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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.

COVID-19 misinformation linked to vaccination hesitancy, refusal

Scientists from Indiana University found that misinformation posted online about the COVID-19 vaccine was associated with hesitancy toward inoculation and lower vaccination rates in...

Unvaccinated people can increase COVID-19 risk for vaccinated people

Scientists from the University of Toronto found that unvaccinated people threaten the safety of the vaccinated even when SARS-CoV-2 vaccination rates are high. The research...

People hospitalized with omicron face similar risks to those with delta

Scientists from Johns Hopkins found that patients hospitalized with the omicron or delta variants of COVID-19 required similar levels of respiratory support and intensive...

No evidence showing ivermectin effectively against COVID-19, study finds

In a recent study published in JAMA, researchers found even though clinical trials haven’t shown oral ivermectin works against COVID-19, doctors continue to prescribe ivermectin. They...

COVID-19 vaccines not linked with fertility issues

Vaccines are the best way to protect yourself from COVID-19. But some people have concerns about rumored side effects. This includes whether the vaccines affect...

Even partially vaccinated people have lower death risk in COVID-19

Scientists from the University of Toronto found that even when COVID-19 vaccines fail to prevent hospitalization, they appear to strongly lower the risk of...

This asthma drug may help reduce COVID-19, scientists find

Scientists from the Indian Institute of Science found that a drug used to treat asthma and allergies can bind to and block a crucial...

Vitamin D3 could help people fight against COVID-19, study confirms

In a recent study published in Frontiers in Immunology, researchers found that vitamin D3 could balance people’s immune systems and help strengthen defenses against viral...

This approach to COVID-19 booster vaccination offers best protection

Scientists from Universidad del Desarrollo found that the mix-and-match approach to COVID-19 booster vaccination offers the best protection. They showed that giving a different type...

Past COVID-19 infection, but not vaccination, could boost antibodies

In a recent study presented at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, researchers found that although over time the number of...