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Studies Suggest Immunity To The Coronavirus Is Likely To Be Short Term
Some studies suggest immunity to the coronavirus doesn’t last long. That might have implications for the development of vaccines.
Rapid, Cheap, Less Accurate Coronavirus Testing Has A Place, Scientists Say
A single test that can give false reassurance sounds bad. But a $10 test for the coronavirus, if repeated daily, would discover real infections, say proponents of such tests as screening tools.
Pooling Coronavirus Tests Can Spare Scarce Supplies, But There’s A Catch
Instead of running a coronavirus test on every specimen, a lab can combines multiple samples. If the batch is negative, then everyone is in the clear. A positive leads to a second round of testing.
What Zebra Mussels Can Tell Us About Errors In Coronavirus Tests
The standard test for infection with the coronavirus looks for a genetic fingerprint. Laboratory errors, including contamination, can lead to false results, a problem seen with environmental testing.
Coronavirus Update: Vaccine Developer Reports Early Results
The number of COVID-19 cases and deaths in the U.S. is still on the rise, but there are glimmers of hope. A vaccine developer has reported some encouraging, though early results.
No Guarantee You’ll Get Tested For COVID-19, Even If Your Doctor Requests It
There’s still a big gap between what the federal government is promising in terms of testing capacity in the U.S. and what state and local labs can deliver.
COVID-19 Latest: Global Markets React, More Cases Reported
The coronavirus that emerged in China late last year has now been detected in at least 56 nations. The rapid spread drove down stock markets.
Your Questions About Wuhan Coronavirus, Answered
Does the virus have an official name yet? Can I get the disease from touching goods shipped from China? How worried should we be in the U.S.? We answer questions from our readers.
Trump Administration’s Efforts To Ban Most Flavored Vaping Products Have Stalled Out
The White House is apparently backpedaling on its plan to ban most flavors in vaping products. The proposed FDA rule is unpopular with vape shop owners, and that’s creating political blowback.
CDC Studying Tissue To Try And Track Down Root Cause Of Vaping-Related Lung Damage
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is starting to study lung tissue and chemicals from electronic cigarette vapor to track down the root cause of lung damage caused by vaping.
