The cold can affect the results of a COVID-19 antigen test. For this reason, the medical technology firm nal von minden from Moers, Germany, emphasises that the rapid tests should not be used outside in winter in temperatures under 15 degrees Celsius. Correct usage of the NADAL® COVID-19 antigen test is extremely important in order… Read More »
The head of one of the companies that announced promising results for a coronavirus vaccine has refused to say whether or not the vaccine in question will deliver on the world’s high hopes of a return to normal. In an interview with the BBC overnight, Sean Marett, BioNTech’s Chief Business and Commercial Officer, revealed that… Read More »
Children infected with the coronavirus produce weaker antibodies and fewer types of them than adults do, suggesting they clear their infection much faster, according to a new study published Thursday. Other studies have suggested that an overly strong immune response may be to blame in people who get severely ill or die from Covid-19. A… Read More »
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS * NSW will reopen its border to Victoria at 12.01am on November 23 as Premier Gladys Berejiklian challenged her Queensland counterpart to follow suit. * Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said NSW’s call won’t bring forward any decision on its border ban for Sydneysiders. The health advice will be reviewed at the end of… Read More »
SINGAPORE — Fast and accurate coronavirus tests have become a reality, according to genetic testing firm Prenetics. The Hong Kong-based company last week told CNBC that the accuracy of its rapid coronavirus tests is comparable to the “gold standard” of PCR testing. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests have been widely used to detect coronavirus infections… Read More »
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks at a news conference on September 08, 2020 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is ending a requirement for travelers from places with a high amount of coronavirus cases to quarantine for two weeks upon arriving in the state. Instead,… Read More »