12Jun/20
Still Searching for Ways to Prevent COVID-19’s Life-Threatening Blood Clots
Biomarkers are being actively studied. Source: VT
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11Jun/20
Brazil Also Has A Denier For President: What Citizens Are Doing to Fight Coronavirus
The WHO has declared Latin America the pandemic’s new hot spot. Source: VT
11Jun/20
Does Your Blood Type Determine If You Will Get Coronavirus?
Cooling said: “All of us need to be vigilant. Our baseline health risks and behaviors play a much large role in our risks [than blood type].” Source: VT
11Jun/20
Regeneron Begins Human Testing of Experimental Antibody Cocktail to Treat COVID-19
Antibodies are proteins made by the body’s immune system that recognize, bind and neutralize an invading virus. Source: VT
08Jun/20
China Defends Its Response to Coronavirus
China began updating the WHO on a regular basis on Jan. 3 Source: VT
08Jun/20
Half of New COVID-19 Cases in Singapore are Symptomless
Some experts say asymptomatic infections are common, making for a huge challenge in controlling the disease as countries start exiting lockdowns. Source: VT
08Jun/20
Government’s Supply of Antiviral Remdesivir Runs Out at End of June
Whatever the supply may be, there may not be enough for everyone who may need it.” Source: VT
06Jun/20
DoD Establishes Collaborative Virus Genetic Sequencing Capability for COVID-19
Consortium partners played a key role in analyzing previous viral outbreaks, such as Ebola in West Africa and Zika in South America. Source: VT
06Jun/20
NIH: Study Identifies Potential Approach to Treat Severe Respiratory Distress in COVID-19 Patients
Cytokines act as chemical messengers that help to stimulate and direct the immune response Source: VT
06Jun/20
VA National Cemeteries Resume Committal and Memorial Services June 9
Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs Source: VT