Antibodies against coronavirus ‘coldspots’ discovered
In red, blue and green three of the coldspots on the virus spike that are targeted by the newly discovered
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Covid: China 2022 economic growth hit by coronavirus restrictions
The world’s second largest economy abruptly lifted its tough coronavirus restrictions in December. Read more BBC News Now retrieving an
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China coronavirus: 60,000 Covid-related deaths in just over a month
The figures, include 5,503 deaths caused by respiratory failure directly due to the virus, and 54,435 caused by underlying conditions
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India Covid: Experts say people don’t need to panic over China coronavirus surge
“The infection surge in China is on expected lines. If you have a susceptible population that is not exposed to
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China’s COVID-19 surge raises odds of new coronavirus mutant
Masked commuters walk through a walkway in between two subway stations as they head to work during the morning rush
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Covid-19: PM Modi cautions India amid China coronavirus surge
On Thursday, India’s health minister Mansukh Mandaviya said in parliament that though cases in China were rising, those in India
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Covid-19: Indians told to mask up amid China coronavirus surge
India has stepped up surveillance of Covid cases after a spike in cases in neighbouring China. Read more BBC News
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Coronavirus: China's hospitals seem to be filling up – WHO
The World Health Organization wants China to provide more information about the spread of the virus. Read more BBC News
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Helping a wider audience visualize the life cycle of the coronavirus
Credit: Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) The coronavirus has become a feature of life in our society. But how
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Researchers discover existing drug can disrupt coronavirus replication
Thiopurines 6-thioguanine and 6-thioguanosine inhibit coronavirus replication. (A) Structures of thiopurines used this study in comparison to guanine. (B) Calu-3
Read moreChina zero COVID: Beijing imposes negative coronavirus test requirement in all public places after cases rise | World News
People in Beijing will have to prove they are COVID-negative to get into any public building from Thursday after a
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China Covid: Universal Resort shuts due to Beijing coronavirus cases
The park did not say when it would reopen, but pledged to refund or reschedule tickets. Read more BBC News
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Study links coronavirus lockdowns to birth rate drop in Europe
January 2021 saw a 14% birth rate drop in Europe in comparison with previous years, research suggests. Read more BBC
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Smoking increases the risk of illness and viral infection, including a type of coronavirus
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A new study led by UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers shows that current smokers have
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Coronavirus: Asymptomatic Covid test pause in NI health buildings
The chief medical officer says the prevalence of the virus in NI has fallen significantly. Read more BBC News Now
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Those suffering from autoimmune diseases require a third coronavirus vaccination
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Many patients suffering from an autoimmune disease such as rheumatism, ulcerative colitis or psoriasis must take
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Germany announces new coronavirus measures for fall, winter
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The German government on Wednesday said basic coronavirus requirements would remain in place during the coming
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COVID-19: Millions could suffer from long-term smell or taste problems after coronavirus infection, study says | World News
Around one in 20 people who have tested positive for COVID-19 worldwide have long-term smell or taste problems for at
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Coronavirus spike protein activated natural immune response, damaged heart muscle cells
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Heart damage is common among patients hospitalized with COVID-19, leading many to wonder how the virus
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Scientists identify how the coronavirus spike protein causes heart damage | Science & Tech News
Scientists believe they have identified why heart damage is so common among patients hospitalised with COVID-19 in a preliminary study.
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