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Antiviral drug touted as potential COVID-19 treatment is not doing too well, according to inadvertently released results.
Material matters.
Shining a light on viral particles makes them go away faster. But the evidence has not been presented yet.
This means that COVID-19 can make a comeback even if antybodies are formed.
The lockdown is lulling us into a false sense of security. If we fall into the drap, we will pay a dire price.
Fictional villains have a unique appeal, a new study reports, as they allow us a safe space to explore our own darker sides. Every great book or show needs a good hero to keep the story moving — but what is a hero without his nemesis? Villains like Voldemort, Vader, or the Joker may be […]
The study was limited, however, both in scope and translatability to humans.
More than 800 volunteers will be given the first dose of a vaccine.
Buildings can be an ally in our fight against viruses.
The coronavirus spreads through direct contact between people so it's better forgoing sex entirely if you have concerns a partner might be infected.
The answer is almost certainly 'no'.
Smokers seem less likely to catch the virus, but we don't know why.
Seven more cases of felines with coronavirus have been reported at the Bronx Zoo.
Not recommending widespread facemask usage may be one of our biggest failures in managing the pandemic.
No movement of people or industrial activity brought a cleaner sky over most cities.
Prevention is key to curbing the number of deaths due to cardiac arrest.
As the US government fumbled its response, these countries got it right.
So just use cloth masks, researchers advise.
Our capacity to make basic decisions could be affected by emissions, too.
If our lockdown exit strategy hinges on immunity tests, we might be in for a world of trouble.
Testing capacity has to increase to five million tests a day by early June, and 20 million a day by July.
It's not inevitable for all family members to get sick.
For COVID-19, age and sex appear to be strong predictors of who lives and who dies.
It's still too early to tell.
Cycling and walking space will be expanded as part of a new plan after restrictions are lifted.
WHO head asks for cooperation and global solidarity.
Hong Kong hasn't seen a new coronavirus case in weeks.
There are few guarantees in vaccine-making. We shouldn't bet on vaccines to save us -- our best chance is to adapt to the virus.
And it did so in less than month.
Both countries had been praised for their initial efforts
Social distance is important but also sneeze and cough etiquette
The state will do 2,000 tests per day
I agree with that view.
An inexpensive new diagnosis tool for COVID-19 might be a game changer.
Japan is currently asking all citizens to stay indoor, but has not imposed any punitive measures.
California published a set of indicators that will determine when to relax the quarantine.
Preliminary data suggests COVID-19 ICU patients are suffering from multiple organ damage.
Governor Cuomo ordered all people to wear face-covering in public
Billions across the globe are staying at home to stop the spread of the virus.
The findings highlight the importance of wearing masks and social distancing for all people, even for those that look healthy.
Tree hugging is back.
The comparisons were ill-suited the first time around, now they are just inane.
The Swedish experiment is showcasing the risks of not imposing a lockdown.
The coronavirus mainly spreads through direct person-to-person contact and it does a very good job at it, too, being roughly twice as contagious as the flu. So, this is a virus that is highly adapted to human nature, exploiting our propensity to engage in social activities. Due to the way it is designed by its […]
Social distancing means more time inside for our youngsters, and that also means more screen time. However, a new study suggests that this isn’t cause for much concern — young people today are just as socially skilled as those from the previous generation, it found. The team compared teacher and parent evaluations of children who […]
Bliss, it seems, may actually come in a pill after all.
US President questions the organization for "covering up" spread of the virus.
It can reduce the rate of decline in cognitive functions by half, the authors found.
States don't yet have the testing and contact tracing capacity needed for such a decision.
You shouldn't shy away from talking to your kids -- this can actually be very helpful.
