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Trump likely won’t have coronavirus vaccine before election as FDA standard is approved

President Trump’s desire to have a coronavirus vaccine approved before the election will likely not come to fruition as the White House approved Food and Drug Administration safety guidelines Tuesday. The guidelines require that vaccine makers submit two months of data on the safety of their vaccine before the FDA will give it an emergency… Read More: Trump likely won’t have coronavirus vaccine before election as FDA… »

Coronavirus: Loss of smell may be clearer sign than cough

Loss of a sense of smell may be a more reliable indicator of Covid-19 than cough or fever, research suggests. A study by University College London (UCL) of 590 people who lost their sense of smell or taste earlier in the year found 80% had coronavirus antibodies. Of those people with antibodies, 40% had no… Read More: Coronavirus: Loss of smell may be clearer sign than cough »

WHO says 2 million coronavirus deaths is ‘not impossible’ as world approaches 1 million

As the global death toll from the coronavirus approaches 1 million people, the World Health Organization said Friday that it’s “not impossible” that number could double if countries don’t uniformly work to suppress the virus’ spread. “It’s certainly unimaginable, but it’s not impossible, because if we look at losing 1 million people in nine months… Read More: WHO says 2 million coronavirus deaths is ‘not impossible’ as… »

Exclusive: Top health officials defend Trump against Bob Woodward’s coronavirus claims

President Trump’s most senior health officials leaped to his defense against allegations that he mishandled the COVID-19 pandemic, insisting that he based his decisions on the best scientific advice and saved lives. Trump has been under intense pressure ever since it emerged in Bob Woodward’s book Rage that the president knew the virus was airborne… Read More: Exclusive: Top health officials defend Trump against Bob Woodward’s coronavirus… »