Almost Half of UK Workers Returned to Offices
The number of UK workers returning to their desks gathered pace this month with 45% of office staff heading back to work, compared with 37% in August.
Virus Death May Reach 2 Million before Wide Use of Vaccine: WHO
The coronavirus death toll could double to reach the two million mark before a vaccine comes into wide use, WHO says.
Protocol Endorsed for Virus Herbal Medicines Trial; WHO Says
The World Health Organization (WHO) endorsed a protocol for testing African herbal medicines as potential treatments for the coronavirus and other epidemics.
EU Head Urges for ‘European Health Union’ amid Pandemic
The president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, on Wednesday urged EU members to build a stronger health union.
Rouhani Slams US for Obstructing Access to Medicines
President Hassan Rouhani condemned US sanctions which have obstructed Iran's access to medicines amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Fauci Says Trump Downplaying COVID-19 Threat ‘Not A Good Thing’
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the United States' leading infectious disease expert, seemed to be at odds with President Donald Trump on Friday regarding the current state of the coronavirus pandemic as well as the president publicly downplaying it.
Obesity Could Be Related to More COVID-19 Mortality
Obesity may be one reason some countries or communities have been hit hard by the coronavirus, researchers say.
COVID-19 Fatalities Pass 867,000 Worldwide
Coronavirus worldwide cases have exceeded 26.1 million with the deaths passing 867,000 in total, according to Worldometer figures.
Pandemic Affecting Mental Health
The COVID-19 pandemic has started taking a toll on the mental health of people. The fear of contracting the disease is affecting their psychology.
Expert Warns against Mass Use of Hand Sanitizer
The mass use of hand gels during the coronavirus pandemic can allow bacteria to develop immunity, an expert has warned.