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Coronavirus

Mass. reports 1,096 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 0 deaths in a week. See the latest data.

Here’s a look at the latest coronavirus numbers in Massachusetts, including case numbers, deaths, demographics, and more.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Why the COVID vaccine can trigger heart issues

Stanford researchers identify two proteins that cause rare heart inflammation after COVID-19 vaccination, offering insights into myocarditis prevention.

Fox News - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

Scientists identify tipping point when bird flu could cause a pandemic

Simulation finds quarantining is most effective in controlling human spread as long as it is done when number of infected people is as low as two

Independent UK - Science - 20 hours ago

China files tit-for-tat lawsuit against Missouri for Covid-19 claims

Missouri filed a lawsuit against China for hoarding personal protective equipment in the early months of the pandemic and a federal judge gave a ruling in favour of the US state earlier this year

Independent UK - World - 22 hours ago

GOP Senator Asks RFK Jr. to Release Records on Child Deaths Linked to COVID Vaccination

Health officials have not made public documents or data supporting their recently disclosed findings.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Unemployment rate rises to 5.1% to hit 10-year high outside of Covid

The Office for National Statistics said the rate of unemployment is at its highest since early 2021

Independent UK - Business - 2 days ago

Researchers identify immune trigger behind myocarditis after COVID-19 vaccination

A rapid, two-step immune reaction may underlie rare cases of heart inflammation seen after COVID-19 mRNA vaccination, Stanford University researchers found, shedding light on a mechanism that’s fueled scientific debate and political controversy since the pandemic.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 3 days ago

Not all jobs could be saved in Covid but 'mass unemployment' prevented – Sunak

Mr Sunak was the UK’s chancellor during the height of the pandemic.

Independent UK - Business - 3 days ago

Health -- Getting a COVID Vaccine while Pregnant Slashes Risk of Premature Birth, Major New Study Finds

Pregnant people who receive a COVID vaccine are 60 percent less likely to experience severe disease and around 30 percent less likely to give birth prematurely, according to new research

Scientific American - Health - 3 days ago

Healthy Returns: FDA may add its strongest safety warning to Covid vaccines

The FDA is reportedly preparing to add what's known as a "black box" warning to Covid shots by the end of the year, marking a major shift in vaccine oversight.

CNBC - Health - 3 days ago

What's inside the Covid-19 fraud report?

Paul Kelso has a look at what exactly is inside the Covid-19 fraud report, after it found fraud and error cost the taxpayer nearly £11bn.

Sky News - Top Stories - 6 days ago

Public Health -- Health Experts Slam Possible FDA 'Black Box' Warning for COVID Vaccines

The FDA is reportedly considering the addition of high-level warning labels to COVID vaccines, a move that some experts say may cause unfounded concerns over safety

Scientific American - Health - 6 days ago

Nationwide fined £44 million by watchdog after missing Covid fraud 'red flags'

The building society had inadequate anti-financial crime systems and controls between October 2016 and July 2021, according to the FCA.

Independent UK - Business - 6 days ago

Tracking pandemic aid fraud: Five years on, the toll continues to grow -- A high-profile fraud case in Minnesota has spotlighted the lack of safeguards during the COVID-19 pandemic surrounding funds intended to prop up vulnerable Americans. The looting of taxpayer dollars holds lessons about the social safety net and the federal bureaucracy that oversees it.

A high-profile fraud case in Minnesota has spotlighted the lack of safeguards during the COVID-19 pandemic surrounding funds intended to prop up vulnerable Americans. The looting of taxpayer dollars holds lessons about the social safety net and the federal bureaucracy that oversees it.

Christian Science Monitor - US News - 6 days ago

COVID-19 vaccines may help some cancer patients fight tumors

The most widely used COVID-19 vaccines may offer a surprise benefit for some cancer patients by boosting their immune systems to help fight tumors.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 1 month ago

CDC announces change in COVID-19 and chickenpox vaccine recommendations

The CDC's changes have been criticized by mainstream medical groups.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 2 months ago

California's summer COVID wave shows signs of waning. What are the numbers in your community?

While some COVID indicators are rising in California, others are starting to fall — a hint that the summer wave may start to decline soon.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 3 months ago

California says it can no longer trust Washington on COVID vaccines. A major battle is looming

California’s COVID surge is showing signs of peaking as the state pushes back against federal guidelines that some say have jeopardized access to vaccines.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 3 months ago

Vaccine chaos: Even some vulnerable seniors can't get COVID shots amid spiking cases

Seniors in some parts of the country say they are being denied COVID-19 vaccinations amid an ongoing spike in cases, leading to rising frustration over new Trump administration policies.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 3 months ago

Covid-19 sent the world mad

The pandemic polarised voters and undermined trust in institutions

Economist - Entertainment - 3 months ago