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Mission
Leading research to understand, treat, and prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases
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NIAID Strategic Plan for COVID-19 Research
The NIAID Strategic Plan for COVID-19 Research details the institute’s priorities for controlling and ultimately ending the spread of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) and the disease it causes (COVID-19).
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Novel Coronavirus
NIAID is conducting and supporting research on SARS CoV-2 and the disease COVID-19.
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NIH COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines
Expert U.S. panel develops NIH treatment guidelines for COVID-19.