Twindemic Turns into Tripledemic: Flu, Coronavirus, and RSV
Twindemic Turns into Tripledemic: Flu, Coronavirus, and RSV Just as we were starting to wonder whether the world is finally nearing the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, the experts are warning against the threat of a “tripledemic” for the upcoming winter. Indeed, with new SARS-CoV-2 variants and subvariants emerging every season, the unusual upsurge in […]
What is COVID-19 RT-PCR Test?
What is COVID-19 RT-PCR Test? RT-PCR, or reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction is a diagnostic method enabling the detection of genetic material specific to any pathogen, including viruses such as SARS-COV-2. It combines reverse transcription of RNA into DNA and the amplification of specific DNA targets via polymerase chain reaction (PCR). While RT-PCR has been […]
Is COVID-19 Pandemic on the Rise?
Is COVID-19 Pandemic on the Rise? As pandemic measures are increasingly lifted, vaccination is slowing down, and vacation season is approaching, many countries around the world are experiencing significant upsurges in new COVID-19 cases. The rapid rise in COVID-19 infections raised concern among health experts and authorities. Factors underlying these new waves of infection, including […]
