Coronaviruses closely related to the pandemic virus discovered in Japan and Cambodia
The viruses, both found in bats stored in laboratory freezers, are the first SARS-CoV-2 relatives to be found outside China.
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A COVID-19 vaccine developed by the UK’s Oxford University and AstraZeneca has an average efficacy of 70.4 percent, according to interim analysis announced today. In trials, the vaccine’s… Read More
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The Coronavirus Is Airborne Indoors. Why Are We Still Scrubbing Surfaces?
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Blood samples from recovered patients suggest a powerful, long-lasting immune response, researchers reported. Read More
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