(Forbes) Scientists around the globe are devoting enormous resources to developing new treatments for COVID-19. So far, though, we don't have any effective therapies or vaccines. That might be about to change. What's particularly exciting is that this new treatment uses a widely available drug that has already been shown to be safe in humans. … [Read more...] about Could This Be a Possible Treatment for COVID-19?
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Bill Gates Calls Coronavirus Pandemic a ‘Nightmare Scenario,’ but Predicts Lower Death Toll than Trump
(CNBC) The coronavirus pandemic is a “nightmare scenario,” but the death toll due to the disease may not be as high as some have predicted, according to Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. Trump last week predicted that the U.S. could see between 100,000 and 240,000 deaths from COVID-19 before the outbreak is under control, echoing forecasts from White House health … [Read more...] about Bill Gates Calls Coronavirus Pandemic a ‘Nightmare Scenario,’ but Predicts Lower Death Toll than Trump
Most US Churches Planning a Digital Easter, 93% Gathering Online Amid COVID-19
(The Christian Post) Next weekend is Easter, and 58 percent of pastors say they plan to hold a digital service with 45 percent sharing plans to livestream online. Another 13 percent plan to record an Easter message to send out to congregants, according to the State of the Church report by Barna Group. While 20 percent admit there is no plan in place yet, 10 percent say … [Read more...] about Most US Churches Planning a Digital Easter, 93% Gathering Online Amid COVID-19
Israeli Scientists: Coronavirus Vaccine to Be Tested on Humans by June 1
(The Jerusalem Post) A team of Israeli researchers says they are days away from completing the production of the active component of a coronavirus vaccine that could be tested on humans as early as June 1. “We are in the final stages and within a few days we will hold the proteins – the active component of the vaccine,” Dr. Chen Katz, group leader of MIGAL’s … [Read more...] about Israeli Scientists: Coronavirus Vaccine to Be Tested on Humans by June 1
Social Distancing Prevents Infections, But It Can Have Unintended Consequences
(ScienceInsider) In response to the coronavirus pandemic, public health officials are asking us to do something that does not come naturally to our very social species: Stay away from each other. Such social distancing—avoiding large gatherings and close contact with others—is crucial for slowing the spread of the virus and preventing our health care system from getting … [Read more...] about Social Distancing Prevents Infections, But It Can Have Unintended Consequences