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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 an effective way to predict who will die in COVID-19

Scientists from Université de Montréal found the amount of a SARS-CoV-2 genetic material—viral RNA—in the blood is a reliable indicator in detecting which patients...

This drug combo may treat COVID-19 effectively

Scientists from UCL found new drug combinations with the potential to treat severe cases of COVID-19 infection at different stages of the disease. The findings...

40% of COVID-19 survivors suffer from a new disability, study finds

Scientists from Monash University found six months after recovering from COVID-19 critical illness, one in five people had died, and almost 40% of survivors...

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...