Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
Tag: Coronavirus
01/17/2022
Genetic risk factor found for Covid-19 smell and taste loss, researchers say
Six months after contracting Covid, as many as 1.6 million people in the U.S. are still unable to smell or have experienced changes in their ability to smell.
01/18/2022
White House: COVIDTests.gov will distribute free rapid tests
The White House has announced that people will be able to order free COVID-19 tests from COVIDTests.gov starting on Wednesday, January 19th.
01/12/2022
Study: Omicron associated with 91% reduction in risk of death compared to Delta
Omicron infections are associated with a 91% reduction in risk of death compared to the Delta variant, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said, citing a new Kaiser Permanente Southern California study.
01/11/2022
Why we need to wear better masks
With the Omicron variant causing infections to surge to record levels, masking is more important than ever — and increasing evidence indicates the quality of mask makes a significant difference.
01/11/2022
Covid loses 90% of ability to infect within 20 minutes in air – study
Exclusive: Findings highlight importance of short-range Covid transmission
01/06/2022
The government’s first study on coronavirus vaccines and periods found ‘no meaningful change’ in menstrual cycle length
In August, the NIH put more than $1.6 million into research on the topic
01/13/2022
What Could Go Right? Omicron starts its drop
The world’s first pig-to-human heart transplant, Pakistan’s supreme court nominates its first female judge, and more
01/05/2022
A Texas team comes up with a COVID vaccine that could be a global game changer
A vaccine authorized in December for use in India may help solve one of the most vexing problems in global public health: How to supply lower-income countries with a COVID-19 vaccine that is safe, effective and affordable.
01/11/2022
Home COVID tests to be covered by insurers starting Saturday
Starting Saturday, private health insurers will be required to cover up to eight home COVID-19 tests per month for people on their plans. The Biden administration announced the change Monday as it looks to lower costs and make testing for the virus more convenient amid rising frustrations.
01/04/2022
Opinion: The Omicron Surge Is Different
I manage nurses at an ICU in Miami. I didn’t want to believe this was happening again.
01/06/2022
What Could Go Right? Passing the Omicron peak
Plus, Michigan fixes gerrymandering, the US bans surprise medical bills, and more
12/28/2021