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Coronavirus vaccine based on tobacco could begin human trials next month
British American Tobaccobiotech subsidiary, Kentucky BioProcessing (KBP), uses tobacco plants to make the vaccine, which is derived from the genetic sequence of SARS-CoV-2
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Children with Kawasaki disease 'often not testing positive for coronavirus'
The illness has been reported in children around the world, and is being described as an ‘inflammatory syndrome&, similar to Kawasaki disease and toxic shock syndrome
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Spending seconds 1m from a colleague 'is equivalent to an hour 2m away'
Andrew Curran, chief scientific adviser at the Health and Safety Executive has warned that spending just a few seconds at a one metre distance from a colleague could equate to around an hour of being two metres away from the same person
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Nine key symptoms of toxic shock-like condition linked to coronavirus in kids
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is often associated with tampon use in young women, but can actually affect anyone of any age - including children
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Coronavirus 'could burn out naturally' before vaccine is developed, expert says
Professor Karol Sikora, former director of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Cancer Programme, has revealed that the coronavirus ‘could burn out naturally& before a vaccine is developed
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Asian Hornets - what they are and what you should do if you spot one in the UK
Asian Hornets are slightly smaller than the native European Hornet, and while they&re not usually dangerous to humans, they pose a risk to honey bees and pollinating insects
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