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Data from the United Kingdom confirm that males, older people, and those with underlying health conditions have a higher risk of COVID-19 death. They also indicate that black, Asian, and ethnic minority individuals also face a heightened risk not entirely explained by preexisting health factors.Share on PinterestNew research suggests that being black, Asian, or part…

A machine learning tool that can assess the credibility of research could shorten the review period for scientific studies and, potentially, help identify the most promising research on COVID-19. Share on PinterestA new AI tool could cut down the scientific reviewing process from months to minutes.Assessing the merit of scientific papers can be a challenging…

A recent study asks which factors impact the progression of the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors investigate meteorological factors and public health measures across multiple geographical locations.Share on PinterestA new study concludes that public health measures slow the virus, but increases in temperature do not.As the COVID-19 pandemic rumbles on, scientists are observing its features from…

A phase II clinical trial has found that a combination of three drugs — interferon beta-1b, lopinavir-ritonavir, and ribavirin — plus standard care is successful in treating mild-to-moderate cases of COVID-19.Share on PinterestThe results of a phase II trial suggest that a combination of three drugs may safely treat COVID-19.This three-drug combination also shortens the…

Virologists from Germany have shown that combining samples and only testing individual samples if there is a positive result for the group could massively increase the capacity for coronavirus testing.Share on PinterestRecent research suggests that a new pooling strategy could improve coronavirus testing practices.Testing has been a major limiting factor in the response to the…