Remdesivir Explained - Why Might it Work Against Coronavirus?
Remdesivir is a member of one of the oldest and most important classes of drugs — known as nucleoside analogue. Here's a crash course in how it may be effective against coronavirus.
How Accurate Are Coronavirus Tests?
Widespread testing for the SARS-CoV-2 virus is important to both slow the virus and gain information about how widespread it is in the U.S. But a second aspect of testing has gotten less attention: accuracy.
5 Questions Answered About Asymptomatic COVID-19
A professor of medicine and microbiology at the University of Virginia who specializes in infectious diseases runs through what's known and what isn't about asymptomatic cases of COVID-19.
Can Your Genes Determine if COVID-19 Puts You in the Hospital?
Your genes could determine whether the coronavirus puts you in the hospital — and we're starting to unravel which ones matter.
DIY Cheek Swab Tested As Next Best Thing To Detect Coronavirus
At 21 drive-thru sites, anyone can now provide a sample by swishing a cotton swab around their mouths, putting it in a tube and dropping it in a receptacle on their way out — all within the comfort of their cars.
How Apple and Google Will Let Your Phone Warn You If You've Been Exposed to Coronavirus
Researchers who study security and privacy of wireless communication have examined the companies' plan and have assessed its effectiveness and privacy implications.
Consumers Beware: Coronavirus Antibody Tests Still A Work In Progress
There are high hopes for antibody tests, which detect proteins that form in blood as part of the body's immune response to an invading virus. Such high hopes, however, are running smack into the roadblocks of reality.
Is it Safe to Order Take-out During the Pandemic?
Unlike some germs, there's no indication the coronavirus can spread through food, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
How to Listen with Empathy Under the Strain of Social Distancing
The pandemic and the resulting orders to shelter in place have also uncovered vulnerabilities in our relationships with others.
'Infecting Our Dreams': Pandemic Sabotages Sleep
For millions of people around the world dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, sleep brings no relief.
Invisible Virus, Invisible Fear: How to Navigate the Unseen
The surreptitious and the invisible are defining the human landscape during these weeks in ways we are only barely beginning to understand.
Don't Inject Disinfectants, Lysol Warns as Trump Raises Idea
The parent company of Lysol and another disinfectant warned Friday that its products should not be used as an internal treatment for the coronavirus after President Donald Trump wondered about the prospect during a White House briefing.
Can You Get Coronavirus From Your Pet?
There's no evidence pets are spreading the virus to people. However, there have been a few cases worldwide where animals likely got the virus from humans,
The Other COVID Risks: How Race, Income, ZIP Code Influence Who Lives Or Dies
Some public health experts contend that social and economic conditions are powerful indicators of who will survive the pandemic. A toxic mix of racial, financial and geographic disadvantage can prove deadly.
How to Manage Chronic Conditions Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
One important fact must not get overlooked amid this pandemic: Chronic health conditions still need attention.
Dental Pain Amid Coronavirus? 12 Reasons to Call Your Dentist
The American Dental Association defines a dental emergency as those situations that "are potentially life threatening and require immediate treatment to stop ongoing tissue bleeding or to alleviate severe pain or infection."
Heritage of Pride Announces Cancellation of NYC Pride 2020 In-Person Events
Heritage of Pride, in partnership with the City of New York, announced today that the NYC Pride 2020 roster of events, originally scheduled for June 14-28, will not take place as planned.
Listen: Are You Protected if You Need COVID-19 Care?
A lot of insurance companies have said they'll waive copayments and deductibles for COVID-19 care — as long as patients receive "in-network" care. But a lot of people have insurance policies with very limited networks.
What You Need to Know Today About the Virus Outbreak
Here are some of AP's top stories Monday on the world's coronavirus pandemic.
Lacking US Coordination, States Team Up on When to Reopen
President Donald Trump, in a roller-coaster week of reversals and contradictions, told governors to "call your own shots" on lifting stay-at-home orders once the coronavirus threat subsides.