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Perspectives and Positions

The Global Virus Network represents the interests of a worldwide network of virologists seeking to end viral threats through collaborative science. As part of our mission, we publish science-driven information, including perspectives and position statements.

Position Statements

Battling Pandemic Viruses Like Avian Influenza

Authors: Maggie L. Bartlett, PhD, and Sten Vermund, MD, PhD...

‘Triple-demic’ of respiratory illnesses launches vaccination season. Have you gotten yours?

The letter below, written by GVN's president, Dr. Sten Vermund,...

Universal Access to New Vaccines in 2023: A Necessity for Public Health

A Joint Statement by the World Health Network and Global...

Perspectives

COVID / SARS-CoV-2

SARS-CoV-2 Salivary Tests

The benefits of saliva sampling for frequent and massive COVID-19...

Antibody Dependent Enhancement and SARS-CoV-2

When Developing a SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine, Researchers Need to Consider that...

Further Insights into SARS-CoV-2 Genetic Variability: D614G

Can a single amino acid mutation in the spike protein...

On the Surface, Using a Good Disinfection Strategy Matters

One approach to COVID-19 that has been gaining traction, is...

So Where Did the Virus Come From, Anyway?

The question of where viruses involved in spillover zoonoses originate...

What’s Going to Happen When Summer Gets Here?

How seasonality and climate affect SARS-CoV-2 There has been much...

Perspectives

Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic

Dengue virus: Urgency in our warming world

  Why is this important? In the summer of 2023,...

Multiple Sclerosis: How is it Associated with Epstein-Barr Virus?

In the past, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) has been associated with...

Exploring the Mystery of Acute Pediatric Non-A-E Hepatitis

Recent outbreaks of non-A, -B, -C, -D, or -E hepatitis...