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Opinion: Why the new covid variant is not cause for concern — yet

Fri, 2023-09-01 12:25 — mike kraft
Opinion | The Checkup With Dr. Wen: Why the new covid variant is not cause for concern — yet It’s not yet time to bring back covid restrictions. Leana S.
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Opinion: The U.S. needs a more comprehensive COVID treatment approach

Thu, 2023-08-31 10:20 — mike kraft
It’s long past time for a more comprehensive Covid treatment approach The recent Covid mini-surge shows we need more tools to combat the virus. Torie Bosch STAT

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Masks and the new COVID-19 variant: What some experts are saying

Thu, 2023-08-31 10:03 — mike kraft
Are mask mandates coming back with new COVID-19 variant? Here’s what experts are saying The CDC reported in regards to the new variant ‘if you choose to wear a mask, wear a high-quality one that fits well over your nose and mouth.’ Yahoo News
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UK health officials move forward autumn flu and Covid vaccinations as new variant spreads

Thu, 2023-08-31 09:50 — mike kraft
UK health officials bring forward autumn flu and Covid vaccinations Move in England comes after detection of highly-mutated coronavirus variant that is spreading around the world The Guardian

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Overview of what is known about the New COVID Mini-Wave

Wed, 2023-08-30 09:42 — mike kraft
What to Know About the New COVID Mini-Wave Cases and hospitalizations have been ticking up, there’s a new variant on the radar, and updated boosters are on the way. Chas Danner Intelligencer
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EU agency recommends Pfizer's updated COVID vaccine for XBB.1.5 variant

Wed, 2023-08-30 09:23 — mike kraft
EU regulator backs Pfizer's updated COVID vaccine for XBB.1.5 variant The European Medicines Agency (EMA) said on Wednesday its human medicines committee (CHMP) recommended authorizing Pfizer's updated COVID-19 vaccine targeting the dominant XBB.1.5 variant of Omicron. Reuters Reuters

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Omicron variant may be less likely to lead to long COVID --German study

Tue, 2023-08-29 10:26 — mike kraft
Omicron variant may be less likely to lead to long COVID The study took place before availability of the 2-strain COVID-19 vaccine, which offers protection against Omicron and the wild-type virus. CIDRAP
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Evaluating the risk: As Covid-19 has changed, so has immunity and potential problems

Tue, 2023-08-29 10:11 — mike kraft
Covid-19 has changed and so has our immunity. Here’s how to think about risk from the virus now Experts say it’s less risky to catch Covid-19 than it used to be, but there are still good reasons not to treat it casually. Yahoo Life

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Avoiding COVID infection--new study supports vacinations, masks and ventilation

Tue, 2023-08-29 09:52 — mike kraft
Summer Covid Surge 2023: How to Lower Your Risk A new study of prison populations shows vaccination can ward off infection — up to a point. Masks and ventilation could make the difference. Lisa Jarvis Bloomberg
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COVID cases, these US hospital systems have reinstated mask mandates

Mon, 2023-08-28 10:22 — mike kraft
Citing rising COVID cases, these US hospital systems have now reinstated mask mandates Amid rising COVID cases and hospitalizations throughout the country, several hospitals have reinstated mask-wearing requirements for patients and staff. Here's the list. Yahoo News

 

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