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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.

New needle-free COVID-19 nasal vaccine offers lasting protection

Researchers at Griffith University have developed a new COVID-19 vaccine that can be administered through the nose, offering a promising alternative for those who...

New mRNA vaccine offers longer protection with fewer side effects and lower doses

During the COVID-19 pandemic, mRNA vaccines were developed rapidly and saved countless lives worldwide. Now, researchers at Boston Children's Hospital's Precision Vaccines Program are working...

Pain identified as leading symptom in long COVID, study finds

A new study led by researchers at University College London (UCL) has found that pain is the most common and severe symptom reported by...

COVID-19 vaccine may help treat high blood sugar in long COVID patients

Researchers at Tulane University have found a promising new way to help people suffering from long COVID, particularly those dealing with high blood sugar...

Why COVID-19 pandemic suddenly faded

The COVID-19 pandemic affected the world for several years, causing a significant number of deaths. In the United States, the winter of 2020-2021 was particularly...

Scientists reveal the patients affected by long COVID the worst

New research led by Dr. Stephanie Scott has found that people in Northern England are among the worst affected by long COVID, highlighting a...

Mpox declared a public health emergency of international concern—now what?

On Aug. 14, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the latest mpox outbreak in Africa a public health emergency of international concern. While the virus...

A new COVID-19 vaccine offers long-lasting protection

Researchers at the Helmholtz Center for Infection Research (HZI) have developed a new type of COVID-19 vaccine that could provide long-term protection, reducing the...

Scientists find neurological symptoms from COVID-19 can last up to three years

New research from scientists at Northwestern Medicine in the U.S. and CES University in Colombia has revealed that more than 60% of people who...

Scientists uncover the widespread and lasting impact of long COVID

A new review by researchers has shed light on the widespread and long-lasting impact of long COVID, a condition where symptoms persist for three...