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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.

People with mild COVID-19 should use antiviral drug, WHO strongly recommends

Scientists from WHO suggest that Pfizer's oral antiviral drug (a combination of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir tablets) is strongly recommended for people with non-severe COVID-19...

COVID-19 directly infects and damages human kidney, study finds

Scientists from Duke University found that the virus that causes COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, can directly infect a specialized type of kidney cell. The discovery helps explain...

Can traumatic stress from Covid lead to PTSD?

Scientists from Georgia State University found that for some Americans, the COVID-19 pandemic has emerged as a source of traumatic stress that may predict...

To mask, or not to mask? Let’s check some experts’ opinions

A federal judge struck down the government’s transportation mask mandate on Monday, making face coverings optional for passengers and employees. Four major airlines immediately revoked...

Nearly 50% of COVID-19 survivors have ‘long COVID’ symptoms, study finds

Scientists from the University of Michigan found that around the world, 43 percent of those infected with COVID-19 experienced post-COVID conditions. They looked at data...

COVID-19 infection gives people strong and long-lasting protection

Scientists from Providence found the level of protection granted by a prior COVID-19 infection among unvaccinated people was on par with the level of...

New York City parents reluctant to vaccinate young children for COVID-19

Scientists from CUNY found that almost 40% of New York City parents are hesitant to vaccinate their young children for COVID-19. The research is published...

Your smartwatch can track your response to COVID-19 vaccine

Scientists from Scripps Research found how data from wearable sensors, such as smartwatches and fitness bands, can track a person's physiological response to the...

Pneumonia from COVID-19 can increase dementia risk

Scientists from the University of Missouri found that patients hospitalized with COVID-19 pneumonia have a higher risk of developing dementia than those with other...

1 in 3 COVID-19 patients develop ‘Long COVID’, study shows

Scientists from UCLA found that 30% of people treated for COVID-19 developed Post Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), most commonly known as "Long COVID." In...