Coronavirus vaccine might be ready for healthcare workers this fall
Coronavirus vaccine developer Moderna said the mRNA-1273 drug that’s currently in the clinical trials phase might be ready to be deployed as soon as this …
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CDC found coronavirus traces on surfaces that lasted 17 days, but don’t panic
A new coronavirus study from the CDC shows that traces of the novel coronavirus can last on surfaces for even longer periods of time than …
A man just killed himself trying to prevent coronavirus infection
Drugs that treat malaria and other medical conditions, including chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine, have seen a surge in popularity after they were described by President Trump …
Coronavirus will delay some NASA projects, agency announces
Coronavirus will likely delay several NASA projects, with the Mars 2020 still on schedule but facing the possibility of a significant delay. The James Webb …
Scientists are testing a modified measles vaccine against coronavirus
A coronavirus vaccine is in development at the University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Vaccine Research. The COVID-19 vaccine is based on an existing measles vaccine …
The early coronavirus infection warning sign you should look out for
Coronavirus infection may lead to loss of smell or taste shortly after a person is infected, according to doctors. Differentiating early symptoms of COVID-19 from …
FDA approves rapid coronavirus test that gives results in 45 minutes
It goes without saying that coronavirus testing is one of the key weapons for fighting the COVID-19 outbreak, and the FDA just approved a quick …
Spring breakers who refused to stop partying now have coronavirus
Spring breakers in Florida who ignored advice from health experts and government officials took to party hotspots in the midst of a pandemic. Now, many …
CDC launches ‘Coronavirus Self-Checker’ bot to analyze your symptoms
The CDC’s Coronavirus Self-Checker bot is now live. The bot, which was built with the help of Microsoft, analyzes your symptoms and recommends further measures. …
4 promising coronavirus cures are now part of a massive drug megatrial
The World Health Organization is spearheading a massive COVID-19 drug trial that will include thousands of patients in participating countries. The Solidarity megatrial will focus …
At least 20 coronavirus vaccines are already in development, WHO says
At least 20 coronavirus vaccines are already in development, as the WHO continues to work with scientists to deal with the various problems that may …
How prepared is your hospital for the coronavirus? This tool can tell you
Will your hospital have enough beds for coronavirus patients? A new tool by ProPublica can estimate how prepared your locality is for the pandemic. The …
The vast majority of coronavirus cases are mild and brief, data shows
Reports out of China reveal that a coronavirus infection rarely results in severe symptoms, with the vast majority of patients only experiencing mild symptoms that …
Can you get coronavirus twice? Promising research says no
Researchers in China may have proven that COVID-19 reinfection isn’t possible in subjects who have recovered from the illness. The scientists analyzed monkeys infected with …
Some of these coronavirus conspiracy theories and fake remedies are insane
A crisis like the COVID-19 coronavirus provides a fertile breeding ground for fake cures and misleading preventative measures to spread quickly. Some people are claiming …
NASA’s Perseverance rover is coming together, virus or no virus
NASA’s Mars 2020 rover, Perseverance, is coming together ahead of its expected launch to the Red Planet in July of this year. The mission is …
New drug combo wiped out coronavirus in patients
A combination of two existing drugs is proving to be effective at eliminating the novel coronavirus in patients confirmed to have the infection. Treatment with …
Supercomputer finds 77 drugs that could halt coronavirus spread
The ultra-powerful IBM supercomputer Summit has identified 77 compounds that could help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. These compounds could be used to …
New study finally reveals how long coronavirus survives on surfaces and in the air
Researches have looked at how long the novel coronavirus can survive on surfaces and in the air to better understand how to prevent infections. The …
Scary research says coronavirus is even more contagious than we thought
Researchers in the Netherlands discovered that COVID-19 patients who exhibit mild symptoms can be far more contagious than we thought. Even people who don’t have …
Ancient ‘Wonderchicken’ fossil is oldest of modern birds
Oldest-ever modern bird fossil found in Europe has been nicknamed the “Wonderchicken” due to its similarities between present-day chickens and ducks. It’s believed that the …
SpaceX will launch its first crewed mission as early as May
SpaceX and NASA are planning the launch of the first crewed flight of Crew Dragon to the International Space Station as early as May. The …
A drug called losartan might help us beat coronavirus
Scientists from the University of Minnesota are testing the blood pressure drug losartan to see if it can prevent COVID-19 infection or reduce symptoms. The …
Researchers have proven that coronavirus isn’t a man-made bioweapon
A team of international researchers has used the SARS-CoV-2 genome to study the origin of the virus that causes the COVID-19 disease. The researchers found …
New coronavirus test can return results in 30 minutes
Oxford scientists have developed a new test for the coronavirus that returns a result in as little as 30 minutes, far faster than any existing …
Here’s how celebrities get coronavirus tests even though you can’t
Celebrities have been able to get coronavirus tests before others, even without showing any signs of a COVID-19 infection. That’s because private labs and concierge …
China reports zero new COVID-19 cases for the first time
China has reported zero new cases of novel coronavirus infection in a 24 hour period for the first time since the outbreak began. The country …
Bill Gates urges everyone to stay calm, because this crisis might not last as long as you think
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates took to Reddit on Wednesday to share his thoughts about the coronavirus crisis in an Ask Me Anything session. He was …
France cautiously exploring coronavirus treatment based on anti-malaria drug
French pharmaceutical company Sanofi said it’s ready to assist the government with millions of doses of a drug that could help treat 300,000 coronavirus patients. …
NASA just told its entire staff to work from home
NASA just elevated all of its centers to Stage 3, meaning a mandatory work-from-home order for almost all of its staff. Staff considered to be …
