"We spend 90 percent of our lives indoors, where the air is very dry in the winter. That's exactly when the virus best survives and transmits."

Two studies find that humidity prevents coronavirus spread

Air Quality

Multiple scientists have found that greater humidity seems to block the coronavirus from spreading, but experts warn against complacency if cases drop.

Two Studies Find That Humidity Prevents Coronavirus Spread

READ MORE: <a href="https://www.newsweek.com/right-level-humidity-may-important-weapon-fighting-coronavirus-new-studies-show-1507947">The Right Level of Humidity May Be Important Weapon in Fighting Coronavirus, New Studies Show</a> [Newsweek]

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Studies

This finding could give us a killer weapon against the pandemic — or lull us into a false sense of security.

Read the caveats before you get too hyped, though.

Don't get too excited, but this COVID vaccine looks promising

Vax Happened

There are a lot of caveats here, so don't get too excited, but new results for an experimental COVID vaccine look promising.

Don’t Get Too Excited, But This COVID Vaccine Looks Promising

READ MORE: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/18/health/coronavirus-vaccine-moderna.html">Moderna Coronavirus Vaccine Trial Shows Promising Early Results</a> [The New York Times]

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Developments

If all goes well — a huge if — it could be widely available by the end of the year.

"Businesses would work almost continuously, alternating between two groups of workers."

Researchers: Working just 8 days per month could help fight COVID

Long Weekend

A team of researchers have come up with an idea to help contain the number of new coronavirus infections: working 4 days, and then staying at home for 10.

Researchers: Working Just 8 Days Per Month Could Help Fight COVID

READ MORE: <a href="https://www.fastcompany.com/90503568/this-twist-on-the-four-day-work-week-could-get-people-back-to-work-without-causing-new-outbreaks">This twist on the four-day workweek could get people back to work without causing new outbreaks</a> [Fast Company]

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Working for four days — and then staying at home for ten — could bring down infections.

"There are now growing fears that COVID-19 will wreak havoc across the Amazon."

Experts fear COVID-19 will "wreak havoc" on indigenous tribes

Cut Off

Indigeouns populations in Brazil are at a particularly high risk of the coronavirus pandemic, as they're left with little to no access to support.

Experts Fear COVID-19 Will “Wreak Havoc” on Indigenous Tribes

European diseases killed 90 percent of the indigenous population. Could it happen again?

New Zealand claims to have eliminated COVID-19

Zeal & Ardor

New Zealand says it's "eliminated" the COVID-19 outbreak in the country, claiming that for now the small number of new cases are easily managed.

New Zealand Claims to Have Eliminated COVID-19

READ MORE: <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/27/asia/new-zealand-elimination-coronavirus-jacinda-ardern-intl/index.html">New Zealand claims &#8216;elimination&#8217; of coronavirus with new cases in single digits</a> [CNN]

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But there's just one problem: it's still identifying new cases.

Turning to your vices during the coronavirus pandemic could make you more at-risk.

Doctor: There's a weird link between vape lung and COVID-19

Comorbidity

It's easy to forget about the vape lung crisis, given the current pandemic. But an otolaryngologist drew comparisons between the two and issued a warning.

Doctor: There’s a Weird Link Between Vape Lung and COVID-19

More on lung health: <a href="https://futurism.com/neoscope/covid-19-coronavirus-lungs-video">This is What Your Lungs Look Like With COVID-19</a>

Heatmaps of the two outbreaks reveal an unusual parallel.

Doctors say COVID "attacks" blood vessels throughout body

Worthy Vessel

An international team of researchers say that the coronavirus doesn't just attack lungs — it also assaults blood vessels throughout the body.

Doctors Say COVID “Attacks” Blood Vessels Throughout Body

Read more: <a href="https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3080750/coronavirus-attacks-lining-blood-vessels-all-over-body-swiss">Coronavirus attacks lining of blood vessels all over the body, Swiss study finds</a>

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"From what we do see clinically, patients have problems in all organs — in the heart, kidney, intestine, everywhere."

"The best news is that most of our patients have already been discharged, which is great."

Leaked research: This drug may be saving COVID patients' lives

An Infusion a Day

According to early test result data obtained by STAT, antiviral remdesivir is proving to be a promising drug to treat severe cases of COVID-19.

Leaked Research: This Drug May Be Saving COVID Patients’ Lives

READ MORE: <a href="https://www.statnews.com/2020/04/16/early-peek-at-data-on-gilead-coronavirus-drug-suggests-patients-are-responding-to-treatment/">Early peek at data on Gilead coronavirus drug suggests patients are responding to treatment</a> [STAT]

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Treatments

But experts — and the drug's maker — are urging caution until the results are officially released.

Lifting current restrictions too quickly could backfire.

Scientists: Forms of social distancing may need to last until 2022

Long Tail

In a new study, a group of Harvard researchers argue that "prolonged or intermittent social distancing may be necessary into 2022."

Scientists: Some Social Distancing May Need to Last Until 2022

READ MORE: <a href="https://www.statnews.com/2020/04/14/some-social-distancing-may-be-needed-into-2022-to-keep-coronavirus-in-check-new-study-says/">Some social distancing may be needed into 2022 to keep coronavirus in check, new study says</a> [STAT]

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Bad news, people.

"We make a recommendation. Often, the recommendation is taken. Sometimes it's not."

Fauci: Acting sooner would "obviously" have meant fewer deaths

Ace Detective

Dr. Fauci says it's "obvious" that the U.S. government could have saved a great many lives if it had acted sooner to fight the coronavirus pandemic.

Fauci: Acting Sooner Would “Obviously” Have Meant Fewer Deaths

READ MORE: <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/12/politics/anthony-fauci-pushback-coronavirus-measures-cnntv/index.html">Fauci admits earlier Covid-19 mitigation efforts would have saved more American lives</a> [CNN]

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