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Cross-immunity would aid COVID-19 battle

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This is partly attributed to age and to health predispositions, but the physiological basis is not entirely clear. Existing immunity from previous exposure to other coronaviruses…

Asymptomatic spread will hinder virus control efforts

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COVID-19 pre- and a-symptomatic spread

First COVID-19 vaccine may not end all distancing

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While studies show that patients mount an immunity to the virus (at least in the short term) and immediate re-infection is highly unlikely, it is estimated that some 90% of the…

COVID-19 cases are likely to surge in winter

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Viruses, however, survive better in the environment during winter and respiratory viruses transmit more readily during a colder, drier season. While some countries experienced the…

COVID-19 immunity will determine the pandemic's future

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Various factors influence how immunity to a virus emerges, but the duration of immune memory will be critical in developing the most appropriate vaccine regimes as well as other…

COVID-19 cannot be eradicated

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INTERNATIONAL: COVID-19 cannot be eradicated

Medical advances may shorten COVID-19 duration

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COVID-19 is accelerating towards a pandemic, but scientific promptness and efficient communication between countries is acting as a brake. This is the third recorded…

COVID-19 long-term effects raise healthcare burden

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Significant time and resources have been diverted towards the COVID-19 response effort, with unparalleled levels of funding and collaboration. The initial focus has been on the…

Deadlier COVID strain will widen vaccine gap

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INT: Deadlier COVID strain will widen vaccine gap

Only vaccines or drugs will end social distancing

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Studies currently estimate that only a small fraction of people were infected prior to strict social-distancing enforcement. A major second wave of COVID-19 cases and deaths is…