Day: October 23, 2020

Although the virus does not only affect the lungs, it can cause severe damage, especially here. Researchers at Cambridge University have for the first time observed how SARS-CoV-2 attacks and destroys the individual cells of the alveoli. They discovered that cell death occurs in three stages: The affected cells produce virus copies on the very first day and simultaneously release immune substances. These mobilize the antiviral cell defense 48 hours later, but soon after that the cell begins to die, as “scinexx” reports. The scientists came to the conclusion that…

The EU Health Agency ECDC estimates the coronavirus situation as a major threat to public health. Today’s risk update stated that CoV infections have increased significantly in EU countries in recent weeks. The increase in the number of reported cases was no longer only due to increased testing. The front-runner in the current ECDC evaluation is the Czech Republic with 1,149 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. Compared to these 1,149 cases, Austria is still in the middle of the European field with a new infection rate of 234 per 100,000 inhabitants…

The pandemic has left many people in a bad state of mind. But those who have two prerequisites have a good chance of surviving the time better. Reduced social contacts, uncertain future prospects, unemployment or economic fears and additional care work due to school closures: It has long been clear that the psychological consequences of the Corona crisis are serious threats and affect all sections of the population. But which type of person copes better with the psychological consequences – and which worse? Tatjana Schnell from the University of Innsbruck…