New data shows that residents of 15 states are at the highest risk of serious COVID-19 complications. Data based on age and other health-related risk factors provides a detailed glimpse at which states >>
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Scientists have found another potential coronavirus cure
Researchers discovered an anti-parasitic drug can kill the novel coronavirus in 48 hours in lab tests. Ivermectin hasn’t been tested on COVID-19 patients, and human trials are mandatory to determine whether the drug >>
How hospitals may choose who lives and dies of coronavirus
Severe COVID-19 cases often require intubation and a mechanical ventilator for the patient to breathe, and he or she could be on a machine for weeks before being able to breathe unassisted again. >>
Iceland’s early coronavirus testing model shows 50% of cases have no symptoms
Iceland’s coronavirus testing campaign stands out as the country started aggressive COVID-19 screening months ago. Iceland is testing all patients who are at risk or show symptoms, and anyone else who wants to >>
The FDA just approved a key coronavirus test
The FDA just approved a brand new test for the novel coronavirus which could speed up the return to normal life. The test looks for antibodies in the bloodstream of a COVID-19 survivor >>
A 100-year-old vaccine may be able to fight the coronavirus
A coronavirus vaccine could be ready for the public in about 18 months, and even then, it might only be available for specific categories of people who could benefit from it initially. Doctors >>
Google’s creepiest Maps feature can help stop the coronavirus
Google released a new mapping resource that can help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic. The new Community Mobile Reports show anonymized location data that can help authorities understand whether social >>
What to do if you think you have coronavirus
Confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus have now surpassed 1 million globally, including more than 250,000 COVID-19 cases in the United States alone. In the US in particular, there are no signs that >>
