Omicron: What the next few weeks will look like Social mixing over Christmas is likely to increase infections Social mixing over Christmas is likely to…
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House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn Tests Positive For COVID-19
The House’s third-ranking Democrat, who said he is asymptomatic, is the latest high-profile politician to get infected as the omicron variant rapidly spreads.The House’s third-ranking…
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More reports bolster evidence of lower Omicron severity
Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | CIDRAP News Dec 22, 2021 Data from South Africa and the UK show that illnesses may be less severe…
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FDA approves Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill for emergency use
Stephanie Soucheray | News Reporter | CIDRAP News Dec 22, 2021 A 30-pill regimen reduced the risk of hospitalization or death by 88%, company data…
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1 in 4 with metabolic syndrome and COVID at risk for breathing distress
Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer | CIDRAP News Dec 22, 2021 Metabolic syndrome, a chronic low-grade inflammatory state, was tied to acute respiratory distress.…
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Federal Prisoners On Home Confinement Due To COVID Can Stay Home: DOJ
Thousands of people released home from prisons due to the pandemic will now get to stay in their communities, rather than be returned to confinement.Thousands…
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View More COVID-19 Scan for Dec 22, 2021Chinese city of 13 million locked down amid COVID-19 scare
Beijing implements ‘zero COVID’ plan after Xian reports 140 cases in 10 daysBeijing implements ‘zero COVID’ plan after Xian reports 140 cases in 10 daysInternationalRead…
View More Chinese city of 13 million locked down amid COVID-19 scareIsrael to administer fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine for medical personnel, senior citizens
Israel has reported a total of 341 cases of the Omicron variant, and one death so farIsrael has reported a total of 341 cases of…
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Protection against COVID-19 infection, severe disease falls quickly after AstraZeneca 2nd dose: Lancet
Protection against COVID-19 infection, severe disease falls quickly after AstraZeneca 2nd dose: Lancet Begins to wane after 18-19 weeks; study stresses on need for booster…
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