The latest scientific developments relating to COVID-19 and what they can tell us about the virus, its transmission, its symptoms and treatment options.

Alice Hazelton 03 Apr 2020

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Why a coronavirus vaccine takes over a year to produce – and why that is incredibly fast

In the race to develop a coronavirus vaccine, the public is repeatedly reminded that the finish line is at least 12 to 18 months away. Here's why.

Elissa Prichep 03 Apr 2020

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This is how San Francisco is helping the homeless during the coronavirus pandemic

Nearly 10,000 people live on the streets or in shelters in San Francisco. City officials have secured 4,500 rooms for those who need to self-quarantine.

Shannon Stapleton, Nathan Frandino, Katie Paul, and Stephen Nellis · Reuters 03 Apr 2020

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Confirmed coronavirus cases now exceed 1 million worldwide

As confirmed global coronavirus cases pass 1 million, the healthcare situation in many western countries like Italy and the United States looks dire.

Lisa Shumaker and Daniel Wallis · Reuters 03 Apr 2020

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How to survive the COVID-19 lockdown with a newborn baby

The mother of a premature baby in New York shares her experience of coping with life as a new parent in the pandemic.

Stéphanie Thomson 03 Apr 2020

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A better answer to the ventilator shortage as the pandemic rages on

How the world’s most advanced supply chains can collaborate to help ventilator manufacturers as the pandemic rages.

Torbjørn Netland 03 Apr 2020

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A New York doctor reports from the front line: this week's World Vs Virus podcast

Author Matt McCarthy tells our World Vs Virus podcast about NYC's battle against COVID-19. Also: to test or not to test; and a submariner's lockdown tips.

Robin Pomeroy 02 Apr 2020

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How COVID-19 compares to seasonal flu, and why you should take it seriously

COVID-19 poses a larger risk than some people realise. The new coronavirus has a higher fatality rate than seasonal influenza and is more contagious.

Darren Thackeray 01 Apr 2020

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This research can help organizations plan for different COVID-19 scenarios

Regional efforts to contain COVID-19 are generating vast amounts of data that organizations can use to plan more effectively. Here's what we have learned.

Barrie Wilkinson and Helen Leis 01 Apr 2020

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To test or not to test? Two experts explain COVID-19 testing

Policy on testing differs depending on what stage that community has reached in the pandemic and the level of preparedness. Two experts explain.

Gayle Markovitz 01 Apr 2020

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Doctors and nurses around the world are calling in sick

One in four doctors in the UK is either ill or self-isolating - and the picture is similarly grim in other countries.

Simon Brandon 31 Mar 2020

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How widespread is coronavirus in New York? We need to know

Our capacity to control COVID-19 will be greatly enhanced by better data. Fortunately, that is well within reach.

David Canning and David E. Bloom 31 Mar 2020

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The job description for a COVID-19 community health worker - and how this could fight US unemployment

Extreme social distancing measures have caused mass unemployment but the new jobless could play a vital role in community healthcare.

Raj Panjabi 31 Mar 2020

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Why Sub-Saharan Africa needs a unique response to COVID-19

High levels of disease and malnutrition coupled with fragile healthcare systems means Africa should focus on aggressive measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Neema Kaseje 30 Mar 2020

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Stories from the medical staff on the frontline in the United States

Healthcare workers in the US are locking in-demand equipment away and buying extra supplies on the black market to protect themselves and patients.

Maria Caspani · Reuters 29 Mar 2020

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