Science and Technology

A coronavirus researcher was brutally killed in a suspected murder-suicide just as he was on the verge of a big breakthrough, it was claimed. Bing Liu, 37, was found shot to death inside his home in Ross Township, Pennsylvania by a man…

Scientists in Ghana have made groundbreaking progress in the country’s fight against the novel coronavirus. The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) scientists have manufactured a revolutionary Rapid Diagnostic Test…

Since the start of this COVID-19, Africa has confirmed a total of less than 20000 deaths from coronavirus. A 54 countries continent, is among the least affected countries so far. Up to now African countries are doing their best to make…

The Linda mobile application was developed to help alert users when a COVID-19 patient was in their vicinity - The app will use Bluetooth technology and it will help users keep a distance with the patients or a suspected case - The…

Switzerland, one of the world’s leaders in the rollout of 5G mobile technology, has placed an indefinite moratorium on the use of its new network because of health concerns. The move comes as countries elsewhere around Europe race to…

A man from China’s Yunnan province tested positive for the Hantavirus on Monday leading to some panic among citizens of the world who are still reeling from the Wuhan coronavirus. Now before we panic, it’s important to understand…

I will avoid religious arguments and base this write-up purely on social distancing. 1. Village Farmers If the epidemic reaches worst case scenarios, village farmers can choose to remain in the farms for up to a year. I grew up…

The coronavirus has thus far infected many people in Africa and some of the cases were identified as local transmissions. Now, more than ever, it's important to follow the guidelines on how to stay healthy - including washing one's…

By Levin Opiyo Africa seems to be withstanding the coronavirus pandemic despite earlier predictions that its population would be wiped out into desolation. Unlike in the European world where most cases…

BEIJING - China has completed the clinical research of Favipiravir, an antiviral drug that has shown good clinical efficacy against the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), according to an official Tuesday. Favipiravir, the influenza…