US life expectancy declined by a staggering 1.5 years in 2020 By Rachael Rettner published 21 July 21 The decline can largely be attributed to deaths from COVID-19.
Delta variant now makes up 83% of new COVID-19 cases in US By Yasemin Saplakoglu published 20 July 21 The delta variant now makes up 83% of new U.S. cases, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Tuesday (July 20).
What is SARS-CoV-2's original reservoir? By Yasemin Saplakoglu published 19 July 21 We may not know what animal SARS-CoV-2 came from, but similar viruses circulate in bats.
Do you need a COVID-19 booster vaccine to prevent delta variant? By Yasemin Saplakoglu published 17 July 21 People who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the U.S. are strongly protected against the delta variant of the coronavirus, and do not need booster shots yet, according to experts.
Could poop transplants help treat COVID-19? By Yasemin Saplakoglu published 14 July 21 Poop transplants may have helped two patients with risk factors avoid severe COVID-19, a new case report suggests.
CRISPR stops coronavirus replication in human cells By Rachael Rettner published 14 July 21 The method has not yet been tested on animals or people.
FDA to announce new warning for J&J vaccine after cases of rare autoimmune disorder By Yasemin Saplakoglu last updated 12 July 21 Around 100 cases of Guillain-Barré have been reported in people who received the J&J vaccine.
Woman develops rare 'coinfection' with two coronavirus variants By Rachael Rettner published 12 July 21 The infection was fatal.
Cats and dogs get COVID-19 from their owners at extremely high rates By Rachael Rettner published 8 July 21 People who test positive for the coronavirus should steer clear of their pets.
Why health officials are watching new 'lambda' coronavirus variant By Rachael Rettner last updated 27 January 22 So far, lambda has been detected in 29 countries, with high levels of spread in South American countries.
Johnson & Johnson says COVID-19 vaccine protects against delta variant By Yasemin Saplakoglu last updated 2 July 21 The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine is highly effective against the highly transmissible delta variant, the company announced.
Pfizer and Moderna vaccines may provide years of protection from COVID-19 By Yasemin Saplakoglu published 29 June 21 The mRNA vaccines will likely provide protection against the coronavirus for years if it doesn't evolve significantly, a small new study suggests.
Countries hosting dangerous pathogen labs lack biosecurity By Stephanie Pappas published 25 June 21 Most countries that host laboratories dealing with the deadliest pathogens score low on measures of biosecurity and biosafety.
Fauci says delta variant is the 'greatest threat' in our fight against COVID-19. Why? By Yasemin Saplakoglu last updated 28 June 21 A highly transmissible SARS-CoV-2 variant called "delta" has spread to nearly 100 countries around the world, including to the U.S., where it's likely to soon become the dominant variant.
Scientist recovers coronavirus gene sequences secretly deleted last year in Wuhan By Jeanna Bryner published 23 June 21 A researcher in Seattle has dug up deleted files from Google Cloud that reveal 13 partial genetic sequences for some of the earliest cases of COVID-19 in Wuhan.
COVID-19 vaccine benefits 'clearly' outweigh risks of rare myocarditis in teens, CDC says By Rachael Rettner published 23 June 21 The CDC continues to recommend COVID-19 vaccination for everyone ages 12 and older.
COVID-19 was spreading in the US by December 2019, mounting evidence suggests By Rachael Rettner published 15 June 21 The new findings suggest the virus may have been circulating in Illinois as early as Dec. 24, 2019.
Novavax's COVID-19 shots are 90% effective, company reports By Nicoletta Lanese published 14 June 21 The shots are 100% effective against moderate and severe infections.
How much does all the SARS-CoV-2 in the world weigh? By Yasemin Saplakoglu published 8 June 21 If all the circulating SARS-CoV-2 particles were gathered together into one place, they would weigh somewhere between the weight of an apple and that of a young toddler.
Is the COVID-19 vaccine causing rare myocarditis cases? By Rachael Rettner published 5 June 21 Researchers in Israel say they've found a possible link between the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine and cases of heart inflammation called myocarditis in young men.
