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Antibody cocktail neutralizes SARS-CoV-2 and has projected protection up to 12 months

A new study reports long-lasting, effective protection against severe disease with the AZD7442 antibody cocktail.

3 Sep 2021

Jail decarceration leads to community-wide public health benefits, study shows

How can government slow the spread of COVID-19 in the U.S.? Look to America's unique epidemic engines: jails and prisons in America.

2 Sep 2021

Impact of COVID-19 vaccination pausing on uptake

A recent study looks at the implications of pausing vaccinations against COVID-19 due to blood clotting concerns.

2 Sep 2021

New walk-through coronavirus testing facility opened in Bangor

A new walk-through coronavirus testing facility has opened for those with symptoms to book appointments at Beach Street Car Park West (LL57 1AT) in Bangor, as part of the UK Government's UK-wide drive to continue to improve the accessibility of coronavirus testing for local communities.

2 Sep 2021

Voters in tight recall race sound off on California Gov. Newsom’s covid leadership

Gov. Gavin Newsom's first term in office has been defined by his response to the covid-19 pandemic, which has claimed the lives of more than 65,400 Californians.

2 Sep 2021

Should pregnant women be vaccinated against COVID-19?

A recent study examines whether COVID-19 risks in pregnant women justify the administration of COVID-19 vaccines to pregnant individuals.

2 Sep 2021

Minister for seniors at famed church confronts ageism and the shame it brings

Later life is a time of reassessment and reflection. What sense do we make of the lives we have lived? How do we come to terms with illness and death? What do we want to give to others as we grow older?

2 Sep 2021

Climate and COVID-19 spread

A new study examines whether the number of infections and the mortality due to the virus is related to the temperature, rainfall, sunlight, and ultraviolet index (UVI).

2 Sep 2021

Risk of COVID-19 transmission from animals to older adults

A new study in the journal GeroScience deals with this aspect of the disease, especially with respect to preventing higher death rates in older adults.

2 Sep 2021

Increased evolutionary rates seen in SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

An Australian study conducted at the University of Melbourne describes that the emergence of more deadly variants of concern (VOCs) of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is associated with an induction in episodic evolutionary rate. The study is currently available on the medRxiv* preprint server.

2 Sep 2021

Booster shot of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine provides additional protection against SARS-CoV-2 infection

A team of scientists from the USA and Israel has recently highlighted the importance of a third booster dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine in achieving additional protection against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. The study is currently available on the medRxiv* preprint server.

2 Sep 2021

Regional differences in prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in children

A population-based study assesses seroprevalence in a representative sample of children from regions with high and low community transmission.

2 Sep 2021

An assessment of post-vaccination immune response to SARS-CoV-2 Delta in elderly and health care workers

A new cohort study comparing immune responses among vaccinated elderly persons and healthcare workers has been conducted.

2 Sep 2021

Nanoparticle-based disinfectant could be a powerful weapon against pathogenic viruses

University of Central Florida researchers have developed a nanoparticle-based disinfectant that can continuously kill viruses on a surface for up to seven days – a discovery that could be a powerful weapon against COVID-19 and other emerging pathogenic viruses.

1 Sep 2021

Study shows bacille Calmette-Guérin vaccine can protect mice against lethal SARS-CoV-2 challenge

A recent US study, currently available on bioRxiv* preprint server, implies that vaccination with bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) can limit the infection with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) by targeting innate immune pathways and could thus be used as a platform for pinpointing early immunologic events affecting the outcome of coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

1 Sep 2021

Do kidney transplant recipients need a third booster dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine?

A team of researchers in France have observed that the “standard” 2 dose regimen for mRNA COVID-19 vaccines could provide adequate protection to only a few KTRs. It has also been shown in multiple studies that a considerable population of vaccinated KTRs were easily infected with SARS-CoV-2.

1 Sep 2021

Can barrier gestures be relaxed without causing a COVID-19 resurgence in France?

A new study focused on determining the magnitudes of a barrier gesture relaxation in France. Read more here.

1 Sep 2021

To quarantine or not: The hard choices schools are leaving to parents and staff

On the second day of high school in Texas, Natosha Daniels' 14-year-old daughter went all day without eating because she did not want to remove her mask.

1 Sep 2021

Is regular COVID-19 testing in schools more effective than bubble quarantines?

A new study focused on developing a basic stochastic model for predicting the possibility of the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 occurring in primary schools. Read more here.

1 Sep 2021

Baylor researchers use a faster, more cost-effective technology to discover SARS-CoV-2 inhibitor

Much progress has been made on the development of vaccines aiming at triggering human immunity to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. In addition, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine are involved in the development of antiviral drugs to treat infected individuals.

1 Sep 2021

Coronavirus News and Research

Antibody cocktail neutralizes SARS-CoV-2 and has projected protection up to 12 months

Jail decarceration leads to community-wide public health benefits, study shows

Impact of COVID-19 vaccination pausing on uptake

New walk-through coronavirus testing facility opened in Bangor

Voters in tight recall race sound off on California Gov. Newsom’s covid leadership

Should pregnant women be vaccinated against COVID-19?

Minister for seniors at famed church confronts ageism and the shame it brings

Climate and COVID-19 spread

Risk of COVID-19 transmission from animals to older adults

Increased evolutionary rates seen in SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

Booster shot of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine provides additional protection against SARS-CoV-2 infection

Regional differences in prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in children

An assessment of post-vaccination immune response to SARS-CoV-2 Delta in elderly and health care workers

Nanoparticle-based disinfectant could be a powerful weapon against pathogenic viruses

Study shows bacille Calmette-Guérin vaccine can protect mice against lethal SARS-CoV-2 challenge

Do kidney transplant recipients need a third booster dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine?

Can barrier gestures be relaxed without causing a COVID-19 resurgence in France?

To quarantine or not: The hard choices schools are leaving to parents and staff

Is regular COVID-19 testing in schools more effective than bubble quarantines?

Baylor researchers use a faster, more cost-effective technology to discover SARS-CoV-2 inhibitor

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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