Washington: Latest updates on coronavirus By Tia Ghose Here's information on the number of coronavirus cases in Washington and the latest news on the COVID-19 outbreak.
Flu and coronavirus will launch dual 'assault' on America next winter if we don't prepare now, CDC chief warns By Brandon Specktor If COVID-19 resurges at the peak of flu season this winter, the health care system will be even more strained than it is now, CDC director Redfield warns.
2 pet cats in NY test positive for COVID-19 By Rachael Rettner The cats are the first domesticated animals in the U.S. reported to have the virus.
Coroner finds earliest coronavirus death in early February in Bay Area By Jeanna Bryner The novel coronavirus may have been spreading in the San Francisco Bay Area well before anyone knew, as a coroner has reported two COVID-19 fatalities there in early February.
Poison control sees spike in calls for cleaner, disinfectant accidents amid COVID-19 pandemic By Rachael Rettner Calls to poison control centers regarding exposure to household cleaners and disinfectants have spiked amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study.
New coronavirus vaccine trial starts this week in the UK By Yasemin Saplakoglu The vaccine is made from a weakened version of a common cold virus.
Could genetics explain why some COVID-19 patients fare worse than others? By Nicoletta Lanese Certain sets of genes help the immune system recognize and fight pathogens.
Coronavirus lingered in a woman's eyes long after it cleared from her nose By Yasemin Saplakoglu The eyes could help spread the new coronavirus, a case report suggests.
'At home' study will test if common drug can prevent serious COVID-19 complications By Rachael Rettner The study will test if a common anti-inflammatory drug can prevent COVID-19 patients from ending up in the hospital.
Live Science podcast "Life's Little Mysteries" 22: Mysterious brains By Live Science Staff It stores memories, produces our emotions, gives us dreams and lets us excel in any number of intellectual pursuits.
Drug used to treat Ebola may help COVID-19 patients, preliminary results suggest By Laura Geggel Preliminary results suggest an antiviral drug may treat severe COVID-19 cases.
Way more people may have gotten coronavirus than we thought, small antibody study suggests By Tia Ghose Between 50 and 85 times as many people in Santa Clara County have coronavirus antibodies as have tested positive for the virus.
Virginia: Latest updates on Coronavirus By Tia Ghose Here's a look at the number of coronavirus cases in Virginia and the latest news about the COVID-19 outbreak.
Wuhan lab says there's no way coronavirus originated there. Here's the science. By Jeanna Bryner Where did SARS-CoV-2 come from? Several ideas have been put forward from natural-borne in bats, an escape from a lab in Wuhan and others. Here's the murky origin story of the novel coronavirus.
Vermont: Latest updates on coronavirus By Tia Ghose Here's a look at the number of coronavirus cases in Vermont and the latest news about the COVID-19 outbreak.
Here’s a look at the coronavirus’s complicated journey through the body By Yasemin Saplakoglu Doctors are seeing patients with severe symptoms who are developing damage in various organs, from the kidneys to the heart.
China increases Wuhan's COVID-19 death toll by 50% By Rachael Rettner Officials said the new numbers now include deaths that occurred at home as well those that were inaccurately reported by hospitals.
Live Science podcast "Life's Little Mysteries" special report: Coronavirus (April 16) By Live Science Staff In this special episode of Life's Little Mysteries, we'll give you the latest news and answer frequently asked questions about the new coronavirus and COVID-19.
When will a COVID-19 vaccine be ready? By Nicoletta Lanese Health officials have said that a vaccine could be ready next year, if we take some shortcuts.
