Monthly Archives: April, 2020

Home News An illustration showing the SARS-CoV-2 virus binding to an ACE2 receptor on a human cell. (Image: © Shutterstock) The new coronavirus, known as SARS-CoV-2, may be using part of the human body's own immune response against us, a new study suggests.The novel coronavirus is known to use a keyhole called the ACE2 receptor…

Coronaviruses have been causing problems for humanity for a long time. Several versions are known to trigger common colds and more recently two types have set off outbreaks of deadly illnesses: severe acute respiratory syndrome (Sars) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (Mers). But their impact has been mild compared with the global havoc unleashed by…

Former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenThe Hill's Campaign Report: States divided over when to reopen amid pandemic Poll: 62 percent of 18-34-year-olds support Sanders' endorsement of Biden Ex-Sanders campaign aide Nina Turner on why ideology is more important than race for Biden VP pick MORE has a narrow lead over President TrumpDonald John TrumpNew Mexico governor extends…

President Donald Trump suggested Thursday that scientists should look into using disinfectants as a coronavirus treatment.Medics leaped to criticize this suggestion and outlined the dangers of taking any form of disinfectant internally, whether by inhalation, ingestion, or injection.FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn defended the president on CNN, saying he had been musing on questions any ordinary…

The House approved a $484 billion economic measure Thursday night designed to give additional relief to small businesses feeling the squeeze from the coronavirus and, while the legislation's passage was assured, the vote contained some drama. The issue at hand were face masks, who was wearing them and who was not, with some lawmakers calling out…