French health minister Olivier Veran (pictured March 6, 2020) warned that the use of ibuprofen and similar anti-inflammatory drugs could be “an aggravating factor” in COVID-19 infections (AFP Photo/Bertrand GUAY) Geneva (AFP) – The World Health Organization recommended Tuesday that people suffering COVID-19 symptoms avoid taking ibuprofen, after French officials warned that anti-inflammatory drugs could Read more
Fears over catching China’s deadly coronavirus have spread worldwide. Since the previously unknown strain started in the city of Wuhan at the end of last year, it has reached at least 25 countries, including the US, UK and Australia. China alone has reported more than 24,300 cases, with the death toll reaching 490 on Wednesday. Read more