If the global health crisis and economic fallout weren’t enough, the coronavirus may have yet another serious consequence: ocean pollution. Coronavirus waste, such as disposable masks and plastic gloves, are
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On Wednesday (June 4), the Dutch government announced the formation of an ‘Inclusive Vaccine Alliance’ between Germany, France, Italy, and the Netherlands. The nations have joined forces to achieve the
In an open letter to G20 leaders, world health experts urge a ‘green’ recovery from the coronavirus pandemic that considers air pollution and climate breakdown. The 20 nations of the
As the global number of coronavirus cases passes 5.5 million and the death toll approaches 100,000, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that many countries could face a ‘second
Information about the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, and the disease it causes, COVID-19, is accumulating at a stellar rate. However, infections remain difficult to diagnose from symptoms alone, with cases ranging
Traumatic experiences suffered by young refugees puts them at increased risk of mental illness, according to a new paper published on 11 May in EClinicalMedicine (1). Even years after, experiences
A research group in the Netherlands claims to have developed an antibody that can block the coronavirus infection (COVID-19). In a new paper published on 4 May in Nature Communications,
The largest and most rigorous trial of anti-viral drug remdesivir has provided the first glimmer of hope in finding an effective drug to treat the coronavirus infection, which has infected
The lockdown measures rolled out across Europe in response to the coronavirus pandemic have delivered health benefits equivalent to avoiding thousands of premature deaths over the past month, according to
As the pandemic continues to wreak havoc, we provided a rapid overview in our last editorial of the most efficient measures for dealing with the pandemic. One message stands out