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Second Opinion -- Who needs Paxlovid now? New guidelines suggest only highest-risk groups should get COVID drug -- Lauren Pelley -- News -- - -- Health -- |

There are new Canadian recommendations for who should actually get Paxlovid at this point, guided by a growing body of research suggesting the drug’s life-saving benefits now apply to a narrower definition of high-risk individuals.

CBC News - Health - 2 days ago

Rare COVID-19 infection lasting 613 days was reported

Researchers from the Netherlands have reported an extremely long COVID-19 infection in a man who died last year – and warn of the emergence of more...

Daily Sabah - Health - 3 days ago

Stress Positions Puts John Early In the Middle of Pandemic Hell: Review

Theda Hammel's acerbic queer comedy stars John Early, crumbling under the stress of COVID and other issues.

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 5 days ago

House Republicans probe secret COVID-19 emails between Fauci aide and Boston...

House Republicans are probing the private email exchange between a BU epidemiologist and Anthony Fauci's direct assistant following whistleblower testimony.

Washington Examiner - Health - 5 days ago

London Covid booster programme to launch on Monday

People aged over 75 or with a weak immune system urged to come forward

Evening Standard - Health - 5 days ago

WHO experts now agree diseases like COVID spread through the air

The World Health Organization and around 500 experts have agreed for the first time what it means for a disease to spread through the air, in a bid to avoid the confusion early in the COVID-19 pandemic that some scientists have said cost lives.

CBC News - World - 6 days ago

Scientist discover another tell-tale sign of long Covid

Researchers found that those with long Covid showed a pattern of immune system activation

Independent UK - Science - 16 days ago

Apple lays off more than 600 workers in California in its first major round of post-pandemic cuts -- April 5, 2024

The workers were cut from eight offices in Santa Clara, according to the filings under the state’s Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 16 days ago

Bird flu pandemic in future? EU warns of potential spread to humans due to 'lack of immune defense'

As avian influenza (bird flu) continues to spread among wild birds in the European Union, officials are warning of the potential for a future human pandemic.

Fox News - Health - 21 days ago

UK Covid inquiry comes to Scotland... in 90 seconds. Video, 00:01:29 -- UK Covid inquiry comes to Scotland... in 90 seconds

The BBC's Kirsten Campbell outlines what can be expected during three weeks of evidence held in Edinburgh.

BBC News - Health - 1 month ago

How bad are flu, COVID-19 and RSV? These charts show how respiratory viruses are spreading in the US

Spring is nearly here, but the 2023-24 respiratory virus season isn’t over yet. Viral activity from flu, COVID-19 and RSV has fallen from the peak, but levels remain elevated.

AP News - Science - 1 month ago

U.S. health officials drop 5-day isolation time for COVID-19

The CDC said people who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days and can return to regular activities if their symptoms are mild and improving and it's been a day since they've had a fever.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 1 month ago

Older U.S. adults should get another COVID-19 shot, CDC recommends

Federal health officials say U.S. adults 65 and older who got a shot of the updated COVID-19 vaccine in the fall should get a booster dose now, if at least four months have passed.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 1 month ago

Dozens of bailed-out tech start-ups miss deadlines to repay Covid loans

Extension of loan repayment window suggests many ventures are struggling to raise cash

Telegraph UK - Technology - 1 month ago

Opinion: California's new rules allow COVID-positive kids in school. Here's the problem

Amid a COVID surge and with few people masking or testing, the state missed an opportunity for good public health communication.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 3 months ago

Nearly 10,000 COVID deaths reported globally last month, fueled by holiday gatherings and new variant

The World Health Organization says holiday gatherings and the reigning coronavirus variant globally led to increased infections and deaths last month.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 3 months ago

Karnataka logs over 70 new COVID cases: Will the state impose curbs for New Year's?

Karnataka is seeing a surge in COVID infections – on Tuesday, it logged 74 cases in the past 24 hours and two deaths. In reaction, the state has imposed certain curbs and measures, including a seven-day home isolation for those who have tested positive. Will this dampen the festive season?

First Post - Health - 3 months ago

Could JN.1 COVID variant affect your holiday travel? Where are cases rising in India, world?

As millions are set to travel within India and across the world, COVID-19 cases are on the rise. The JN.1 subvariant has been detected in Goa, Rajasthan, and Kerala in India, popular tourist destinations. Singapore, the UK and the US are also seeing a surge

First Post - Health - 4 months ago

More JN.1 infections in India: Is India on the cusp of another COVID wave?

India has recorded a high of 614 COVID cases in the last 24 hours, of which 21 have been identified to be of the JN.1 sub-variant. The rise in infections has prompted the Centre and states to increase their vigilance and testing. The situation has led to many asking – is another COVID wave coming?

First Post - Health - 4 months ago

Can JN.1 COVID variant play partypooper in India this holiday season?

With the detection of the JN.1 subvariant in India and a surge in COVID cases, authorities are on high alert. The Centre has urged states to ramp up testing and surveillance. Karnataka has imposed a mask mandate on the elderly and people with co-morbidities. Will this hurt the festive mood?

First Post - Health - 4 months ago

India restarts Covid jab production as infections soar 30% in one day

Health officials conduct nationwide mock drills to test preparedness for Covid

Independent UK - Health - 1 year ago

Covid test technology adapted to spot diabetes and Lyme disease

Aberdeen-based Vertebrate Antibodies Ltd is working with US biotech firm Innova Medical Group.

Independent UK - Health - 1 year ago

WHO chief admits key error it made at start of Covid outbreak

Soumya Swaminathan has expressed regret at the WHO’s early stance on airborne transmission

Independent UK - Health - 1 year ago

Nevada's New Governor Vilified Lobbyist's Influence in COVID Lab Scandal, Then Asked Him to Help With Budget

Gov. Joe Lombardo once called his predecessor’s support of an error-prone COVID-19 testing lab the “biggest scandal in our history” but then brought in the lobbyist who pulled strings to get that lab licensed to help prepare his state budget.

ProPublica - Politics - 1 year ago

Researchers find majority of long Covid patients are women

Researchers believe differences in immune responses could explain gender gap

Independent UK - Health - 1 year ago

Americans spent less in July as COVID-19 cases surged

The spread of the delta variant of Covid may have changed our spending habits.

Houston Chronicle - Technology - 2 years ago