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Some people carry biological links to their Neanderthal ancestors, and new research from Europe says in the current pandemic, that's not good news. Modern humans and Neanderthals are known to have interbred at various points in history, resulting in an exchange of genes than can still be found today. According to HuffPost, Neanderthal genes may increase the likelihood of suffering severe forms of COVID-19. A particular cluster of genes--called a haplotype--has been linked to a higher risk of hospitalization and respiratory failure in novel coronavirus patients. The haplotype is found in about 16% of the population in Europe and half the population in South Asia. In Africa and East Asia, it is non-existent. The genes are one of several risk factors for COVID-19, including age, sex, and pre-existing conditions like obesity, diabetes, and heart problems.
Paris, Apr 11 (EFE/EPA).- (Camera: Christophe Petit-Tesson) Hospitals continue to fight Covid-19 in France, where 13,197 people have died due to the disease. FOOTAGE OF THE NIGHT SHIFT AT THE ICU IN THE AMBROISE HOSPITAL.
Karachi / Peshawar (Pakistan), Apr 10 (EFE / EPA) .- (Camera: Rehan Khan / Bilawal Arbab) Pakistani authorities disinfected the streets of Karachi on Friday while some faithful attended Friday prayers among the strong coronavirus measures.The country now has a total of 4,601 cases and 66 deaths due to Covid-19.FOOTAGE OF DISINFECTION IN KARACHI (0:00-1:16) AND PESHAWAR (1:16-END)
Blankenburg (Germany), Apr 8 (EFE/EPA).- (Camera: Clemens Bilan) The German army is using its resources to fight the Covid-19 pandemic by making hand sanitizer among other. FOOTAGE OF THE FELDWEBEL-ANTON-SCHMID STATION IN BLANKENBURG.
New Zealand's former Covid-19 response minister Chris Hipkins emerges as the sole nominee to replace Jacinda Ardern as the country's new prime minister. Speaking to reporters outside parliament in the capital Wellington, Hipkins said he will strive to "reach a consensus about who was best to lead Labour and therefore New Zealand forward." SOUNDBITE
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