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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.

Scientists find a universal antibody therapy for all COVID-19 variants

In a new study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, researchers discovered a monoclonal antibody that potentially acts as a potent universal coronavirus...

This new PCR test can detect all COVID-19 variants

In a new study from Rutgers University and elsewhere, researchers developed a PCR test that uses molecular beacons not only to diagnose COVID-19 infection,...

Fourth COVID vaccine shot for Omicron cannot benefit these people

In a new study from the Sheba Medical Center, researchers found the fourth dose of existing mRNA COVID-19 vaccines offer little benefit to younger...

This antiviral treatment is effective for COVID-19 new variants

In a new study from Rutgers, researchers found an antiviral drug used to treat SARS-CoV-2 remains effective against the newest variants of the evolving...

Has the page of COVID-19 finally turned? The pandemic’s psychological scars remain

It’s been a long and uncertain road, with some groups shouldering a disproportionately greater burden of mental anguish from COVID-19. Yet now there’s a glimmer...

COVID-19 Delta breakthrough infection can strongly benefit these people

A new study from King's College London found a delta breakthrough infection generates a potent and broad neutralizing antibody response in double vaccinated individuals. The...

Cognitive problems linked to higher death risk in COVID-19 pandemic

In a new study, researchers found that higher death rates are linked to the COVID-19 pandemic among older adults with cognitive impairment, like Alzheimer's...

‘Long COVID’ may lead to lingering airways disease, study finds

A new study from the University of Iowa found disease of the small airways in the lungs is a potential long-lasting effect of COVID-19. They...

What’s behind post-COVID brain fog?

As a neurologist working in the COVID Survivorship Program at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, I find that my patients all have similar issues. It’s...

This drug may prevent severe COVID-19, new study finds

In a new study from the William Osler Health Centre, researchers found for people with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 and a high risk for progression, sotrovimab...