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Top Scientist Says Contagious U.K. Covid-19 Variant Likely To ‘Sweep The World’
Professor Sharon Peacock said scientists would be worrying about coronavirus variants for at least the next ten years.
Study Links Four New Symptoms To Covid-19 Infection, Including Headaches And Loss Of Appetite
The findings could help identify the virus in children and teens, who are more likely to report having headaches.
Poll: Most Americans Dissatisfied With Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout
Record numbers are now willing to get a Covid-19 shot, though many are still worried about safety.
South Africa Abandons Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine In Favor Of Unapproved Johnson & Johnson Shot
The significant policy change is based on a small study that has not undergone peer review and did not evaluate the vaccine’s protection against severe disease, a key metric of success.
Wuhan Lab Theory ‘Extremely Unlikely’ Covid-19 Source, WHO Concludes—Correcting A Trump White House Claim
The Chinese team emphasized the possibility the virus was imported into China by frozen products.
‘Persistent Pattern Of Political Interference’:House Panel On Coronavirus Says Trump Team Suppressed Science For Political Gain
House Democrats said the Trump administration had blocked the subcommittee’s inquiries, with HHS officials failing to “fully comply with two subpoenas and at least 20 document requests.”
South Africa Halts AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine After Study Shows ‘Minimal Protection’ Against Local Variant
The study did not evaluate the shot’s effect on preventing severe illness, a key measure of success.
Crowds Of Maskless Superbowl Fans Seen Partying In Tampa Despite Officials Warning Of Superspreader Events
Senior health officials expressed concern that the event could end up being a superspreader for Covid-19, with fans spilling out onto Tampa streets after the Bucs’ win.
Regulator Calls Covid-19 Shots Extremely Safe As U.K. Vaccinates Almost 1 In 5 Adults
The side effects are mild and the benefits of vaccination “outweigh any risks,” the watchdog’s said.
Fauci Warns Infectious U.K. Covid-19 Variant Could Become Dominant U.S. Virus
The president’s chief medical adviser said it is possible to stop this by following public health advice and getting vaccinated.
