"The thinking is that even if it cuts down transmission a little bit, it's worth trying."

New research: Masks extremely effective at stopping virus spread

Droplets and Aerosols

A paper published in Nature, argues that "surgical face masks could prevent transmission of human coronaviruses and influenza viruses from symptomatic individuals."

New Research: Masks Extremely Effective at Stopping Virus Spread

READ MORE: <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-020-0843-2#Tab2">Respiratory virus shedding in exhaled breath and efficacy of face masks</a> [Nature]

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Developments

"But in the middle of a pandemic, we're desperate."

"If we had a compound that was already available around the world then that might help people sooner."

Anti-parasitic drug kills coronavirus cell cultures in just 48 hours

Fighting the Virus

Researchers have found that Ivermectin — an FDA-approved anti-parasitic drug — was able to stop the SARS-CoV-2 virus from growing in cell cultures.

Anti-Parasitic Drug Kills Coronavirus Cell Cultures in 48 Hours

READ MORE: <a href="https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-04/mu-pcd040320.php">Possible coronavirus drug identified by Australian scientists</a>  [Monash University]

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Treatments

"We need to figure out now whether the dosage you can use it at in humans will be effective — that's the next step."

"If you’re outside, the breeze will likely disperse [the virus]."

Panel of experts: You can spread the coronavirus just by talking

Masked Crusader

A scientific panel told White House officials that the coronavirus can be spread not just through coughs and sneezes, but speaking and breathing as well.

Panel of Experts: You Can Spread the Coronavirus Just by Talking

READ MORE: <a href="https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/coronavirus-pandemic-04-02-20-intl/h_1ddd8f1a1526b889df5a51281b593c4c">Experts tell White House coronavirus can spread through talking or even just breathing</a> [CNN]

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Don't speak / I know just what you're sprayin.

"It's actually pretty painless — it feels kind of like Velcro."

Researchers announce promising coronavirus vaccine candidate

Race to a Vaccine

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine announced today that they have developed a promising new COVID-19 vaccine candidate.

Researchers Announce Promising Coronavirus Vaccine Candidate

READ MORE: <a href="https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-04/uop-cvc033120.php">COVID-19 vaccine candidate shows promise in first peer-reviewed research</a> [University of Pittsburgh]

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The drug is delivered through a Band-Aid-like patch — not a needle.

K-Pop Star makes terrible April Fools joke about having coronavirus

Too Soon?

Korean pop star Kim Jae-joong did what everybody on the internet agreed not to do: make an off-flavor April Fools joke about the coronavirus.

K-Pop Star Makes Terrible April Fools Joke About Having Coronavirus

We thought April Fools was cancelled this year.

Did the US really "miss the opportunity to get ahead of the coronavirus?"

Bill Gates: US "missed the opportunity" to prevent catastrophe

Gates 2020

In an opinion piece, philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates laid out his three step plan on how to get ahead of the coronavirus pandemic.

Bill Gates: US “Missed the Opportunity” to Prevent Catastrophe

READ MORE: <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/bill-gates-heres-how-to-make-up-for-lost-time-on-covid-19/2020/03/31/ab5c3cf2-738c-11ea-85cb-8670579b863d_story.html">Bill Gates: Here’s how to make up for lost time on covid-19</a> [The Washington Post]

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Here's how Gates wants to stop the coronavirus before it kills hundreds of thousands.

We still don't know if the presence of antibodies is indicative of long-term immunity.

"Immunity passports" could help society get back to normal

Multipass

"Immunity passports" given out to workers by government authorities could help speed up the return to normal society, allowing them to get back to work.

“Immunity Passports” Could Help Society Get Back to Normal

READ MORE: <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/30/immunity-passports-could-speed-up-return-to-work-after-covid-19">&#8216;Immunity passports&#8217; could speed up return to work after Covid-19</a> [The Guardian]

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Studies

Passport holders could be allowed to get back to work.

Navy officials also confirmed that an increasing number of sailors on board the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier tested positive.

Russia quarantines nuclear sub crew after coronavirus exposure

Tight Quarters

The crew of a nuclear missile-equipped submarine belonging to the Russian Navy is in quarantine over concerns they have been exposed to the coronavirus.

Russia Quarantines Nuclear Sub Crew After Coronavirus Exposure

As if being quarantined on a luxury cruise liner wasn't enough.

"The doctors thought it was quite funny, making comments like 'This is an injury due to self-isolation and boredom.'"

Physicist tries to build device to prevent coronavirus, gets magnets stuck up nose

Bored with Magnets

Australian astrophysicist Daniel Reardon ended up at the hospital by getting four small magnets stuck up his nose, according to The Guardian.

Physicist Tries to Build Device to Prevent Coronavirus, Gets Magnets Stuck Up Nose

Instructions unclear.

Physicist Tries to Solve Coronavirus, Gets Magnets Stuck Up Nose

DIY Face Masks Are Basically Useless Against the Coronavirus

Good Intentions

Despite a growing DIY army's intentions, the simple fact is that home-sown cloth masks are close to useless in protecting against the coronavirus.

READ MORE: <a href="https://thewirecutter.com/blog/homemade-face-masks-coronavirus/">Do Homemade Face Masks Actually Help Fight the Coronavirus?</a> [Wirecutter]

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