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- Medical specialist’s abrupt departure from Trump’s Operation Warp Speed is latest sign of clash between public health agency and White House
- Political pressure on FDA is raising alarms among health experts inside and outside the administration
Online meeting involving over 50 countries beats fundraising target for providing cheaper treatments to 300 million children worldwide.
Online meeting involving over 50 countries beats fundraising target for providing cheaper treatments to 300 million children worldwide.
Analysis of gene samples from 84 Covid-19 patients in city suggests most had a European origin, according to researchers from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
Analysis of gene samples from 84 Covid-19 patients in city suggests most had a European origin, according to researchers from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
In an exclusive, wide-ranging interview with the Post, veteran Chinese infectious disease expert Zhong Nanshan shares his insights into the global battle to control the Covid-19 pandemic.
In an exclusive, wide-ranging interview with the Post, veteran Chinese infectious disease expert Zhong Nanshan shares his insights into the global battle to control the Covid-19 pandemic.
Officials are moving some residents from Luk Chuen House at Lek Yuen Estate in Sha Tin. The decision comes after cluster of infections found, with first case being a 34-year-old woman who tested positive on Sunday.
Officials are moving some residents from Luk Chuen House at Lek Yuen Estate in Sha Tin. The decision comes after cluster of infections found, with first case being a 34-year-old woman who tested positive on Sunday.
Analysis of patient samples from Wuhan shows virus caused ‘ballooning changes’ and damage to cells that produce sperm.
Analysis of patient samples from Wuhan shows virus caused ‘ballooning changes’ and damage to cells that produce sperm.
The arrangement encompasses Shanghai, Tianjin, Chongqing, Guangdong, Jiangsu and Zhejiang as well as the city state and will reduce lengthy quarantines for businesspeople and officials.
The arrangement encompasses Shanghai, Tianjin, Chongqing, Guangdong, Jiangsu and Zhejiang as well as the city state and will reduce lengthy quarantines for businesspeople and officials.
Research in Australia suggests a 1 per cent fall in humidity could increase number of infections by 6 per cent.
Research in Australia suggests a 1 per cent fall in humidity could increase number of infections by 6 per cent.
Spanish research claimed to be first comprehensive study of the effects on those with HIV compared with the general population in the same region.
Spanish research claimed to be first comprehensive study of the effects on those with HIV compared with the general population in the same region.
Provincial authorities say 300 asymptomatic cases were identified in the mass screening programme.
Provincial authorities say 300 asymptomatic cases were identified in the mass screening programme.
Hu Weifeng, a 42-year-old urologist, contracted the virus four months ago and had been in a coma after he suffered a brain haemorrhage.
Hu Weifeng, a 42-year-old urologist, contracted the virus four months ago and had been in a coma after he suffered a brain haemorrhage.
South Korea was initially praised as a model for containing the pandemic, but has struggled to tackle new clusters after social distancing rules were eased last month.
South Korea was initially praised as a model for containing the pandemic, but has struggled to tackle new clusters after social distancing rules were eased last month.
Regular screenings enable early detection of cancer and ease the long-term burden on the health care system. Allay fears among the elderly about coronavirus infection at clinics with better outreach on safety measures.
Regular screenings enable early detection of cancer and ease the long-term burden on the health care system. Allay fears among the elderly about coronavirus infection at clinics with better outreach on safety measures.
World Health Organisation wants to keep working with US despite Trump’s move to cut ties; South America reopens as viral peak nears.
World Health Organisation wants to keep working with US despite Trump’s move to cut ties; South America reopens as viral peak nears.
Mandatory screening of millions of people a shot in the arm for city but authorities need to give more information about how the programme was conducted, scientists say.
Mandatory screening of millions of people a shot in the arm for city but authorities need to give more information about how the programme was conducted, scientists say.
American respiratory expert warns of a tougher influenza season ahead as the pandemic stretches resources.
American respiratory expert warns of a tougher influenza season ahead as the pandemic stretches resources.
Factors such as number of patient specimens and the urgency of getting the results play a role in whether the rapid PCR test is used.
Factors such as number of patient specimens and the urgency of getting the results play a role in whether the rapid PCR test is used.
Born in 1920, Kamtim was taken to hospital last month after showing symptoms and she was later confirmed to have contracted the virus.
Born in 1920, Kamtim was taken to hospital last month after showing symptoms and she was later confirmed to have contracted the virus.
Government’s slow processes, use of faxes, have caused delays for Covid-19 patients, doctors say.
Government’s slow processes, use of faxes, have caused delays for Covid-19 patients, doctors say.
The country currently has five candidate vaccines undergoing trials, four of which will need high levels of biosecurity to manufacture them safely.
The country currently has five candidate vaccines undergoing trials, four of which will need high levels of biosecurity to manufacture them safely.
We cannot allow private or national interests, or even market forces, to dictate who lives and who dies.
We cannot allow private or national interests, or even market forces, to dictate who lives and who dies.
A rise in racial abuse linked to Covid-19 highlights a gap in human rights legislation: why is there no federal law punishing racist acts as a crime?
A rise in racial abuse linked to Covid-19 highlights a gap in human rights legislation: why is there no federal law punishing racist acts as a crime?
African healthtech has great potential to grow and deepen its connections with China in the face of the coronavirus pandemic
African healthtech has great potential to grow and deepen its connections with China in the face of the coronavirus pandemic
Charter flight from Frankfurt in Germany was carrying about 200 workers and their families.
Charter flight from Frankfurt in Germany was carrying about 200 workers and their families.
Independent review of the origin and handling of outbreak led by World Health Organisation and backed by China remains a good start on way forward.
Independent review of the origin and handling of outbreak led by World Health Organisation and backed by China remains a good start on way forward.
Established organisations in Europe learn from the outbreak experience in China, including issues around rebuilding society after pandemic.
Established organisations in Europe learn from the outbreak experience in China, including issues around rebuilding society after pandemic.
The phased reopening of the economy could be expedited if it appears the city state has the virus under control, National Development Minister Lawrence Wong said.
The phased reopening of the economy could be expedited if it appears the city state has the virus under control, National Development Minister Lawrence Wong said.
A probe of all ‘clandestine medical clinics’ catering mostly to foreigners has been ordered after the detention of a number of Chinese nationals in the country.
A probe of all ‘clandestine medical clinics’ catering mostly to foreigners has been ordered after the detention of a number of Chinese nationals in the country.
Among the most popular claims in Africa is the idea that Bill Gates wants to control mankind with the use of microchip implants or digital tattoos.
Among the most popular claims in Africa is the idea that Bill Gates wants to control mankind with the use of microchip implants or digital tattoos.
A large youth population may lead to more infections but most ‘will be asymptomatic or mild’, according to the study.
A large youth population may lead to more infections but most ‘will be asymptomatic or mild’, according to the study.
While many experts are confident about a breakthrough, there is no guarantee and we should be prepared for long-term mask-wearing, hand-cleaning and social distancing