Scientists find the cause of some ‘long COVID’ cases
Scientists from UCLA found a surprising clue to the ‘long COVID’ syndrome.
They found an abnormally suppressed immune system may be to blame, not a...
Longer interval between COVID-19 vaccines can produce 9 times as many antibodies
Scientists from the UK Health Security Agency found that a longer interval between primary COVID-19 vaccine doses can boost antibody production up to nine...
Omicron infection just 20 days after Delta, scientists find
Scientists from Institut Català de Salut found that Omicron infection just 20 days after Delta, the shortest known gap between infections.
The research was presented...
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...