coronavirus

Dr. Louis Falo holds a microneedle array that contains the spike protein that researchers say triggers antibodies against the COVID-19 illness. (Photo: University of Pittsburgh)

Coronavirus Cure?

Pitt’s COVID-19 Vaccine Successful in Trials In two previous viral outbreaks, spanning almost 20 years, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh worked to develop vaccines.   That experience served them well in the race to develop a preventative treatment for the
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Closeup of a woman's eyes wearing a surigal mask. (Photo: Ani kolleshi/Unsplash)

Home Hot Zone

How to Self-Quarantine at Home A national emergency has been declared. Coronavirus cases are rising. The likelihood that you may soon be exposed is increasing. You will need to know what to do if you do get exposed and have to self-quarantine.   Assume someone in your home
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Coronavirus Update

Is D.C. the Next Coronavirus Hot Spot? COVID-19 Cases Reach 6,434 in D.C., Md. and Va. The novel coronavirus has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. So far, 902 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in D.C. with 21 deaths, there have been 3,125 cases in
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