COVID

People may someday have a surprisingly familiar tool to prevent viral infections: one of the antibiotics found in a common ointment

WHO now admits the COVID virus and other germs spread “through the air.” This plain language may help improve research and action to fight disease

A Dutch man with lymphoma and other blood disorders was infected with the COVID-causing virus for nearly two years, during which time the pathogen evolved numerous mutations

We need to do more to ensure older adults—including those living in long-term care facilities—are up to date on recommended vaccines

A recent study suggests that Paxlovid is ineffective at treating symptoms in people with mild illness or those who have been fully vaccinated. It is still a lifesaving medication in vulnerable groups

Studies show that vaccination against COVID during pregnancy provides a powerful safeguard for vulnerable infants too young to receive the vaccine on their own

Florida state surgeon general Joseph Ladapo’s rejection of evidence-based policy stems from political rather than scientific motivations and puts innocent people at risk

Older people are particularly vulnerable to COVID and should get another vaccine against the disease this spring, doctors say

Nose-plus-throat swabbing for COVID could increase test accuracy—but could create problems, too

Researchers who “test the tests” say that COVID rapid tests have kept up with new variants

A long-awaited study of people with ME/CFS revealed differences in their immune and nervous system. The findings may offer clues about long COVID

Four years into the pandemic, many people have had COVID more than once—but the health consequences of repeat infections are not yet clear