Summary: There are reports based on a small group of patients showing that smokers were in the minority among patients infected with SARS-CoV-2. Analyses of small groups of patients showed more severity and higher mortality among active smokers. There isn’t enough data to draw a conclusion on the positive or negative influence of tobacco on COVID-19 infection. Tobacco is harmful […]
Summary: So far, children seem to be less susceptible to COVID-19. SARS-CoV-2 infections can cause severe symptoms in children. A newly named pediatric inflammatory multisystem syndrome is similar to the previously discovered Kawasaki disease, with a few significant differences. It is important to inform children on official guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic to prevent the spread of the virus. COVID-19 […]
Summary: Two different types of apps are currently put forward: Survey apps and contact tracer apps. Survey apps aim to give researchers and politicians real-time population-level access to the spread of the virus. This is done via a series of questions about the user’s symptoms. The goal of contact tracer apps is to alert individuals if they have been in […]
Summary: Vaccine-preventable diseases are reoccurring around the world due to decreased levels of vaccinations. Halting and postponing routine immunization can cause another epidemic or even pandemic following current COVID-19 pandemic. It is very important to follow official guidelines regarding immunization procedures and the current COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 pandemic is still on the rise worldwide as number of infected people currently […]
Summary: SARS-CoV-2 virus cannot be transmitted via 5G wireless communication infrastructure. 5G radio waves do not cause COVID-19. The immune system is not suppressed by 5G radio waves. Parts of the scientific community find the current state of research done on the influence of 5G on human health insufficient and call for more studies. Conspiracy theories linked to the pandemic […]
Summary: mRNA is a novel approach to vaccine production. mRNA vaccines were previously mostly tested in cancer therapies. There are no reasons to claim that an mRNA vaccine could edit the genome of a recipient. An mRNA vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 would be the first vaccine ever to be used against any pathogens instead of cancer cells. In the light of […]
Summary: SARS-CoV-2 is more persistent in lower temperatures, while it decays faster when exposed to higher temperatures. At room temperature, the SARS-CoV-2 virus can survive for over a week when in conditions perfect for its survival. Frequent washing or disinfecting your hands is crucial to stopping the transfer of the virus. The world is still struggling with the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
Summary: SARS-CoV-2 can stay up to 72 hours on the surface it has contact with. The expected time can be shorter, depending on the initial amount of the virus, and the material of the surface. Frequently washing or disinfecting your hands is crucial to stopping the transfer of the virus. COVID-19 is still a growing problem worldwide, as just yesterday […]
Summary: There is no clear evidence “for” or “against” wearing facemasks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Do not use cloth masks unless they’re reinforced with 4 layers of paper towels or an accredited filter. Always remember to apply other preventive measures, with or without a mask. Follow your local health departments’ guidelines. COVID-19 remains a massive world-spread burden. Since our last […]
Summary: It is very unlikely that the outbreak was caused by any laboratory or organization, as the current research points towards an animal origin of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Currently, two mammals are presented as the potential source of human infection: bats and pangolins. The virus found in bats has the highest level of genome similarity, but the one found in […]