The new guidance, published only on Friday, had acknowledged that fine particles floating in air may spread the virus.
Tag: Epidemics
Bill Gates on Coronavirus, Vaccines and Global Health
The Covid-19 pandemic has set back public health efforts by years. But in an interview, the tech philanthropist expressed hope about new avenues for foreign aid
U.S. Will Revive Global Virus-Hunting Effort Ended Last Year
A federal agency is resurrecting a version of Predict, a scientific network that for a decade watched for new pathogens dangerous to humans. Joe Biden has also vowed to fund the effort.
‘A Smoking Gun’: Infectious Coronavirus Retrieved From Hospital Air
Airborne virus plays a significant role in community transmission, many experts believe. A new study fills in the missing piece: Floating virus can infect cells.
China Uses W.H.O. Inquiry to Tout Coronavirus Response
The global health agency sent two experts to China, but it is unclear how much access they are getting. They must first complete a two-week quarantine.
Europe Said It Was Pandemic-Ready. Pride Was Its Downfall.
The coronavirus exposed European countries’ misplaced confidence in faulty models, bureaucratic busywork and their own wealth.
A Missed Warning About Silent Coronavirus Infections
Why an early scientific report of symptom-free cases went unheeded.
W.H.O. to Review Evidence of Airborne Transmission of Coronavirus
The World Health Organization plans to update its advice after hundreds of experts urged the agency to reconsider the risk of aerosol transmission.
Airborne Coronavirus: What You Should Do Now
How to protect yourself from a virus that may be floating indoors? Better ventilation, for starters. And keep wearing those masks.
Congo’s Deadliest Ebola Outbreak Is Declared Over
The World Health Organization called the end of the country’s 10th outbreak, the second deadliest in history, “a victory for science.” Health workers had faced mistrust and treatment centers were attacked.