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ANDERS WIKLUND/Getty Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, Sweden has drawn international attention for its unorthodox approach to managing the virus' spread. Unlike most European countries, Sweden didn't impose strict lockdown measures. Now it's reaping the rewards — economically speaking, at least. A report from Capital Economics published on Tuesday found that the Swedish economy was the…

CLOSE COVID survivors' main symptoms can linger for weeks or even months, causing pain, trouble breathing, nightmares and even organ failure. USA TODAYTop vaccine makers predict a vaccine or vaccines may be available as early as the beginning of 2021 and at least two pledged doses will be free or low-cost for all Americans.Speaking before a House…

A 13-year-old boy in California has died after experiencing symptoms of the novel coronavirus despite initially testing negative for COVID-19, his family claims.Maxx Cheng, 13, of Claremont, began isolating in his room after showing signs of COVID-19 — namely nausea, vomiting and chest pains — on July 4. He was tested for the deadly virus…

SCENE AND WILL BRING YOU ANY UPDATES ON AIR AND ON WMTW.COM THE NEW NUMBERS RELEASED FROM THE MAINE CDC EARLIER TODAY... 12 NEW CASES TODAY, FOR A NEW TOTAL OF 3- THOUSAND 7- HUNDRED AND 23 CASES. THERE IS ONE NEW DEATH, A PERSON FROM CUMBERLAND COUNTY....THE DEATH TOLL IS NOW ONE HUNDRED AND…

New research suggests that antibodies the immune system makes to fight the new coronavirus may only last a few months in people with mild illness, but that doesn’t mean protection also is gone or that it won’t be possible to develop an effective vaccine.“Infection with this coronavirus does not necessarily generate lifetime immunity,” but antibodies…