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India steps up Covid surveillance after China surge

Thu, 2022-12-22 23:53 — FNUOvviyaa

India steps up Covid surveillance after China surge The government has instructed states to ensure genome sequencing of all positive cases in the country. BBC News

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According to government data, the country reports roughly 1,200 Covid cases every week. Over 2.2 billion Covid vaccine doses have been administered so far.

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Losing Taste And Smell Due to COVID-19 Indicates Lower Reinfection Risk

Thu, 2022-12-15 23:42 — mike kraft

Losing Smell and Taste to COVID-19 Linked to Lower Reinfection Risk After a mild COVID-19 infection, people who lost smell or taste were twice as likely to have antibodies that may protect against reinfection. EverydayHealth.com

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U.S. House Covid commitee chairman urges adoption of 30 recomendations to improve U.S. pandemic responses

Thu, 2022-12-15 16:21 — mike kraft

It’s the End of the House COVID Panel As We Know It The majority of the panel has released its final report on the lack of preparations ahead of the pandemic, blunders by the Trump administration and recommendations for reform. Courtney Bublé Government Executive

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J&J and Merck Ebola vaccines produce lasting antibodies in children and adults - studies

Thu, 2022-12-15 15:27 — mike kraft

J&J and Merck Ebola vaccines produce lasting antibodies in children and adults -studies Ebola vaccines developed by Johnson & Johnson and Merck & Co produced virus-fighting antibodies and appear to be safe in children and adults, according to data from two studies published on Wednesday. Nandhini Srinivasan,Leroy Leo Reuters

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China's COVID scare sparks run on flu medicines, test kits as far away as Australia

Thu, 2022-12-15 13:29 — mike kraft

China's COVID scare sparks run on flu medicines, test kits as far away as Australia The rising alarm over COVID-19 spreading in China was felt in pharmacies in Hong Kong, Macau, and in some neighbourhoods in Australia, as people hunted for fever medicines and virus test kits to send to family and friends on the mainland. Stella Qiu,Sophie Yu Reuters

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Omicron BQ, XBB subvariants evade boosters and antibody treatments -- study

Thu, 2022-12-15 13:20 — mike kraft

Omicron BQ, XBB subvariants are a serious threat to boosters and knock out antibody treatments, study finds

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Biden administration coordinator warns of possible Covid-19 and other disease winter surge: ‘This is not one disease in isolation’

Thu, 2022-12-15 13:00 — mike kraft

White House warns of possible Covid-19 winter surge: 'This is not one disease in isolation' | CNN Politics For Americans across the country preparing to gather and socialize with family and friends during the end-of-year holiday season, the White House has a clear warning: Covid-19 is not over, and you had better protect yourself. MJ Lee CNN

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White House announces new COVID-19 prevention efforts, including free tests, vaccination clinics, support for nursing homes

Thu, 2022-12-15 12:51 — mike kraft

White House announces new COVID-19 prevention efforts, including free tests, vaccination clinics, support for nursing homes Biden administration announces new efforts to reduce COVID-19 as cases rise after Thanksgiving holiday. Will provide more tests, shots and treatments. Karen Weintraub USA TODAY

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Researchers are calling for newer, better options for COVID vaccines

Wed, 2022-12-14 23:47 — mike kraft

Two years later, did Covid vaccines live up to their promise? Despite the success of mRNA vaccines, researchers think a new generation of Covid vaccines could provide broader, longer-term protection in the future. NBC News

...In particular, researchers think sprays or drops given through the nose or mouth could do a better job of stopping transmission. They also hope that vaccines that target multiple parts of the virus or several variants at once could reduce the need for continuous boosters.

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Biden administration plans to restart free Covid home test program, some older kits recalled

Wed, 2022-12-14 22:02 — mike kraft

White House to restart free Covid home test program The popular mail-order program for the home kits will start next week as part of a broader winter preparedness plan. POLITICO

The Biden administration plans to reopen a partnership with the U.S. Postal Service to mail free at-home Covid-19 tests to households that request them, four people familiar with the matter told POLITICO.

The revival of one of the government’s most popular and widely used pandemic programs comes as the administration prepares for another potential winter surge.

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