Coronavirus

Declining antibody levels do not mean less immunity, experts say. Besides, two widely used tests may detect the wrong antibodies.A pharmacist administering a test for coronavirus antibodies in France last week. Credit...Frederick Florin/Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesJuly 26, 2020, 5:00 a.m. ETYour blood carries the memory of every pathogen you’ve ever encountered. If you’ve been infected…

437 new COVID-19 cases reported SaturdayMichigan COVID-19 data through July 25, 2020. (WDIV)The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 76,978 as of Saturday, including 6,149 deaths, state officials report.On Saturday, the state reported a total of 57,502 recoveries, 437 new cases and 14 additional deaths. The state also…

"I never received information about what happened with my ideas or results," said Thomas Hladish, a University of Florida research scientist whose regular calls with the health department ended June 29. "But I did hear the governor say the models were wrong about everything."DeSantis (R) this month traveled to Miami to hold a roundtable with South…

Does it matter what sort of mask you wear? Yes. Different types of mask offer different levels of protection. Surgical grade N95 respirators offer the highest level of protection against Covid-19 infection, followed by surgical grade masks. However, these masks are costly, in limited supply, contribute to landfill waste and are uncomfortable to wear for…

The Newport Beach Fire Department is feeling the effect of the coronavirus among its own ranks.Ten firefighters and 11 lifeguards had tested positive for the virus, Fire Chief Jeff Boyles confirmed Friday.Boyles said the virus apparently broke through to his crews through community spread and not while directly treating coronavirus patients. He said all fire…