks Ineffective Against SARS COV-2 Coronavirus, Says Study
Surgical and cotton masks were ineffective in preventing the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. This conclusion was from a study conducted at two hospitals in Seoul, South Korea. The research report was published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine. How Effective are Masks Against SARS-CoV-2? N95 and surgical masks have been…