William A. Haseltine, Contributor

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Early Study Of Covid-19 Vaccine Developed In China Sees Mixed Results

More results from various vaccine trials, this one from China showing mixed results.

MIS-C: A New Name For Covid Kawasaki/Toxic Shock In Young People

There is a new name for a recently recognized set of Covid-19 related symptoms in children and adolescents. Here is a summary of what we know now about the syndrome.

Did The Oxford Covid Vaccine Work In Monkeys? Not Really

The latest data on the vaccine being developed out of Oxford shows limited success.

COVID-19 Among Children

Recent reports that SARS-CoV-2 can cause serious life-threatening disease in young people is not good news.

Progress And Possibilities For Treating COVID-19

Steady progress is being made in the treatment of patients hospitalized for COVID-19.

One Step Closer To Understanding The Origin Of SARS-CoV-2

Science is drawing us ever closer to an understanding of SARS-CoV-2 and where it originated.

Rapid, Accessible, Affordable, Ubiquitous Tests For SARS-CoV-2 Are On The Way

A summary of tests currently available to identify infection from SARS-CoV-2 that can deliver results quickly and can be scaled up to meet the needs of the entire population.

Why Weren’t We Ready For The Coronavirus?

A reflection on the deep roots of inaction that has led to our current coronavirus outbreak.

Which COVID-19 Antivirals Actually Work?

Antiviral medications are among the options that doctors are considering as a way to treat the disease. But there is still an unknown as to which ones might work best.

Why Haven’t We Seen The Data On Remdesivir?

Enthusiasm for remdesivir as a treatment for COVID-19 is growing despite the fact that full results from the NIH trial have yet to be released.