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Coronavirus science latest updates: vaccines, treatments, reinfection and research
- We highlight our latest coverage on the race to develop a vaccine, possible treatments, and more
- When the virus jumped to humans, who is hit hardest and how it affects our immune system are among the recent developments
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The coronavirus pandemic that has swept the world has seen scientists and researchers across the globe work to understand Covid-19 and its spread better. Here, in a list of articles, we highlight our latest coverage on the race to develop a vaccine, possible treatments, and more.
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This page will be updated with new articles as they are published.
Researchers warn 2-metre distance rule may not be far enough
The broadly accepted distance of 2 metres (6 feet) may not be enough to stop transmission of the new coronavirus, with just a light wind able to spread infected droplets between people while outdoors, according to a new study.
Public health officials in many countries may need to reconsider their safety guidelines – which usually consist of social distancing and wearing a mask – after the publication of the research paper in the journal Physics of Fluids.
Antibody found in Sars patient could help fight Covid-19, US study says
An antibody found in a person who had severe acute respiratory syndrome (Sars) in 2003 could help the development of therapies to treat Covid-19, according to a new study by scientists in the United States.
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