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NHS coronavirus contact tracing app seems to be stuck in development limbo
Earlier this week, the House of Lords science committee had a discussion with NHS Improvement Conservative peer and chair Baroness Dido Harding.
COVID-19 vaccine: US awards $1.6bn 'Operation Warp Speed' funding to Novavax
In the past, Novavax has relied on the same model to manufacture vaccine candidates for respiratory syncytial, Ebola, and influenza viruses.
Johnson holds care home and hospital workers accountable for rising COVID-19 death toll
Majority of the care providers felt insulted given that they have gone beyond what was expected of them.
REGN-COV2: Upsurge of COVID-19 cases push Regeneron to rush clinical trials
Another parallel study will involve 1,850 patients that are hospitalised and 1,050 which are non-hospitalised.
Fourth of July celebrations to push US COVID-19 numbers up in coming weeks: Experts
Public health officials are worried that advisories were disregarded much like during the Memorial Day weekend a couple of months ago.
COVID-19: Researchers claim aerosol transmission risk was ignored by WHO
So far, data shows the number of deaths from COVID-19 has already surpassed half a million globally.
NBA players speak up about challenging 2019-20 "Asterisk Championship"
The NBA community feels that this year's championship will be very meaningful.
Nine NBA players test positive for COVID-19 just weeks ahead of restart
The second round of testing yielded more COVID-19 cases, raising questions about restarting the season.
What is life like in the NBA-Disney bubble?
Members of the media are finally able to see what it's like inside the NBA bubble.
Shanna Moakler cried after testing positive for COVID-19
Shanna Moakler recalls having fever and chills prior to testing positive for COVID-19.
Fourth of July revellers need to be careful around fireworks after using hand sanitisers: CDC
In order to be effective against SARS-CoV-2, the CDC recommends hand sanitisers with at least 60 percent alcohol, which is highly flammable.
Upsurge of COVID-19 cases prompt social media platforms to issue more reminders
Bill Gates recently criticised social media companies for their failure to address misinformation about the 2019 novel coronavirus
Scientists considering human challenge trials for testing SARS-CoV-2 vaccine
Despite the risks involved, it appears that there are folks who are surprisingly willing to participate in this procedure.
Twitter CEO makes substantial donation for COVID-19 relief to Sean Penn's CORE
CORE is a non-profit organisation founded by renowned actor Sean Penn that provides assistance during disasters.
Funeral mix-up: family mourns and cremates wrong body
Due to a mix-up at the morgue, the family of a deceased man ended up cremating the body of a stranger.
Jennifer Aniston, Tom Hanks call out people for not wearing masks and social-distancing
Jennifer Aniston and Tom Hanks ask people to wear masks, wash hands, maintain distance to curb the pandemic.
The Pulse pendant might be NASA's innovative solution to reduce COVID-19 transmissions
To make it even more accessible for those who want it, the project will require a 3D printer, a small motor, wiring, and other materials.
Rapidly growing number of virus-focused labs could lead to inaccurate reporting: Experts
The IBMS suggest that officials should focus on the existing labs first in order to resolve the issues involved with the submission of patient data.
Gilead Sciences announces pricing for remdesivir after conditional approval
Results from studies show that remdesivir can shorten the recovery period from 15 to 11 days, which can help healthcare facilities cater to more patients.
Repurposing certain drugs might lead to COVID-19, claims immunologist
At 35 years old, Dr. David Fajgenbaum now heads the Cytokine Storm Treatment & Laboratory of the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine.
COVID-19: Experts caution against dental visits unless specialists says so
Due to the highly contagious nature of the 2019 novel coronavirus, many are afraid to even see their doctors.
NBA insiders claim 2019-2020 season restart is just about the money
With only a month to go before the restart, not everyone is convinced it is a good idea to finish the NBA season.
NBA roster changes for league restart in Disney World
With the league restart quickly approaching, teams have been making the necessary changes to be prepared.
16 NBA players test positive for COVID-19 during league-wide testing
The players were found positive in a test conducted on June 23.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver talks about unique features in upcoming NBA broadcast
The NBA wants to give fans a more intimate access to the closed-door games.
Liverpool fans cause chaos, police forced to act
Fans continued to gather en masse 24 hours after Liverpool's Premier League title was confirmed.
Imperial College COVID-19 vaccine trial: First volunteer receives experimental inoculation
Once it has been administered, the vaccine then triggers an action wherein the body's cells attempt to recreate a copy of the virus' spike protein.
COVID-19: CDC updates list of symptoms that follows SARS-CoV-2 infection
The last time the CDC made a major announcement related to the symptoms brought about by SARS-CoV-2 was around April.
COVID-19: Patients who recovered may not be immune, says new research findings
According to the data, in some individuals, the antibodies produced by the immune system from COVID-19 faded within a couple of months only.
WWDC 2020: Apple pulls off remarkable presentation amid COVID-19 pandemic
The team ensured that proper guidelines issued by Santa Clara County were strictly followed with additional measures taken to prevent transmissions.