Amidst of the current global pandemic, researchers are racing to find answers to the questions that remain about SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Many of these unanswered questions revolve ...

The virus last week confirmed as causing severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is transmitted almost entirely by large droplets reaching the mucous membranes of nose and lungs and not by feces or ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

With its flu-like symptoms now affecting citizens in at least 26 countries, SARS (or Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) has much of the world on edge. As of April 25th, the World Health Organization ...

RICHMOND, VA (IANS) – SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for Covid-19, was detected in six common backyard animals in the US, with antibodies indicating prior exposure found in five species, a new ...

Seven people stood waiting for an elevator in a hotel lobby. One of them coughed. Together for a chance moment, the group quickly scattered to sightseeing buses, business lunches and airport terminals ...

SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, is widespread among wildlife species, according to new research. The virus was detected in six common backyard species, and antibodies indicating prior ...

To the Buffalo Niagara region, Toronto is that favorite neighbor up the Queen Elizabeth Way. Now, however, severe acute respiratory illness, or SARS, has put a suspicious chill in the relationship.

BEIJING -- The spread of SARS appeared to be slowing in Beijing, but the next leader of the World Health Organization said Friday it was too early to say whether the disease had peaked there yet. Even ...