Tag: COVID-19
3 prominent economists slam COVID lockdowns and school closures and say they should never happen again
After reviewing almost 19,000 studies, their report concludes that “lockdown policies are…
Israeli study offers strongest proof yet of vitamin D’s power to fight COVID
Bolstering previous research, scientists publish ‘remarkable’ data showing strong link between vitamin…
Little of the Paycheck Protection Program’s $800 Billion Protected Paychecks
Hanging over the $800 billion Paycheck Protection Program, one of the government’s…
Chinese researchers say their ‘godsend’ antibody may neutralise Omicron
Surprise discovery – made while Fudan University researchers were investigating another disease…
Omicron BA.2: What we know about the Covid sub-variant
It is highly transmissible and spreading rapidly across the world, so how…
Explainer: Scientists on alert over rising cases caused by Omicron cousin BA.2
The highly transmissible Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus – the most…
Some urge vaccine certificates to require 3 doses as Ontario set for reopening | CBC News
Restaurants, gyms, cinemas and many other businesses in Ontario are set to…
Why are more than twice as many men dying from COVID in Queensland?
Experts say it’s unclear why men are more vulnerable to the pandemic…
Omicron variant of COVID-19 may be most contagious virus to ever exist
The only rival for omicron in terms of known contagious viruses is…
Omicron drives US deaths higher than in fall’s delta wave
Omicron, the highly contagious coronavirus variant sweeping across the country, is driving…
Some trucker convoy organizers have history of white nationalism, racism – National | Globalnews.ca
‘We’re saying that this is a far-right convoy because — from day…
how to measure or guage a gov’ts support of people over pandemic
what is the paul proper way to measure how well oa gov’t…
New Covid variant spreading like wildfire across UK and Scandinavia: BA.2 ‘stealth’ mutation now half of all new coronavirus cases in Denmark and rapidly pushing Omicron aside
Various media across Scandinavia and the UK are reporting the emergence of…
Controversial robbery organizer | On the authorities’ radar | The Press
La Banque Royale a fermé les comptes d’une associée de James William…
The latest Covid variant is 1.5 times more contagious than omicron and already circulating in almost half of U.S. states
There are already 127 confirmed cases across almost half of the U.S….
First Reported Case of ‘Stealth’ Omicron Detected in CT
The first case of the COVID-19 omicron sub-variant BA.2 also known as…
With COVID-19 now detected in Ontario deer, wildlife experts seek to fill research gap | CBC News
A Guelph expert says crucial research is underway after five white-tailed deer…
COVID-19 can wreak havoc on your body. So will it cause health issues decades down the road? | CBC News
COVID-19 can lead to a dizzying array of symptoms and sometimes causes…
Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo postpone Carnival parades due to COVID-19
Amid a rising number of COVID-19 cases, Brazilian cities Rio de Janeiro…
New Covid variant spreading like wildfire across UK and Scandinavia: BA.2 ‘stealth’ mutation now half of all new coronavirus cases in Denmark and rapidly pushing Omicron aside
Various media across Scandinavia and the UK are reporting the emergence of…
Experts say truckers should have done more to prepare for vaccine mandate | Globalnews.ca
The trucking industry’s hardline stance against the vaccine mandate for drivers marks…
Fluvoxamine, an old drug that costs just a few dollars, might help vs. COVID-19
Fluvoxamine, a 40-year-old drug that costs a fraction of the pricey new…
Fluvoxamine: What Prescribers and Pharmacists Need to Know – Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table
Source: Fluvoxamine: What Prescribers and Pharmacists Need to Know – Ontario COVID-19…
Antiviral remdesivir very effective in COVID fight, major Canadian study says
Patients treated with the drug were half as likely to require mechanical…
Doug Ford unveils schedule to ease COVID-19 restrictions starting Jan. 31
The end of this month will mark the beginning of a “cautious”…
American Airlines flight to London returns to Miami after passenger refuses to wear mask
American Airlines Flight 38 was heading to London with 129 passengers on…
Early Omicron Breakthroughs Show MRNA Vaccines’ Weakness
Booster shots with mRNA vaccines such as Pfizer and BioNTech failed to…
When the Delta variant dominated, vaccination and prior infection protected against Covid-19, but vaccination was safest, study finds – CNN
When the Delta variant was dominant in the United States, both vaccination…
Rapid Covid breath tests developed in Finland ready for EU market
The handheld device sends data via a mobile app to a cloud-based…
Genetic risk factor found for Covid-19 smell and taste loss, researchers say
Scientists are piecing together why some people lose their sense of smell…
Pfizer and Moderna expect seasonal booster shots after omicron wave
Seasonal COVID boosters may be combined with flu shots in the future,…
WHO says omicron won’t be last Covid variant as global cases surge by 20% in a week
New infections have increased by 20% globally over the past week with…
Israeli trial, world’s first, finds 4th dose ‘not good enough’ against Omicron
Expert at Sheba Medical Center says jab raises COVID antibody levels, but…
Debunking the idea viruses always evolve to become less virulent
The concept can be traced back to a theory from the late…
Can You Reuse a KN95 or N95 Mask? Experts Say Yes, but Follow These Steps
Regularly check for stretched-out straps, staining, and soiling, which can compromise a…
Open-Source Vaccines Got More Funding From Tito’s Vodka Than the Government
Corbevax is targeting low-income countries to stop new COVID variants from emerging….
For the 36 countries with the lowest vaccination rates, supply isn’t the only issue
Even as wealthy countries hit 80% vaccination rates, a number of countries…
Texas scientists’ new Covid-19 vaccine is cheaper, easier to make and patent-free
Dr Maria Bottazzi says their vaccine, called Corbevax, is unique because they…
Expect more worrisome variants after omicron, scientists say | AP News
Get ready to learn more Greek letters. Scientists warn that omicron’s whirlwind…
How dangerous is the new IHU Covid variant and where has it spread?
IHU Covid variant explainer Source: How dangerous is the new IHU Covid…
Is ‘Deltacron’ a new Covid variant or a laboratory error?
What is Deltacron? Source: Is ‘Deltacron’ a new Covid variant or a…
Mobile hospitals that cost Ottawa $300-million sit in storage while Omicron strains Canada’s health system
Four 100-bed mobile hospital units sitting in storage despite $300-million allocation from…
Problem: getting 99% vaxxed. Solution: Pay the currently vaxxed, then newly vaxxed
at this late stage iun the pandemic, why not give all vaxxed…
Sadly, ‘Covid Dick’ Is Real
A man’s claim that his penis shrank after a bout of covid-19…
Feds make last-minute reversal on vaccine mandate for truckers
MONTREAL – The federal government is backing down from its vaccine mandate…
Study Finds Cannabis Compounds Prevent Infection By Covid-19 Virus
Compounds in cannabis can prevent infection from the virus that causes Covid-19…
Cannabis compounds stop COVID virus from infecting human cells in lab study
In the study, the compounds bound to spike proteins found on the…
Rapid tests, omicron, and you
At-home tests work with omicron, but there are caveats. Source: Rapid tests,…
5 reasons you should not deliberately catch Omicron to ‘get it over with’ – CNN
People keep talking about getting infected with a “mild” case of Omicron…
