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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 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...

New study makes vaccines more effective to fight flu, COVID-19 and HIV

Researchers at Stanford Engineering have developed a new nanoparticle platform that could significantly improve the effectiveness of existing vaccines, including those for influenza, COVID-19,...

Researchers develop new nasal spray treatment and vaccine for flu and coronaviruses

A team of researchers from the University of Houston has made significant strides in the fight against respiratory viruses, including the flu and various...

People have lower risks of heart attacks and strokes after COVID-19 vaccination

A study published in Nature Communications has found that the rates of heart attacks and strokes decreased after COVID-19 vaccination compared to before or...

Scientists unravel COVID’s most mysterious pediatric complication

Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, some children fought off the virus with few, if any, symptoms, only to suffer severe organ failure weeks later. This...

Scientists uncover cause of Covid-19 diarrhea, pointing to potential treatments

Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have discovered how COVID-19 causes diarrhea, offering clues for potential treatments. By using human stem cells to create a "mini...