COVID-19: The US accounted for the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 5,621,035 and 175,350, respectively.
Coronavirus
Coronaviruses infect animals, humans, and birds. Human coronaviruses, such as SARS, MERS, and 2019-nCoV cause respiratory distress and even death. The S protein is the infectious agent of the virus.
Coronaviruses infect animals, humans, and birds. Human coronaviruses, such as SARS, MERS, and 2019-nCoV cause respiratory distress and even death. The S protein is the infectious agent of the virus.
‘COVID-19: The US accounted for the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 5,621,035 and 175,350, respectively.’
Brazil came in the second place with 3,532,330 infections and 113,358 deaths. In terms of cases, India ranks third (2,905,825), and is followed by Russia (944,671), South Africa (603,338), Peru (567,059), Mexico (549,734), Colombia (513,719), Chile (393,769), Spain (386,054), Iran (354,764), Argentina (329,043), the UK (325,241), Saudi Arabia (305,186), Pakistan (291,588), Bangladesh (290,360), France (271,960), Italy (257,065), Turkey (255,723), Germany (233,029), Iraq (197,085), Philippines (182,365), Indonesia (149,408), Canada (126,319), Qatar (116,481), Ecuador (106,481), Bolivia (106,065), Kazakhstan (104,071), Ukraine (102,948) and Israel (100,716), the CSSE figures showed.
The other countries with over 10,000 deaths are the Mexico (59,610), India (54,849), UK (41,491), Italy (35,427), France (30,508), Spain (28,838), Peru (27,034), Iran (20,376), Russia (16,148), Colombia (16,183), South Africa (12,843) and Chile (10,723).
Self-Collected Saliva and Deep Nasal Swab Sufficient for COVID-19 Detection
Specimens self-collected from the front of the nose are less effective than deep nasal swabs for COVID-19 virus detection. The sensitivity of anterior nasal swab testing can be made effective up to 98% by combining an anterior nasal swab with a swab collected from the back of the throat.
Specimens self-collected from the front of the nose are less effective than deep nasal swabs for COVID-19 virus detection. The sensitivity of anterior nasal swab testing can be made effective up to 98% by combining an anterior nasal swab with a swab collected from the back of the throat.
Tamil Nadu's Covid-19 Tally Reaches 367,430
Tamil Nadu's Covid-19 caseload rose to 367,430 on Friday as 5,995 more people tested positive for the infection.
Tamil Nadu's Covid-19 caseload rose to 367,430 on Friday as 5,995 more people tested positive for the infection.
Children may be Silent Spreaders of COVID-19 Virus
Children can carry larger amounts of COVID-19 virus than adults fighting for their lives against the virus, yet may not show any symptoms.
Children can carry larger amounts of COVID-19 virus than adults fighting for their lives against the virus, yet may not show any symptoms.
