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Moderna Inc. has rapidly developed an experimental coronavirus vaccine (mRNA-1273) within six weeks and shipped it to NIAID for initial Phase 1 clinical trials. The vaccine will be tested on 25 healthy adults to assess immune response, with full approval potentially taking up to a year.

Research shows surgical masks significantly decrease detectable flu viruses and seasonal coronaviruses in respiratory droplets, highlighting potential benefits for disease prevention during pandemic.

Health experts confirm that facial coverings are crucial in coronavirus mitigation. Our research explores mask effectiveness, virus transmission methods, and how cloth masks can help protect against COVID-19 droplets spread during coughing, talking, and other respiratory activities.

Japanese drugmaker Takeda Pharmaceutical is developing a promising coronavirus treatment using plasma-derived therapy. Researchers are seeking blood samples from recovered or vaccinated individuals to advance their potential cure for COVID-19, aiming to provide new hope in the global fight against the pandemic.

The novel coronavirus has exceeded SARS fatalities, with 1,016 deaths reported in mainland China. On February 10, China recorded its highest daily death toll of 108. Health experts continue to emphasize prevention methods and call for decisive measures to control the spread of the virus.

A recent medical lecture by Dr. Roger Seheult discusses a pre-print study using rhesus macaques, indicating that initial COVID-19 infection might provide protection against reinfection. Researchers found no viral replication or pathological damage when re-exposing previously infected monkeys, suggesting potential natural immunity.

The CDC's preliminary data reveals varying COVID-19 fatality rates across age groups. Individuals over 85 show the highest mortality risk, followed by those aged 65-84 years. Dr. Roger Seheult from MedCram discusses the critical findings from the March 18 report on severe outcomes in the United States.

Researchers filmed people talking, coughing, and sneezing to determine the most effective mask types. Surgical masks blocked droplets best, while multi-layer cloth masks offer better protection than single-layer options.

Discover essential guidelines for properly wearing protective gear during the COVID-19 pandemic. Healthcare professionals share critical insights on using personal protective equipment effectively, addressing the challenges of PPE shortages and maintaining safety for frontline workers.

A man in Yunnan, China tested positive for hantavirus, causing widespread public concern about a potential new pandemic. Global Times reported the case, which quickly spread on social media, with some fearing another global health threat while the world still battles COVID-19.