Epidemiology

The ability to track SARS-CoV-2 mutations in wastewater could be particularly useful for tracking new variants, like the B.1.17 strain that is now widespread in the UK

Review of the life histories of RNA viruses, their genetics, and the compounds that could disrupt them offers hope for curtailment of future pandemics

Study of individual particle degradation suggests a potential surge of COVID-19 infections in the winter

The technological advance has the potential to provide critical, timely clues on how cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection are linked

Researchers have so far identified 12,706 mutations in SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19

Research compiles the data for each state in the US and calculates the change in the infection rate before and after social distance measures were imposed last spring

Differential effects of intervention timing on COVID-19 spread in the United States

New study tests the effectiveness of different fabrics at filtering particles between 0.02 and 0.1 micrometers—about the size of most viruses—at high speeds

The Contagion Airborne Transmission inequality model illustrates correlation between physical distancing and protection, the efficacy of face masks, and the impact of physical activity on transmission

Study provides insights into gathering, preparation patterns, and meat preferences