Impatient for a coronavirus vaccine, dozens of scientists around the world are giving themselves — and sometimes, friends and family — their own unproven versions.
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You Probably Won’t Catch the Coronavirus From Frozen Food
Reports that the virus was detected in a trans-continental shipment of frozen chicken wings sparked concerns online. But experts aren’t worried.
Fast, Less Accurate Coronavirus Tests May Ease the U.S. Backlog, Experts Say
Experts are revising their views on the best methods to detect infections, setting aside long-held standards so that the spread of the virus can be more quickly tracked and contained.
Spring School Closures Over Coronavirus Saved Lives, Study Asserts
But, experts caution, the findings highlight a period when few precautions were in place, and do not apply to current discussions about reopening schools.
Moderna Coronavirus Vaccine Test in Monkeys Shows Promise
This coronavirus vaccine developed by government researchers and Moderna enabled the animals to quickly clear the infection from their lungs.
Moderna and Pfizer Begin Late-Stage Coronavirus Vaccine Trials
The studies each aim to enroll 30,000 people and determine whether the vaccines are safe and effective.
C.D.C. Data Shows U.S. Coronavirus Infections Much Higher Than Reported
Data from antibody tests in 10 different cities and states indicate that many people with no symptoms may be spreading the virus.
Drug Giants Create Fund to Bolster Struggling Antibiotic Start-Ups
New medicines are desperately needed to treat a growing number of drug-resistant infections, but many companies developing the drugs are short on cash and investments.
Researchers Debate Infecting People With Coronavirus to Test Vaccines
The technique, called a human challenge trial, has been used to evaluate other vaccines.
Public Health Experts Reject President’s View of Fading Pandemic
Contrary to President Trump’s recent comments, specialists say, recent increases are real, and the virus is like a “forest fire” that will burn as long as there is fuel.