Coronavirus patients who recover can be left with damaged lungs, researchers claim 

Recovered coronavirus patients can be left with damaged lungs, researchers in Hong Kong have claimed. A small study of 12 patients who were discharged from hospital showed that two or three had reduced lung function. They got out of breath easier when they took a brisk walk, the scientists said.  Scans of nine patients suggested … Read more

High blood pressure and diabetes drugs could raise the risk of serious coronavirus symptoms

People with high blood pressure and diabetes could be at higher risk of serious coronavirus symptoms because of their medications, scientists say. According to a new research letter, certain drugs for these health conditions may change the shape of someone’s cells in a way that makes it easier for the virus to infect them and … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Health experts on Boris Johnson’s measures

Professor Keith Neal, Emeritus Professor in the Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases, University of Nottingham Professor Keith Neal Emeritus Professor in the Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases, University of Nottingham The plans are sensible. It’s very easy to say more needs to be done, but there is little evidence to make any decision. If people who might have … Read more

Coronavirus can live in patients for up to FIVE WEEKS after they first fall ill

Coronavirus can live in patients for up to FIVE WEEKS after they first fall ill – more than twice as long as the recommended 14-day isolation period Researchers collected respiratory samples from patients sickened in Wuhan – the epicenter of the outbreak They found the virus could live for up to 37 days in patients’ … Read more

Coronavirus can live in patients for up to FIVE WEEKS after they first fall ill

Coronavirus can live in patients for up to FIVE WEEKS after they first fall ill – more than twice as long as the recommended 14-day isolation period Researchers collected respiratory samples from patients sickened in Wuhan – the epicenter of the outbreak They found the virus could live for up to 37 days in patients’ … Read more

Top hospital Cleveland Clinic develops coronavirus test that will deliver results in EIGHT HOURS

The Cleveland Clinic has developed a coronavirus test that will be able to deliver results in just eight hours.   It will be significantly faster than tests available at other US public health laboratories, which take between two to seven days to confirm results. Once the medical center, based in Ohio, received approval from the Centers … Read more