School closures, physical distancing and public health measures have effect Date: May 8, 2020 Source 1: Canadian Medical Association Journal Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: A new study finds that temperature and latitude do not appear to be associated with the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), but school closures and other public health measures are […]
Research could change standard of care protocols to prevent clotting associated with coronavirus Date: May 7, 2020 Source 1: The Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: Treating hospitalized COVID-19 patients with anticoagulants — blood thinners that slow down clotting — may improve their chances of survival, researchers report.
Date: May 5, 2020 Source 1: University College London Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: By analyzing virus genomes from over 7,500 people infected with COVID-19, researchers have characterized patterns of diversity of SARS-CoV-2 virus genome, offering clues to direct drugs and vaccine targets. The study identified close to 200 recurrent genetic mutations in the virus, highlighting
