infectivity

Mouthwashes inhibit the infectivity of SARS-CoV-2 variants

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Mouthwashes inhibit the infectivity of SARS-CoV-2 variants

SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is an airborne disease transmitted via aerosols, which are spread from the oral and nasal cavities-;the mouth and the nose. In addition to the well-known division and spread of the virus in the cells of the respiratory tract, SARS-CoV-2 is also known to infect the cells of the lining … Read more

Prevalence of BA.5 variant raises concerns about infectivity, hospitalization

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Prevalence of BA.5 variant raises concerns about infectivity, hospitalization

There are growing concerns about a new Omicron subvariant that is even more transmissible, called BA.5. The new subvariant accounts for the majority of COVID-19 cases in the United States and is raising concerns about an increase in the number of hospitalizations. The White House on Tuesday held a press briefing with its top health … Read more