Tag: COVID-19
Scientists Discovered an Antibody That Can Take Out All COVID-19 Variants
Researchers hope to create a new vaccine with it. Source: Scientists Discovered…
Covid-19: New Omicron offshoot BA.4.6 evades protection of Evusheld antibodies, study finds – CNN
The antibodies in Evusheld, the only therapy available to protect people with…
Covid app that detects virus in your voice ‘more accurate than lateral flow tests’
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/09/04/covid-app-detects-virus-voice-accurate-lateral-flow-tests/
China approves inhaled Covid vaccine
Inhaled as a fine mist, Convidecia Air can provide good protection after…
How a Major COVID Relapse Could Soon Hit America—and the World
It has everything to do with politics. Source: How a Major COVID…
Dr. Oz emailed Trump admin. to push notoriously useless COVID treatment
The celebrity doctor played an early role in the push for an…
No, hundreds of Canadians have not died from COVID-19 vaccines. Where does this myth come from?
An Alberta politician was the latest to cite figures that experts say…
Ivermectin among generic drugs that failed to help COVID-19 patients avoid hospitalization, large study shows
The New England Journal of Medicine trial showed fluvoxamine and metformin also…
Common Medication Found Effective at Reducing Odds of Serious Outcomes for COVID-19 Patients
Source: Common Medication Found Effective at Reducing Odds of Serious Outcomes for…
Not Again. Another Cruise Ship Has A Major Covid-19 Outbreak
Covid-19 outbreaks on cruise ships are now such a regular occurrence that…
This COVID Summer Is Nothing Like the Last One
Boosters are on the horizon, but cases are way up—and have been…
Pandemic benefits were too generous with businesses, stringent with workers: experts – CityNews Ottawa
OTTAWA — Benefits rolled out at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic…
COVID is at or near record levels around the country. Scientists say one (pretty gross) indicator doesn’t lie
Toilets are telltale, now more than ever, experts say. Source: COVID is…
COVID: BA.5 is ‘the most transmissible variant we’ve ever seen,’ doctor warns
The highly infectious Omicron subvariant is now the dominant strain of coronavirus…
Why the Omicron offshoot BA.5 is a big deal – CNN
Once again, Covid-19 seems to be everywhere. If you feel caught off-guard,…
PolitiFact – Biden, Harris distrusted Trump with COVID-19 vaccines, not the vaccines themselves
Biden and Harris distrusted Trump rolling out COVID-19 vaccines, not the vaccines…
‘Centaurus’: virologists express concern at new Covid subvariant
Omicron variant BA.2.75 has been detected in India, UK, US, Australia, Germany…
Did COVID vaccine mandates work? What the data say
Nature – A measure of last resort got a major workout during…
Epidemiologist warns of ‘serious situation’ by fall if COVID infections aren’t brought under control | CBC News
Source: Epidemiologist warns of ‘serious situation’ by fall if COVID infections aren’t…
NYC Pushes Indoor Mask Advisory for All as ‘Worst’ Omicron Strain Fuels 6th Wave
All five boroughs of New York City are back in the CDC’s…
How COVID Could Screw You Worse With Each Reinfection
A new study offers clues about the worsening damage COVID could inflict…
North Korea blames Covid-laden balloons sent from South for virus outbreak
Experts sceptical of claim, as state media urge citizens to watch out…
Who should get a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose — and when?
New Omicron variants, combined with waning immunity for many Canadians, lead to…
Biden monkeypox response mirrors early coronavirus missteps – The Washington Post
The Biden administration’s response to the monkeypox outbreak raises concerns that the…
DOJ asks federal appeals court to reverse order lifting travel mask mandate
The Justice Department argues that the order issued by the Centers for…
From Texas to India, a patent-free Covid vaccine looks to bridge equity gaps
The new CORBEVAX inoculation received emergency use authorization last week from India’s…
North Korea: Fighting Covid with traditional medicine
As Covid spreads in North Korea, state media urges the use of…
Top Biden health officials sound warning on rising coronavirus infections
Those living in communities in the yellow or orange warning levels are…
Now you can order a third round of free test kits from COVIDTests.gov
Even more tests straight to your doorstep (or mailbox) Source: Now you…
Covid: What will the pandemic look like in North Korea?
North Korea is uniquely vulnerable to the virus, and the options to…
Massive North Korea Parade Identified As Covid Super-Spreader Event
The country has now topped 1.2 million cases of “fever” and at…
We’re Losing Track of COVID—and It’s Going to Bite Us in the Ass
The collapse of COVID-19 testing around the world may soon force governments…
North Korea Locks Down After First Ever Reported COVID Case
The country is facing a “major emergency,” with its crumbling health care system…
1 in 3 Canadians are willing to change jobs to keep working from home: Ipsos poll – National | Globalnews.ca
Many working Canadians want to continue working from home and are even…
Xi Jinping sends warning to anyone who questions China’s zero-Covid policy – CNN
China’s top leader Xi Jinping has issued the strongest warning yet against…
BA.2.12.1 poised to become dominant in US, raising concern for future vaccines
Omicron subvariants are evading vaccines and infection-derived protections. Source: BA.2.12.1 poised to…
Cognitive Impact of Severe COVID Is Equivalent to 20 Years of Aging, Study Finds
Source: Cognitive Impact of Severe COVID Is Equivalent to 20 Years of…
XE variant: What we know about the new COVID strain found in England
Scientists think this hybrid variant combining two strains of Omicron may be…
CDC urges masks in 37 New York counties due to high Covid levels: See growing list
Central New York is clearly the epicenter for the spread. Source: CDC…
New coronavirus subvariant identified in São Paulo – 28/04/2022 – Science and Health – Folha
Discovery had not yet been cataloged on a platform that gathers genomic…
Another COVID-19 wave ‘almost baked in’ for the fall: top Ont. science adviser
The Ontario Science Advisory Table’s Dr. Peter Juni said on Saturday that…
Beijing races to contain ‘urgent and grim’ Covid outbreak as Shanghai lockdown continues – CNN
Beijing is racing to track a Covid-19 outbreak that may have been…
About 30% of COVID-19 patients suffer from ‘long COVID’ – study – The Jerusalem Post
Surprisingly, ethnicity, older age, and socioeconomic status, all linked with severe illness,…
Poll: Even Republicans support mask mandates when flying
Few Americans said they oppose the policies. Source: Poll: Even Republicans support…
Get ready for the next supply chain shockwave
The global supply chain may see its worst disruption since the start…
“Wearing a mask cleans nothing:” Florida judge vacates CDC travel mask mandate
Trump-appointed judge deemed “not qualified” argued that the CDC lacked authority. Source:…
Even a mild COVID case can age brain by a decade: U.K. study
The study is evidence of the extent to which even mild COVID…
Covid News: South Korea to End Virtually All Restrictions
The phasing out will begin next week but will not include mask…
Opinion: We’re locked down in Shanghai with 25 pounds of mangoes — and some very helpful neighbors – CNN
A Brazilian couple living in Shanghai give a unique insight into the…
COVID-19 brain fog: How the virus can impact the vital organ in the long term
According to Harvard Medical School, brain fog is not a scientific term….
