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The Delta Variant Isn't Just Hyper-Contagious. It Also Grows More Rapidly Inside You

4:14pm July 08, 2021

by Michaeleen Doucleff

New research from China suggests people infected with the delta variant have, on average, about 1,000 times more virus in their respiratory tracts than those infected with the original strain.

Visual Explainer: Why Some Coronavirus Variants Are More Contagious Than Others

7:40pm May 19, 2021

by Michaeleen Doucleff

This animated video uses puzzle pieces to show how a coronavirus binds to a cell's surface — and what happens when a mutation occurs.

Evictions Continue Despite Moratorium, Court Closures

3:57pm December 18, 2020

by Eddie Garcia

With North Carolina courts closed for in-person appearances through mid-January due to a surge in COVID-19 cases, eviction hearings are temporarily put on pause.

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Hospitalizations and deaths from the coronavirus continue to increase this month, with the number of Americans who died in a single day from the illness surpassing 3,600.

U.S. Surpasses 3,600 Daily Coronavirus Deaths, Breaks Prior Hospitalization Record

8:13am December 17, 2020

by Jaclyn Diaz

Data also show more than 230,000 new coronavirus infections on Wednesday and that 113,090 Americans were hospitalized with the virus — a number that's been on the rise.

Lawsuit Aims To Hold Courts Accountable For Eviction Moratorium Violations

2:10pm November 20, 2020

by Eddie Garcia

Legal Aid of North Carolina is suing some state and county court officials over uneven enforcement of a federal eviction moratorium by some counties.

Tobacco plants are being used in the development of COVID-19 vaccines. One is already being tested in humans.

Tobacco Plants Contribute Key Ingredient For COVID-19 Vaccine

5:09pm October 15, 2020

by Joe Palca

Here's irony: tobacco plants may be key in preventing COVID-19. Two companies are using the plants to produce proteins for a vaccine. One candidate vaccine is already in a clinical trial.

Air conditioners on a building. Scientists say there has been too little research into the role of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems in the spread of the coronavirus.

Can Air Conditioners Spread COVID-19?

5:00am August 15, 2020

by Jessica Craig

People are worried that the virus could be spread by air conditioning systems. Here's what researchers do — and don't yet — know.

U.S. House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Raul Grijalva of Arizona presides over a hearing examining Park Police response to Lafayette Square protests on June 29 in Washington, D.C. Grijalva tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday.

Arizona Congressman Raúl Grijalva Tests Positive For COVID-19

5:33pm August 01, 2020

by Christianna Silva

It's unclear how the Democrat, who says he is asymptomatic, contracted the virus, but earlier this week, he presided over a hearing that included another member who has since tested positive.

Research suggests that kids tend to get infected with the coronavirus less often, and have milder symptoms than adults. There's less consensus on how much kids can spread the illness.

Kids Get Coronavirus, But Do They Spread It? We'll Find Out When Schools Reopen

12:42pm July 20, 2020

by Allison Aubrey

Studies show children have lower rates of COVID-19 and have milder symptoms than adults. But there's less information on how much kids spread the coronavirus, which is key to safely reopen schools.

KQED Deep Look delves into how the novel coronavirus attacks the lungs in this new video.

VIDEO: How The Novel Coronavirus Hijacks Our Defenses

4:19pm May 05, 2020

It's just a bit of genetic material wrapped in protein and fat. But the virus behind COVID-19 can wreak havoc deep inside human lungs when it triggers the immune system to go into overdrive.