Russia has registered the first case of a strain of bird flu virus named A(H5N8) being passed to humans from birds and has reported the matter to the World Health Organization (WHO), Anna Popova, head of consumer health watchdog Rospotrebnadzor, said on Saturday.
Outbreaks of the H5N8 strain have been reported in Russia, Europe, China, the Middle East and North Africa in recent months, but so far only in poultry. Other strains — H5N1, H7N9 and H9N2 — have been known to spread to humans.
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10/14/20
Japan supercomputer shows humidity affects aerosol spread of coronavirus - by Rocky Swift
A Japanese supercomputer showed that humidity can have a large
effect on the dispersion of virus particles, pointing to heightened
coronavirus contagion risks in dry, indoor conditions during the winter
months.
The finding suggests that the use of humidifiers may help limit infections during times when window ventilation is not possible, according to a study released on Tuesday by research giant Riken and Kobe University.
The researchers used the Fugaku supercomputer to model the emission and flow of virus-like particles from infected people in a variety of indoor environments.
Air humidity of lower than 30% resulted in more than double the amount of aerosolised particles compared to levels of 60% or higher, the simulations showed.
The study also indicated that clear face shields are not as effective as masks in preventing the spread of aerosols. Other findings showed that diners are more at risk from people to their side compared to across the table, and the number of singers in choruses should be limited and spaced out.
Read more at:
Japan supercomputer shows humidity affects aerosol spread of coronavirus
The finding suggests that the use of humidifiers may help limit infections during times when window ventilation is not possible, according to a study released on Tuesday by research giant Riken and Kobe University.
The researchers used the Fugaku supercomputer to model the emission and flow of virus-like particles from infected people in a variety of indoor environments.
Air humidity of lower than 30% resulted in more than double the amount of aerosolised particles compared to levels of 60% or higher, the simulations showed.
The study also indicated that clear face shields are not as effective as masks in preventing the spread of aerosols. Other findings showed that diners are more at risk from people to their side compared to across the table, and the number of singers in choruses should be limited and spaced out.
Read more at:
Japan supercomputer shows humidity affects aerosol spread of coronavirus
4/8/20
EU unveils coronavirus app tracking guidelines
The European Commission has called for a pan-European approach to using mobile technologies to curb the outbreak. But privacy experts have warned that such tools could undermine central features of the European project.
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https://www.dw.com/en/eu-unveils-coronavirus-app-tracking-guidelines/a-53062143
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https://www.dw.com/en/eu-unveils-coronavirus-app-tracking-guidelines/a-53062143
2/26/20
USA: Corona Virus in California: New California coronavirus case may be nation’s first from unknown source
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the case Wednesday.
California officials said the person is a resident of Solano County, northeast of San Francisco, and is getting medical care in Sacramento County. They said they have begun the process of tracking down people who the patient has been in contact with, a process known as contact tracing.
Nancy Messonnier, director of the CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, warned Tuesday of possible “severe” disruptions to everyday life.
Officials did not immediately release any other details.
Read more: New California coronavirus case may be nation’s first from unknown source - MarketWatch
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