Scientists express cautious optimism about two potential COVID-19 vaccine candidates from the UK and China.
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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.
How likely is it that COVID-19 will be a seasonal illness?
SARS-CoV-2 transmission appears to be affected by humidity, but experts warn that declines in summer months will not slow transmission enough to make a big dent.
As businesses reopen, it’s crucial we wear masks and safely distance
Mounting evidence suggests that the majority of SARS-CoV-2 infections occur through silent transmissions, where asymptomatic carriers spread virus-containing aerosols simply by speaking.
SARS‐CoV‐2 virulence: Interplay of floating virus‐laden particles, climate, and humans
With the emergence of COVID‐19, it is important to address SARS‐CoV‐2 virulence through the relationship between exhaled particles, the climate, and transfection by interpreting the findings of prior studies.
First human trial of vaccine shows it is safe and induces rapid immune response
Researchers in China give hope for a potential vaccine against SARS-CoV-2.
No evidence of benefit from chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients
A study that analyzed data from nearly 15 000 patients with COVID-19 receiving four combinations of chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine, and antibiotics indicates the drug regimen may be doing more harm than good.
Twin antibodies show neutralizing activity against SARS-CoV-2
Scientists identify a cocktail of antibodies from a recovered COVID-19 patient’s blood sample that helped neutralize the SARS-CoV-2 virus in mice.
Why do some COVID-19 patients lose their sense of smell?
A new study explores how SARS-CoV-2 damages cells in the nasal cavity, altering infected individuals’ sense of smell.
Tracking and analysis of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein mutations
Understanding changes to the spike protein’s structure is critical to the development of an effective vaccine.
Timing of immune response to COVID-19 may contribute to disease severity
The interaction between the innate and the adaptive immune responses to COVID-19 may be impacting disease progression, and the answer might be to suppress them.
Step-by-step guide on how to make new antibody test published
Researchers publish detailed protocol on their new antibody test to be used by researchers and clinicians around the world.
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