vaccine that elicits a robust immune response, with no serious side effects in humans. The last few weeks also saw the development of a much faster COVID-19 test and an intranasal vaccine that was effective in mice.
Finally, a meta-analysis helps settle the matter of whether blood pressure drugs make COVID-19 better or worse, while an arthritis drug may reduce severe illness.Stay informed with live updates on the current COVID-19 outbreak and visit our coronavirus hub for more advice on prevention and treatment.The Russian vaccine, known as Sputnik V, uses a modified version of an adenovirus that causes the common cold.