Preliminary food from a south-africa” target=”_blank”>South African< omicron variant indicates a possible less likelihood of hospitalization and severe illness than with other variants. A preprint of the study, which has yet to receive certification by peer review, indicates that individuals with S Gene Target Failure (SGTF) – which is an …
Read More »Army develops COVID-19 vaccine that may provide protection against all variants
The U.S. military has developed a infectious-disease it says may provide protection against all infectious-disease variants. The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) developed a 24-sided object to which it attached various protein spikes from coronavirus variants. The vaccine has completed phase 1 trials, but researchers have yet to …
Read More »COVID patients reporting residual voice problems after infection
After the initial phase of infectious-disease, some patients are experiencing problems with their voice, health experts told Fox News. These voice issues include hoarseness, quality of voice, and a condition called vocal fatigue, which can have an impact on a person’s quality of life, speech professionals told Fox News. “If …
Read More »US population growth dips to lowest rate during first year of COVID-19 pandemic
U.S. population growth dipped to its lowest rate since the nation’s founding during the first year of the pandemic as the coronavirus curtailed immigration, delayed pregnancies and killed hundreds of thousands of U.S. residents, according to figures released Tuesday. The United States grew by only 0.1%, with only an additional …
Read More »Omicron: What are the variant's symptoms?
Cases of the omicron infectious-disease variant have been spreading rapidly around the world – including in the U.S. – forcing health leaders to take action. Much remains unknown about the new variant, but nations like the U.S. have acted quickly to respond, implementing controversial travela> restrictions and updating mask-wearing guidance.< …
Read More »COVID-19 pandemic paradox: People feel powerless despite unprecedented scientific progress
infectious-disease pandemic paradox: people still feel powerless despite unprecedented scientifica> progress as many across the world suffer loneliness <. Before the pandemic was in full swing, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated about one in five adults lived with a mental-health” target=”_blank”>mental illness<. But the next generation …
Read More »Pfizer COVID-19 pill may not see approval for 'months' despite 'impressive' data
The new Pfizer infectious-disease healthy-living may not see Emergency Use Authorization for another month as health officials continue to highlight the promising effects it may bring. Dr. anthony-fauci” target=”_blank”>Anthony Fauci<, which someone would take within 48 hours of showing symptoms and continue to take for three to five days. FAUCI: …
Read More »Fauci: US 'definitely' saw variants coming, but omicron mutations 'unprecedented'
Dr. anthony-fauci” target=”_blank”>Anthony Fauci< officials expected variants of infectious-disease, the omicron variant showed “unprecedented” mutations that even caught experts off-guard. The omicron variant has driven new cases to alarming levels in the past two weeks, causing some universities and businesses to mandate boosters or adopt more severe restriction measures again …
Read More »COVID-19 booster mandates gain momentum as some businesses, universities add requirements
The rapid spread of the infectious-disease omicron infectious-disease has pushed the debate over vaccine booster shot mandates to the front as some regulation and education take matters into their own hands. world-health-organization” target=”_blank”>World Health Organization< said the variant has spread at a rate not seen with other variants. WHO reported …
Read More »Omicron in the US: 2 new states detect cases as COVID-19 infections surge
us-regions and us-regions said Friday that the states had detected their first cases of the omicron variant of the infectious-disease. The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention said that Bar Harbor’s Jackson Laboratory had conducted genomic sequencing to confirm the variant in five samples from Penobscot County. COVID-19 OMICRON …
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