Supercomputers are playing their part in urgent research into the novel coronavirus, which could help speed up the development of treatments. The powerful machines are able to process huge amounts of data in a matter of days, compared to months on…
Most coronavirus deaths occurring in hospitals
The Office for National Statistics has released new figures on the number of deaths involving coronavirus. The data gives us the most accurate picture of where deaths are occurring. Unlike the statistics we have heard about before now, these include every community…
Measles: In Ebola’s shadow, a quiet killer is on a rampage in DRC
Three months ago, Alphonsina Ekima emerged from the narrow jungle path leading to her village in the northern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to find a huddle of people gathered around her house. Confused, she asked her neighbours what was happening.…
How Worried Should You Be About the Health Risks of 5G?
5G, the next generation of cellular technology for the next generation of smartphones, is imminent. And with it, there’s concern about the health risk of this new, more powerful network. How worried should you be about the coming 5G healthpocalypse?…
FDA issues emergency authorization of anti-malaria drug for coronavirus care
The Food and Drug Administration on Sunday issued an emergency use authorization for hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, decades-old malaria drugs championed by President Donald Trump for coronavirus treatment despite scant evidence. The agency allowed for the drugs to be “donated to…
Can You Have Coronavirus Without Symptoms? Here’s All You Need To Know
The rapidly spreading Coronavirus, which causes COVID-19, has created a panicky situation across the world. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared this outbreak a pandemic as countries are witnessing an increasing number of confirmed cases. The Centre for Disease…
What to know about coronavirus
What is a coronavirus? Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals or humans. In humans, several coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle…
Third coronavirus case confirmed in Nigeria
The Lagos state government has confirmed a third case of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state. Akin Abayomi, the state’s commissioner of health, disclosed this at a press conference, on Tuesday. ”We have a 30-year-old who returned on March 13. She…
Here are the African countries with confirmed coronavirus cases
As coronavirus spreads across the globe, countries in Africa are taking preventive measures to keep the disease out and many are showing a strong level of preparedness to counter its spread. There are now more than 100 cases recorded in 11…
Stair workout: Exercises you can do at every staircase you find
01. Stair workout: Exercises you can do at every staircase you find In today’s time when work occupies most of our time, taking out time for our health becomes a task. We cannot even take out a few minutes to…