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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...

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COVID / SARS-CoV-2

Long Covid and the Vascular Endothelium

Infection with SARS-CoV2 infection often involves the vascular endothelium, resulting...

Why Are Omicron Variants Less Lethal?

Omicron-derived SARS-CoV2 variants (exemplified most recently by XBB1.5(1)) are highly...

Vaccine and Post-Infection Immunity

Immunity against SARS-CoV-2 is acquired in two ways, infection and...

Covid Alteration of the Gut Microbiome: A Factor in Long Covid?

October 6, 2022 In a previous Perspective we considered the...

Is Infection of Astrocytes a Causative Factor in COVID Brain Fog?

September 12, 2022 INTRODUCTION One of the prominent symptoms of COVID-19, especially...

Further Thoughts on Viral Persistence

August 2, 2022 INTRODUCTION Our previous Perspectives focused on the...

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Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic

Resurgent Outbreaks of Measles

Resurgent Outbreaks of Measles May 18, 2022 Introduction Two years...

Global Expansion of Acute Hepatitis Outbreaks in Healthy Children

Global Expansion of Acute Hepatitis Outbreaks in Healthy Children May...

Japanese Encephalitis Virus: Ongoing Public Health Threat

April 7, 2022 Introduction Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) is the...