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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

Interferon Antagonism of SARS-CoV-2

It has become clear that the type 1 interferon responses...

Progress in the Treatments of COVID-19

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, extensive research has...

Rapid and Frequent Testing for COVID-19

The cases of new SARS-CoV-2 infections are currently increasing at...

Herd Immunity – Can We Get There?

The concept of herd immunity is frequently brought up as...

How Long Is A SARS-CoV-2 Infected Person Contagious?

As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, the global community has...

Effect of Suppressed Innate Immunity on Covid-19 Severity

One of the important determinants of severe Covid-19 appears to...

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...