Coronavirus patients’ EYES could be contagious for WEEKS, study suggests

Coronavirus can linger in the eyes for weeks on end, according to a newly-published case report.  Researchers at the National Institute for Infectious Diseases in Italy found that virus persisted in the eyes of one 65-year-old woman for 21 days after she first developed symptoms.  Reports have emerged of people getting pink eye with coronavirus … Read more

Italian prosecutors are considering criminal trials for health officials

Italian prosecutors are considering criminal trials for health officials after grieving relatives of coronavirus victims demanded justice for their negligence 45,000 joined NOI Denunceremo Facebook group to gather their testimonies The group was created by Luca Fusco whose father died from coronavirus The aim isn’t to target health workers but leaders who underestimated the virus  Here’s … Read more

Coronavirus total isolation ‘shielding’ should be extended to over-60s, experts warn

Coronavirus total isolation should be extended to over-60s as well as over-70s, experts warn Scientists found people in their 60s also at high risk from the novel coronavirus Professor Majeed said over 60s should be ‘particularly stringent’ with measures   Government guidance suggests those aged over 70 should be more careful  Guidance also applies to those … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Only 4,900 antibody tests have been carried out

They’re considered the key to letting countries out of lockdown, allowing officials to get a clearer picture of the true size of the coronavirus outbreak. But the UK has still only carried out fewer than 5,000 antibody tests – despite mass schemes being carried out across the globe. Italy has begun screening the blood of … Read more

Antibody tests are being carried out around the world – but Britain has only carried out 4,900

They’re considered the key to letting countries out of lockdown, allowing officials to get a clearer picture of the true size of the coronavirus outbreak. But the UK has still only carried out fewer than 5,000 antibody tests – despite mass schemes being carried out across the globe. Italy has begun screening the blood of … Read more

Italian church that was filled with coronavirus coffins is empty for the first time in weeks

Italian church that was filled with coronavirus coffins is empty for the first time in weeks in symbol of hope that the country is beating Covid-19 Giorgio Gori took to Twitter to celebrate recent drop in deaths and infections  Gomi added: ‘We said that we could beat the virus and it seems it is happening’  … Read more

UK parents are among the most vehement anti-vaxxers in Europe with one in 30 against all vaccines

British parents are among the most vehement anti-vaxxers in Europe — with one in 30 claiming they are ‘opposed to absolutely all vaccines’, a study has found. A survey of five European countries revealed that parents in Spain have the most positive feelings towards vaccination, while their French counterparts have the least. However, Germany and … Read more

High levels of air pollution may be ‘major contributor’ to COVID-19 deaths

Emissions Carbon dioxide Carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of the biggest contributors to global warming. After the gas is released into the atmosphere it stays there, making it difficult for heat to escape – and warming up the planet in the process.  It is primarily released from burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil and … Read more