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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.

Molnupiravir doesn’t reduce COVID-19 hospitalizations in high-risk vaccinated people

Molnupiravir did not reduce hospitalisations or deaths among higher risk, vaccinated adults with COVID-19 in the community.

Half of US adults say they had COVID-19, but only a fraction were officially...

In a study from Northeastern and elsewhere, scientists found half of U.S. adults report being sickened with COVID-19 at some point during the pandemic,...

How common are severe side effects from COVID vaccines? And how are they detected?

Former federal MP Dr Kerryn Phelps has talked this week about the medical problems she and her wife had after their COVID-19 vaccinations around...

More exercise linked to less-severe COVID-19

Scientists found people who were more physically active prior to being diagnosed with COVID-19 had a lower risk of severe outcomes.

Scientists find new treatment for ‘brain fog’ in long COVID

In a study from Yale University, scientists found a new treatment for 'brain fog' in long COVID.

Meds for high blood pressure, diabetes may reduce COVID-19 death risk

A recent study from the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center found a COVID-19 survival benefit linked to the use of an angiotensin-converting enzyme...

Scientists find surprising risks for COVID-19 infection

In a study from Charles University, scientists examined risk factors and protections against contracting COVID-19, and also for suffering from severe COVID. They found several...

These drugs linked to post-COVID dementia in older people

In a study from Northwell Health in Glen Oaks, scientists found pre-COVID-19 psychotropic medication use is associated with higher risk for incident dementia following...

COVID or the common cold? What to do if you have symptoms this Christmas

There’s a lot to be jolly about this Christmas. COVID has been significantly, although not completely, “defanged”, thanks to vaccines and treatments. Christmas dos, nativity...

COVID-19 booster helps you get longer-lasting antibodies

In a study from the University of Virginia, scientists found the benefits of a COVID-19 booster. The new findings shed light on how mRNA boosters—both...