Nadhim Zahawi says ‘the evidence looks good’ that vaccines DO lower Covid transmission

Britain’s coronavirus vaccine drive is working, with the first published real-world data showing both jabs currently being deployed cut the risk of being hospitalised by the illness by up to 95 per cent. Researchers examined coronavirus hospital admissions in Scotland among people who had had their first jab and compared them with those who had … Read more

Pfizer’s Covid vaccine is 85% effective after one dose and blocks 75% of transmission

Pfizer/BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine is 85 per cent effective after the first dose, according to an Israeli study Pfizer/BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine is 85 per cent effective after the first dose, according to an Israeli study that bolsters Britain’s decision to delay the second injection.  The UK drew criticism in January when it pushed back the second … Read more

Vaccine reducing Covid transmission could save tens of thousands of lives in UK

Oxford’s Covid vaccine could save tens of thousands of lives because it can cut the likelihood of catching coronavirus and passing it on by around two thirds, scientists say. Modelling produced by SAGE members from Warwick University predicted that more than 150,000 more people could die in 2021 if lockdown rules were lifted in March … Read more

Contraceptive gel boosts libido, prevents pregnancy and reduces STD transmission

A new ‘trifunctional’ contraceptive gel boosts libido, prevents pregnancy and reduces the risk of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), its creators say. Researchers from North Carolina State University in the US created the gel, which contains spermicidal, anti-viral and libido-enhancing agents.  When tested in a rat model, the gel both enhanced male libido and prevented pregnancy … Read more

Transmission of Covid-19 from pets to humans poses ‘significant long-term risk’, scientists say

Could cats and dogs have to be vaccinated to curb virus spread? Transmission of Covid-19 from animals to humans poses ‘significant long-term risk’, scientists say A group of scientists said domesticated animals can become infected with the virus and pass it to humans, including new variants that evolve in the pet The experts from the … Read more

Covid-19: Transmission via semen ‘cannot be ruled out’, says expert

Coronavirus transmission through semen cannot be completely ruled out, a top fertility expert has warned. Professor Allan Pacey, an andrologist at the University of Sheffield, said there was ‘currently little evidence’ of the virus being passed on via the bodily fluid.  But the theory can’t be discarded because research on the topic is extremely limited, according … Read more

Covid-19 transmission via semen ‘cannot be ruled out’, top fertility expert says

Coronavirus transmission through semen cannot be completely ruled out, a top fertility expert has warned. Professor Allan Pacey, an andrologist at the University of Sheffield, said there was ‘currently little evidence’ of the virus being passed on via the bodily fluid.  But the theory can’t be discarded because research on the topic is extremely limited, according … Read more

Study finds a low risk of respiratory virus transmission on trains and buses across the US 

Public transportation is not a large contributor in the spread of viral respiratory diseases, a new study suggests. After reviewing national data for 121 cities, researchers found there was no link between bus or train ridership and mortality rates of influenza and pneumonia. It comes as the public remains generally fearful of beginning to use … Read more

Pfizer CEO is ‘not certain’ its covid shot prevents transmission

Pfizer‘s coronavirus jab may not prevent vaccinated people from spreading coronavirus, the firm’s chairman admitted this week.  ‘I think that’s something that needs to be examined. We’re not certain about that right now,’ said Albert Bourla, when asked by Dateline’s Lester Holt about whether the shot would prevent transmission during the interview, which aired Thursday … Read more

Experimental antiviral drug stopped coronavirus transmission in ferrets within 24 HOURS

An experimental oral antiviral drug completely suppressed coronavirus transmission within 24 hours, a new study suggests. The medications, called molnupiravir, prevents the virus from multiplying itself, therefore preventing it from spreading throughout the body. Researchers found the drug blocked ferrets infected with COVID-19 from spreading the disease to one another, but those not given the … Read more