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Covid-19 is a once in a lifetime problem, and it certainly warrants all that attention. But, a new announcement of Africa is serving as a sobering reminder that humans aren’t the only species susceptible to this new viral threat. Read More

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Many Covid-19 patients are experiencing a loss of taste or smell John Anderer

Now, a team of the top rhinologists in the UK has uncovered another symptom that could be an indicator of COVID-19: sudden loss of smell or taste. Read More

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Bill Gates predicted this epidemic would happen in a 2015 TED Talk CW Headley

Gates did not believe that the world was adequately prepared to address dramatic viral outbreaks five years ago and he appears to have been correct. Read More

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COVID-19 treatment might already exist in old drugs – we’re using pieces of the coronavirus itself to find them Nevan Krogan

If we find an approved drug that even slows down the virus’s progression, doctors should be able to start getting it to patients quickly and save lives. Read More

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New research says these conditions could slow down the spread of Coronavirus Meredith Lepore

As the weather gets warmer (March 19th was the first day of spring), research says the spread of coronavirus could be slowed because of the rise in temperatures and humidity. Read More

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This group of people has an advantage when it comes to fighting Coronavirus CW Headley

In the US, the pathogen has been linked to a wide array of symptoms. Although the elderly, and the immunocompromised are disproportionality affected, the pool of high-risk populations is growing exponentially. Read More

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Study finds digestive issues are a common Covid-19 symptom and can point to worse prognosis John Anderer

Digestive and stomach problems are very common in Covid-19 patients, according to research just published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology. Read More

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This is the ultimate paradox of our age John P. Weiss

While our best scientists and leaders work hard to resolve the crisis (and a vaccine trial has begun), we find ourselves in unfamiliar territory. Read More

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Here’s how our immune systems fight Covid-19 John Anderer

These findings are very encouraging, but make no mistake, Covid-19 still has a troublingly high mortality rate. Read More

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