Asymptomatic COVID-19 Patients and the Gene Variant Connection
A recently released study in the scientific journal Nature might provide insight into why some people infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19, remain asymptomatic. Researchers identified a genetic variant known as HLA-B*15:01, which was more prevalent among those who didn’t exhibit symptoms, suggesting its potential protective role. Gene Variant and Symptom Presentation The study […]
How Bhutan is Mining Bitcoin to Fuel Economic Growth
Bhutan, the small Himalayan nation known for its Gross National Happiness index, is boldly stepping into the world of cryptocurrency. As part of their ambitions to modernize their economy, they are partnering with Singapore-based Bitdeer Technologies Group, a company listed on Nasdaq, to establish a massive Bitcoin mining operation. Partnering with Bitdeer Technologies for Bitcoin […]
A Testing Time for Policymakers: China’s Economic Recovery Slows Down
China’s April economic data exhibited an inconsistent recovery trajectory from the effects of stringent COVID-19 restrictions, falling short of economists’ expectations. According to a Reuters poll, Industrial production increased by 5.6% year-on-year, a stark contrast to the anticipated 10.9% rise. In comparison, the figure was up by 3.9% in March. Retail sales witnessed an 18.4% […]
Pandemic Continues as WHO Lifts COVID-19 Global Emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared on May 5 that the COVID-19 global emergency is officially over. This decision comes more than three years after the initial declaration, as the pandemic continues to impact countries around the world. The announcement was made during the 15th meeting of the International Health Regulations Emergency Committee regarding COVID-19, […]
China’s Reopening: A Double-Edged Sword for the Global Economy
The rapid reopening of China’s economy following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions is expected to have a significant impact on global economic growth. According to recent reports by Goldman Sachs Research, China’s GDP is projected to grow by 6.5% in 2023 on a Q4/Q4 basis. Furthermore, the recovery of Chinese domestic demand is predicted to […]
The Surgeon General’s Call to Action Against Loneliness
The U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, has declared loneliness as a public health epidemic, with risks as deadly as smoking a dozen cigarettes daily. In an 81-page report, Murthy revealed that about half of U.S. adults have experienced loneliness, which has significant consequences on both physical and mental health and costs the health industry […]
China’s Zero-Tolerance Covid-19 Policy Hits Shanghai, Country’s Q1 GDP Soars
Despite Omicron Variant’s less lethal nature, China has continued imposing stricter measures to combat the virus from spreading. These curbs, however, are proving to cause more harm than the pandemic itself. The auto and tech industries are among the most hit due to the closure of some of the biggest companies. In turn, these stricter […]
Johnson & Johnson Loses 15 Million Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine
On Thursday, medical company Johnson & Johnson admitted that it lost around 15 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines during a vaccine mix-up. Johnson & Johnson which was a part of the Jansen pharmaceutical company admitted to a manufacturing issue. The company claimed that the contamination was the result of a manufacturing mix-up at its Baltimore […]
Pfizer Vaccine Immunity Lasts Up to Six Months
On Thursday, Pfizer confirmed that its vaccine effectiveness lasts up to six months. In a recent clinical trial, results show that the Pfizer vaccine remains highly effective in protecting its patients. Pfizer chairman, Albert Bourla said, “The high vaccine efficacy observed through up to six months following a second dose.” Fighting The New COVID-19 Variants […]
Fauci Cuts Social Distancing to One Meter
On Sunday, Dr. Anthony Fauci supported a recent study that cuts down social distancing guidelines to one meter. Fauci, one of America’s leading immunologists and head of the White House coronavirus task force claimed that recent studies showed there is “no substantial difference” in Covid-19 transmission rates for schools that implemented the previous two-meter rule. […]