Researchers have identified a new SARS-CoV-2 variant, which they refer to as C.1.2. C.1.2 contains mutations associated with increased transmissibility
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How vaccine nationalism may delay global herd immunity
Vaccine access and vaccination rates are high in high-to-upper-income countries but remain low to nonexistent among lower-income and lower-resource countries.
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Why do some people believe health misinformation?
Inaccurate health-related misinformation may prevent people from seeking the care they need. Although they are a space for sharing ideas,
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How Google search data can predict COVID-19 outbreaks
New research finds that online searches can accurately predict regional increases and decreases in COVID-19 cases. Certain types of searches
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In Conversation: Volunteering for a COVID-19 vaccine trial
Nathan volunteered for a COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial. Lindsay is a pharmacist and the drug content integrity manager at Healthline
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5 new scientific advances that offer hope against COVID-19
In this installment of our Hope Behind the Headlines series, we look at the latest scientific advances that offer hope
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Editorial highlights flaws in reporting COVID-19 research
An editorial in a leading medical journal criticizes governments, academic institutions, and the media for failing to communicate the limitations
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What can healthcare staff do to prevent PTSD during the pandemic?
People who work in healthcare are tirelessly looking after patients with COVID-19, often in challenging conditions. There is a clear
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COVID-19: Hand sanitizers inactivate novel coronavirus, study finds
Tests have confirmed that two hand sanitizer formulations recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) inactivate the virus that causes
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COVID-19: Occupational groups that are at high risk
A new editorial takes an in-depth look at the occupational groups with a high risk of COVID-19, including some of
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