At the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak, children appeared to be less susceptible to
SARS-CoV-2 infection than adults or more prone to develop asymptomatic and mild forms of …

Background Surveillance of COVID infection and isolation of infected individuals is one of
the available tools to control the spread of SAR-CoV-2. Asymptomatic and pre symptomatic …

Background: As part of Ireland's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, travellers to Ireland
were required to restrict movements on arrival. Worldwide compliance with measures such …

Background: Since December 2019, a new and infectious type of pneumonia has been
detected early in Wuhan, Hubei, and then spread rapidly throughout the world. By March …

In the area of medical sciences, viral infections are believed to be highly contagious. In
recent times, the reemergence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS …

Background Diagnostic testing for the current SARS-CoV-2 infections involves the collection
and testing of invasive pharyngeal specimens by qualified Health workers. Though fully clad …

The accurate detection of SARS-CoV-2 through respiratory sampling is critical for the
prevention of further transmission and timely initiation of treatment. There is a diverse range …

The study of droplet behavior and its dependence on temperature is a current focus in
materials chemistry research. Investigating the mechanisms behind these behavioral …

Objectives: To evaluate the diagnostic utility of self-collected saliva in coronavirus desease-
19 (COVID-19) screening procedures. Methods: A total of 6 databases were reviewed from …

The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of saliva as an alternative sample for
detecting SARS-CoV-2 in healthcare professionals and patients treated at a university …