In a recent letter, Angel Almendros (VR, 4/11 April 2020, vol 186, pp 419-420) summarised the sporadic reports about the Covid-19 infections of two dogs (both in Hong Kong) and two cats (one in Hong Kong and another in Belgium). Although the positive results were confirmed by ...
During the worldwide shutdown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many reports emerged of urban wildlife sightings. While these images garnered public interest and declarations of wildlife reclaiming cities, it is unclear whether wildlife truly reoccupied urban areas or whether there were simply ...
The preliminary screening of live humans by trained dogs could begin as early as July, Penn Vet says. "The potential impact of these dogs and their capacity to detect COVID-19 could be substantial," Dr. Otto says. "This study will harness the dog's extraordinary ability to support the na...
Dogs can also detect COVID-19 through sweat Sweat from people infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 has a distinct smell. We can’t detect it. Dogs, it now turns out, can. “Just like humans, some dogs are more clever than others,” observes Dominique Grandjean. He’s a resea...
The effects of COVID-19 on the heart, both in the long and short term, have been a topic of interest for scientists and health experts since the outbreak of the coronavirus. Early research found a large portion of deaths caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-...
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York state residents over 30 will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations starting Tuesday, and everyone over 16 will be eligible starting April 6, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday.
Can humans pass COVID-19 onto pets? There is some evidence to suggest that humans can pass SARS-CoV-2 onto pets. Several cats, a few dogs, and other pets have been infected; published details include: A Chinese study found that cats were highly susceptible to the virus and easily transmi...
In recent years, many U.S. seminaries have faced existential threats fueled by COVID-19 and a changing religious landscape Associated PressMay 20, 2025 George Wendt, Who Played Beloved Barfly Norm on 'Cheers' and Found Another Home Onstage, Dies at 76 ...
These dogs were independently presented with cotton or wool gauze samples that had been soaked with sweat from one of 198 human armpits of patients in different hospitals. While the COVID-19 virus does not itself have a smell, researchers hypothesized that the resulting infection generates metabol...
However, rebuilding a company after the COVID-19 crisis will be easier for businesses that are centered on their purpose. It will require a company to take an emotional journey, engaging employees and linking personal purpose to organizational purpose. It also...