Long-lasting disinfectant promises to help fight pandemics
Researchers have developed a nanoparticle-based disinfectant that can continuously kill viruses on a surface for up to seven days
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Joseph Shavit
Aug 21, 2021
Meet Grace, the healthcare robot designed to talk to people in Covid isolation
The team behind humanoid robot Sophia has invented Grace to interact with the elderly as well as Covid-19 patients in isolation.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 7, 2021
Meet the Central Park Dance Skaters busting moves on eight wheels
Meet the Central Park Dance Skaters Association who've been busting moves on eight wheels for more than 31 years!
Joseph Shavit
Aug 5, 2021
Barbie creates doll to represent British COVID-19 vaccine developer
Sarah Gilbert is already a household name in many parts of the world as the co-developer of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 13, 2021
Cincinnati Zoo to vaccinate animals against COVID-19
The Cincinnati Zoo is preparing to vaccinate some of its animals against COVID-19.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 30, 2021
Face masks that can diagnose COVID-19
Wearable biosensors enable rapid, accurate detection of SARS-CoV-2 and many other pathogens and toxins
Joseph Shavit
Jun 18, 2021
Peruvians rebuild ancient Incan rope bridge frayed during pandemic -- by weaving a new one
Peruvians from the Huinchiri community in Cusco region are rebuilding a 500-year-old Incan hanging bridge
Joseph Shavit
Jun 15, 2021
Mexico Receives 1.35 Million COVID Vaccines from US
Mexico has received 1.35 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson, single-dose COVID-19 vaccine donated by the United States.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 15, 2021
Common cold exposure is found to combat COVID-19 infection
Researchers found that in patients with the COVID-19 infection only, antiviral defenses are low and SARS-CoV-2 viral load is high
Joseph Shavit
Jun 10, 2021
Seattle Becomes First Major US City to Fully Vaccinate 70 Percent of Residents 12 and Older
Seattle has surpassed the City of San Francisco which had been leading the country in vaccinations at 70 percent of its eligible residents
Joseph Shavit
Jun 8, 2021
Over 100 Former Prime Ministers and Presidents Demand G7 Vaccinate Poorer Countries
230 world leaders have issued an emotional plea calling on the G7 to pay for vaccinating the world against Covid-19.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 4, 2021
Delivery driver wins Ohio's $1 million Vax-a-Million jackpot: I got a lot of bills to pay
An Amazon delivery driver is Ohio's second $1 million Vax-a-Million winner. Jonathan Carlyle is the second Ohioan to win the state's prize
Joseph Shavit
May 24, 2021
Good news: Mild COVID-19 induces lasting antibody protection
People who have had mild illness develop antibody-producing cells that can last lifetime.
Joseph Shavit
May 18, 2021
COVID-19 testing method gives results within one second
Superfast, portable COVID-19 testing method detects the virus much faster than currently available methods
Joseph Shavit
May 18, 2021
City of Hope and Griffith University develop direct-acting antiviral to treat COVID-19
An international team of scientists have developed an experimental direct-acting antiviral therapy to treat COVID-19.
Joseph Shavit
May 15, 2021
One woman’s kindness makes a huge difference for children
Powell has offered up her yard as a makeshift homework centre, creating a positive and necessary facility for children in her community
Joseph Shavit
May 14, 2021
Lockdown led to positive lifestyle changes in older people
The COVID-19 lockdown was a catalyst for many older people to embrace technology, reconnect with friends and build new relationships
Joseph Shavit
Apr 26, 2021
Danish bar offers Covid-19 tests and a beer while you wait to enter
A bar in Copenhagen has started offering customers a Covid-19 test and a beer while they wait for the result to help get business moving
Joseph Shavit
Apr 9, 2021
Children less infectious than adults with SARS-CoV-2
Children may not be as infectious in spreading SARS-CoV-2 to others as previously thought, according to University of Manitoba-led research
Joseph Shavit
Apr 3, 2021
Austin man schedules hundreds of vaccine appointments for strangers
Hundreds of Austin residents are having a hard time securing a COVID-19 vaccine appointment because spots fill up within minutes
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