A high-risk version of a gene called LZTFL1 doubles the risk of respiratory failure and death from COVID.
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Substances found in algae, squid and fish all have potential antiviral properties.
In a sample of white-tailed deer, 80% were found to have an active COVID infection.
Pfizer contractor Ventavia denies accusations of scientific misconduct on COVID vaccine trial.
A moral philosopher looks at the difference between “having” a right and “doing” right.
Cases are high in people over 60, who are far more likely to develop severe COVID and need hospital treatment.
Ivermectin is vital for controlling a number of neglected tropical diseases, but mixed messaging and reported side-effects from its misuse against COVID could turn patients off it.
This new sub-variant of the delta has gained a foothold in the UK.
Do you regularly find yourself scrolling through COVID news stories on social media, and can’t tear yourself away? You’re not alone.
India is sending doses overseas again, but exports are unlikely to properly ramp up until all Indian adults have been vaccinated.
Every infected person is assigned a local case officer who can personalise the support they receive.
AstraZeneca’s durable monoclonal antibody treatment has shown promise in phase 3 clinical trials.
Severe COVID raises the risk of preterm birth, being admitted to intensive care and still birth – so everyone who is pregnant should get vaccinated.
Thai government claims success at treating mild COVID in prison population.
Voluntary modifications to behaviour – such as mask wearing when it’s not mandatory – are probably helping to keep the virus in check.
There is immense interest in understanding whether potentially protective SARS-CoV-2 antibodies are provided to the baby via breast milk. This is what we know so far.
Social distancing has shielded us from other respiratory viruses – but that’s not necessarily a good thing.
The average wellbeing of people with depression in Denmark improved over the first six months of the pandemic.
Countries are transitioning from zero-COVID to vaccine-led strategies.
Kim Jong-un is simultaneously projecting different images domestically and internationally as food shortages and economic hardship rise.
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