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As of Monday evening, the US had recorded 13,522,247 coronavirus cases and 267,844 deaths, both by far the worst tolls in the world.

Those who already had pre-existing mental health conditions, living alone, and self-isolating also showed higher anxiety levels.

Researchers found that the human immune system was the one that mostly induced the mutation of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Europe on Saturday crossed a grim milestone, as the death toll passed 400,000.

Lockdown fatigue is spreading even as governments unfurl new measures to save healthcare systems from collapse.

The coping mechanism of those with hearing impairments, which is to stand close to a person, has been eliminated because of physical distancing.

The WHO has identified another 164 vaccine projects that are still in the pre-clinical phase of development.

The Duke of Cambridge had tested positive for the novel coronavirus in April, but his diagnosis wasn't revealed until a few weeks ago.

As new data emerges about the virus, the CDC announces changes to protocol as it deems appropriate.

UPS also announced a partnership with freezer manufacturer Stirling Ultracold to distribute freezers capable of reaching temperatures as low as -80 degrees Celsius.

Doctors emphasised that patients must be mindful of increased stress levels and shortage in medication, as it could give rise to an epileptic seizure.

This year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off at 9 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26.

Using the model "event R," scientists found that physical distancing is still the universally effective way of reducing the spread of COVID-19.

FDA vaccine advisors will meet December 10 to discuss approval.

Equities have garnered support from a series of upbeat coronavirus vaccine announcements.

The vaccine has been under evaluation for weeks in the European Union, Australia, Canada, Japan and the United Kingdom, the companies said.

US states and cities have been imposing their own restrictions, including home confinement.

Passenger-entry screening at airports are resource-intensive yet have a low yield of laboratory-diagnosed cases of coronavirus.

England's deputy chief medical officer, Prof Jonathan Van-Tam has called on those eligible for the flu vaccine to book their appointments at the soonest possible time.

The Egyptian striker has returned his second positive test after contracting the disease in his home country.

This kit is one of the firsts that could be fully self-administered at home, with results provided without necessitating sending the results to the lab.

At least 13,119 people have died from the virus in Germany so far.

Facebook reiterated its guidelines stating that selling of animals between private individuals is strictly prohibited

Mass-testing campaigns have been rolled out after reports of coronavirus traces on imported food and packaging.

The researchers conducted the tests at the university laboratory, mimicking the conditions of an individual's oropharynx passage.

Experts have warned that the country's virus ordeal is probably far from over.

The rally petered out on Tuesday, with the Dow closing 0.6 percent lower and the Nasdaq and S&P 500 also ending in the red.

Moderna said its experimental Covid-19 vaccine was shown to be 94.5 percent effective according to early trial results.

It is not yet clear how long lasting the protection will be from either the Moderna or Pfizer vaccines, nor how well they work for the elderly, the age-group at highest risk from Covid-19.

Others found the timing of DoorDash's announcement interesting given that it was made a week after Proposition 22 was passed.