Two-thirds of Slovaks tested for virus, 1% positive

Two-thirds of Slovakia’s population of 5.4 million people were tested for coronavirus over the weekend as part of a controversial nationwide programme, officials said on Monday. Antigen tests were carried out on 3.625 million people—of whom 38,359 people, or 1.06 percent, were found to be positive. “We have made a…

A positive outlook can reduce memory decline, says study

With a second national lockdown looming, you’d be forgiven for finding it tricky to be upbeat at the moment. However, a new study suggests that keeping positive and enthusiastic could help to stave off memory decline as you age. According to the study, published in the journal Psychological Science, people…

Trump tests positive for COVID-19: What are the risks?

U.S. president Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. This comes a month before the 2020 presidential election and a couple of days after Trump’s and former Vice President Joe Biden’s chaotic first presidential debate in Ohio. The 74-year-old president, who spent months…