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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Most people who fall sick with COVID-19 will experience mild to moderate symptoms and recover without special treatment. However, some will become seriously ill and require medical attention.

This study shows the cause of ‘brain fog’ in COVID-19

One of the dozens of unusual symptoms that have emerged in COVID-19 patients is a condition that’s informally called “COVID brain” or “brain fog.” It’s...

COVID-19 infection may boost antibodies against common colds

Scientists from Scripps Research found that getting sick with a common cold doesn't make you immune to COVID-19, but a COVID-19 infection might boost...

COVID-19 can increase anxiety in people with this health problem

Scientists from BC Children's Hospital and elsewhere found the different effects of COVID-19 on anxiety. They found in those with asthma, the pandemic was linked to...

This study suggests most people may not need second COVID booster

Scientists from Israel’s Sheba Medical Center found that a fourth COVID vaccination or second booster shot may not be necessary for most people because...

This study shows a big cause of death in COVID-19

Scientists from Yale University found the mechanisms behind a major cause of morbidity and mortality in COVID-19 patients. The research is published in Nature Reviews...

Why vaccination could prevent severe COVID-19 illness

Scientists from Harvard University found that vaccines induce multiple immune system mechanisms to protect against severe COVID-19 illness. They found that while vaccine-induced neutralizing antibody...

Is there still a benefit to masking?

With California coronavirus cases rising—the state has recently been recording about 5,600 coronavirus cases a day—should you be masking up when people around you...

How COVID-19 vaccination and previous infections also help fight against omicron

The omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 has caused another major wave of infection worldwide. This is because even vaccinated individuals or those who had contracted a...

Which masks protect against omicron?

As we begin to learn more about the omicron variant, there are concerns regarding the best ways to stay safe against this new threat. Peter...

COVID vaccination or prior infection can protect most people from Omicron

Scientists from Massachusetts General Hospital found that T cell responses are still robust against the omicron variant in most people with COVID infection or...