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A team of German researchers have found that dogs are able to sniff out the coronavirus with an astonishing accuracy after only a week of training.

Scientists: Trained Dogs Can Smell Coronavirus

By Victor Tangermann

According to the director-general of the World Health Organization, the COVID-19 pandemic is the most severe health crisis in the organization's history.

WHO Calls COVID-19 the “Most Severe” Health Crisis in Its History

By Dan Robitzski

Kwok Yung Yuen, a professor and microbiologist, told the BBC that Chinese officials may have tried to cover up the coronavirus in early January.

Professor Claims China Tried to Hide Early Info on COVID-19

By Victor Tangermann

Before we can launch any long-term space travel, scientists will need to find away to protect against bacteria, which becomes deadlier in microgravity.

Oh Great: Space Travel Makes Bacteria Even Deadlier

By Dan Robitzski

White House infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci warned on Wednesday that it's unlikely the coronavirus will ever go away completely.

Fauci: The Coronavirus Will Probably Be Around Forever

By Victor Tangermann

"Bunny Ebola," a deadly hemorrhagic disease that infects rabbits, is spreading through domestic and wild populations in the U.S.

A “Bunny Ebola” Epidemic Is Sweeping Through America’s Rabbits

By Dan Robitzski

In an interview with the Atlantic published today, Fauci described the White House's attacks against him as "bizarre" and "nonsense."

Fauci Describes White House Behavior as “Bizarre”

By Victor Tangermann

China's embassy in Kazakhstan has put out a statement warning of an "unknown pneumonia" that is reportedly far more deadly than the coronavirus.

China Says There’s a New Disease That’s Even Deadlier Than COVID [UPDATED]

By Victor Tangermann

People around the world are wearing hazmat suits in public — an apparent bid to avoid catching the COVID-19-causing coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.

We Asked Experts Whether You Should Wear a Hazmat Suit in Public

By Jon Christian

Many healthcare systems around the US are feeling the crunch with thousands of tests flooding in via phone, email, snail mail, and even fax.

With COVID Tests Flooding In, US Healthcare Systems Are Breaking Down

By Victor Tangermann

The Trump administration is ordering hospitals to skip the US Centers for Disease Control entirely and send coronavirus patient data straight to Washington.

The White House Is Attempting to Circumvent the CDC on COVID Data

By Victor Tangermann

California governor Gavin Newsom ordered indoor operations for restaurants, wineries, movie theaters, and other entertainment centers to stop immediately.

California Shuts Down Again After Surge in New COVID Cases

By Victor Tangermann

Rather than addressing a deepening health crisis, the Trump Administration has chosen to come out against top infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci.

Instead of Fighting COVID, the White House Is Attacking Anthony Fauci

By Victor Tangermann

Dr. Fauci hasn't been able to brief President Trump on the coronavirus pandemic for two months. The two haven't even seen each other since early June.

Dr. Fauci Says Trump Hasn’t Talked to Him in a Month

By Dan Robitzski

According to a statement released by China’s embassy in Kazakhstan on Thursday, a deadly "unknown pneumonia" was spreading. Officials deny the claim.

Kazakhstan Denies China’s Claim of Disease Deadlier Than COVID-19

By Victor Tangermann

Scientists are warning that we may be overlooking serious brain disorders, triggered by the coronavirus that effect even those with mild symptoms.

Neurologists Say COVID Survivors Are Suffering Strokes and Brain Disorders

By Victor Tangermann

Pandemic preparedness expert Eric Toner says that the U.S. response to the coronavirus has been abysmal and that the country needs to lock it down.

US Pandemic Advisor Says the Country Needs to Shut Down Again

By Dan Robitzski

A new durable hydrogel is both strong and flexible enough to replace missing knee cartilage, potentially doing away with invasive knee replacements.

Scientists Say New Artificial Cartilage Could Be Used in Knees

By Dan Robitzski

Local health officials have confirmed an extremely rare case of the bubonic plague, also known as the black plagu, in the Chinese region of Inner Mongolia.

Experts Confirm Outbreaks of Black Death, Brain-Eating Amoeba

By Victor Tangermann

Yesterday, you might have noticed a wave of news stories about college kids intentionally trying to catch coronavirus. It may not have been true.

Did the Media Get Suckered by a Fake Story About College Kids Catching COVID on Purpose?

By Jon Christian

At "COVID parties," college students in Alabama are reportedly trying to catch the deadly coronavirus — and win a cash prize for doing so.

College Kids Are Apparently Playing a Game Where They Try to Catch COVID [UPDATED]

By Jon Christian

Dr. Anthony Fauci warns that unless the U.S. government gets its act together, the country could see 100,000 new coronavirus cases every day.

