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.
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[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.
[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?
[EXPERT REACTION] Does eating alkaline foods help beat COVID-19?
A social media post has been circulating urging people to eat alkaline food with pH level that is higher than SARS-CoV-2, including lemon, lime, avocado and garlic. This rumour is based on the premise that your diet can alter the pH value — the measurement of acidity or alkalinity — of your body and thus, fight of the coronavirus.
[EXPERT REACTION] Has COVID-19 mutated?
A recent research by Cambridge University found three different strains of the virus in different parts of the world. As COVID-19 continues to sweep across the world, one of the main concerns is whether the virus has since mutated. We asked experts to comment on its impact on vaccine development.
[RESEARCH] New app detects COVID-19 based on cough sounds
Researchers have developed a new app that uses artificial intelligence technology to determine whether a person has COVID-19 based on the sound of their cough. The app is said to have a 70 per cent accuracy rate.
[OPINION] The big teacher in COVID-19
A 125nm particle is shaking up the world, thousands of lives are lost, world economy is crashing down and the world has come to an almost standstill. In the midst of this chaos, what are the valuable lessons that we can draw from this pandemic?
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