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A summary of new studies surrounding COVID-19 comorbid effects.

After a series of positive developments, the antiviral agent joins a quartet of candidates that failed to improve severely ill COVID-19 status in the Solidarity study.

Pfizer anticipates to have completed FDA-mandated safety data a month from now. An EUA application should shortly follow.

A 25-year-old male in Nevada was hospitalized due to a different SARS-CoV-2 strain 2 months after recovering from a first case.

Fundamental aspects of immunity to SARS-CoV-2 remain elusive. Here is an examination of some potential clues to protection.

A collection of expert perspectives on what the virus itself may mean for future crises.

New ACTT-2 data shows a marked benefit from the combination regimen versus lone remdesivir.

ACTT-1 findings for the Gilead antiviral show it improved chance of clinical improvement by 50% in very ill COVID-19 patients.

In consideration of the idea that the pandemic may lead to greater knowledge and adoption of preventive health measures.

The new pathogen panel will distinguish between 20 different common and serious respiratory infections, giving clinicians more confidence in flu season diagnoses.

Numerous candidates are in late-stage assessment. An expert shares what the diverse agents should show before being considered for regulation.

A pair of investigative monoclonal antibodies from Lilly show promise for mitigating mild to moderate COVID-19 risks of escalation.

The new guidance bucks against the White House's campaign message of an available prophylaxis by the election.

Perspective on the ongoing independent safety reviews for one of the more promising vaccine candidates.

Within NIH is the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) and they will oversee the grant awards. Christopher Austin, MD, director, NCATS, discusses the specifics of the 2 trials being expanded.

Prone positioning has been found to improve outcomes for mechanically ventilated patients with COVID-19, and a new study suggests the strategy may also benefit conscious patients requiring continuous positive airway pressure.

Fauci also shares suggestions for college campus to mitigate community-based spread while classes continue.

The President's hospital stay continues through a third day, with conflicting messages on his health and an escalation in therapy.

A discussion with an expert on the particularities of the vaccines, which vary in temperature climate requirements and dosages.

A collection of perspectives on how the virus is affecting patients outside of infectious disease.

Why the AstraZeneca & Oxford University trial's pause due to an adverse event was a sign to Fauci the vaccine monitoring systems are working.

New CDC data showed adults aged 20-29 made up more than 20% of all confirmed cases from June-August of this year.

As concerns are raised about prospective vaccines and their safety and efficacy, infectious disease experts offer support and insights about the development process.