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Who’s in charge? CDC’s leadership ‘crisis’ apparent amid new COVID-19 vaccine guidance
First cases of Covid variant NB.1.8.1 detected in England as virus spreads across UK
LUCAS virus detection tool uses luminescence to quickly detect Covid HIV hepatitis infections - India Today
Researchers have developed a new portable virus detection tool using light that can detect COVID in blood and nasal samples in under 25 minutes. It also showed 94% accuracy detecting HIV & hepatitis.
‘LUCAS’ works by using a special enzyme that makes things glow like fireflies.
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June 2, 2025:
“The situation remains serious even in a relative "”’lull.’ >1.5 million weekly estimated infections to result in 600-900 excess deaths.”
New Covid variant hits holiday hotspot as public told to wear masks and get jabs
“Holidaymakers have been urged to follow health measures after a spike in Covid infections”
Holidaymakers have been urged to follow health measures after a spike in Covid infections
India's Covid Cases Rise Over 1,200% In A Week. What's Driving The Surge
A new COVID variant NB.1.8.1 — could it lead to a summer surge?
“a new COVID variant, but the NB.1.8.1 variant, which caused a large increase in hospitalizations in Asia, has now arrived in the USA.
COVID-19 is not going away anytime soon, and we will observe new variants as the SARS-CoV-2 virus continues to mutate.”
Post-COVID 19 'excess mortality' rates could remain high for another decade
“Based on current medical trends and expected advancements, we conclude that COVID is still driving excess mortality both directly and indirectly.”
“A recent Swiss Re Research Institute report concluded that excess mortality is likely to persist for as long as another decade.”
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A New COVID Variant, NB.1.8.1, Is Starting to Spread in the U.S. What Are Its Symptoms?
The TODAY Show recommends N95s, vaccines, and frequent testing to dodge the potentially forthcoming NB.1.8.1 summer wave. 💉💪😷
The U.S. government recommends against vaccines for children and pregnant people. 🤦
COVID-19 Disease Burden Remains Greater Than Influenza, Study Shows
“Researchers in Denmark conducted a large-scale evaluation of the disease burdens associated with COVID-19 and influenza. Their conclusion? COVID-19 has a greater impact than influenza, resulting in more hospitalizations and deaths. These findings, they note, emphasize the continued need for a strong public health response.”
C.D.C. Contradicts Kennedy and Keeps Advice That Children May Get Covid Shots
A new COVID subvariant spreads rapidly as Trump pivots away from vaccines
“A new, highly transmissible COVID subvariant has been detected in California — heightening the risk of a potential summer wave as recent moves by the Trump administration threaten to make vaccines harder to get, and more expensive, for many Americans, some health experts warn.”
The CDC changed its COVID vaccine guidance. What does that mean for you? : Consider This from NPR
COVID-19 variant in CA, right on time for summer spike
New Covid variant NB.1.8.1 behind resurgence of the virus in Asia has hit Australia
Over 2 Million Americans Went 'Missing' During 2020 And 2021
“In the first years of the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans were dying at much higher rates than other wealthy nations.
A new analysis now estimates that in 2020 and 2021, more than two million Americans went 'missing' from the population.
A New COVID Variant Is Here, And It's More Transmissible — Here Are The Signs And Symptoms
“A new COVID variant, known as NB.1.8.1, has made landfall in the United States, and it's more transmissible”
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COVID variant NB.1.8.1 hits U.S. What to know about symptoms, new booster vaccine restrictions
Italy Abstains From WHO Pandemic Pact: Sovereignty or Unity?
Will it be harder to get a COVID vaccine this year?
New COVID-19 Variant NB.1.8.1 Causes Surge In China, Spreading In U.S.
“Remember COVID-19? That thing that’s killed around 350 people a week in the U.S. over the past month and continues to leave more and more people with long Covid? Remember the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 that’s still spreading, mutating, “varianting” and “subvarianting” and causing COVID-19? Well, nota bene or N.B., there’s a new variant of the SARS-CoV-2 in town. It is called the NB.1.8.1 variant, has been causing COVID-19 surges in China, Hong King and Taiwan and is now spreading in the U.S.”
Trump's FDA Has Axed COVID Boosters For Most People — And Medical Experts Are Deeply Worried
“The vaccine eligibility change is a threat to the health of Americans, some experts say, adding that the FDA is not being forthcoming about its research.”
The vaccine eligibility change is a threat to the health of Americans, some experts say, adding that the FDA is not being forthcoming about its research.
Emergence of new COVID variants detected in India
Emergence of new COVID variants detected in India
Emergence of new COVID variants detected in India
U.S. reports cases of new COVID variant NB.1.8.1 behind surge in China
NB.1.8.1 is now here in the U.S.:
"Hong Kong authorities say that rates of COVID-19 in the city have climbed to the worst levels they have seen in at least a year, after a "significant increase" in reported emergency room visits and hospitalizations driven by COVID-19."
Karnataka govt directs authorities to stock up Covid-19 testing kits
The Health Minister of Bengaluru has ordered test kits for the month, advised pregnant women and new mothers to wear masks in public places, and instructed hospitals to mandatorily test people admitted with respiratory or heart related issues.
COVID is back in a big way: Over 350 people are dying from the coronavirus in the U.S. each week, says CDC data
COVID is still around, and it is still deadly for a lot of Americans. The CDC says that the virus is killing multitudes in the U.S. each week, even though there are vaccines and treatments available.