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Overwhelmed U.S. Hospital Systems: A Look Into The Future
A new study conducted via the U.S. Premier Healthcare Database revealed nearly one in every four COVID-19 deaths may be attributed to hospital strain related to case overload.
The Recent Rise of Indian Covid-19 Cases Display The Dangers Of SARS-CoV-2 Variants
The new B.1.617 variant, while not the only contributing factor, is likely the driving force behind the surge, displaying for all to see the dangers of the mutant SARS-CoV-2 variants circulating in India and around the world.
New Tanzanian Variant Detected In Angola From An Entirely New Branch Of SARS-CoV-2
The versatility of SARS-CoV-2 to evolve new variants that increase transmissibility, virulence, and immune evasion is a new troubling feature of the Covid-19 pandemic. The recent discovery of a novel variant emerging from Tanzania adds a new chapter to…
Young People Hit Hardest By Loneliness And Depression During Covid-19
A CDC online survey indicates that young people between the ages of 18-24 are more likely to suffer mental health problems during the pandemic than any age group.
A Dangerous New Covid-19 Variant Detected In Oregon
Now comes a troubling report of the discovery of a new variant from Oregon. As of yet, there are only two confirmed isolates in Oregon with this sequence, but the number of undetected cases is likely larger.
Covid-19 Increases Stress And Traumatic Stress Disorders Including Drug Abuse And Fatal Overdoses
Research consistently demonstrates that individuals who suffer from PTSD are more likely to have problems with substance dependence. Creating integrated healthcare systems will be critical in fighting the syndemics such as PTSD and addiction that accom…
An Indian SARS-CoV-2 Variant Lands In California. More Danger Ahead?
Yet another variant of SARS-CoV-2 has arrived on our shores from afar. A recent survey of the viral sequences infecting Californians turned up six independent isolates of a variant that is now circulating widely in India.
The Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 Vaccine Is Less Effective Against The South African And UK Variants Than Against The Original Virus, According To A New “real-World” Study From Israel
Thanks to an extensive vaccination program in Israel and diligent follow-up of those vaccinated, we have a bigger glimpse of how the Pfizer/BioNTech is performing against variants.
Rapid Home Testing: If The UK Can Do It, Why Can’t We?
The UK is rolling out a new rapid home testing program that will make it easy for everyone to be tested twice a week at home, at school, or at local community spaces. If England can roll out a rapid testing campaign in tandem with their vaccines, why c…
HBO Doc ‘The Last Cruise’ Gives Insight Into Nightmarish Covid-19 Outbreak
Using cellphone footage captured by the guests and crew members themselves as its primary source material, the film invites viewers to witness the downward spiral of the Diamond Princess into mayhem through their eyes.
