Evidence shows cloth masks may help against COVID-19
The evidence shows that cloth masks, particularly those with several layers of cotton cloth, block droplet and aerosol contamination of the environment, which may reduce transmission of COVID-19.
THE LANCET – No evidence of benefit for chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients, urgent randomised trials are needed
Study finds use of chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine is linked to increased rates of mortality and heart arrhythmias among hospital patients with COVID-19.
THE LANCET – First human trial of COVID-19 vaccine finds it is safe and induces rapid immune response
Study of 108 adults finds vaccine produced neutralising antibodies and T-cell response against SARS-CoV-2, but further research is needed to confirm whether the vaccine protects against SARS-COV-2 infection
Gut Relations: Fermented foods are tightly linked to the gut microbiome
Fermented foods can be a primary source of potentially probiotic lactic acid bacteria (LAB) for the human gut, as is shown in a new international study published in…
New details regarding the immune response in Covid-19
The human immune system is reactive to more than just the viral protein on which researchers have focused to date. This is relevant for tests and potential vaccines.