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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

Responding to Long COVID Responsibly

To effectively address the unique challenges presented by Long COVID,...

Improving Ventilation and Filtration for Public Health

The Global Virus Network recommends public health agencies update and...

Mpox (Monkeypox): We Must Not Let Our Guard Down

The Global Virus Network (GVN) recommends people and public health...

Perspectives

COVID / SARS-CoV-2

Cell-Mediated and Innate Immunity Against SARS-COV-2: What is Known

January 26, 2022 Titers of neutralizing antibodies (nAbs) against SARS-CoV-2...

Omicron: Transmissibility, Immune Evasion, and Pathogenicity

January 13, 2022 We are currently in a wave of...
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Could Viral Persistence Explain Long Covid?

Could Viral Persistence Explain Long Covid?  Author: Dr. Reitz June...
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Global Outbreaks of Monkeypox

May 25, 2022  Introduction  WHO and other health organizations are...

Impact of the Omicron variants on the Ongoing Pandemic

Impact of the Omicron variants on the Ongoing Pandemic May...

Specialized Pro-Resolving Mediators (SPMs) as Potential Covid-19 Therapeutic

April 21, 2022 Introduction  Our last Perspective described how the...

Perspectives

Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic

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...

Marburg Virus Disease: Another Filovirus Zoonosis

Recently, Marburg Virus Disease (MVD), Ebola’s equally deadly cousin, emerged...