COVIDtests.gov, which launched Tuesday, offers four free Covid-19 tests per household, but some apartment dwellers were unable to order the tests due to a technical issue with the website.
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Pfizer Says Its Covid Antiviral Pill Is Effective Against Omicron Variant
Last month, Pfizer reported its coronavirus antiviral drug is 89% effective at stopping hospitalizations and deaths in high-risk Covid-19 patients.
White House Covid Test Website Launches A Day Early — Here’s How You Can Order Yours
The website is still in “beta” mode and will formally launch tomorrow morning, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said.
Texas Abortion Law Sent To State Supreme Court — Here’s Why That Could Kill Abortion Providers’ Case
Abortion advocates slammed Monday’s ruling as a “delay tactic” that could block the case from ever going to a court that could provide relief.
Hong Kong Will Cull 2,000 Small Animals After Several Hamsters Test Positive For Covid-19
People who recently purchased hamsters from a pet store where nearly a dozen tested positive will have to hand over their new pets to authorities for euthanization.
4th Vaccine Shot Likely ‘Not Good Enough’ To Protect Against Omicron, Israeli Researcher Says
A growing number of countries are rolling out extra booster shots despite a lack of evidence about their effectiveness.
Europe Kicks Off Some Of The World’s Most Sweeping Vaccine Mandates And Fines
Italy has made vaccination compulsory for over 50s and Austria will require vaccination against Covid-19 for all adults starting from February.
French Open In Doubt For Unvaccinated Novak Djokovic As France Passes Strict Covid-Fighting Law
The men’s tennis number one was deported from Australia this weekend and will miss the Australian Open after losing a court case to have his visa—which was canceled due to him not being vaccinated against Covid-19—reinstated.
Dogs Can Sniff Out Long Covid-19, French Study Suggests
Three school districts in Massachusetts are using trained dogs to detect the coronavirus in classrooms.
Study Of NBA Omicron Cases Finds Many Still Infectious After CDC-Recommended Self-Isolation Period Ends
A Harvard University study of a small number of omicron cases from the NBA’s Covid-19 testing program finds slightly more than half were still infectious five days after their first positive test.
