Tag: virus

Studies suggest that the coronavirus stops being infectious around 11 days after the onset of symptoms, even though PCR tests ...

"In summary, our study demonstrates that presymptomatic patients have high viral load shedding and can easily contaminate environments," says the ...

The coating could make equipment safer and usable for longer.

Even with very effective tests, we'll still see false positives.

The team is currently working on adapting it for use against the coronavirus.

"More severe infections may have even longer shedding times."

"If you're touching items that someone else has recently handled, be aware they could be contaminated and wash your hands."

The virus that causes COVID-19 can remain stable on cardboard for up to 24 hours and 2-3 days on plastic ...

Authorities have been caught off guard by the spreading of a pneumonia-like virus from China into the US.

The international community has issued preliminary guidance to help countries prepare for new cases of the outbreak.

Originally identified in sheep and horses in Europe, BoDV has since been found to occur in a wide range of ...

Large pockets of unvaccinate children have caused a backsliding in immunization against measles -- a vaccine-preventable disease.

The potentially deadly illness, which can be easily prevented with vaccinations, continues to spike globally.

An entire school district in Colorado shut down in the face of norovirus outbreaks.

Climate change is affecting animals in several ways

Experts described the risk of infection as "very low," but called on members of the public to be aware of ...

A major milestone in the global effort to eradicate all poliovirus strains.

If you want something done right, synthesize it yourself.

"Since the virus cannot infect human liver cells, it is highly unlikely that the virus can infect people."

These may be our hidden weapon against antibiotic resistance in the near future.