Coronavirus: Which countries have confirmed cases? April 6, 2020
Over 1.2 million infections are confirmed in at least 183 countries and territories, including more than 70,000 deaths.
Daily coronavirus cases, deaths in Spain again drop: Live updates April 6, 2020
For the fourth day in a row, the numbers have dropped from the previous day in Spain as global deaths near 70,000.
Afghanistan needs a Government of National Reconciliation April 6, 2020
This new entity should give priority to negotiating peace with the Taliban and minimising corruption by the elites.
Rockets target US oil company site in southern Iraq April 6, 2020
No damage or casualties reported after projectiles land near site of oilfield service company Halliburton in Basra.
World opinion shifts in favour of masks as virus fight deepens April 6, 2020
US latest country to back wider use of face masks that have long been used in Asia and could reduce coronavirus risk.

Using sponges to wipe out cancer April 4, 2020
Manzamine A, a natural product derived from certain groups of sponges, can block the growth of cervical cancer cells, report researchers. Manzamine A targets a protein that is highly expressed in many cancers, including cervical cancer, and is the first reported inhibitor of this protein.
Deep-sea worms and bacteria team up to harvest methane April 3, 2020
Scientists uncover an unusual partnership at the bottom of the ocean.
How important is speech in transmitting coronavirus? April 3, 2020
Normal speech by individuals who are asymptomatic but infected with coronavirus may produce enough aerosolized particles to transmit the infection, according to aerosol scientists. Although it's not yet known how important this is to the spread of COVID-19, it underscores the need for strict social distancing measures -- and for virologists, epidemiologists and engineers who […]
New temperature sensing mechanism in plants April 3, 2020
Cell biologists reveal the phytochrome B molecule has unexpected dynamics activated by temperature, and behaves differently depending on the temperature and type of light. As climate change warms the world, crop growth patterns and flowering times will change. A better understanding of how phytochromes regulate the seasonal rhythms of plant growth will help scientists develop […]
Removing the novel coronavirus from the water cycle April 3, 2020
Researchers have called for more research to determine the best ways to keep SARS-CoV-19 out of the water cycle. They also suggest that developed nations should finance water treatment systems in the developing world to help prevent future COVID-19 pandemics.

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Soccer Stars Eto’o and Drogba Rail Against Racist French Doctors Touting Africa As Appropriate Testing Ground For Coronavirus Vaccine

Soccer Stars Eto’o and Drogba Rail Against Racist French Doctors Touting Africa As Appropriate Testing Ground For Coronavirus Vaccine

By Cowry News on April 6, 2020

Two French doctors have been rebuked for racism after they suggested trialing a tuberculosis vaccine in Africa to establish whether it could fight the coronavirus, according to news report. The…