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Expiration dates for COVID tests actually may be months later than stated

Fri, 2023-09-29 21:42 — mike kraft

Expiration dates for COVID tests from government may be months later than anticipated The Biden administration's free COVID tests might be expired. The FDA says these tests might still work for another two years. USA TODAY

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Long Covid: A blood test for long Covid is possible-- study suggests

Tue, 2023-09-26 21:34 — mike kraft

A blood test for long Covid is possible, new research suggests Scientists can now show key differences in the blood of those who recover from Covid — and those who don't. NBC News

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Scientists have found clear differences in the blood of people with long Covid — a key first step in the development of a test to diagnose the illness.

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Launch of WHO tool for benchmarking ethics oversight of health-related research involving human participants

Mon, 2023-09-25 23:57 — FNUOvviyaa

Launch of WHO tool for benchmarking ethics oversight of health-related research involving human participants Jointly developed by WHO’s Regulatory System Strengthening, Regulation and Safety Unit and the Health Ethics & Governance Unit, it is intended to assist countries in evaluating their capacity to provide appropriate ethical oversight of health-related research.

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COVID's current symptoms described --what to look for this season

Fri, 2023-09-22 21:37 — mike kraft

COVID-19 symptoms now similar to allergies, cold or flu - UPI.com Symptoms of mild COVID-19 infection have shifted this season, and now are more akin to those of allergies and the common cold, doctors say. UPI

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Both Paxlovid, molnupiravir lower COVID Omicron deaths, hospitalizations -- studies

Fri, 2023-09-22 21:17 — mike kraft

Both Paxlovid, molnupiravir lower COVID Omicron deaths, hospitalizations, studies conclude AsiaVision / iStock CIDRAP

Two new studies describe the benefits of the antiviral drugs nirmatrelvir-ritonavir (Paxlovid) and molnupiravir in reducing SARS-CoV-2 Omicron hospitalizations and death, with one finding that the former is more effective than the latter at lowering death rates.

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Biden administration announces $600M to produce COVID tests and will reopen website for orders

Thu, 2023-09-21 05:13 — mike kraft

Biden administration announces $600M to produce COVID tests and will reopen website to order them The Biden administration has announced that it is providing $600 million in funding to produce new at-home COVID-19 tests and is restarting a website allowing Americans to again order up to four free tests per household. AP News

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Persons who received a COVID vaccination after long COVID may have fewer severe symptoms--study

Tue, 2023-09-19 05:07 — mike kraft

COVID vaccination after long COVID may be linked to better outcomes Sixteen cytokines and chemokines were significantly decreased after vaccination. CIDRAP

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COVID levels are nearing 2020’s initial peak; WHO urges those at high risk to take any available booster

Tue, 2023-09-19 04:44 — mike kraft

COVID levels are so high, they're approaching 2020's initial peak, as the WHO urges those at high risk to take any booster they can get their hands on It’s yet another sign that while the official pandemic state may be over, the days of COVID are far from it. Fortune

U.S. COVID infections are hovering near levels of the pandemic’s first peak in 2020, and approaching the Delta peak of late 2021, according to wastewater surveillance and modeling by forecasters. ...

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