Coronavirus in the US: Latest COVID-19 news and case counts By Live Science Staff The U.S. has now confirmed more than 1.8 million COVID-19 cases and about 108,009 related deaths.
Face masks may reduce COVID-19 spread by 85%, WHO-backed study suggests By Rachael Rettner The WHO-backed study found that face masks and eye protection really do prevent spread of COVID-19.
Do face masks really reduce coronavirus spread? Experts have mixed answers. By Stephanie Pappas The bulk of evidence suggests that face masks might help contain coronavirus, but only a little.
Monkey steals COVID-19 blood samples from a lab technician in India By Mindy Weisberger A monkey attacked a lab technician on the campus of a medical school in India and ran away with blood samples from three patients that were infected with COVID-19.
Here's what office life could look like amid COVID-19, according to new CDC guidelines By Rachael Rettner The guidelines recommended offices take a number of steps to help keep workers safe.
Live Science podcast 'Life's Little Mysteries' special report: Coronavirus (May 28) 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.
Wuhan tested millions of people for COVID-19 in just days. Could US cities do the same? By Nicoletta Lanese By pooling swab samples, Wuhan ramped up its testing capacity. But the approach won't work everywhere.
How COVID-19 might affect a pregnant woman's placenta By Rachael Rettner Most of the 16 women in the study showed signs of abnormal blood flow in their placentas, but delivered healthy babies.
The coronavirus didn't really start at that Wuhan 'wet market' By Rafi Letzter It looks like early reports that COVID-19 first infected humans at a particular live animal market in Wuhan were wrong.
Coronavirus vaccine developed in China shows promise after early study in 100 people By Rachael Rettner A potential coronavirus vaccine developed in China appeared safe and able to generate an immune response after an early trial in more than 100 people.
The coronavirus 'does not spread easily' from touching surfaces or objects, CDC says By Yasemin Saplakoglu Still, spread through contaminated surfaces remains "possible," agency says
Live Science podcast 'Life's Little Mysteries' special report: Coronavirus (May 21) 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.
The CDC is lumping positive COVID-19 viral and antibody tests together. Here's why that's bad. By Nicoletta Lanese The CDC and several states have been reporting COVID-19 diagnostic and antibody test results together.
Mysterious inflammatory syndrome tied to COVID-19 is showing up in adults in their early 20s By Rachael Rettner A mysterious inflammatory syndrome tied to COVID-19 that has been reported in children is now also turning up in young adults in their early 20s.
50 days in lockdown, 30 days of relaxation, could help contain COVID-19 pandemic By Rachael Rettner The study found that alternating between 50 days of strict lockdown and 30 days of relaxation of these measures could control the outbreak.
Intense fitness classes can lead to rapid spread of COVID-19, report shows By Rachael Rettner Fitness dance classes are yet another venue where the new coronavirus appears to easily spread.
What are the symptoms of COVID-19? By Stephanie Pappas How will you know if you have the novel coronavirus that causes the COVID-19 disease? Here are the most common symptoms.
Antibody that inhibits the new coronavirus discovered in patient who had SARS 17 years ago By Rachael Rettner Researchers hope the findings could be used to create an "antibody cocktail" against the new coronavirus.
Moderna's coronavirus vaccine shows promise in early results By Yasemin Saplakoglu The vaccine seems safe and able to prompt the body to produce antibodies against the coronavirus at levels comparable to a natural infection.
