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Covid-19 Pneumonia Increases Risk Of Dementia, Study Says
People hospitalized with Covid-19-related pneumonia are 18.6% more likely to develop dementia than people hospitalized with other forms of pneumonia, researchers said.
Federal Workers Can’t Sue Over Biden’s Vaccine Mandate, Appeals Court Says
Federal employees who want to dispute the Biden Administration’s Covid-19 vaccine mandate should turn to a specially designated board rather than filing a lawsuit, an appeals court ruled Tuesday.
87% Of Kids Hospitalized With Covid During Omicron Wave Were Unvaccinated, CDC Says
Unvaccinated children are much more likely to be hospitalized with Covid-19 than vaccinated children, and to stay in hospital longer, according to a study released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Supreme Court Won’t Block Punishment For Air Force Officer Who Refused Covid Vaccine
The Supreme Court decided not to grant an injunction that would have temporarily prevented the Air Force from discharging an officer who refused Covid-19 vaccination on religious grounds.
Omicron More Likely To Cause Upper Airway Infections Among Children Than Previous Covid Varieties, Study Says
Though the omicron variant is less likely to cause severe disease than previous coronavirus varieties, it is more likely to trigger potentially serious upper airway infection among children, researchers concluded.
FDA Authorizes First Covid Breath Testing Device
InspectIR Systems’ “Covid-19 breathalyzer” is capable of detecting Covid-19 with a high degree of accuracy within less than three minutes, the Food and Drug Administration said Thursday.
Psychiatric Disorders May Increase Risk Of Breakthrough Covid, Study Finds
People with substance use disorder, adjustment disorder and anxiety disorders may be at a slightly higher risk of getting Covid-19 despite being fully vaccinated, researchers said.
Covid Linked To Disorder That Causes Sudden Vision Loss, Study Says
A study of Covid-19 patients found that a risk of potentially vision-destroying vein blockages rose by 47% in the roughly sixth-month period after diagnosis with the virus.
Covid Smell Loss Linked To Damage In Brain, Study Finds
A study published Monday found Covid-19 infections correspond to damage in the part of the brain associated with smell, suggesting that, for some people, Covid-induced smell loss could be irreversible.
Federal Vaccine Mandate On Hold? White House Reportedly Delays Enforcement
Though a court lifted an injunction against President Joe Biden’s Covid-19 vaccine mandate for federal employees, the White House has reportedly chosen to delay putting the mandate into effect.
