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Novavax says its COVID booster dose shows benefit against Omicron variants

Wed, 2022-10-12 18:08 — mike kraft

Novavax says COVID booster dose shows benefit against Omicron variants Novavax Inc said on Wednesday data from studies in adults and adolescents showed that the booster dose of its COVID vaccine produced robust antibodies against several Omicron variants, including BA.1, BA.2 and BA.5. Reuters Reuters

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AstraZeneca's COVID vaccine suffers a setback in nasal spray trial

Tue, 2022-10-11 17:46 — mike kraft

AstraZeneca's COVID vaccine suffers a setback in nasal spray trial Attempts by Oxford University researchers and AstraZeneca Plc to create a nasal-spray version of their jointly developed COVID-19 shot suffered a setback on Tuesday as initial testing on humans did not yield the desired protection. Reuters Reuters

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China update: Country steps up anti-COVID measures in megacities as infections mount

Tue, 2022-10-11 09:45 — mike kraft

China steps up anti-COVID measures in megacities as infections mount Shanghai and other big Chinese cities, including Shenzhen, have ramped up testing for COVID-19 as infections rise, with some local authorities hastily closing schools, entertainment venues and tourist spots. Ryan Woo,Casey Hall Reuters

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More than 40% of Americans lied about COVID-19 risk during pandemic-- study

Tue, 2022-10-11 09:36 — mike kraft

More than 40% of Americans lied about COVID-19 risk during pandemic, study shows At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 40% of Americans were untruthful about whether they had the virus or were ignoring safety precautions, a nationwide survey shows. UPI

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Sore throats are now the most common COVID symptom

Mon, 2022-10-10 18:18 — mike kraft

This Is Now The Most Common Covid Symptom

The main symptom for Covid now is having a sore throat, Tim Spector, co-founder of the Zoe Health Study app, told Times radio.

Last week Covid cases increased by 25% in just seven days, according to the latest official estimates.

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Pre-existing illness strongest indicator of risk for severe COVID-19 in children--study

Mon, 2022-10-10 09:51 — mike kraft

Pre-existing illness strongest indicator of risk for severe COVID-19 in children ANAHEIM, Calif. — A study found that having a pre-existing comorbidity was the strongest indicator of risk for severe COVID-19 in children, according to data reported here.

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Opinion: Strokes, heart attacks, sudden deaths: Do we not understand the long-term risks of catching COVID?

Fri, 2022-10-07 09:44 — mike kraft

Strokes, heart attacks, sudden deaths: Does America understand the long-term risks of catching COVID? There are early signs that COVID infections and reinfections are leading to a rise in life-threatening conditions, says physician and author Carolyn Barber. Fortune

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Four out of 5 people with long COVID have trouble performing day-to-day activities -- CDC study

Fri, 2022-10-07 09:34 — mike kraft

4 out of 5 people with long COVID have trouble performing day-to-day activities: CDC New data from the CDC found more than 80% of people with long COVID reported some trouble performing day-to-day activities. ABC News ABC News

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As of Sept. 26, 81% of adults with ongoing symptoms of COVID lasting three months or longer -- or four out of five adults -- are experiencing limitations in their daily activities compared to before they had the virus.

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US CDC ends daily reporting of COVID data, shiftf to weekly updates

Thu, 2022-10-06 17:21 — mike kraft

CDC ends daily reporting of COVID case and death data, in shift to weekly updates The shift comes as federal health officials are bracing for a renewed wave of COVID-19 infections this fall and winter. CBS News

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Analysis: After vaccines became available, a partisan gap in U.S. deaths emerged--Republicans died at higher rate--study

Tue, 2022-10-04 17:02 — mike kraft

Analysis | After vaccines became available, a partisan gap in deaths emerged The link between covid deaths and partisanship gets robust reinforcement. Philip Bump Washington Post

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