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Millions of people around the world care for loved ones who live with a disability or chronic condition. This role can sometimes take a toll on mental health, but what is the impact on caregivers during a pandemic? Medical News Today finds out. Share on PinterestIn this Special Feature, we look at how the pandemic has been affecting the mental health of people who act as caregivers.

At the end of March, we asked our medical experts what they wished the public knew about SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19. The answers were insightful. Now, as we move into May and the pandemic evolves, we ask them again. Pandemics, by their nature, do not sit still. Since our first “ask the experts” article, the global number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 has more than doubled, as has the number of deaths.

At Medical News Today, we have been looking at how scientific advances are providing much-needed hope during the COVID-19 pandemic. This Special Feature discusses the recent progress of vaccine clinical trials and other ways in which researchers hope to fight the new coronavirus. Share on PinterestThis Special Feature looks at some recent developments in the global scientific community’s fight against the coronavirus. What are the shining beacons at this uncertain time?