face masks for all ? hotly debated
Face masks are a hotly debated, controversial topic at the moment in Germany. Today, we want to give our opinion on face masks. Face masks and protective gear are in short supply at hospitals, it is there they are needed now, since personnel is in close contact to patients. Therefore, the discussion about a mandatory […]
recommendations to the lifting of the current measures in germany
Please remember: These measures were imposed for your protection To keep up the strict measures in the long run, is impossible, since the consequences for the society and economy are foreseeable. We know it takes six to eight weeks for a person to change a habit. Such is the psychology of human beings. Thus, the […]
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 adapted to its host organism and thus is depending on the specific conditions present in this organism. Therefore, crossing the species barrier may well lead into a cul-de-sac. In such […]
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 virus will not be stopped, but the wave of infections may be slowed down. Such a slow-down of the epidemic will help the health care system in its handling of […]
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 impact of SARS-CoV-2. Societies and the economy are ill prepared for such a crisis. Since there is no drug or vaccine at hand, a sense of panic is spreading, which […]
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 years in the US and Europe. We are working in the area of infectious diseases and have made our experiences in several international scientific institutions and laboratories. Meanwhile we founded […]
