Tag: COVID-19
A Relentless Import Surge, Month-Over-Month
Since May 2020, at the beginning of the Covid pandemic, there has been a relentless import surge, month-over-month, which caught many by surprise. However,...
First COVID, Now A Heat Wave: Latest Threats To China Supply...
COVID-19 lockdowns in China threw a wrench into global supply chains earlier this year, causing shipping and production delays worldwide, and hindering economic growth.
Now,...
The Booster Campaign In England Might Face Uncertainty
The prevailing idea that “Covid is over” may jeopardise England’s autumn booster programme.
Scientists have warned with mixed messages about the threat of...
BIMCO COVID-19 Weekly Report – 19 August 2022
This BIMCO COVID 19 weekly report for the week ending 19 August 2022 covers the International Maritime Organization (IMO) including crew change national contact...
Ivermectin Among Generic Medications That Didn’t Help COVID-19 Patients
The New England Journal of Medicine trial showed fluvoxamine and metformin also had no impact in stopping severe disease
Primary outcome
A new study found three...
Is There A Continued Risk Of “Brain Fog” And Other Disorders?
Neuropsychiatric problems are among Covid-19's many concerning side effects as reported by STAT.
Dementia after Covid
A year ago researchers from Oxford University reported that 1...
Terminology Essential For Autonomous Ship Rule Development
Following IMO MSC 105, material steps were taken towards formulating an international regulatory framework for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS).
However, outstanding questions...
BCG Vaccine Shields Type 1 Diabetics Against COVID-19
A recent study by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) researchers showed the effectiveness of repeated doses of the Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine in protecting against...
Insufficient Omicron Evidence Prevents UK From Acquiring AstraZeneca’s Covid Treatment
The UK has apparently opted against purchasing dosages of AstraZeneca's prophylactic Covid-19 therapy Evusheld at this time, weeks after the evidence revealed current Omicron...
CDC Drops Quarantine & Social Distancing Rules for COVID-19
The nation’s top public health agency relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with...