- Researchers analyzed global cases of the disease caused by the virus, COVID-19, & found that 90% of the infections occurred in areas that are between 37.4°F & 62.6°F (3°C to17°C) & with an absolute humidity of 4 to 9 (g/m3). https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3556998 9 comments science
- Regular physical activity cuts the risk of dying from infectious diseases such as COVID-19 by 37 per cent and reduces the chance of catching the virus by 31 per cent, according to new global research. https://www.gcu.ac.uk/theuniversity/universitynews/2021-physicalactivitycutscovid-19risk/ 171 comments science
- Global Covid-19 death toll ‘may be three times higher than official figures’. Researchers studying ‘excess deaths’ estimate that more than 18 million people died of disease by end of 2021 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/mar/10/global-covid-19-death-toll-may-be-three-times-higher-than-official-figures 20 comments science
- The novel coronavirus outbreak has exposed a lack of global research on ways to combat the spread of infectious diseases, with health authorities failing to learn lessons from previous flare-ups, experts said Tuesday. https://www.france24.com/en/20200303-world-failed-to-learn-sars-lessons-for-coronavirus-fight 147 comments worldnews
- Concerns are growing over global shortages of respiratory protective devices during the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Researchers found that reusable Elastomeric Half-Mask respirators may be a suitable alternative to disposable N95 respirators currently in high demand. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2763841 3 comments science