Tag: COVID-19

The virus was almost nowhere to be found. Now, it's almost everywhere.

High level of awareness and prevention measures can diminish and postpone the peak

There could be long-term implications from the novel coronavirus

It's shocking that something like this can get published.

COVID-19 and the flu spread through similar mechanisms, so it's not surprising that

Lockdown relaxation is leading to a new wave of infections in Europe.

"Dark" personality traits might be impeding pandemic efforts, but the overall picture is far more complex.

A flimsy argument against face coverings gets a serious blow.

Emotionally, older adults seem to fare better -- at least in one study

The larger is the awareness, the better are the results

When patients only report light respiratory problems, cases tended to be less severe.

The vaccine developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca produced antibodies against the coronavirus.

Children between the ages of 10 and 19 can also spread the coronavirus, researchers from South Korea write.

Some make it seem like protecting the economy comes at odds with human health. But that's not the case -- ...

This century-old vaccine could have a protective effect against COVID-19, these researchers claim.

The team believes most of these symptoms are caused by our immune response, not the virus.

The coronavirus is the buzzword of the year, but what's a virus and how does it spread?

The strain doesn't seem to increase disease severity, though.

Absence of symptoms does not necessarily mean absence of harm.

We’re only at the start of the coronavirus pandemic although the second wave may take a different form to the ...

The study underscores the importance of widescale testing in communities.

It allows users to track changes in economic activity, climate change and air and water quality, among others

"COVID toes" are not a sign of COVID-19 infection but a result of sedentary lifestyles linked to community lockdown measures, ...

The novel testing kit would work with only a saliva sample.

Researchers warn that the coronavirus may cause the onset of diabetes in some patients.

Masks reduce the intake of oxygen and increase the intake of carbon dioxide.

What kind of people would stockpile toilet paper? These psychologists found out.

Levels of certain proteins in the blood can be used to diagnose COVID-19 disease progression.

Humidity seems to play an important role in COVID-19 transmission.

The bad, the good, and the caveat.

Yet more than 50% said they are very confident they know how to clean and disinfect their homes safely.

The Japanese medical system was on the brink of collapse, but face masks helped keep the outbreak under control, an ...

The survey also shows which countries are most (and least) in favor of wearing face masks.

Looming fears over contracting disease and economic uncertainty is causing major psychological suffering among American adults.

There a four coronaviruses known to cause common colds, but can they offer any immunity against SARS-CoV-2?

A rather large portion of COVID-19 cases lack symptoms. A new study reveals new insights into how they can spread ...

Just 3% of the world's population has antibodies for COVID-19 -- woefully short of at least 60% required for herd ...

Researchers assessed the factors that were most associated with COVID-19 mortality in more than 20,000 hospitalized patients.

Studies suggest that the coronavirus stops being infectious around 11 days after the onset of symptoms, even though PCR tests ...

You thought Russia was the only place with mysterious cases of "pneumonia"?

Chlorinated water itself is probably not a risk -- but we shouldn't rush to open swimming pools.

Men are often more at risk from disease -- and COVID is no exception.

Swedish officials stand by their approach, but so far, things don't look too good.

Could sunlight be an ally against COVID-19? This study suggests so.

Copper has long known to be effective at killing viruses. So why don't we use it more?

Although the evidence is incomplete, it is substantial enough to warrant the widespread usage of face masks.

A recent poll suggests that many Americans wouldn't want to return to restaurants and gyms even though they might be ...

If it works, it can help keep people safe and lower pressure on the medical system.

It has a smaller pore size than the actual mask, further enhancing protection.

Several countries have expressed intentions to issue "immunity passports". This raises unprecedented ethical concerns.