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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

New Insights into the SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine

There has been some very interesting news in the last...

Why Do Genes and Mutations Matter in SARS-CoV-2?

Why should we concern ourselves with genetics and mutations in...

So Will and When Will We Have a Vaccine?

Just to cut to the chase, we just do not...

Testing for SARS-COV-2

Testing, Testing, Testing... The uncertainties about SARS-CoV-2 include critical questions...

Antivirals in the Time of Coronavirus

An Evaluation of Remdesivir and Hydroxychloroquine Many years ago, efforts...

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...