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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.

Chinese medicine shows promise in COVID-19 recovery, study finds

A study by the School of Chinese Medicine at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) reports that over half of COVID-19 patients treated during Hong...

New super-sensitive test can spot hidden infections early

In a breakthrough that could change the way we fight diseases, scientists have come up with a super-sensitive test that can detect dangerous germs...

Scientists find link between immune response and Long COVID

Some people end up with long-lasting illness after being infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. This is called Long COVID. Symptoms can include...

New COVID-19 vaccine a good value for U.S., study finds

With updated vaccines against the SARS-COV2 virus now available nationwide, a new analysis suggests that America could save money by ensuring that as many...

One in seven Americans affected by long COVID, study fidns

Long COVID, a condition that follows a COVID-19 infection and involves persistent symptoms for at least three months, has emerged as a significant concern. Research...

Why some people have persistent long COVID symptoms

A recent study conducted by a team of researchers has explored the long-lasting physical symptoms experienced by people in Scandinavia after recovering from a...

Scientists find new hope for predicting and treating long COVID

Researchers at the University of Alberta have identified a potentially crucial amino acid that may help predict poor clinical outcomes in COVID-19 patients and...

Is it a cold, the flu or COVID-19?

This article was originally posted on October 21, 2020, and was updated on October 17, 2023. Editor’s note: Knowledge about COVID-19 is ever-evolving. For historical...

New vaccine may shield against 3 deadly coronaviruses, study finds

A groundbreaking vaccine designed to combat three different deadly coronaviruses has shown significant promise in mouse studies, marking a substantial step forward in the...

Scientists find links between COVID-19 and Alzheimer’s disease

A review in the Journal of Neurochemistry delves into the potential connections between COVID-19 and Alzheimer's disease (AD), emphasizing the neurological symptoms experienced by...