What is known about new Covid variant XBB.1.5?
The latest Omicron variant is making scientists take notice in the US – so what do you need to know?
Long COVID Stemmed from Mild Cases of COVID-19 in Most People | naked capitalism
Yves here. I must confess I have not looked at the underlying multi-country study summarized in this post. Nevertheless, I thought the headline finding was worth promoting. First, there is…
China’s Covid Surge Threatens Villages as Lunar New Year Approaches
Millions are expected to travel home this month, spreading Covid to rural communities where health care services are woefully underdeveloped.
Reuters reveals Airlines reboot as COVID sparks a revolution in one-day business trips – Reuters News Agency
Business & Finance 07 November 2022, 7:27 pm. 1 minute By Reuters News Agency Reuters took readers on a deep dive into how airlines around the world are ripping up…
Imagining a Monument to an Unimaginable Number of Covid Deaths
In cities, especially, monuments have become not just an artistic genre unto themselves but evanescent, ever-evolving tributes to those we lost — and continue to lose.
Depression After Covid: Symptoms to Watch for and How to Treat It
The risk of developing symptoms of depression remains high up to a year after you’ve recovered.
Chances of Finding COVID-Causing Virus Ancestor ‘Almost Nil,’ Virologists Say
The virus that causes COVID-19 probably shared an ancestor with bat coronaviruses more recently than scientists had thought. But finding the direct ancestor of SARS-CoV-2 is very unlikely, say researchers.…
The Viral Triple Threat and Why You Need a Booster: COVID, Quickly, Episode 41
COVID, flu and RSV are surging. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself.
WHO says 90% decline in COVID deaths since Feb. is ’cause for optimism,’ while urging vigilance against new variants
The head of the World Health Organization said a close to 90% decline in COVID deaths globally compared to nine months ago is “cause for optimism,” but urged leaders to…
Masks Cut Covid Spread in Schools, Study Finds
In a so-called natural experiment, two school districts in Boston maintained masking after mandates had been lifted in others, enabling a unique comparison.