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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 discover COVID-19 virus widespread in Virginia wildlife

New research shows that the COVID-19 virus, SARS-CoV-2, is widespread among wildlife in Virginia. Researchers found the virus in six common backyard species and detected...

COVID, flu and RSV: What to know about who should get vaccinated and when

It has been more than a year since the World Health Organization declared an end to the COVID-19 pandemic. But while the virus no longer...

Nasal vaccines could be key to stopping COVID spread, new study finds

COVID-19 vaccines were developed quickly and saved millions of lives, but they couldn't completely stop the virus from spreading. A new study with hamsters suggests...

New study shows autoimmunity may drive long COVID Symptoms

Scientists are uncovering more about why some people suffer from Long COVID, a condition with lingering symptoms after recovering from COVID-19. New research suggests that...

COVID-19 vaccination may increase risk for urinary tract problems

A study published online on June 24 in Frontiers in Medicine suggests that COVID-19 vaccination might cause some side effects related to the lower...

COVID-19 may cause long-lasting cognitive and mental issues

A study published in The Lancet Psychiatry reveals that many people who were hospitalized with COVID-19 continue to suffer from cognitive and psychiatric problems...

Common arthritis drug may help treat long COVID

Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have found a potential treatment for the respiratory symptoms of long COVID by uncovering a...

Mammal-to-mammal spread of bird flu confirmed in new study

A recent study has confirmed that bird flu, specifically the H5N1 strain, has spilled over from birds to dairy cattle in the U.S. and...

Scientists find mild COVID-19 can cause long-term memory and attention issues

Even mild cases of COVID-19 can lead to long-term cognitive problems, including memory loss and attention deficit, according to a study by researchers at...

Long COVID risk has declined over course of pandemic, shows study

The risk of developing long COVID has decreased significantly over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an analysis of data. Researchers attributed about...