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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.
Nice (France), May 11 (EFE / EPA) .- (Camera: Sebastien Nogier) France has begun to gradually ease its measures and restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, although the virus is still active.FOOTAGE OF NICE.
Tbilisi (Georgia), May 11 (EFE) .- (Camera: Misha Vignanski) Georgia reopened shops on Wednesday after two months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic, the management of which has earned the local government the praise of the international community.FOOTAGE OF TBILISI.SOUNDBITKES OF OTAR MGEBRISHVILI, SHOP MANAGER.Translation:"We are opening today and we are offering our clients special offers, including sales. The last three months have been a great challenge. It's the first time we've ever worked in these conditions."
Bangkok, 3 may (EFE/EPA).- (Camera: Rungroj Yongrit) The Thai government announced the restart of some businesses, a raft of shop and services as well as some activities on 03 May 2020 with social distancing and restriction guidelines as part of the easing of some stringent measures imposed to curb the ongoing COVID-19.FOOTAGE OF PEOPLE IN THE STREET AND BUSINESSESS.
Luxembourg, Apr 17 (EFE/EPA).- (Camera: Julian Warnand) Soldiers distributed protective masks to craft companies at the Findel Airport in Luxembourg on Friday. The government has decided to allocate a kit of five masks per employee to companies free of charge. FOOTAGE OF THE MASK DISTRIBUTION.
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