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Merck’s Anti-Covid Pill Shows Better Effectiveness In Indian Study
After disappointing trial results led to canceled orders, an encouraging new study may give Merck’s anti-Covid pill a new boost.
Ivermectin Doesn’t Help Covid Patients, Study Finds
Ivermectin, lauded by some as a Covid-19 miracle cure, does nothing to prevent patients with the virus from developing more severe symptoms, a study published Friday found.
Mosquitoes Can Learn To Avoid Pesticide After A Single Exposure, Study Says
Mosquitoes that spread malaria, the Zika virus and other diseases can learn to recognize the smell of pesticide and steer clear, researchers found.
Canada Authorizes Novavax’s Non-MRNA Covid Vaccine For Use In Adults
Nuvaxovid, a protein-based Covid vaccine, could help reduce hesitancy among people suspicious of mRNA vaccine technology.
Woman Apparently Cured Of HIV Using Umbilical Cord Blood, Scientists Say
A new strategy using stem cells in umbilical cord blood appears to have cured a woman of HIV, possibly paving the way for the treatment of dozens of patients each year.
Walmart Reportedly Scraps Mask Mandate For Vaccinated Staff
Walmart will stop offering paid Covid sick leave in March in states where it is not legally required to do so, the Wall Street Journal reported.
FDA Authorizes Eli Lilly Antibody Treatment That Fights Omicron
The U.S. has ordered 600,000 doses of a new treatment that helps the immune system combat the coronavirus’ omicron variant.
Johnson & Johnson Reportedly Pauses Covid Vaccine Production Despite Sharp Need In Developing Countries
Production at a key Covid-19 vaccine plant has been paused though many African nations continue to report low vaccine supplies.
Respirator Masks 48% More Effective Than Cloth Masks, Study Finds
California researchers found that respirator masks reduce the odds of testing positive for Covid by 83%, reinforcing efforts to phase out cloth masks.
$100K In Dog ‘Stud Fees’? Covid Fraudsters Get Creative Covering Up Theft
A Florida dog breeder was sentenced to two years in prison for obtaining a fraudulent Covid relief loan, $100,000 of which he passed to a co-conspirator disguised as a payment of “stud fees,” the Department of Justice said.
