31/05/2021

The connection between AstraZeneca SARS-CoV-2 vaccine and blood clots

Summary: Multiple countries have suspended the rollout of AstraZeneca’s vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 due to possible adverse reactions. The embolic and thrombotic events after vaccination are very rare. EMA (European Medicines Agency) safety committee has concluded that the link is possibly based on the consistency of the clinical picture. The committee has made recommendations to update the Vaxzevria side-effect information to […]

Konstanty Cieśliński COVID19 0 4 min read
08/06/2020

How does tobacco intake influence SARS-CoV-2 infection?

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 […]

Kamil Wolanin COVID19 0 4 min read
26/05/2020

How does COVID-19 affect the health of children?

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 […]

Kamil Wolanin COVID19 0 2 min read
18/05/2020

Can apps help to fight the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic?

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 […]

Max Brambach COVID19 0 4 min read
11/05/2020

Should the immunization for vaccine-preventable diseases be halted or postponed during the pandemic?

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 […]

Kamil Wolanin COVID19 0 2 min read
06/05/2020

Is there a link between SARS-CoV-2 and 5G technology?

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 […]

Max Brambach COVID19 0 2 min read
23/04/2020

How persistent is the SARS-CoV-2 virus on different surfaces and in various temperatures?

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. […]

Kamil Wolanin COVID19 0 4 min read