Fauci: Prepare for 100,000 Daily Cases, “Disturbing” Death Toll

By Dan Robitzski

Texas and Florida were forced to close bars back down this afternoon after the states hit new record numbers in new confirmed coronavirus cases.

TX and FL Are Closing Bars Back Down After Opening Way Too Soon

By Victor Tangermann

Medical dean Dr. Peter Hotez warns that states like Florida, California, and Texas, are facing a looming "apocalyptic" wave of COVID-19.

Professor: Looming COVID Surge on “Verge of Being Apocalyptic”

By Dan Robitzski

Anthony Fauci, the United States' top infectious disease specialist, warned today of a "disturbing surge" in new coronavirus infections.

Fauci Warns of “Disturbing Surge” in Coronavirus Infections

By Jon Christian

The COVID-19 death toll in the U.S. remains low even as the virus resurges in the country. But Dr. Fauci warns it may be a temporary lull.

COVID-19 Deaths May Have Slowed Because Younger People Are Sick

By Dan Robitzski

According to a new study by European researchers, people with type A blood are at a much higher risk of developing severe COVID-19.

You May Be At Risk of Severe COVID If You Have This Blood Type

By Victor Tangermann

Health experts and lawmakers are demanding a 9/11 Commission-scale investigation into the failed U.S. COVID-19 response so we can plan for future outbreaks.

Experts Want a 9/11 Commission-Level Probe of the US COVID Response

By Dan Robitzski

According to new research, flushing the toilet could leave behind a cloud of aerosol droplets that have the potential to carry coronavirus particles.

New Research: Flushing Toilets May Burp Clouds of Virus Particles

By Victor Tangermann

Michael Flor, who survived a record-setting 62-day hospital stay for the coronavirus, just got hit by a $1.1 million hospital bill.

Man Survives Coronavirus, Gets $1.1 Million Hospital Bill

By Dan Robitzski

Leaked documents dated to earlier this week, obtained from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by Yahoo News.

Leaked CDC Documents: Coronavirus Is Spiking in US Again

By Jon Christian

Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus infections are on the rise in the Northeastern United States, in large part thanks to global warming.

Bad News: Another Deadly Virus Is Spreading in the US

By Victor Tangermann

On a call with biotechnology executives, Dr. Anthony Fauci described the coronavirus pandemic as his worst nightmare as a health expert.

Fauci Says “Worst Nightmare” Pandemic Is Worse Than He Ever Feared

By Dan Robitzski

Florida has seen a record resurgence in new COVID-19 cases, with new cases exceeding 1,000 for five days straight. Yet the state is reopening this week.

Data Suggests the Pandemic Could Be Coming Back With a Vengeance

By Victor Tangermann

At protests across the country, police have frequently been showing up without wearing their medical masks during a pandemic.

Here Are a Bunch of Photos of Cops Not Wearing Masks

By Dan Robitzski

Thousands of COVID-19 patients are reporting that they are experiencing symptoms including coughs, chest pain, and aching joins for months at a time.

Some People Are Having Horrific COVID Symptoms For Months

By Victor Tangermann

Sweden's unusual approach to fighting the coronavirus isn't paying off. Sweden's mortality rate is substantially higher than that for its neighbors.

Sweden’s Hands-Off Approach to COVID Has Failed Dramatically

By Victor Tangermann

An open letter signed by hundreds of researchers today points out many glaring issues with a controversial hydroxychloroquine study.

Major COVID Drug Study Accused of Relying on Falsified Data

By Victor Tangermann

Moscow's virus-tracking app is extremely unreliable and is handing out thousands of arbitrary fines. Human rights groups called it an intrusion of privacy.

Is This the World’s Worst Virus-Tracking App?

By Victor Tangermann

The World Health Organization just confirmed that the Democratic Republic of Congo now has two unrelated Ebola outbreaks occurring simultaneously.

World Health Organization Confirms New Ebola Outbreak in the Congo

By Dan Robitzski

The Tokyo Women's Medical University started livestreaming surgery in virtual reality as a COVID-19 safety measure that may make education more accessible.

A Tokyo Hospital Is Livestreaming Surgeries in Virtual Reality

By Dan Robitzski

A group of monkeys in India just stole a bunch of blood samples taken from patients who tested positive for the coronavirus.

Gang of Monkeys Steals COVID Blood Samples in India

By Victor Tangermann

One of the earliest examples of space travelers becoming ill was during the Apollo 7 mission in 1968, when astronaut Wally Schirra got a bad head cold.

