Genetic material collected at a Chinese market near where the first human cases of COVID-19 were identified show raccoon dog DNA comingled with the virus, adding evidence to the theory that the virus originated from animals, not from a lab, international experts say. Mr. Tedros criticised China for not sharing the genetic information earlier, telling a press briefing that "this …
Scientists have uncovered details about the reason behind the loss of smell continuing as part of long Covid symptoms, according to a new study. "One of the first symptoms that has typically been associated with COVID-19 infection is loss of smell," said senior author Bradley Goldstein, Duke University. "Fortunately, many people who have an altered sense of smell during the …
