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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.

mRNA COVID-19 vaccine side effects are mild and temporary, study finds

In a new study from CDC, researchers reviewed adverse events following vaccination against COVID-19 with mRNA vaccines in the U.S. They found that for more...

Fractional doses of COVID-19 vaccines can bring benefits, study finds

In a new study, researchers call for the testing of fractional doses of COVID-19 vaccines to stretch the supply and accelerate global vaccination against...

COVID -19 patients could have different variants in different parts of the body

COVID-19 continues to sweep the world causing hospitalizations and deaths. Successive variants of concern (VoC) replaced the original virus. They are increasingly escaping immune protection offered...

WHO recommends antiviral drug for people with non-severe COVID-19

In a new WHO guideline, the antiviral drug molnupiravir is conditionally recommended for patients with non-severe COVID-19 who are at the highest risk of...

Some common pain and fever drugs may increase risk of COVID-19 infection

In a new study from the University of Sydney, researchers found that some of the most common pain and fever medicines might increase vulnerability...

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,...