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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 find the cause of severe COVID-19

A new study has shed light on why COVID-19 affects people so differently, ranging from mild symptoms to severe cases that require ventilators. Researchers have...

This nasal spray could be a game-changer in COVID-19 prevention

Scientists at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have made an exciting breakthrough that could transform how we protect against COVID-19. Their research focuses on a new substance...

Study finds optimal timing for Paxlovid to combat COVID-19

A recent study published in the journal eLife has identified the most effective timing for administering the antiviral drug Paxlovid to COVID-19 patients. The research...

Overuse of antibiotics in COVID-19 patients linked to health deterioration

Recent research presented at the ESCMID Global Congress in Barcelona has revealed that using antibiotics to treat adults hospitalized with moderate COVID-19 can actually...

Long COVID leaves traces in the blood, study finds

In a new study from Imperial College London, scientists have made significant strides in understanding long COVID, the persistent health condition affecting millions worldwide...

Study shows exercise feasible for people recovering from COVID-19

In a pivotal study conducted by the Karolinska Institutet and published in JAMA Network Open, new findings suggest that individuals suffering from post-COVID conditions...

New nasal spray can prevent COVID-19 effectively, study finds

Researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have unveiled an exciting advancement in the battle against COVID-19, showcasing the potential of "stapled lipopeptides" in preventing the...

How long does immunity last after a COVID infection?

Nearly four years into the pandemic, Australia, like many other countries, is still seeing large numbers of COVID cases. Some 860,221 infections were recorded...

Scientists find the cause of deadly inflammation in COVID-19

A study from the University of Southern California (USC) has shed light on why COVID-19 can start with mild symptoms but become deadly for...

How long does immunity last after a COVID infection?

Nearly four years into the pandemic, Australia, like many other countries, is still seeing large numbers of COVID cases. Some 860,221 infections were recorded...