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Autopsies Show COVID-19 in the Brain

Tue, 2022-12-27 06:22 — FNUOvviyaa

Autopsies Show COVID-19 in the Brain What this means for neurologic COVID symptoms remains elusive Judy George medpagetoday

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But in December, an autopsy report of 44 peopleopens in a new tab or window who died with COVID-19 in the first year of the pandemic showed that SARS-CoV-2 virus had spread throughout the body -- including the brain -- and persisted in tissue for months.

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BioNTech starts human trial to test malaria vaccine

Sat, 2022-12-24 11:04 — FNUOvviyaa

BioNTech starts human trial to test malaria vaccine BioNTech on Friday initiated an early-stage study to evaluate its experimental malaria vaccine in humans, the German drugmaker said. Reuters Reuters

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Uganda gets Ebola vaccine doses for trial on Sudan strain

Fri, 2022-12-23 08:15 — FNUOvviyaa

Uganda gets Ebola vaccine doses for trial on Sudan strain KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Uganda’s government says it has received more than 5,000 doses of Ebola vaccines for a clinical trial to assess their protection against the Sudan strain of the virus that caused an outbreak with over 50 deaths. AP NEWS

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This outbreak, the first in a decade of the less common Sudan strain, is a chance for clinical trials of the three vaccines donated by the U.S.-based Sabin Vaccine Institute, University of Oxford and Merck.

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India steps up Covid surveillance after China surge

Fri, 2022-12-23 07:53 — FNUOvviyaa

India steps up Covid surveillance after China surge The government has instructed states to ensure genome sequencing of all positive cases in the country. BBC News

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According to government data, the country reports roughly 1,200 Covid cases every week. Over 2.2 billion Covid vaccine doses have been administered so far.

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Losing Taste And Smell Due to COVID-19 Indicates Lower Reinfection Risk

Fri, 2022-12-16 07:42 — mike kraft

Losing Smell and Taste to COVID-19 Linked to Lower Reinfection Risk After a mild COVID-19 infection, people who lost smell or taste were twice as likely to have antibodies that may protect against reinfection. EverydayHealth.com

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U.S. House Covid commitee chairman urges adoption of 30 recomendations to improve U.S. pandemic responses

Fri, 2022-12-16 00:21 — mike kraft

It’s the End of the House COVID Panel As We Know It The majority of the panel has released its final report on the lack of preparations ahead of the pandemic, blunders by the Trump administration and recommendations for reform. Courtney Bublé Government Executive

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J&J and Merck Ebola vaccines produce lasting antibodies in children and adults - studies

Thu, 2022-12-15 23:27 — mike kraft

J&J and Merck Ebola vaccines produce lasting antibodies in children and adults -studies Ebola vaccines developed by Johnson & Johnson and Merck & Co produced virus-fighting antibodies and appear to be safe in children and adults, according to data from two studies published on Wednesday. Nandhini Srinivasan,Leroy Leo Reuters

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China's COVID scare sparks run on flu medicines, test kits as far away as Australia

Thu, 2022-12-15 21:29 — mike kraft

China's COVID scare sparks run on flu medicines, test kits as far away as Australia The rising alarm over COVID-19 spreading in China was felt in pharmacies in Hong Kong, Macau, and in some neighbourhoods in Australia, as people hunted for fever medicines and virus test kits to send to family and friends on the mainland. Stella Qiu,Sophie Yu Reuters

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Omicron BQ, XBB subvariants evade boosters and antibody treatments -- study

Thu, 2022-12-15 21:20 — mike kraft

Omicron BQ, XBB subvariants are a serious threat to boosters and knock out antibody treatments, study finds

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Biden administration coordinator warns of possible Covid-19 and other disease winter surge: ‘This is not one disease in isolation’

Thu, 2022-12-15 21:00 — mike kraft

White House warns of possible Covid-19 winter surge: 'This is not one disease in isolation' | CNN Politics For Americans across the country preparing to gather and socialize with family and friends during the end-of-year holiday season, the White House has a clear warning: Covid-19 is not over, and you had better protect yourself. MJ Lee CNN

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