Evidence of human-to-cat coronavirus transmission identified by scientists: study Scientists in the United Kingdom have found evidence that humans infected with SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus, can pass the virus to cats. Researchers from the University of Glasgow when screening the country’s feline population identified two such cases of cats contracting the virus from their infected owners.
COVID-19 antibodies found in dogs in Washington state, officials say More than a dozen dogs in Washington state have tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies, indicating they were once exposed to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes a COVID-19 infection.
Parents of boy killed by alligator at Disney World advocate for pediatric organ donation in new campaign The parents of the 3-year-old boy who was tragically killed by an alligator at Walt Disney World are advocating for pediatric organ donation in a new campaign, coinciding with National Donate Life Month this April.
Death of 7-month-old Queens boy ruled homicide: cops The October death of a 7-month-old Queens boy has been ruled a homicide.
Trained dogs can smell coronavirus in your pee Dogs can sniff out SARS-CoV-2 in urine samples with 96% accuracy, according to a proof-of-concept study.
Florida Keys to see release of first genetically modified mosquitoes In an effort to fight insect-borne viruses like Zika, dengue fever and malaria, genetically modified mosquitoes are set to be released in the Florida Keys.
Rep. Ritchie Torres’ Big Idea: Create permanent monthly child allowance payments to parents The Big Idea is a series that asks top lawmakers and figures to discuss their moonshot — what’s the one proposal, if politics and polls and even price tag were not an issue, they’d implement to change the country for the better?
FDA removal of restrictions on telemedicine abortions prompts celebration, safety concerns The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has lifted restrictions on telemedicine abortions, reigniting debate over the administration of the controversial drug mifepristone.
Hostess recalls Snoballs snack cake after not listing ingredient as allergen Hostess is recalling its SnoBalls product after an ingredient was not listed as an allergen on the packaging.
Half of kids with coronavirus-linked MIS-C have neurological symptoms, study finds Half of children in a small study who had a rare but serious inflammatory illness following a coronavirus infection developed neurological symptoms, early findings suggest.
