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Previous exposure to SARS virus may only offer limited protection against new coronavirus
An antibody, which was generated from a virus infection about 18 years ago from SARS, could only provide minimal defense against SARS-CoV-2.
Britain's 'Captain Tom' lockdown hero hospitalised with Covid-19
Moore, who served in India during World War II, raised ₤33 million (37 million euros, $45 million) for staff of the state-run National Health Service (NHS) battling the coronavirus outbreak.
COVID-19 UK variant symptoms differ from the original strain
It is less likely for those who contracted the COVID-19 UK variant to report experiencing high temperatures.
FDA issues import alert against 'dangerous' hand sanitizers coming from Mexico
The sanitizers were labeled as containing ethanol or ethyl alcohol, however, the sanitizers tested positive for methanol contamination.
India to make more Covid-19 vaccines to supply world: Modi
Experts warned though that India could see another wave of infections and that it could be hit by new variants of the virus, as has happened in Brazil, Britain and South Africa.
WHO team to start Wuhan virus probe under global glare
According to official Chinese figures the virus killed nearly 3,900 in Wuhan, accounting for the vast majority of the 4,636 dead China has reported.
Four family members die of Covid-19 after leaving 10-month isolation for Christmas party
The wife of one of the deceased is blaming UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson for allowing families to meet during the holidays.
Brazil's Covid-19 response worst, New Zealand's best: study
Overall, cases have now topped 100 million worldwide and some 2.2 million people have died from the virus since the outbreak began in December 2019.
Vaccine do's and dont's: Five important things to remember about COVID-19 jabs
Those who received their COVID-19 vaccines must wait for at least 15 minutes before leaving the vaccination site.
UK doctor predicts possibility of annual coronavirus vaccinations to combat emerging variants
The national restrictions that were put in place due to the new variant caused a drop in the number of coronavirus cases by 22 percent over the weekend.
Second night of riots in Netherlands over curfew
More than 13,500 people have died in the Netherlands since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Vaccinated individuals may still give Covid-19 to someone else, says UK chief medical officer
The number of individuals who have received the vaccine in the UK has already breached the 5.8 million mark.
U.K. cruise line requires COVID-19 vaccination before boarding
The COVID-19 vaccination must be done at least 14 days before the scheduled cruise date or else passengers will not be allowed to board the ship.
New coronavirus variant may pose reinfection risk, plasma therapy may be rendered ineffective
Out of the 44 samples of the new variant that scientists tested, they found that 21 were resistant to the plasma serum.
Biden orders masks, travel clampdown in new war on Covid
The flood of executive orders and other directives which Biden began signing immediately on Wednesday has likewise focused mostly on his new national mask and vaccination strategy.
UK virus variant sweeps world as Biden warns worse is to come
The United States has already suffered more than 400,000 deaths -- almost one fifth of the global toll -- since the epidemic took hold early last year.
Entertainment industry jobs no longer exempted from UK travel restrictions amid pandemic
Film and TV crew are no longer exempt from coronavirus restrictions related to job travel
Australian Open Covid-19 cluster grows as two more players test positive
A string of infections detected by Australian authorities have forced 72 players to be confined to their hotel rooms 24 hours a day for two weeks.
South Africa virus strain more contagious, experts confirm
With more than 1.3 million people infected, South Africa has recorded more cases than any other country on the continent and has also suffered more deaths, with 37,105 registered.
Coronavirus found on ice cream samples in China prompts massive recall
The 1,662 employees of the ice cream manufacturer in eastern China were immediately quarantined and underwent coronavirus testing.
Promising coronavirus treatment: Stem cells derived from umbilical cords
The treatment showed a 91 percent survival rate among coronavirus patients who were suffering from lung problems.
Australian Open crisis: Players stuck in quarantine, stranded Australians left complaining
Andy Murray also tested positive and was unable to fly to Australia along with the other participants.
F1: Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc tests positive for COVID-19
Leclerc tested positive shortly after McLaren driver Lando Norris, who was also in Dubai.
Fear of needles: COVID-19 rollout issue that needs to be addressed
A medical student narrated how she would feel clammy all over, experience cold sweats, and eventually pass out due to "needle phobia."
CDC finally requires negative COVID-19 test result from travelers entering the US
Those who wish to travel to the US must undergo a COVID-19 test three days prior to the date of travel.
UK Covid crisis: Temporary morgues in demand due to lack of space in mortuaries
As hospital mortuaries run out of space to accommodate dead bodies, Britain is setting up temporary morgues.
'So much death': LA hospital reels at center of Covid storm
Martin Luther King Jr Community Hospital, sandwiched between the neighborhoods of Watts and Compton, is stretched far beyond capacity by an unrelenting influx of coronavirus patients.
COVID-19 complications in children: Mother tells story of 5-year-old's severe inflammation
Different parts of the body become inflamed with MIS-C including internal organs like the lungs, heart, brain, kidneys, and gastrointestinal organs.
Several gorillas test positive for COVID-19 in San Diego Zoo Safari Park
It was suspected that the gorillas contracted SARS-CoV-2 from an asymptomatic staff member at the safari park.
How your location may determine which COVID-19 vaccine you're getting
Both Pfizer and Moderna have been given the green light by the U.S. FDA but there is a difference in their storage and handling requirements.