The number of COVID-19 cases around the world has just passed 1 million, and it may seem as though this pandemic will never go away.
It is important to remember that, in their labs, scientists are making quiet progress every day — helping untangle the causes of this crisis and inching closer to stopping it.
A couple of weeks ago, Medical News Today first rounded up emerging evidence that gave us reasons to be cautiously hopeful. In this article, we continue the series by looking at the impact of social distancing measures, newly launched treatment trials, and hopes for a vaccine. Stay informed with live updates on the current COVID-19 outbreak and visit our coronavirus hub for more advice on prevention and treatment.