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COVID-19 Vaccines Reduce Long-COVID Risk

A new study from the University of Oxford has found that the risk of developing Long-Covid symptoms is significantly lower in individuals who have received

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Cannabis Prevents COVID-19 Infection

Cannabis compounds CBGA and CBDA have been found to bind to the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2, potentially reducing the risk of coronavirus infection. Researchers at

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Higher Covid-19 Deaths than Reported

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a devastating loss of life worldwide, with the World Health Organization (WHO) reporting 3.2 million deaths as of May 7,

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Mask mandate reduces school infections.

Two studies from the United States have shown that mandating masks for teachers and students in schools significantly reduces infections with SARS-CoV-2. The issue of

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Related viruses found in Laotian bats

Newly discovered viruses in Laotian and Chinese bats have been found to be the closest relatives of SARS-CoV-2, providing further evidence that the coronavirus has

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Boosting Germany’s Covid-19 Vaccination Rate with 500 Euro Bonus

Germany is facing a new challenge in its vaccination campaign as the availability of vaccines has improved, but the number of people willing to get

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Identified Medications Inhibit SARS-CoV-2

Scientists have discovered compounds that inhibit the replication of SARS-CoV-2 through drug repurposing. Repurposing refers to the use of a drug for a different purpose

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New Coronavirus Found in British Bats

A new coronavirus has been discovered in the UK, which could potentially be dangerous to humans if it crosses with SARS-CoV-2. Bats have been living

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Masks don’t hinder toddlers’ breathing.

A recent study conducted by scientists at the Sapienza University of Rome has found that wearing a surgical mask does not impair the lung function

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WHO calls for new lab investigation.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is planning to send more scientists to China to investigate the possible origin of SARS-CoV-2 in a laboratory. According to