Who Will Get a COVID-19 Vaccine First? Access Plans Are Taking Shape
Advisory groups around the world have released guidance to prioritize healthcare workers and those in front-line jobs
Advisory groups around the world have released guidance to prioritize healthcare workers and those in front-line jobs
Whether it’s a cough or a sore throat, doctors in areas affected by the recent wildfires must determine whether symptoms are caused by the coronavirus, smoke or even the flu
Crowding, connections among communities and other factors seem to better explain infection and mortality rates
The test was halted when a participant suffered spinal cord damage, and U.S. scientists launched an investigation
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Though few studies have investigated the connection specifically, cigarette smoke and vaping aerosol are linked to lung inflammation and lowered immune function
After neutralizing SARS-CoV-2 in cell culture, scientists at the University of Costa Rica are proceeding with human testing
The antiviral interferon might help early but exacerbate disease in later stages
The Trump administration’s Operation Warp Speed program is backing six efforts with the ambitious goal of delivering an effective vaccine by January
The two could come together, making things worse—or our new hygiene habits may actually reduce the flu’s spread
Untested medications and false claims that it's no worse than the flu are still being taken much too seriously by far too many people
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