When Astronauts Got Sick on an Apollo Mission, It Was a Disaster

By Victor Tangermann

Medical historian John Barry says that the U.S. response to the coronavirus pandemic, especially due to President Trump, has been utterly incoherent.

Disease Historian: US COVID Response “Incomprehensibly Incoherent”

By Dan Robitzski

Associate professor of biology Erin Bromage decided to start a blog about how to keep safe amidst a global pandemic, and why you shouldn't panic.

Biologist Has Great Advice on COVID Infection Risks

By Victor Tangermann

There are a lot of caveats here, so don't get too excited, but new results for an experimental COVID vaccine look promising.

Don’t Get Too Excited, But This COVID Vaccine Looks Promising

By Jon Christian

Therapeutics firm Sorrento claims to have found the first ingredient for its "cocktail" of antibodies that could protect against the coronavirus.

Pharma Company Claims to Find Part of COVID-Fighting Cocktail

By Victor Tangermann

A new study by researchers suggests that the body builds a robust antiviral immune response after fighting the coronavirus. Good news for a vaccine.

Good News: Human Body Builds “Robust” Immune Response to COVID

By Victor Tangermann

Two Rohingya refugees in the world's largest refugee camp in Bangladesh have tested positive for the coronavirus, the BBC reports.

Report: COVID Has Spread to the World’s Largest Refugee Camp

By Victor Tangermann

According to a new study, a large medical system located in New York, over a third of COVID-19 patients experienced acute kidney injury.

Study: COVID Patients Suffering Acute Kidney Damage

By Victor Tangermann

"This virus may become just another endemic virus in our communities, and this virus may never go away," WHO emergencies expert Mike Ryan said on Thursday.

WHO: The Coronavirus Might Be Here Forever

By Victor Tangermann

A team of researchers have come up with an idea to help contain the number of new coronavirus infections: working 4 days, and then staying at home for 10.

Researchers: Working Just 8 Days Per Month Could Help Fight COVID

By Victor Tangermann

The clinic CityMD told 15,000 patients who took a COVID-19 test that they had built up an immunity against the disease, which is more than the test reveals.

CityMD Wrongly Told 15,000 Patients They Were Immune to COVID-19

By Dan Robitzski

Dr. Fauci argues that the country isn't ready to reopen, and that doing so will lead to a spike in new coronavirus cases and deaths.

Fauci: Reopening Too Soon Could Lead to “Suffering and Death”

By Dan Robitzski

Wuhan, the Chinese city that was at the epicenter of the coronavirus, is planning to test all 11 million inhabitants, according to a state media report.

After Six New Cases, Wuhan Plans to Test All 11 Million Residents

By Victor Tangermann

A resurgence of coronavirus cases is starting to hit China, South Korea and Germany — just as governments are starting to loosen restrictions.

There’s a Resurgence of Coronavirus Cases in China

By Victor Tangermann

While "immunity passports" have been thrown around as a possible way to gradually reopen society, a bioethics expert argues that it would be ill-advised.

Bioethicist: COVID-19 “Immunity Passports” Are a Bad Idea

By Dan Robitzski

Trump has told his advisers that him wearing a mask would "send the wrong message," NBC News reports, arguing it'd be focusing on health not the reopening.

Trump: Wearing Mask Would “Send the Wrong Message”

By Victor Tangermann

After CDC scientists developed a comprehensive guide for how to safely re-open restaurants and public spaces, the White House buried it.

White House Secretly Buried CDC Guidelines on Reopening Country

By Dan Robitzski

According to a new report, researchers outline a new dominant strain of coronavirus that appears to be more contagious than the previously dominating one.

Scientists Warn of More Contagious Strain of the Coronavirus

By Victor Tangermann

A new COVID-19 test uses CRISPR molecules to hunt for the coronavirus. And while more testing is needed, it could cost as little as $6.

MIT Invents $6 COVID-19 Test Using CRISPR

By Dan Robitzski

DARPA developed a new test for COVID-19 that can spot an infection within 24 hours, even earlier than people start spreading the coronavirus to others.

New Military Test Detects COVID-19 Before It’s Infectious

By Dan Robitzski

In an interview with National Geographic, Anthony Fauci reiterated that evidence suggests the coronavirus was not created in a lab in China.

Fauci: The Virus Was Not Made In a Lab, You Idiots

By Victor Tangermann

According to internal documents obtained by The New York Times, the CDC expects daily new coronavirus cases to surge from about 25,000 to 200,000.

Trump Admin Expects Daily COVID Deaths to Nearly Double by June

By Victor Tangermann