Coronavirus

A pulmonary and critical care specialist identifies 4 factors that will, in part, determine the severity of the 2020-2021 flu season and that can inform preparation.

How many cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the US? How many people have been tested? Get your daily COVID-19 update here.

The investigational antiviral remdesivir in phase 3 clinical trials led to faster time to recovery vs placebo and was found to be safe.

A new survey suggests use of e-cigarettes and dual use of e-cigarettes and traditional cigarettes are significant underlying risk factors for COVID-19 among US adolescents.

Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on coronavirus cases, mortalities, recoveries, and more.

In this 8-part video series, obesity expert Donna Ryan, MD, talks about the danger of COVID-19 for obesity patients, challenges facing PCPs of caring for this population, and more.

Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 20 million. We summarize more of today's global and US data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.

There are nearly 30 COVID-19 vaccine candidates in human trials. Confused? Here's a short primer on the old and new development platforms and the pros and cons.

US confirmed cases of COVID-19 surpassed 5 million; global recoveries have exceeded 12 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.

Communicating the importance of immunization to wary patients is key during the COVID-19 pandemic. Check out our new slideshow for the most recent CDC guidance for clinicians.

US confirmed cases of COVID-19 number nearly 4.8 million; global cases have surpassed 19 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.

NIH "shark tank" week yields 7 COVID-19 diagnostic testing companies now awarded $2.5 million to scale up rapid lab and point-of-care testing.

How many cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the US? How many people have been tested? Get your daily COVID-19 update here.

Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on coronavirus cases, mortalities, recoveries, and more.

Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on coronavirus cases, mortalities, recoveries, and more.

A recent video case study found homemade cloth face masks need a minimum of 2 layers to effectively prevent the spread of COVID-19.

US confirmed cases of COVID-19 number nearly 4.6 million; global cases have surpassed 18 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.

The National Institutes of Health updated guidance on use of dexamethasone and substitutes in critically ill patients, and on ensuring surrogate decision makers are identified.

US confirmed cases of COVID-19 number nearly 4.5 million; global cases have surpassed 17 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.

If we understand how the disease of obesity compounds COVID-19 severity, how do we put that knowledge to work?

Fear of contracting COVID-19 would keep more than half of Hispanics and Blacks experiencing heart attack/stroke symptoms from going to a hospital.

US confirmed cases of COVID-19 number nearly 4.5 million; global cases have surpassed 17 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.

A trio of experts will discuss the prospects of a handful of COVID-19 vaccine candidates which are entering phase 3 trials.

Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 are approaching 16.5 million. We summarize more of today's global and US data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.

COVID-19 vaccine hopeful mRNA-1273 will be administered to 30,000 trial volunteers at 89 US research sites.