Autism community requires increasing attention and awareness, especially in these challenging times. Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) in collaboration with GENIUS Kurnia, has launched an Autism Awareness campaign by providing several awareness activities in the forms of weekly challenges to commemorate the World Autism Month.
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[EXPERT REACTION] Can coronavirus spread through food?
What we do know so far about COVID-19 is that the disease can spread through droplets that are released from the nose or mouth when someone coughs, sneezes or exhales. But what about consuming food that might be contaminated by the virus?
[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.
[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.
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