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your personal behavior WILL DECIDE the course of the pandemic
It is in your hands! In a democratic society the individual makes the decisions. This freedom, however, is coming with a responsibility. It is only
global numbers of SARS-CoV-2 infections
The Johns Hopkins University is publishing a world map showing current numbers of infections of SARS-CoV-2 on a daily basis. The numbers published on this
SARS-CoV-2 – a virus originating in the animal kingdom – what happens now?
SARS-CoV-2 was transmitted as a zoonotic infection from animals to humans. It crossed the species barrier that normally prevents pathogen transfer. A virus is well
interrupting chains of infection – still possible in Germany
As virologists, we do agree with some of our medical colleagues that it is still possible to interrupt chains of infection. The spread of this
we’ve got the know-how, do you have the assets?
The current coronavirus outbreak again shows that the world is not prepared to deal with a pandemic. Governments and companies are scrambling to diminish the
panic or ignorance – there is a way inbetween
Dear Readers, Welcome back to our blog. We are happy to continue sharing our know-how and expertise that we have acquired over the past 25
answers to questions we have been asked recently
Does a flu shot prevent a coronavirus infection? The answer is no. These are two different viruses. There is no vaccine available yet against the
is it possible to stop the spread of the new coronavirus?
A virus that has already spread globally cannot be contained. No measures such as locking down cities or closing borders will prevent the ongoing spread.
get a flu shot now, if you haven’t already got one
Why do we recommend getting a Flu shot, if it does not prevent a coronavirus infection? There are three obvious reasons: Flu is a killer.
viruses do not respect political borders
Will we be able to contain COVID-19? Probably not. This window of opportunity had already closed in December 2019. Now, the world has to deal
does a quarantine help against the spread of COVID-19?
The short answer is: Yes and no. The long answer is: It depends. What does quarantine mean? A quarantine is an isolation of infected people
new antiviral medication for prophylaxis and treatment
Investors, sponsors and customers are welcome The current spread of a new coronavirus again proves just how fast an infectious disease may travel across the
welcome to the sajo blog
The current coronavirus outbreak prompted us to start a blog in order to share our thoughts on infectious diseases and other topics that might be