Public Health

This study shows how to kill COVID-19 virus on surfaces in 2 minutes

A recent study from the Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System and elsewhere reported the effectiveness of a broad spectrum, pulsed xenon ultraviolet (PX-UV) disinfection...

Mouthwash may help prevent COVID-19 transmission, this study shows

Recent studies increasingly demonstrate the importance of the throat and salivary glands as sites of virus replication and transmission in early COVID-19 disease. SARS-CoV-2 is...

Most U.S. states seeing rapid increase in COVID-19 transmission

The majority of US states are seeing a rapid increase in COVID-19 transmission, according to Imperial analysis. Latest estimates reveal that just eight states in...

Don’t let COVID-19 stop you from seeking critical medical care

When seeking critical medical care, minutes count — especially when dealing with cases of suspected heart attack or stroke. Yet many patients in need of...

New blood test can detect COVID-19 in 20 minutes

In a new study, researchers have been able to detect positive COVID-19 cases using blood samples in about 20 minutes, and identify whether someone...

New hopes for quick COVID-19 vaccine

As physical distancing, face masks and habitual hand-washing have become the new normal, hopes for returning to the old normal rest largely on the...

New antibody finding shows promise in fight against COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that potently neutralizing antibodies are showing promise as a potential therapy for preventing and treating COVID-19. The monoclonal antibodies...

Good news: COVID-19 virus not transmitted by mosquitoes

In a new study, researchers confirmed that the COVID-19 virus cannot be transmitted to people by mosquitoes. The research was conducted by a team at...

Harvard study shows real symptoms in severe COVID-19

A recent study at Harvard Medical School found a new list of symptoms that point to severe COVID-19. The findings are based on a review...

These anti-inflammatory drugs could stop COVID-19 virus growth

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and its rapid spread, the scientific community has been working on developing an effective treatment for the...