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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 new treatment option for COVID-19

In a new study from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, researchers found an effective treatment for critically ill COVID-19 patients. They examined the...

COVID-19: Where do we go from here?

When the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed their guidelines for mask wearing a few weeks ago, loosening their recommendations for areas with low to...

People with cancer do benefit from COVID-19 vaccination

Cancer patients who have compromised immune systems due to their disease or therapy remain at high risk for COVID-19 infection. It is why this population...

Meet the man who spent 75 days in the hospital with COVID-19

In April 2020, 26-year-old Andrew Ackerman couldn't seem to kick a bad sinus infection. Providers at an urgent care told him he just needed...

New COVID-19 vaccine could produce robust antibodies

In a new study from the City of Hope, researchers found a COVID-19 investigational vaccine produced a robust neutralizing antibody and T cell response...

These drugs work well against BA.2 Omicron variant

In a new study from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, researchers found the antiviral therapies remdesivir, molnupiravir, and the active ingredient in Pfizer's Paxlovid pill...

New air filters could rapidly kill COVID-19 and other viruses

In a new study from the University of Birmingham, researchers have developed new antimicrobial technology for air filters which can in seconds kill bacteria,...

Continued dexamethasone may not improve COVID-19 outcomes

In a new study from Kaiser Permanente, researchers found in people hospitalized with COVID-19, continuing treatment with dexamethasone at discharge could not reduce 14-day...

Animal noses inspire new mask, air filter designs

Masks that protect against coronavirus can feel like a nuisance, especially while exercising. A new 3D-printable mask design, inspired by animal noses, promises easy breathing...

Third COVID vaccine dose critical for preventing omicron, study finds

mRNA vaccines are highly effective in preventing COVID-19 associated hospital admissions related to the alpha, delta, and omicron variants. In a new study, researchers found...