Study Hints Antibody Drug May Cut COVID-19 Hospitalizations
A drug company says that partial results from a study testing an antibody drug give hints that it may help keep mild to moderately ill COVID-19 patients from needing to be hospitalized, a goal no current coronavirus medicine has been able to meet.
COVID, Smoke Inhalation or Flu? It's Tough to Tell
Facilities already strapped for testing supplies and personal protective equipment must first rule out COVID-19 in these patients, because many of the symptoms they present with are the same as those caused by the virus.
Virus America, 6 Months In: Disarray, Dismay, Disconnect
On March 13 a COVID curtain descended upon the United States, and a new season of pandemic was born. Now we are half a year into it — accustomed in some ways, resistant in others, grieving at what is gone, wondering with great trepidation what will be.
What Is the Risk of Catching the Coronavirus on a Plane?
In the absence of reliable data, we decided to ask the experts about the possibility of contracting the virus while on a flight.
What Should You Look For in a Hand Sanitizer?
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says hand sanitizers should be at least 60% ethyl alcohol or 70% isopropyl alcohol.
Apple, Google Build Virus-Tracing Tech Directly Into Phones
Apple and Google are trying to get more U.S. states to adopt their phone-based approach for tracing and curbing the spread of the coronavirus by building more of the necessary technology directly into phone software.
Rapid $5 Coronavirus Test Doesn't Need Specialty Equipment
The size of a credit card, the self-contained test is based on the same technology used to test for the flu, strep throat and other infections.
You've Checked for Fever. Now, What's Your Risk Tolerance?
In a world of effective antibiotics and antivirals and other treatments, deaths or even serious illnesses from infectious disease seem nearly incomprehensible. So our fear is enormous, and our risk tolerance for exposure is just about zero.
Scam Alert: Things a COVID Contact Tracer Wouldn't Say
State officials and federal agencies warn there's a new phone scam circulating: Some callers posing as COVID-19 contact tracers try to pry credit card or bank account information from unsuspecting victims.
9 Reasons to Be Optimistic a COVID-19 Vaccine Will Be Available in 2021
Here is where the current research stands, where one researched thinks we will be in five months and why you can be optimistic about the delivery of a COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID Testing Choke Points
In some ways, the nation's COVID testing system is like a game of Jenga: When one piece falters, the entire tower collapses.
Trust, Fear and Solidarity Will Determine the Success of a COVID Vaccine
When a coronavirus vaccine becomes available, will it be met with a roaring ovation, like the polio vaccine, or communal yawning, like the measles shot? Or some strange hybrid of the two?
Study Hints, Can't Prove, Survivor Plasma Fights COVID-19
It's a go-to tactic when new diseases come along, and history suggests it works against some, but not all, infections.
Is it Safe to Drink From a Water Fountain During the Pandemic?
Experts weigh in on best practices to stay safe and hydrated this summer.
Your Favorite Store or Restaurant Is Open. Is it Safe to Go In?
There are steps you can take — and signs to look for — to make you feel comfortable and help you decide whether to open the door and walk in.
'Too Many are Selfish': US Nears 5 Million Virus Cases
Fourth of July gatherings, graduation parties, no-mask weddings, crowded bars — there are reasons the U.S. has racked up more than 155,000 coronavirus deaths, by far the most of any country.
Can You Get Coronavirus Twice?
"It's very much emerging science," said Dr. Philip Landrigan, director of the global public health program at Boston College.
Watch: What Does an Asymptomatic COVID-19 Infection Look Like?
Have you been diagnosed with COVID-19 but don't have any symptoms? Think again. What may be happening to your body on the inside reveals the ferociousness of this virus.
Could Employers and States Mandate COVID-19 Vaccinations?
Most surveys have found that only about two-thirds of adults say they would probably get the vaccine — but could states make it mandatory?
For COVID Tests, the Question of Who Pays Comes Down to Interpretation
The government and insurers vowed that tests would be dispensed for free. Now, those promises are being rolled back in ways that are creating turmoil for consumers, even as testing has become more plentiful.