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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.

Pfizer vaccine much less effective in children aged 5-11, study finds

In a new study from the New York State Department of Health, researchers found that Pfizer's COVID vaccine is far less powerful at preventing...

Pfizer, Moderna and Sputnik V vaccine induce better than natural immunity from mild COVID

In a new study from Skoltech, researchers examined the effect of coronavirus immunization with three popular vaccines: Moderna, Pfizer, and the Russian Sputnik V. They...

Scientists find a causal link between blood group and severe COVID-19

In a new study from King's College London, researchers analyzed over 3000 proteins to identify which are causally linked to the development of severe...

All three Omicron subvariants blunt vaccine and antibody treatment effectiveness

In a new study from Columbia University, researchers found only one currently authorized antibody treatment retains its activity against all Omicron subvariants. They also found...

Did COVID-19 make ringing in the ears worse?

Tinnitus, most often described as "ringing" in the ears even though no external sound is present, also can be perceived as humming, hissing, buzzing,...

COVID-19 infection could boost antibodies for 20 months, shows study

In a new study from the University of California, Los Angeles, researchers found if you've already had COVID-19, your natural antibodies may last as...

This drug may relieve painful ‘long Covid’ symptoms

In a new study from the University of California, Irvine, researchers found antihistamines may provide relief for the millions of people suffering from the...

Previous COVID-19 infection, but not vaccination, improves antibodies

In a new study from Sheba Medical Center, researchers found that although over time the number of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies falls in both previously infected...

Double vaccination can half risk of long COVID

In a new study from King’s College London, researchers found Adults who have received a double vaccination are 49% less likely to have Long...

Mounting evidence suggests COVID vaccines do reduce transmission. How does this work

Since COVID-19 vaccines began rolling out across the world, many scientists have been hesitant to say they can reduce transmission of the virus. Their primary...