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Analysis: Should you continue to wear masks as mandates disappear?

Thu, 2022-02-10 11:24 — mike kraft
Do you need to keep wearing a mask after mandates lift? At this point in the coronavirus pandemic, local mask mandates are disappearing as quickly as toilet paper did from grocery stores shelves two years ago. At the national level, the guidance to wear masks is staying put, at least for now. Jen Christensen, CNN CNN

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    U.S. -- Ending of some state mask mandates indicates a shiftng political landscape

    Thu, 2022-02-10 10:56 — mike kraft
    Abrupt end to mask mandates reflects a shifting political landscape As electoral warning signs flash for Democrats and the public yearns for normalcy, Democratic governors are making moves without waiting for the Biden administration to get there first. Washington Post
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    How past pandemics may have caused Parkinson's

    Tue, 2022-02-08 15:59 — FNUOvviyaa
    How past pandemics may have caused Parkinson's Surviving a pandemic isn't always the end of the story – some viruses can have health effects that linger on for decades, eventually leading to a range of devastating diseases. David Cox BBC_Future
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    UK scientists look to repurpose existing antiviral drugs for COVID

    Fri, 2022-02-04 13:21 — FNUOvviyaa
    UK scientists look to repurpose existing antiviral drugs for COVID British researchers want to repurpose existing antiviral therapies to treat COVID-19, the University of Oxford said on Friday, in an attempt to sidestep lengthy development processes through readily available drugs. Reuters Reuters
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    Aid to volcano-hit Tonga brings 1st COVID outbreak, lockdown

    Fri, 2022-02-04 12:48 — FNUOvviyaa
    Aid to volcano-hit Tonga brings 1st COVID outbreak, lockdown BANGKOK (AP) — For more than two years, the isolation of the Pacific archipelago nation of Tonga helped keep COVID-19 at bay. But last month's volcanic eruption and tsunami brought outside deliveries of desperately needed fresh water and medicine — and the virus. AP NEWS

    BANGKOK (AP) — For more than two years, the isolation of the Pacific archipelago nation of Tonga helped keep COVID-19 at bay.

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    Global Health Security (GHS) Index 2021 | Advancing Collective Action and Accountability Amid Global Crisis

    Wed, 2022-02-02 18:13 — FNUOvviyaa
    Advancing Collective Action and Accountability Amid Globa Crisis | GHS The 2021 GHS Index finds that despite significant steps taken by countries to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, all countries remain unprepared Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security
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    COVID endangers fragile health systems in Pacific nations

    Tue, 2022-02-01 15:35 — FNUOvviyaa
    COVID endangers fragile health systems in Pacific nations: Report Palau and Fiji have high vaccination rates allowing it to contain virus but countries like Solomon Islands lag behind. Al Jazeera Al Jazeera
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    Is COVID-19 on airplane air filters?

    Mon, 2022-01-31 11:18 — FNUOvviyaa
    Is COVID-19 on airplane air filters? Ever since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, people have become more interested in how well airplane cabins filter and circulate their air. Amanda Morris

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    With this support, the researchers will specifically look for evidence of pathogens, including SARS-CoV-2, on used filters collected from airplanes. If viruses can be found on filters, then filters from could be used as a new way to track when and where viruses enter the country. Rather than testing travelers individually, it might be possible to monitor entire flights with one test...

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    Outrage as Paris hospitals chief raises idea of charging unvaccinated patients

    Mon, 2022-01-31 11:12 — FNUOvviyaa
    Outrage as Paris hospitals chief raises idea of charging unvaccinated patients Martin Hirsch’s remarks have provoked anger across political spectrum in France the Guardian

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    New study suggests two paths toward 'super immunity' to COVID-19

    Wed, 2022-01-26 18:20 — mike kraft
    New study suggests two paths toward 'super immunity' to COVID-19 New laboratory research from Oregon Health & Science University reveals more than one path toward robust immunity from COVID-19. Science X staff

    New laboratory research from Oregon Health & Science University reveals more than one path toward robust immunity from COVID-19.

    A new study finds that two forms of immunity— following vaccination or natural followed by vaccination—provide roughly equal levels of enhanced immune protection.

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