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The novel coronavirus has mutated into at least 30 different strains, which could have very deadly complications for the pandemic, a new small study finds. A team of Chinese researchers from Zhejiang University say there are tens of strains of the virus, known as SARS-COV-2. Strains within China were some of the most dangerous and … Read more
UK will have to live with some restrictions until coronavirus vaccine is developed, say officials, as new survey reveals that nine out of 10 Britons are observing ‘stay home’ advice after 980 daily death toll Normal life will stay on hold until a virus vaccine becomes available in about 18 months, officials have said Advice … Read more
App developed by Stanford and Apple guides symptomatic first responders through the process of getting tested for coronavirus The app will help first responders figure out if they need testing It will survey paramedics, firefighters, and policemen on symptoms The results can be displayed to healthcare workers It could also be rolled out to other … Read more
There is some language that isn’t socially acceptable anywhere. Is there anything worse than hearing the c-word uttered, loudly, in the middle of John Lewis, though? Apparently there is. ‘Have you ever been in Build-a-Bear on a Saturday afternoon?’ says Elizabeth Hall, a thoughtful, eloquent and (surprisingly) hilarious mother-of-three who lives in Bedfordshire. ‘Build-A-Bear is … Read more
New coronavirus test developed for frontline NHS workers can diagnose infection in FOUR HOURS, Cambridge researchers claim Cambridge researchers were able to deactivate the virus in samples for testing They say this means the sample can be studied in a lower security testing facility There are more lower security centres so samples can be examined … Read more
Tiger named Nadia tests positive for coronavirus at the Bronx Zoo after she developed a dry cough A four-year-old female Malayan tiger named Nadia tested positive for COVID-19, the Wildlife Conservation Society said Sunday The tiger was screened after developing a dry cough and a decrease in appetite Six other cats at the Bronx Zoo … Read more
What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more
Never miss a connection again: Satellite antenna promises to keep commuters online for the whole train journey and end patchy coverage Trains connect to the internet via the masts of regular telephone networks However, these can be scarce in both rural areas and alongside railway routes Satellite-based communications could provide a far more reliable connection … Read more
Researchers from the School of Life Sciences at China’s Tianjin University have claimed to product the oral vaccine for coronavirus Scientists have developed an oral vaccine for the new coronavirus using baker’s yeast, Chinese state media reported. A professor in charge of the project has reportedly taken four doses of the drug without having any side … Read more
Fast and Furryous: Fitbit-style wearable health tracker for pets developed that can detect vital signs like heart and breathing rates through fur The tracker is made from a silicone-water material that moulds to the fur shape It works by using a sensor to listen for sound waves like a ‘watery stethoscope’ The device will also … Read more