Paxlovid ― the antiviral drug that has been found to decrease the risk of COVID hospitalization and death by 89% ― has been touted for those most at-risk, such as older people and those with ...
This story has been updated to include a statement from the WHO and clarifying statements from Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove. A World Health Organization leader walked back statements she made Monday that ...
Since the pandemic began, asymptomatic COVID has been a particular interest of mine, given its pivotal role in spreading infections and the likelihood that host genetics protect some individuals from ...
A common genetic variant explains why some people are asymptomatic after being infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, according to our recently published study in the journal Nature. Early in ...
SAN FRANCISCO — As the coronavirus emerged, so did a mystery: Why did some who got infected never develop symptoms? One likely explanation is it may be a person’s lucky genes. A new study published ...
In a recent recommendation published in the journal Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) described the pros, cons, challenges, and ...
An additional eight states have “high” COVID levels this week, according to CDC data last updated on January 4. Once again, ...