How AI can and is helping to fight the coronavirus pandemic
Howard Brown, CEO of AI powered RingDNA, explains how artificial intelligence is being used to analyze large swaths of data to help fight the coronavirus and assist with contact tracing.
Young children with coronavirus may carry 10 to 100 times more of virus than adults: study
Children under five years of age may harbor up to 100 times as much of the coronavirus in their noses and throats as infected adults and older children, according to a study out of Chicago.
Start cervical cancer screening at age 25, not 21, American Cancer Society says in update
In an update to cervical cancer screening guidelines, The American Cancer Society (ACS) recommends starting screenings at age 25, with primary human papillomavirus (HPV) testing as the preferred method of testing every 5 years through age 65.
2nd US virus surge hits plateau, but few experts celebrate
While deaths from the coronavirus in the U.S. are mounting rapidly, public health experts are seeing a flicker of good news: The second surge of confirmed cases appears to be leveling off.
The Ohio Department of Health reported 1,122 COVID-19 hospitalizations. Facing an unprecedented health crisis, Gov. Mike DeWine has authorized the implementation of mask requirements statewide.
Ohio sees peak in coronavirus hospitalizations, reverses decision on hydroxychloroquine ban
The Ohio Department of Health reported 1,122 COVID-19 hospitalizations on Tuesday, which is the highest daily number in the state since the beginning of the pandemic, reports say.
Germany official says coronavirus vaccine won't come sooner than mid-2021
Federal German Research Minister Anja Karliczek said a coronavirus vaccine is unlikely to be broadly available before mid-2021, according to a recent report.
Alabama animal adoption center overrun during coronavirus pandemic after owners forced to surrender pets
Pet owners surrendering pets during the COVID-19 crisis has one Alabama Shelter overrun. But pet owners should know there are resources available for them to help keep their pets.
Scientists identify six different ‘types’ of COVID-19 in new study
British scientists have determined that there are six different “types” of COVID-19 distinguished by specific clusters of symptoms — which could help in the treatment of the deadly contagion.
Ohio sees peak in coronavirus hospitalizations, bans hydroxychloroquine
The Ohio Department of Health reported 1,122 COVID-19 hospitalizations on Tuesday, which is the highest daily number in the state since the beginning of the pandemic, reports say.
Fauci suggests goggles, eye shield for better protection against coronavirus
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, Wednesday said wearing goggles or an eye shield in addition to a face mask would provide more complete protection against the coronavirus, according to a report.
California man gets liver, nephew donates liver -- in separate operations: report
After two years of searching, a California man finally received a new liver during a live donor transplant last May – just a week apart from when his nephew donated his liver to another man, according to a report.
Hydroxychloroquine banned by Ohio pharmacy board for coronavirus treatment
Starting on Thursday, Ohio pharmacies, clinics and other medical facilities will be prohibited from dispensing or selling the malaria drug Hydroxychloroquine, to treat the novel coronavirus.
Coronavirus deaths in US top 150K, researchers say
The death toll from the coronavirus in the U.S. hit 150,000 on Wednesday, by the far the highest in the world, according to the tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.
Maryland expands mask-wearing requirements to all indoor public spaces
On Wednesday, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced that masks would be required in all indoor public areas and in outdoor spaces where social distancing isn’t possible.
New York's coronavirus deaths in worst week still outnumber Florida, Texas death tolls since pandemic's start
The Sun Belt states have seen a major spike in coronavirus cases and deaths in recent weeks. However, data from John Hopkins University (JHU) suggests that the growing death tolls in states like Florida and Texas still pale in comparison to the deaths that have taken place in New York.
German coronavirus studies identify heart issues in COVID-19 patients
New studies from Germany have revealed abnormal heart imaging among newly recovered coronavirus patients, and cardiac infections in those who died from the disease.