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Remdesivir

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Remdesivir

Remdesivir is an antiviral drug that has provisional approval in several countries for treating people with severe coronavirus infections. It has been shown to shorten recovery time in people with covid-19 but not to reduce mortality.

HPV vaccine linked to fewer premature births in Australia

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HPV vaccine linked to fewer premature births in Australia

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R number

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New Zealand is close to wiping out covid-19 - can it return to normal?

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New Zealand is close to wiping out covid-19 - can it return to normal?

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Common herpes virus causes signs of Alzheimer's disease in brain cells

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Common herpes virus causes signs of Alzheimer's disease in brain cells

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Why is coronavirus deadly for some, but harmless in others?

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Why is coronavirus deadly for some, but harmless in others?

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Airport Australia

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Australia sees huge decrease in flu cases due to coronavirus measures

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Skull and test tubes

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Transatlantic slavery introduced infectious diseases to the Americas

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Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)

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Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

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We'll soon know if covid-19 can be treated with HIV and Ebola drugs

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Lyme disease cases may rise 92 per cent in US due to climate change

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Coronavirus: Why I chose to stay in Wuhan rather than return to the UK

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What life is like in Wuhan during the coronavirus lockdown

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