This month’s top COVID-19 research articles include several studies citing the benefits of facemasks, as well as research investigating adaptive immunity to SARS-CoV-2 and a genome-wide study exploring COVID-19 severity.
Harvard’s Wyss Institute is leveraging its unique technology innovation capabilities to develop diagnostic, therapeutic, and vaccine interventions for COVID-19 at lightning speed.
A recent analysis of COVID-19 cases suggests that up to 45% of SARS-CoV-2 infections may be asymptomatic. This highlights the need for expansive testing and contact tracing to quash the pandemic.
This month’s research round-up covers a number of studies investigating hydroxychloroquine, along with a remdesivir study, the first Phase I vaccine clinical trial and an exploration of the burden of COVID-19 on the healthcare system.
Pathogen biogeography, the distribution of a disease within an area, can be studied using data-driven approaches in order to predict and prevent the spread of pathogens. In this article, Tim Sandle discusses the use of a machine learning model to predict infectious disease spread in a globalized world.
Take a look at the top ten most popular COVID-19 articles from April, including a patient case series, two remdesivir studies and a perspective article outlining possible solutions to the coronavirus crisis.
A novel COVID-19 symptom tracker app, which has already had over 3 million users, could help identify geographical hotspots and prevent future COVID-19 outbreaks.
The extensive use of epidemiological surveillance, isolation and quarantine surrounding coronavirus infections in Shenzhen (China) in the early months of the COVID-19 outbreak allowed researchers to estimate important characteristics of this disease.
The coronavirus pandemic presents an immense challenge to the elderly population and those who care for them. We speak to Teena Chopra (Detroit Medical Center and Wayne State University; MI, USA) about her observations regarding COVID-19 infection in the nursing home, including testing strategies, atypical presentation and the future requirements for a robust pandemic response.
As we continue to further our understanding of the novel coronavirus, its epidemiological characteristics, associated risk factors and possible avenues for treatment, take a look at the top 10 most-read articles so far on COVID-19.
