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Coronavirus RNA proofreading: molecular basis and therapeutic targeting
F Robson et al, Molecular Cell, August 5, 2020

We review the molecular basis of the CoV proofreading complex and evaluate its potential as a drug target. We also consider existing nucleoside analogues and novel genomic techniques as potential anti-CoV therapeutics that could be used individually or in combination to target the proofreading mechanism.

SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine design enabled by prototype pathogen preparedness
KS Corbett et al, Nature, August 5, 2020

Application of Social Vulnerability Index to Identify High- risk Population of Contracting COVID-19 Infection: a state-level study.
O Estefania et al, MEDRXIV, August 4, 2020

By applying the social vulnerability index and analyzing data from a total of 102 counties across the state of Illinois, we investigated which factors enhanced the risk of contracting the infection and which were related to a lower risk of infection.

Potent neutralizing antibodies target new regions of coronavirus spike
NIH Research Matters, August 4, 2020 

Covid-19 apps and wearables are everywhere. Can they actually benefit patients?
C Ross, StatNews, August 4, 2020