World's Largest Recorded Spleen Removed From Man in Florida Was Almost 9,000 Percent Bigger Than Normal
The 44-year-old's spleen was found to weigh almost 27 pounds.
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Germany To Introduce Coronavirus 'Immunity Certificates' For Recovered Public
The documents are part of a research project being conducted at the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research in Braunschweig, which will conduct blood tests in the general public for antibodies produced against the virus.
More Than 150,000 People Have Recovered From Coronavirus Around the World, Including Over 90 Percent of China's Infected
Nearly 90 percent of China's confirmed cases have seen recoveries, while more than half of South Korea's confirmed infected population has recovered.
FDA Says Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine Can Be Used to Treat Coronavirus
Announcement comes after FDA commissioner cautioned chloroquine needs to be studied in a clinical trial when President Donald Trump touted it as a potential COVID-19 treatment.
Doctor on Fox News Criticizes GOP Rep Devin Nunes For Telling 'Healthy' People to Dine Out During Coronavirus Pandemic
"We need to get a handle on the spread otherwise we're going to be in the same situation as Italy, and that's not so far off," Dr. Nicole Saphier cautioned.
Connecticut Governor Warns U.S. Isn't 'Close' to Dealing With Coronavirus Effectively, 'But We're Catching Up'
"I don't know where the federal government was. We should have been doing this, you know, eight weeks ago," Ned Lamont said.
New York Governor Warns Health Care System Will Be Overwhelmed By Coronavirus: 'We Have an Impending Catastrophe'
"We look like we got caught by surprise and we're always playing catch-up," New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said.
Injecting Blood From Recovered Coronavirus Patients Into Newly Infected Could Slow Spread of Disease
The concept of "convalescent plasma" originated in the early 20th century and has been used to treat outbreaks of measles and mumps.
Is Bernie Sanders Right About Medicare for All? How Government-Run Health Care Actually Works
The U.S. government already owns and runs one of the most successful health care operations in the world. Here's an inside look
Testing of Coronavirus 'Cure' Set to Start in Australia in Weeks, First Participant in U.S. Vaccine Trial Due to Get First Dose Today
There is currently no vaccine or treatment available for the virus which has killed over 6,500 people according to Johns Hopkins University.
Watch: LSU's Coach O Trends After Delivering Coronavirus PSA in His Deep Cajun Accent
The Louisiana governor first tweeted the LSU coach's PSA, which drew praise across Twitter. Then sadly, two hours later, the governor tweeted of his state's first death from coronavirus.
President Donald Trump Announces Declaration of National Emergency Due to Coronavirus
"We will overcome the threat of the virus," Trump said in a Rose Garden ceremony at the White House.
The #StayTheF***Home Movement Wants You to Help Stop the Coronavirus Pandemic
Social distancing is one of the most important ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19, according to the World Health Organization.
Mike Pence Is Still Shaking Hands But Donald Trump Is Opting For Bows Amid Coronavirus Concerns
"I'm also washing my hands very regularly throughout the day," Pence said.
Scientists in London Paying People $4,000 to Get Infected With Coronaviruses to Help Find COVID-19 Vaccine and Treatments
Since the COVID-19 outbreak started last year, scientists have been working to create a vaccine to prevent the spread of the bug.
