A four-year-old Malayan tiger, Nadia, tested positive for COVID-19 in Bronx Zoo, New York on Sunday. This is the first instance of a tiger being infected with the coronavirus. We speak to Prof Dr Abdul Rahman Omar, Dean Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia for comments.
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[MEDIA RELEASE] USDA: Confirmation of COVID-19 in a Tiger in New York
Samples from this tiger were taken and tested after several lions and tigers at the zoo showed symptoms of respiratory illness. Public health officials believe these large cats became sick after being exposed to a zoo employee who was actively shedding virus.
[RESEARCH] Wearing surgical mask in public may help reduce COVID-19 spread
Wearing face masks significantly reduced the amounts of airborne virus particles expelled from infected patients. Findings suggest surgical-style face masks could slow the transmission of coronavirus and influenza viruses.
[RESEARCH] Scientists may have found COVID-19’s Achilles’ heel
Researchers may have found a specific area of the coronavirus that can be targeted with therapies and drugs. This finding is also likely to help in the development of COVID-19 vaccine.
[OPINION] The impact of COVID-19 lockdown by key countries – YDL Malaysia
What is the impact of lockdowns in controlling the spread of COVID-19? The Young Digital Leaders (YDL) Malaysia today shared their analysis on the impact of movement restrictions on several key countries.
[Q&A] Behind Oxford’s Team Developing COVID-19 Rapid Test Kits
A team of scientists from the University of Oxford’s Engineering Science Department and the Oxford Suzhou Centre for Advanced Research (OSCAR) is developing a rapid test kit for COVID-19. We speak to Lim Boon Chuan, a Malaysian PhD student, who is part of the team for the latest development.
[RESOURCE] Journalists’ resource list for covering COVID-19
We are compiling resources to help journalists cover the COVID-19 pandemic and the rapidly changing information that is emerging on this topic. This list will be updated as more resources become available.
[EXPERT REACTION] Different types of testings for COVID-19
There has been some questions from journalist about the different types of testing for COVID-19. Here are the expert reactions gathered by SMC UK.
[EXPERT REACTION] COVID-19 Disinfection: Public places vs common user surfaces
Many countries including Malaysia are disinfecting public areas such as schools, mosques, airports, and roadsides to curb the spread of COVID-19. This method has raised questions about its effectiveness. We asked experts to weigh in their opinions.
[MEDIA RELEASE] Anti-parasitic drug kills SARS-CoV-2 in 48 hours
Scientists found Ivermectin was able to stop the SARS-CoV-2 virus growing in cell culture within 48 hours. Experts say more testing is needed to know if it works well in people and safe to use.
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