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Viral claim that only 6% of COVID-19 deaths were caused by the virus is flat-out wrong
By Daryl Austin published
COVID-19 is often more severe in people with underlying conditions and it can also cause complications. The 6% stat doesn't include these people.
US faces monkey shortage for COVID-19 research
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Vaccines and treatments typically get tested in monkeys before humans.
Health experts frustrated with new CDC coronavirus testing guidelines
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
In an abrupt switch, the CDC changed its COVID-19 testing guidance.
COVID-19 has fueled more than 2,000 rumors and conspiracy theories
By Rachael Rettner published
Along with the COVID-19 pandemic, the world has faced an "infodemic" of misinformation.
Pandemic childcare is way more stressful for moms than dads
By Stephanie Pappas published
Staying at home has mixed effects on gender equality.
Ancestors of coronavirus have been hiding out in bats for decades, ready to infect humans
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
The SARS-CoV-2 lineage circulated in bats for 50 or 60 years before jumping to humans at the end of last year, a new study finds.
CDC no longer in charge of the nation's COVID-19 data. Health experts are concerned.
By Nicoletta Lanese published
COVID-19 data will now be sent directly to the Department of Health and Human Services.
China warned of mysterious virus 6 months ago. Here’s where the world is at now.
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Here's a look back at all we've learned about the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, in that time, and what we can expect in the next six months.
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