Potentially fatal 'black fungus' infections on the rise in India's COVID-19 patients By Nicoletta Lanese The relatively rare infection, called mucormycosis, usually occurs in those with weakened immune systems.
Pfizer/BioNTech take first step toward full approval for COVID-19 vaccine By Yasemin Saplakoglu Pfizer and BioNTech applied to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for full approval of their COVID-19 vaccine.
Doctors successfully treat rare J&J blood clot, case report shows By Yasemin Saplakoglu Doctors have successfully treated a patient who developed very rare blood clots after receiving the Johnson & Johnson with an alternative blood thinner to heparin.
Novel coronavirus really is seasonal, study suggests By Rachael Rettner Findings don't mean that summer weather will eliminate COVID-19; but it may give people a leg up against the disease.
J&J coronavirus vaccine can resume in US, CDC advisory panel recommends By Yasemin Saplakoglu A CDC advisory panel voted to recommend that the U.S. resume administering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine for people 18 years of age and older.
Vaccines neutralize New York coronavirus variant in lab dishes By Nicoletta Lanese The studies analyzed antibodies drawn from vaccinated people.
An ancient coronavirus swept across East Asia 25,000 years ago By Yasemin Saplakoglu An ancient coronavirus may have infected the ancestors of people living in modern-day East Asia tens of thousands of years ago.
India breaks global record for highest number of daily COVID-19 infections By Yasemin Saplakoglu India reported 312,731 new COVID-19 infections on Thursday, the highest single-day increase ever reported worldwide.
UK researchers will deliberately reinfect people with COVID-19 in new 'challenge study' By Rachael Rettner All of the participants will be quarantined and monitored closely.
US drug overdose deaths surged during COVID-19 lockdowns By Yasemin Saplakoglu U.S. overdose deaths surged during the first half of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to preliminary data from the CDC.
Trained dogs can smell coronavirus in your pee By Yasemin Saplakoglu Dogs can sniff out SARS-CoV-2 in urine samples with 96% accuracy, according to a proof-of-concept study.
COVID-19 booster shots may be needed within 12 months, US officials say By Nicoletta Lanese People vaccinated against COVID-19 may require booster shots within nine to 12 months of their initial vaccination.
Leaving middle seat empty lowers COVID-19 spread on planes, modeling suggests By Stephanie Pappas Leaving middle seats empty on airplanes helps reduce COVID exposure to passengers, a new CDC study finds.
US may pause J&J coronavirus vaccines due to rare cases of blood clots By Yasemin Saplakoglu The CDC and FDA are recommending a pause in administering the J&J vaccine to investigate reports of 6 cases of rare blood clots.
Can vaccinated people still spread COVID-19? Huge study tackles question By Nicoletta Lanese The trial will take place at 21 U.S. universities.
UK coronavirus variant not more deadly, just spreads more easily, studies find By Rachael Rettner The findings contradict some early research from U.K. health officials.
Antibody cocktail helps prevent coronavirus infections in same households By Yasemin Saplakoglu A monoclonal antibody cocktail developed by Regeneron reduced risk of developing symptomatic COVID-19 by 81% in household contacts living with a positive case, company said.
Pfizer requests FDA authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine in kids 12 to 15 By Rachael Rettner The company hopes to make the vaccine available to the age group before the start of the fall school year.
Quick guide: COVID-19 vaccines in use and how they work By Nicoletta Lanese Here's a guide to the vaccines being used in different countries.
People are taking an animal deworming drug for COVID-19, and it's a really bad idea By Rachael Rettner Misinformation about ivermectin has led some people to take the drug for COVID-19.
