Beijing’s first lab-confirmed instance of the omicron variant shared by Chinese state officials comes three weeks before the city is slated to host the 2022 Winter Olympics.
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Trash Stays On Curbs Across The U.S. As Covid Infects Sanitation Workers
From Seattle to Atlanta, the omicron variant has forced waste disposal organizations to take drastic steps — and left residents with mounting sidewalk garbage heaps.
White House Will Start Taking Orders For Free Covid Tests Within Days — But Shipping Could Take Over A Week
The federal government will start accepting orders for 500 million free rapid Covid-19 tests next week.
‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli Hit With $64.6 Million Fine And Lifetime Ban From Pharmaceutical Industry
Shkreli is serving a seven-year prison sentence after being convicted of securities fraud in 2017.
Moderna Starts Human Trials Of mRNA Vaccine For Virus That Likely Causes Multiple Sclerosis
Almost all adults have been infected by the Epstein-Barr virus, which scientists believe is the likely cause of multiple sclerosis, a potentially disabling neurological condition.
What To Know About Biden’s Vaccine Mandates After Supreme Court Blocked Private Employer Rule
Vaccine mandates for healthcare workers and federal employees are taking effect, but court rulings have blocked policies for private employers and federal contractors—at least for now.
Covid Increases Risk Of Stillbirth Or Newborn Death, Especially For Unvaccinated Women, Study Finds
Almost all Covid-19 cases associated with baby death in a study of Scottish women were among those who were unvaccinated when diagnosed with the disease, researchers found.
Here’s Where The Omicron Surge May Have Peaked Or Seems About To
Boston, New York City and the U.K. are all showing signs that the worst of the omicron surge may be over soon.
Can Cannabis Combat Covid? That Viral Study May Be Promising But Offers No Proof
Imperial College London’s Dr. Mikael Sodergren told Forbes the study does not show cannabis compounds prevent or cure Covid infection and provides “no evidence to support the smoking or ingestion of cannabis products to do the same.”
AstraZeneca Booster Shot Generates Strong Immune Response Against Variants Including Omicron
AstraZeneca says early trial findings support the shot’s use as a booster no matter the shot used for primary vaccination.
