New Test From Duke Reliably Distinguishes SARS-CoV-2, Other Coronaviruses
Researchers from Duke University have developed a test that can distinguish between different types of coronaviruses.
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Guinea Faces First Ebola Outbreak In Years
At least three people have died and four more are confirmed infected with the Ebola virus. The government declared an outbreak in a rural community.
2nd Person Dies Of Ebola In Congo, Marking Virus's Return
The Democratic Republic of Congo beat its second-worst outbreak of the Ebola virus in June. The new victims indicate the disease's resurgence in the area.
Ebola Never Went Away. But Now There's A Drug To Treat It
Regeneron — the pharmaceutical company developing COVID-19 treatments — has received FDA approval for the first drug aimed at another infectious disease that's been in the headlines.
My Breast Cancer Diagnosis Came In The Pandemic. I Wanted More Than A 'Virtual Hug'
The diagnosis — delivered at a distance of 6 feet in the doctor's office — was a shock. It brought back memories of my work in the Ebola ward. Then as now, an intimate touch was a rare thing.
VIDEO: What Is Contact Tracing And How Does It Stop The Pandemic?
Watch this video to learn more about contact tracing — which public health figures say is critical to halting the coronavirus pandemic.
How Do You Do Contact Tracing? Poor Countries Have Plenty Of Advice
As parts of the U.S. aim to move out of lockdown, a key tool to contain coronavirus cases will be contact tracing. It's something health workers in low-income countries have lots of experience with.
Alternative Mourning Rituals Offer Comfort And Closure During An Outbreak
A program in the Democratic Republic of Congo has helped survivors mourn the loss of a loved one to Ebola — and may be relevant for families coping with death in the COVID-19 pandemic.
'The Dread Of Responsibility' — Paul Farmer On The Pandemic And Poor Countries
The co-founder of Partners in Health talks about the challenges facing already challenged health-care systems as coronavirus spreads.
What Will It Take To Finally End Congo's Ebola Outbreak In 2020?
As the world's second-worst Ebola outbreak in history drags into a new year, experts think the solution is less about medicine, and more about security.