Researchers capture high-powered microscopic images showing startlingly high SARS-CoV-2 viral loads on human respiratory surfaces.
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AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine trial put on hold
The global trial run by researchers at Oxford and AstraZeneca has been paused due to an adverse reaction at a UK site. Whether the reaction is related to the vaccine is still unknown.
Face shields less effective against spreading COVID-19
Face shields and masks with exhalation valves found to be ineffective for stopping COVID-19 from spreading.
Nasal vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 prevents infection and spread throughout the body
Study claims nasal delivery protects first site of infection and produces widespread immune response compared to intramuscular injection.
Researchers show children are silent spreaders of virus that causes COVID-19
Comprehensive pediatric study examines viral load, immune response and hyperinflammation in pediatric COVID-19.
COVID-19 clinical trials lack diversity
Trials need more people of color to generalize results to larger US population.
TikTok is being overlooked as a tool for COVID-19 guidance
Research reveals regrettably little health information in coronavirus-tagged videos.
What the rest of the world can learn from South Korea’s COVID-19 response
CU Denver researcher investigates how South Korean policy enabled the country to flatten the curve without economic disaster.
The six strains of SARS-CoV-2
An extensive study carried out on SARS-CoV-2 sequencing reveals six strains of the virus.
Study: COVID-19 pandemic has negatively influenced subjective well-being
The mental health toll of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Two coronavirus vaccines show immune response in human trials
Scientists express cautious optimism about two potential COVID-19 vaccine candidates from the UK and China.
Health and economy should be equally important for controlling COVID-19
Researchers look at three key pandemic control measures for low- to middle-income countries.
Challenges in vaccine development during an evolving pandemic
As researchers race to produce the long-awaited SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, the global scale of this pandemic is posing some unique hurdles.
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