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By Adam Vaughan Some preliminary results from drug trials show we can lower the risk of developing severe covid-19AFP via Getty Images As the World Health Organization (WHO) baldly reminds us, “there are no specific vaccines or treatments for COVID-19”. However, trials of treatments are taking place. Some have shown promise in helping those infected by calming…

A coronavirus vaccine has the potential to not only save countless lives, but also to mitigate trillions in economic damage. The U.S. Congressional Budget Office projects that the COVID-19 pandemic will cause more than $16 trillion worth of damage to the U.S. economy over the next decade. More than 140,000 Americans have already died from…

Share on PinterestNew research assesses the effectiveness of various types of homemade masks. Due to the scarcity and cost of medical-grade face masks, many people are using homemade masks to avoid spreading or contracting SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.There has been relatively little official guidance about which mask designs provide the strongest barriers to…

By Michael Marshall Humpback whales may benefit from a lack of cruise shipsDave Fleetham/Zuma Press/PA Images Overall, the pandemic poses many threats to wildlife worldwide, as conservation programmes struggle for funding and poachers make the most of reduced patrols. But there are some instances in which coronavirus restrictions may be benefitting certain species. Some of…

Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.Several states have started to outline how they will reopen after a month of lockdown measures designed to combat the coronavirus pandemic.While some states have yet to see their peak, others have managed to flatten the curve, with Gov. Andrew Cuomo saying…