covid 19
Children And Superspreaders As Transmitters Of COVID-19
Most people infected with COVID-19 did not transmit the disease, but those that did tended to be superspreaders, according to a large study conducted in India.
Conquering One Outbreak After Another (VIDEO)
Leading viral immunologist Professor Lisa Ng is leveraging modern tools in the age-old battle against disease-causing pathogens.
The Curious Case Of Asia’s COVID-19 Mortality Rates
Why is the COVID-19 death rate in Asia three times lower than that of Europe? Lim XiaoZhi examines some possible reasons.
Revving Up COVID-19 Research
With the world racing to fight the coronavirus, Asia’s most powerful supercomputers are entering the fray.
Singapore Patient Plasma Used To Create Trump’s COVID-19 Antibody Cocktail
The antibody cocktail used to treat US President Donald Trump was developed from patient samples from Singapore.
Combating Superbugs Through Comic Books (VIDEO)
From antimicrobial resistance to COVID-19, infectious diseases physician Dr. Hsu Li Yang is tackling the world’s most pressing public health issues through comic books.
Cough Into Your Elbow With Sleeves, Please
While N95 masks are the most effective at reducing droplet transmission, even simple cloth masks could go a long way in preventing the spread of respiratory diseases.
Going To The Restroom? Keep Your Mask On
Flushing public restroom toilets or urinals can spew clouds of particles carrying viruses, including COVID-19.
SARS-CoV-2 Could Infect The Human Brain
Although it primarily impacts the lungs, SARS-CoV-2 could also infect the brain and cause problems there.
