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Reassessing social care in light of Covid-19

Let’s make sure nursing homes are safe

Irish Times - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Pfizer, BioNTech halt US trial of COVID-19 vaccine over low enrollment

Pfizer and BioNTech have halted a major U.S. clinical trial of their updated COVID-19 vaccine in adults aged 50 to 64, citing insufficient participant...

Daily Sabah - Science - 16 hours ago

A COVID variant called "Cicada" is spreading. Here's what to know. -- The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.

The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.

CBS News - US News - 16 hours ago

Vaccine injury program prompted by rollout of COVID shots taken over amid backlog of cases

The federal public health agency is taking over administration of a program that compensates people who have been injured by vaccines, months after Health Minister Marjorie Michel ordered an audit of the program following complaints about its administration.

CTV News - Health - 21 hours ago

Full list of new Covid strain symptoms including unusual signs

New cases of the Covid-19 Cicada strain have been detected in the UK

WalesOnline - Health - 1 day ago

Here's what you need to know about the new COVID-19 variant detected in Ontario

A new COVID-19 variant that’s been found in nearly two dozen countries and half of the 50 United States has made its way to Ontario.

CTV News - Health - 1 day ago

Common antidepressant can treat long COVID fatigue symptoms: study

A common and low-cost antidepressant can successfully treat fatigue associated with long COVID, according to a new study.

CTV News - Health - 2 days ago

Epidemiology -- New 'Cicada' COVID variant is spreading in the U.S.-here's what to know

Infections of the BA.3.2 variant of the COVID-causing coronavirus are still at very low levels, but experts are concerned it may be resistant to immunity from vaccines or prior infection

Scientific American - Health - 2 days ago

COVID-19 'Cicada' variant: Here's everything to know

A new Covid-19 variant first identified in South Africa in November 2024, has now globally spread to at least 23 countries and has been detected in 25 US states through wastewater surveillance. It...

International The News - Health - 4 days ago

'Cicada' COVID variant detected in multiple countries as experts study mutation risks

A new strain of COVID-19 known as the Cicada is spreading in the United States and globally, drawing attention from public health officials. The variant, BA.3.2, has been detected in at least 25 US...

International The News - Health - 6 days ago

Putin warns US-Israel war on Iran could disrupt global economy like COVID

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday warned that the U.S.-Israel war targeting Iran risks triggering global economic disruption comparable to the...

Daily Sabah - World - 6 days ago

What To Know About BA.3.2, The Highly Mutated COVID Variant Spreading Across The World Right Now

Experts explain why this particular strain is more likely to overcome immunity from vaccination or previous infection.

Huffington Post - Health - 6 days ago

Cardiff Airport passenger numbers are on the rise, but still behind pre-pandemic levels

Its ability to accelerate passenger numbers will hinge on the outcome of legal challenge by Bristol Airport over Welsh Government £205m subsidy support plans

WalesOnline - Business - 17 days ago

Long COVID leaves thousands of L.A. County residents sick, broke and ignored

Six years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, doctors are still treating long COVID patients with complex symptoms and unknown futures.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 17 days ago

The pandemic virus that most likely emerged from a lab

Research provides benchmark for distinguishing natural outbreaks from scenarios involving lab leaks

Independent UK - Science - 22 days ago

German health minister rejects US counterpart's COVID claims

US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has claimed that doctors in Germany who issued COVID-19 vaccine exemptions are facing legal action. Health Minister Nina Warken has hit back vehemently at the accusations.

Deutsche Welle - Health - 2 months 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 months 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 - 5 months 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 - 5 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 - 6 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 - 6 months ago

Covid-19 sent the world mad

The pandemic polarised voters and undermined trust in institutions

Economist - Entertainment - 7 months ago