SARS-CoV-2
noun
: the coronavirus (Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 of the genus Betacoronavirus) that is the causative agent of COVID-19
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Back in 2021, at the height of the pandemic, scientists at Pfizer revealed the development of a novel antiviral molecule, designed to hinder the SARS-CoV-2 virus’s ability to replicate.
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Rich Haridy, New Atlas, 18 Mar. 2025
As the SARS-CoV-2 virus quickly spread around the globe, weaknesses in the world's ability to respond to an infectious disease outbreak became apparent – from an inability to get critical medical supplies to those in need to limits on tracking the disease.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
Other viruses, like respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19, are also common during winter.
—Jennifer Welsh, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2025
There are two theories about where the virus, known as SARS-CoV-2, originated.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 11 Mar. 2025
As long as SARS-CoV-2 continues to spread, everyone is at risk of long Covid, Cohen said — and right now, evidence shows that recovery from the condition is rare.
—Katie Camero, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2025
The SARS-CoV-2 virus was already spreading around the world — and changing the world: health, science and society.
—CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
Nearly everyone has now been exposed at least once to the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
—Christian Ramers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
The study also speculated potential future Alzheimer’s problems may arise from the COVID-19 pandemic as SARS-CoV-2 infections have been known to reactivate dormant VSV and HSV-1 infections.
—Rich Haridy, New Atlas, 25 Feb. 2025
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Rich Haridy, New Atlas, 18 Mar. 2025
As the SARS-CoV-2 virus quickly spread around the globe, weaknesses in the world's ability to respond to an infectious disease outbreak became apparent – from an inability to get critical medical supplies to those in need to limits on tracking the disease.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
Other viruses, like respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19, are also common during winter.
—Jennifer Welsh, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2025
There are two theories about where the virus, known as SARS-CoV-2, originated.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 11 Mar. 2025
As long as SARS-CoV-2 continues to spread, everyone is at risk of long Covid, Cohen said — and right now, evidence shows that recovery from the condition is rare.
—Katie Camero, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2025
The SARS-CoV-2 virus was already spreading around the world — and changing the world: health, science and society.
—CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
Nearly everyone has now been exposed at least once to the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
—Christian Ramers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
The study also speculated potential future Alzheimer’s problems may arise from the COVID-19 pandemic as SARS-CoV-2 infections have been known to reactivate dormant VSV and HSV-1 infections.
—Rich Haridy, New Atlas, 25 Feb. 2025
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SARS-CoV-2
noun
: the coronavirus (Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 of the genus Betacoronavirus) that is the causative agent of COVID-19 see delta variant, omicron variant
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