Can you make your own disinfectant at home? Sure you can. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a guideline for making your own disinfectants, the question is, should you? We asked experts to comment about cleaning and disinfection for households during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Author: Su Lin
[Q&A] COVID-19, HIV and antiretroviral treatments
While there is a considerable amount of general information out there about the spread of COVID-19, very little is targeted at people who may be immunosuppressed, including people living with HIV. We speak to Dr Tommy Tong, Immunologist and Senior Lecturer at the Department of Biological Science, Sunway University to learn about the risks of infection and use of HIV antiretroviral drugs to treat COVID-19.
[EXPERT REACTION] More recoveries than new COVID-19 infections
The spread of COVID-19 in Malaysia seems to slow down, with more than half of the total cases have recovered as compared to new infections. Worldwide, Malaysia is also reported to have one of the lowest fatality rate, which is 1.65% of the total number of cases. We asked experts to comment on Malaysia’s high recovery rate and low mortality rate.
[RESEARCH] How Hong Kong contained COVID-19 without total lockdown
A study recently published in The Lancet Public Health, reported on the impact of non-pharmaceutical interventions against COVID-19 in Hong Kong. As one of the most heavily affected countries during the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) epidemic in 2003, Hong Kong has been prepared to respond to COVID-19 by implementing a range of public health measures to reduce local transmission.
[EXPERT REACTION] WHO’s warning on antibody tests and immunity
The World Health Organization (WHO) had issued a warning on Friday about COVID-19 testings, saying that there is no evidence antibody tests can show whether a person has immunity or is no longer at risk of becoming reinfected. Here are some of the comments collected by our SMC partner in the UK.
[EXPERT REACTION] Disinfection tunnels cause more harm than good?
Despite the lack of evidence, disinfection tunnels are being set up at crowded places like malls, markets and offices as it was initially believed that the tunnel would work as a mass disinfectant. We asked experts to explain the risk of disinfection tunnel and does it cause more harm than good?
[RESEARCH] Genomic sequencing and the fight against COVID-19
While most COVID-19 cases have been traced via patients’ travel history or contact tracing, these methods are potentially misleading as it depends on the information provided by patients. Genome sequencing may offer a better solution.
[RESEARCH] 275 ways to reduce spread of COVID-19 post-MCO
Researchers at Cambridge University had identified 275 ways to reduce transmission of the coronavirus including phased re-opening of schools, businesses and open spaces to keep people physically apart.
[RESOURCE] The difference between coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the name of the virus while COVID-19 is the name of the disease caused by the virus. Just like HIV and AIDS. HIV is the name of the virus and AIDS is the disease.
[EXPERT REACTION] Can gloves protect you from COVID-19?
As COVID-19 continues to spread, wearing face masks is now a common practice, especially in supermarkets and public places. Some even take a step further by wearing disposable gloves to protect themselves from the coronavirus. But are they necessary?
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