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American Coronavirus News
P.1 coronavirus variant the most transmissible among the current identified SARS-CoV-2 VOCs
The new P.1 variant was found to be about 2.6 times more transmissible (95% Confidence Interval (CI): 2.4–2.8) than previous circulating variant(s). More...
More than 60 animals confirmed with Sars-Cov-2 infection
Of the more than 60 animals confirmed with SARS-CoV-2 infection in a study of more than 450 animals living in the Brazos County area Texas A&M study, less than a quarter were reported to show signs of disease around the time of the owner’s diagnosis, most commonly including sneezing, coughing, diarrhea, or being less active than normal. More...
A nursing researcher’s experience in a COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine trial
“The experience after the second injection was different. My arm quickly became painful at the injection site, much more than the first time. More...
AstraZeneca reports slightly lower efficacy of 76% for coronavirus vaccine following criticism of interim results
AstraZeneca has reported a slightly lower efficacy rate for its Covid-19 vaccine after the results of a US clinical trial were criticised as outdated. More...
AstraZeneca may have used outdated info in its coronavirus vaccine trial
Results from a U.S. trial of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine may have used “outdated information,” federal health officials said early Tuesday.
44% of groundwater samples demonstrated detectable coronavirus in Monterrey, Mexico
This is the first study focused on the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in different freshwater environments of an urban setting. More...
Progesterone therapy may improve coronavirus outcomes for men
Clinical Trial at Cedars-Sinai Suggests Injections of Female Hormone May Reduce Disease Severity in Certain Male Patients
COVID-19 disproportionately affects men compared with women, raising the possibility that a hormone like progesterone may improve clinical outcomes for certain hospitalized men with the disease. More...
AstraZeneca’s U.S. trial shows coronavirus vaccine is 79% effective
Preliminary results from a study examining the efficacy of the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine indicate it is significantly effective at preventing severe illness from COVID-19. More...
Coronavirus transmission in team sports under investigation in Summit, N.J
According to information released by Summit City, NJ, a significant number of transmissions statewide and locally this week were reported as sports-related and, specifically, during game play, Samples are being tested for variant strains, when possible, to better determine how the virus is spread during team sports. More...
The South African and Brazilian coronavirus variants can now infect mice
Here we show that unlike the initial virus, VOCs are able to infect common laboratory mice, replicating to high titers in the lungs. More...